Nigeria’s naira recorded its biggest gain in two weeks, appreciating by 0.6% to 1,530 per dollar as of 11:15 a.m. in Lagos on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg-tracked BMAT spot trading. …
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CBN Denies Introduction of N5,000, N10,000 Banknotes
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has debunked a viral report claiming it has introduced N5,000 and N10,000 banknotes to facilitate cash transactions. The apex bank, in a statement released …
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Lagos Traffic Gridlock as FG Begins Independence Bridge Repairs
Lagos residents faced heavy traffic congestion on Wednesday following the unexpected closure of the Independence Bridge for repairs. The situation was worsened by an early morning downpour, leaving commuters stranded …
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Abia Airport Project to Employ Local Workers—Craneburg
CRANEBURG Construction Company, the consultants for the Abia airport project, has assured that skilled and unskilled workers from the host community, Nsulu in Isialangwa North Local Government Area, will be …
cross Africa, a new phase of agriculture is taking shape, driven by the rapid emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital solutions. With food security becoming an urgent issue amid …
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Wema Bank to pay N1 final dividend, commences N150b rights issue
Wema Bank Nigeria has released its audited consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), proposing a final dividend of N1 per …
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Africa venture ecosystem records 22% drop in deal volume
The sixth annual Venture Capital Activity in Africa report has revealed that Africa’s venture ecosystem experienced a 22% decline in deal volume and a 28% drop in deal value in …
The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) is calling on the rubber industry to support efforts to amend its founding Act to prevent the export of raw materials from …
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$500m W’Bank Loan: LCCI charges FG on fiscal discipline, transparency
The Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr. Chinyere Almona, has called for transparency and efficiency in the disbursement of the World Bank’s newly approved $500 …
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Nigeria’s net FX reserves rose to $23b in December, says CBN
Nigeria’s net foreign exchange reserves (NFER) have risen to $23.11 billion at the end of 2024, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This figure is $15.6 billion lower …