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March 9, 2017 No Responses

NSE to unveil economic dividend of gender equality, explains paternity leave

By Moses Ebosele As part of measures to eliminate gender inequality, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is to unveil an Economic Dividend of Gender Equality (EDGE). According to the NSE, the campaign is aimed at educating listed companies and dealing...

March 9, 2017 No Responses

‘NLNG, Nigerian success story in management, technical competence’

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited as a shinning example of the Nigerian success story in management and technical competence. The Minister stated this on Bonny Island,...

March 8, 2017 No Responses

FG seeks self-sustaining railway, completes studies on 13 routes

It is important to have viable self-sustaining and self-improving railway service, the Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has said. Speaking in Lagos at the Ground Breaking Ceremony of the Segment II Lagos-Ibadan Rail Project with extension to Lagos Port Com...

March 8, 2017 No Responses

Sustain reforms at NNPC, expert tells Baru

The Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru, has been enjoyed to sustain ongoing reforms despite stiff opposition in some quarters. Since his assumption of office, Baru has undertaken far reaching measures de...

March 7, 2017 No Responses

Firm unveils $500M Oil exploration campaign

Oranto Petroleum is to invest $500 million to develop South Sudan’s Block B3, indicating a comprehensive exploration campaign. The Ministry of Petroleum and Oranto Petroleum Company, South Sudan signed the exploration and production sharing agreement for the...

March 7, 2017 No Responses

CBN offers additional $367 Million to ease FOREX crisis

As part of measures to tackle Nigeria’s Foreign Exchange (FOREX) crisis, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday carried out another round of retail interventions in the interbank FOREX market by providing $367,134,329.93 to meet the forward requests of....

March 7, 2017 No Responses

British Airways to offer less legroom

(BBC) British Airways plans to squeeze in more passengers on some planes it flies to European cities. From next year, the airline said there will be a “small increase” in the number of seats on its Airbus A320 and A321...

March 7, 2017 No Responses

Abuja Airport closure: FG unveils measures to ease passengers’ plight

The Federal Government on Monday announced measures to ease the plight of passengers during the six weeks that the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja will be closed for the reconstruction of the sole runway. The measures were announced at...

March 6, 2017 No Responses

Process BTA, PTA in 24 hours, CBN tells Banks, Dealers

To curtail speculations and facilitate prompt assistance to genuine foreign exchange (FOREX) customers, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks to henceforth ensure that all applications for Basic/Personal Travel Allowance (BTA/PTA) are processed ...

March 6, 2017 No Responses

LCCI to Osinbajo: Sustain strategic engagement with Niger Delta stakeholders

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) at the weekend advised the Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo to sustain ongoing engagement with stakeholders in the Niger Delta. President of LCCI, Dr (Mrs) Nike Akande, said: “The country has witnessed...

March 6, 2017 No Responses

LCCI, MAN, Maritime business leaders to grace Town Hall on cargo charges

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and business leaders in the maritime industry have all geared up for a one-day town hall meeting on cargo and port handling charges. The town hall which...

March 5, 2017 No Responses

LCCI tasks state govts on land titles, multiple taxes, levies

By Moses Ebosele – The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Saturday challenged States Governments in Nigeria to take a cue from the current steps of the Federal Government to improve investment environment. Commending the creation of the.....

March 3, 2017 No Responses

NSE Photo News

L – R shows Monday Usaide, Head, Market Development Department, Debt Management Office (DMO); Ade Bajomo, Executive Director, Market Operations and Technology, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Abraham Nwankwo, Director General, DMO; Oladele Afolabi, Direct...

March 2, 2017 No Responses

NSE partners DMO, lists $1Billion FGN Eurobonds

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) will on Thursday, March 2, 2017, list $1 billion Federal Government (FGN) Eurobond issued under Nigeria’s newly established Global Medium Term Note programme. The 15-year domestic Sovereign Eurobond priced at par and at a co...