CBN Proposes Strict Five-Year Ban for Repeat Dud Cheque Offenders The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is moving to drastically curb financial indiscipline within the banking sector. The CBN has released a new exposure draft titled Guidelines on the Treatment…
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Financial Accountability Crisis: NNPC Embroiled in ₦61.1 Billion Missing Payments Scandal The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) is once again facing a severe financial accountability crisis. A devastating 808-page audit report from the Office of the Auditor-General of…
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FIRS Rejects Atiku’s Claims of Monopoly Over National Revenue Collection The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has strongly refuted allegations made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who claimed that a private firm, Xpress Payments Solutions Limited, has been granted…
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has fined Qatar Airways N5 million for consumer protection-related infractions. The NCAA charged Qatar Airways on September 19 with disregarding Nigerian passengers and breaking consumer protection laws. The authorities threatened to impose severe penalties…
Nigeria’s Macroeconomic Milestone: Foreign Reserves Hit $46 Billion for the First Time Since 2018 The Nigerian economy has hit a major turning point, with the nation’s foreign reserves soaring past the $46 billion mark. This monumental achievement, disclosed by CBN…
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Major Consolidation: Leadway Holdings Completes Acquisition of PAL Pensions The landscape of the Nigerian pension Industry has undergone a significant transformation following the announcement that Leadway Holdings Limited has completed the acquisition of 100% equity interest in Pensions Alliance Limited (PAL).…
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Nigeria’s CNG Leap: MDGIF Partners with Chinese Firm to Roll Out 500 Gas Stations Nationwide Nigeria is taking its most ambitious step yet toward clean energy mobility and addressing the high cost of transportation fuel. The Midstream and Downstream Gas…
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FCMB Strengthens Board: Oluyinka Johnson Appointed Non-Executive Director The First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has announced the appointment of Ms. Oluyinka Johnson as a Non-Executive Director, a move approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This appointment significantly enhances…
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Naira Weakens to ₦1,444/$1 as FX Pressure Persists Despite Rising Reserves The Naira closed the week on a fragile note in the official foreign exchange (FX) market, settling at ₦1,444/$1 on Friday.1 This result confirms persistent demand pressure and a…
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Nigeria’s flag carrier, Air Peace, has claimed that the “unlawful” withdrawal of three aircraft by its wet lessor, SmartLynx Airlines, caused abrupt delays in its domestic operations and a $15 million financial loss. Nowel Ngala, the airline’s chief commercial officer…
Nigeria’s Gas Revolution: FG Commits ₦287 Billion to Infrastructure, Unlocking $500M in Funding The Federal Government of Nigeria is aggressively accelerating its push to transform the nation into a global gas powerhouse. The Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF)…
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Investment Landmark: Why Norrenberger Paid a 111% Premium for a $1.3 Billion Stake in NASD OTC In what is being hailed as the most significant institutional endorsement of Nigeria’s Over-The-Counter (OTC) market this year, Norrenberger Securities Limited has executed a…
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Beating the Heat: Why Chinese AC Brands are Dominating Nigeria’s Cooling Market As Nigeria cycles through its dry season and the Harmattan heat continues to challenge comfort, the demand for reliable and energy-efficient air conditioners has skyrocketed. With persistent issues…
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The Abuja Paradox: Why Falling Inflation Isn’t Bringing Real Relief to Your Household Budget Nigeria’s official inflation figures are finally easing, showing a technical decline in the food inflation rate. That sounds like good news, right? But for millions of…
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Lagos State Launches ₦200 Billion Bond: The Drive for Mega-City Infrastructure The Lagos State Government has officially returned to Nigeria’s domestic debt market with a monumental plan to raise up to ₦200 billion. This massive bond offer is the latest…
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