Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to officially commission the new Rack Centre LGS2 data facility in Lagos on Wednesday, April 10, 2025. The facility, which has a …
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Nigeria spent a total of N13.12 trillion on servicing its debts in 2024, a big jump from the N7.8 trillion it paid in 2023. This is a 68 per cent …
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FG seeks fresh $10.50m W’Bank loan
Nigeria has approached the World Bank for a fresh $10.50 million loan to strengthen the Central Bank of Nigeria’s technical capacity and modernise the country’s domestic payment system. The move …
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Naira Strengthens as Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit Three-Year High
Nigeria’s naira recorded its biggest gain in two weeks, appreciating by 0.6% to 1,530 per dollar as of 11:15 a.m. in Lagos on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg-tracked BMAT spot trading. …
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AfrexInsure Partners with Oando to Strengthen Investment Protection
AfrexInsure, the speciality insurance subsidiary of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has onboarded Oando Plc as a strategic partner to protect the bank’s investment in Oando’s operations in Nigeria through …
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IEI, Mutual Benefits Delay Filing of 2024 Annual Reports
International Energy Insurance Plc (IEI) and Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc have announced delays in filing their audited financial statements for the 2024 financial year. The companies disclosed this in separate …
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Depot owners in Nigeria have expressed dissatisfaction with the Federal Government’s Naira-for-Crude oil arrangement, highlighting challenges in the current policy. The initiative, which began in October 2024, allows local refineries, …
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Rewane Advocates Road Concessions to Strengthen Naira and Reduce Inflation
Bismarck Rewane, the Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, has emphasized that concessioning Nigeria’s major roads could play a crucial role in reducing inflation, enhancing productivity, and stabilizing the …
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Federal Government Allocates N471.69 Billion for Electricity Subsidies in Q4 2024
The Federal Government of Nigeria has provided N471.69 billion in subsidies to support the nation’s electricity sector during the fourth quarter of 2024. This subsidy accounts for approximately 57% of …
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Tax Reform Set to Eliminate Regulatory Bottlenecks and Boost MSMEs Growth
Policymakers are calling for sweeping tax reforms aimed at removing regulatory bottlenecks that have long stifled business expansion. The push for reform comes as industry players warn that cumbersome tax …