The Federal Government of Nigeria has recorded massive investor interest in its latest Sovereign Sukuk, with the Series VII attracting over ₦2.21 trillion in subscriptions. This figure, announced by the …
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CBN Launches Three New Tools to Support Islamic Finance in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced three new financial instruments aimed at deepening the country’s non-interest financial market and helping Islamic finance institutions manage liquidity better. This move …
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NELFUND Disburses ₦56.85bn in Student Loans to 298,124 Beneficiaries in One Year
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of ₦56.85 billion in student loans within one year of its launch, benefiting 298,124 students across 198 tertiary institutions in …
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NERC Introduces Transmission Infrastructure Fund with N2.17/kWh Levy to Boost Nigeria’s Power Sector
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has taken a major step to improve electricity supply in the country by setting up a Transmission Infrastructure Fund (TIF). This new initiative is …
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FG Moves to Tackle Foreign Aircraft Violations in Nigerian Airspace
The Federal Government has taken decisive steps to address the growing trend of foreign aircraft entering Nigeria’s airspace without proper clearance. This action comes following concerns over repeated violations of …
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FG Inaugurates Presidential Committee on Digital Public Infrastructure Implementation
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the Presidential Committee on the Implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) with a clear mandate to drive coordinated, legally compliant, and efficient …
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South Africa’s Rand Weakens Slightly Ahead of Interest Rate Decision as Markets Watch SARB Closely
The South African rand opened weaker on Tuesday morning as financial markets turned their focus to the upcoming interest rate decision by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB),the rand was …
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NNPC Shuts Down Port Harcourt Refinery for Maintenance, Just Months After Restarting Operations
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced that it is shutting down the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) for a planned maintenance exercise, starting from May 24, …
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FG Sets Up Committee to Oversee 753 Seized Houses Linked to Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele
The Federal Government has set up a 12-member ministerial committee to take charge of the 753 housing units recently seized from former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. …
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Pharma Stakeholders Call for Local Production, Investment at 2025 Nigeria Pharmaceutical Summit
Top stakeholders in Nigeria’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors have reiterated the urgent need to improve local drug manufacturing capacity, calling for increased investment, technology adoption, and strategic partnerships. The call …