The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced its Ways and Means advances to the Federal Government by 59 percent, signalling a new phase of fiscal discipline under the leadership …
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Oil Companies Record Sharp Profit Drop as Global Prices Fall, Nigeria’s Economy Feels the Heat
Major oil companies around the world have recorded sharp drops in profit in the first quarter of 2025, as the fall in global oil prices and rising production costs continue …
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CBN Governor Reaffirms Commitment to Economic Stability and Transparency Amid Reforms
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to ensuring long-term economic stability, financial inclusion, and policy transparency as Nigeria continues with …
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Business Leaders Urge Innovation, Talent-Driven Strategy Amid Tough Nigerian Economy
Top Nigerian business leaders have stressed the need for innovative thinking and strategic personnel choices to drive growth as companies continue to battle the country’s challenging economic conditions. The call …
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Nigeria Not in Hyperinflation – Financial Reporting Council Insists
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has said that Nigeria’s economy cannot be classified as hyperinflationary, despite rising inflation and concerns raised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and …
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Presco Plc Records N93.8bn Revenue in Q1 2025, Up by 120% from Last Year
Presco Plc, one of Nigeria’s major palm oil producers, has reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025, showing significant growth across key performance areas. The company’s unaudited …
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SEC Warns Nigerians Against Investing in Unregistered Crypto Platform, Tofro.com
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public warning against an online cryptocurrency trading platform, Tofro.com, labelling it as unregistered and potentially fraudulent. The commission described the platform’s …
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Nigeria’s bond demand declines amid rate hike worries
Investor interest in Federal Government of Nigeria bonds has dropped, as concerns about rising interest rates and high inflation continue to affect decisions in the financial markets. According to the …
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Over 70 Million Contactless Cards in Nigeria Remain Idle Over Fear of Fraud, Lack of Trust
More than 70 million contactless debit cards given to Nigerians by banks are still not being used, mainly because many Nigerians do not trust the technology. Even though the cards …
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Nigerian Air Travel Still Struggling to Reach Pre-COVID Levels as High Costs Keep Passengers Away
Air travel in Nigeria is yet to bounce back to the level it was before the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly because many Nigerians are still facing financial pressure. With rising airfares …