FG approves 2017-2019 Fiscal Strategy Framework

FG approves 2017-2019 Fiscal Strategy Framework

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved a three-year Fiscal Strategy Framework from 2017 to 2019.  Identified as the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), the process starts the process for the preparation of the 2017 budget. The Minister of...
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All set for NSE, Bloomberg 2nd CEO Roundtable

All set for NSE, Bloomberg 2nd CEO Roundtable

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in collaboration with Bloomberg is set to host the 2nd NSE Bloomberg Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Roundtable Event on Wednesday, 31st August 2016 at the Stock Exchange House, Marina, Lagos.  According to a statement, the...
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Manufacturers to get 60% forex

Manufacturers to get 60% forex

Still in search of a healing balm for the economy, the  Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed  Authorised Dealers (banks) to allocate 60 per cent of their  Foreign Exchange, (forex) purchases from all sources (interbank inclusive) to  manufacturers an...
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Wema Bank to raise N50b

Wema Bank to raise N50b

To expand on its expansion drive and ensure profitability, the Board and Management of Wema Bank has concluded plans to raise N50 Billion tier two capital through bonds.   According to the Bank, plans are underway to raise N20 billion...
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New survey confirms uncertainty in labour market

New survey confirms uncertainty in labour market

Business leaders have been  urged to invest in skills now to future-proof their businesses “as evidence from employers shows some migrant workers may already be considering leaving the United Kingdom (UK)  The UK’s decision to leave the European Union ha...
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How to tackle unemployment through Culture, tourism, by Minister

How to tackle unemployment through Culture, tourism, by Minister

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Emefiele emerges President of African Central Banks

Emefiele emerges President of African Central Banks

(NAN) The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has been elected President of the Association of African Central Banks (AACB). Mr. Emefiele, who was elected at the 39th Ordinary meeting of the Assembly of Governors of...
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Buhari tasks African Central Banks on repatriation of stolen funds

Buhari tasks African Central Banks on repatriation of stolen funds

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged African Central Banks to play crucia role in the repatriation of stolen funds.   Speaking at a meeting of the association of central bank governors in Abuja, Buhari called for the removal of all bureaucracies...
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CBN increases BDCs weekly sales to $50,000

CBN increases BDCs weekly sales to $50,000

 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the amount of foreign exchange that Bureaux De Change (BDCs) can access from $30,000 to $50, 000 per week.  Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, Directors of CBN and some Managing Directors of...
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NDIC tasks Jaiz Bank on Corporate Governance

NDIC tasks Jaiz Bank on Corporate Governance

By Bademi Johnson –   To successfully tackle various challenges facing Nigeria’s banking Industry, the management of Jaiz Bank Plc has been advised to strengthen its corporate governance mechanism. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nig...
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Union Bank declares N8.7B profit in six months

Union Bank declares N8.7B profit in six months

For the first six months of this year, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc recorded profit after tax of N8.7 Billion compared with N6.3 Billion within same period in 2015.   According to the Bank, total assets also increased from N1.046...
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South Africa overtakes Nigeria

South Africa overtakes Nigeria

By Adebisi Emmanuel –   As Nigerians struggle with the reality of economic recession,  South Africa’s economy has regained the position of Africa’s largest in dollar terms more than two years after losing it to Nigeria.   Indeed, based on gross.....
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SEC to stop dividend warrant in 2017

SEC to stop dividend warrant in 2017

By Moses Ebosele –     AS part of measures to encourage investors in the Nigerian capital market to embrace e-dividend, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded plans to abolish dividend warrant in June 2017.  Briefing Journalists i...
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Declare state of emergency on economy, NUPENG tells Buhari

Declare state of emergency on economy, NUPENG tells Buhari

By Moses Ebosele –   The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas workers (NUPENG) on Tuesday  expressed worry over what it described as “parlous state” of the Nigerian economy. The union in a statement issued   by its President, Dr Igwe...
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