South Africa’s currency, the rand, started Thursday morning on the back foot, as global and local uncertainties kept investors cautious. By 6:35am GMT, the rand was trading at 18.8550 against …
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Trump’s Tariff Policy Stirs Fresh Fears of U.S. Recession as Business Leaders and Economists Warn of Consequences
President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose fresh tariffs on several imports has sparked serious conversations about the health of the U.S. economy. Many business experts and top economists have …
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NGX Group Honours Retired Directors for Contributions to Nigerian Capital Market
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has honoured its retired directors for their leadership and contributions to the growth and transformation of Nigeria’s capital market over the years. The recognition …
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Turkey’s Top Oil Refiner Buys Nigerian Crude, Giving Boost to Nigeria’s Revenue Plan
Nigeria’s oil revenue is set for a boost as Turkey’s biggest oil refining company, Tupras, has placed new orders for Nigerian crude oil expected to arrive between March and April …
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Nigerian Breweries Bounces Back, Records N44.6bn Profit in Q1 2025
Nigerian Breweries Plc has recorded a major turnaround in its business, posting a net profit of N44.6 billion in the first quarter of 2025. This marks a big comeback for …
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GCR Reaffirms SFS Capital’s Credit Rating, Commends Liquidity and Market Leadership
Global Credit Ratings (GCR) has reaffirmed the long-term and short-term credit ratings of SFS Capital Nigeria Limited, maintaining an A-(NG) rating for long-term and A2(NG) for short-term, with a stable …
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NGX Group Moves to Attract More Private Capital, Approves Record Dividend
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) is taking steps to attract more private capital and reduce the trend of companies delisting from the stock market. This was made known by …
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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced that shareholders will receive a final dividend of N7.03 per share on April 24, 2025, subject to approval. This disclosure was made …
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First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has reported a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of N111.9 billion for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. This was disclosed in a corporate statement …
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International Breweries’ loss extends to seventh year
International Breweries has recorded another year of losses, marking its seventh consecutive year in the red. The company’s audited financial report, filed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday, showed …