Access to COVID-19 vaccines continues to pose a serious problem for Africa, with fewer than 10% of populations fully vaccinated in most…
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The Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks (ACAMB) – an umbrella association of communications and marketing professionals, working in Nigeria’s banking…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is quizzing Ahmed Kuru, managing director of the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), over…
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State Governors under the aegis of Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF have resolved to engage the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and the organised…
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Today, the local bourse extended its gaining streak to close 1.0% higher to 45,890.52 points on the back of gains in DANGCEM (+5.5%), NGXGROUP…
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Refinitiv has said that an estimated $506.0 million worth of investment banking fees were generated in Sub-Saharan Africa during 2021, 8 per…
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NewsOil and Gas
Oil prices inches up to $88, gain for Nigeria govt but pain for Nigerians as petrol landing cost will rise
Brent crude oil prices rose to its highest since October 2014 after it hit $88.4 on Tuesday as drone attacks on targets…
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African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO) has said that the establishment of Dangote Oil Refinery will bring about a 36 per cent reduction…
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BusinessEconomyNews
Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is a critical enabler for Intra-Africa Trade – Ecobank MD
Managing Director/Regional Executive, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan has described the recently launched Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) as a critical enabler…
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Senate has passed the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency Bill 2022. The passage of the bill was sequel to the consideration of a…
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Today, bullish sentiment pushed the NGX-ASI 1.7% higher to close at 45,430.14 points, supported by AIRTELAF (+10.0%), SEPLAT (+4.4%), and ZENITH (+0.4%).…
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AgricultureNews
Senate approves establishment of National Rice Development Council, to save $2bn annually on rice importation
Senate has passed a bill for the establishment of the National Rice Development Council that would help Nigeria save about $2 billion…
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Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has called for a new form of liberal democratic capitalism, balancing economic growth and distribution, in a…
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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said the state government is determined to exploit its mining, oil and gas assets…
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BusinessFinanceNews
Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard in all-cash deal valued at $68.7bn to mark its biggest-ever deal
Microsoft Corporation has said that it has reached an agreement to acquire Activision Blizzard Inc. in an all-cash deal valued at $68.7…