The Nigerian government is to restructure its record N20 trillion debt to the central bank to bonds, a step seen as availing the revenue-starved government the luxury of longer time …
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The Chinese government has opened police stations in Nigeria and in over 20 countries in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa in its effort to tackle the increasing criminal activities …
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NLNG declares force majeure on its citing disruption by the recent flooding
NLNG export facility on Monday declared force majeure on its supplies citing disruption by the recent flooding in Delta State did to its feed gas suppliers’ production. Force majeure absolves …
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PZ Cussons Nigeria came within a whisker of recording its third and biggest loss in at least nine years in 2021 but found rescue in proceeds from sale of its properties, …
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Nigeria’s inflation hits increases by 20.8% amid soaring food prices
Nigeria’s inflation rate hit a 17-year high on the back of soaring food prices and supply chain disruption in September, a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on …
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Central Bank of Nigeria targets 7,740 agents to push eNaira adoption
The Central Bank of Nigeria is targeting no fewer than 10 agents in the 774 local government areas in Nigeria to drive the eNaira adoption. In total, the bank is …
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EconomyNigeriaTransportation & LogisiticsWestern Africa
Federal Government budgets N248bn for Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, roads
The Federal Government has earmarked N248.5bn for the construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of ongoing road projects nationwide. This was revealed after an analysis of the 2023 appropriation bill presented by …
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The exchange rate between the Naira and the US dollar has fallen to a record low on the black market, trading at a minimum of N742/$1 on Monday morning. This is according …
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Badagry Deep SeaPort to generate $53 billion within concession period, Sanwo Olu says
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the $2.9 billion Badagry Deep Seaport is expected to generate over $53billion within its concession period. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a …
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Federal Government confirms zero plans to privatise Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)
The Federal Government has once again assured that it has zero plans to sell or privatise the operations of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). This was disclosed in a statement by …