ASEA re-elects Onyema, NSE CEO as President

ASEA re-elects Onyema, NSE CEO as President

The African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) held its 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday 27, November where the election of officers took place. At the meeting, Mr. Oscar N. Onyema, OON Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Stock...
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Lagos proposes N813b budget for 2017

Lagos proposes N813b budget for 2017

The Lagos State Government has presented N813 billion budget proposal for the year 2017, an increase of N150 billion, when compared to the previous budget. Presenting the budget to the State House of Assembly on Tuesday, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode assured...
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Ford Ranger wins pick-up of the year title in Nigeria

Ford Ranger wins pick-up of the year title in Nigeria

The Ford Ranger has been selected as the 2016 Pick-up of the Year by the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA), reinforcing its status as a segment-defining model in the highly competitive light commercial vehicle sector. The award, which was accepted...
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House Committee pledges support for NIMASA

House Committee pledges support for NIMASA

The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration has resolved to support the rebuilding efforts of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in its quest to reposition, reform and restructure for the...
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MAN seeks reduction in interest rate

MAN seeks reduction in interest rate

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) on Monday appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria to reduce interest rates as part of measures to lift various sectors. According to MAN, retaining the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 14 per cent by...
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World Federation of Exchanges explain Commission’s crisis management proposal

World Federation of Exchanges explain Commission’s crisis management proposal

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) on Monday notes the European Commission’s proposal for regulation regarding the recovery and resolution of CCPs, and welcomes the importance placed on consistency with international standards. According to WFE, the pro...
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NCC directs mobile operators to increase data tariffs

NCC directs mobile operators to increase data tariffs

NCC directs mobile operators to increase data tariffs   (The Cable)– The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) has directed mobile operators to initiate a new data tariff regime from December 1, 2016 in what is effectively a price increase. In a...
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Dangote foundation donates N100m food items to IDPs, returnees in Yobe State

Dangote foundation donates N100m food items to IDPs, returnees in Yobe State

Moved by the plight of the Internally Displayed Persons (IDPs) and returnees in Yobe State, many of whom have been hit by starvation, the Dangote Foundation has flagged off the distribution of food and other relief items worth over N100...
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Peterside congratulates Akeredolu, Ondo Governor-Elect

Peterside congratulates Akeredolu, Ondo Governor-Elect

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has congratulated Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, (SAN) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for winning the Ondo State governorship election. Peterside who ...
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NLAG to present nine books

NLAG to present nine books

All is now set for Reverend Femi and Pastor Irene Olumeyan of New Life Amazing Grace Bible Church (NLAG) Lagos, to unveil nine thrilling, exciting and inspirational Christian books. According to the Church, proceeds would be used to provide care...
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IITA warns against paying lip service to agriculture

IITA warns against paying lip service to agriculture

There are negative consequences if Africa continued to pay lip service to agriculture, the Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr Nteranya Sanginga has warned. Addressing members of the Board of Trustees of IITA and ...
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How I bounced back after losing N20billion, by Maduka, Coscharis boss

How I bounced back after losing N20billion, by Maduka, Coscharis boss

Foremost industrialists and President of Coscharis Group, Dr Cosmos Maduka has advised individuals who strive for success to put modalities in place to counter unexpected challenges. Speaking during an interactive session with members of Nigeria Auto Journalis...
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Demutualisation of share certificate attains 98.9 per cent success, says Gwarzo, SEC DG

Demutualisation of share certificate attains 98.9 per cent success, says Gwarzo, SEC DG

The demutualisation of share certificates in Nigerian capital market has attained 98.9 per cent success, Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mounir Gwarzo has said. Briefing Journalists on the outcome of the just concluded Capital Marke...
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FG to name exporters of substandard agric products

FG to name exporters of substandard agric products

Henceforth, the Federal Government will name individuals and agencies behind export of substandard agricultural products. According to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, in the spirit of anti-corruption posture, the Federal Go...
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