The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has directed banks, stockbrokers, and other financial institutions in Nigeria to begin deducting a 10 per cent withholding tax on interest earned from short-term …
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MEMAN Says Fuel Subsidy Removal Driving Digital and Sustainable Transformation
The Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has said that the removal of fuel subsidy has opened new opportunities for innovation, investment, and digital transformation in Nigeria’s downstream oil …
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Tribunal Dismisses General Hydrocarbons’ $718m Claim Against First Bank
The Sole Arbitrator, Hon. Justice Kumai Bayang Akaahs (Rtd), has delivered a final award in the arbitration between General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) and First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FBN), ruling …
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Lagos Free Zone Touted as Prime Destination for Nordic Investors in Nigeria’s Expanding Economy
The Lagos Free Zone (LFZ), Nigeria’s first private special economic zone developed by Tolaram, has been described as one of the most attractive destinations for Nordic investors seeking long-term opportunities …
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Nigeria Imports 99% of Medical Devices, 70% of Medicines
Nigeria’s overreliance on imported medical products has again come under scrutiny as the Federal Government revealed that the country imports about 99 per cent of its medical devices, 70 per …
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LPG Marketers Target 6 Million Metric Tonnes Annual Supply to Boost Clean Energy Use in Nigeria
The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has announced plans to raise the country’s annual Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply to six million metric tonnes in the coming …
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Abbey Mortgage Bank Gets ‘A3’ Rating from Agusto & Co., Reflecting Improved Financial Strength
Pan-African credit rating agency, Agusto & Co., has reaffirmed the ‘A3’ rating of Abbey Mortgage Bank with a stable outlook, citing the bank’s low leverage, consistent financial fundamentals, and improved …
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FG Lists N260bn Bonds for Subscription in October Auction
The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has announced the listing of N260 billion worth of Federal Government bonds for subscription in its October 2025 auction. The offer, …
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FG Spends N12.5bn to Retrieve Gold from Artisanal Miners
The Federal Government has spent about N12.5 billion to purchase gold from artisanal and small-scale miners across Nigeria as part of efforts to formalise the sector, reduce smuggling, and strengthen …
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MTN Nigeria Urges Accountants to Embrace Technology and Continuous Learning for Future Relevance
Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has called on accountants and finance professionals to embrace emerging technologies and commit to continuous learning to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving digital economy. The …