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April 14, 2023 No Responses

SEC Reiterates Support For Minority Shareholders

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has assured investors that the interest of minority shareholders would be protected during all transactions in the capital market.The Director General, SEC, Mr. Lamido Yuguda gave the assurance in Abuja while briefing journalists on...

April 14, 2023 No Responses

FAO: Gender Inequalities In Agriculture Costs World $1trn

The UN’s Food and Agriculture (FAO) has declared that gender inequalities in food and agriculture are costing the world over one trillion dollars, noting that leveling the playing field for women working in the sectors can bring growth and help...

April 14, 2023 No Responses

NGX, Stakeholders To Unfold Opportunities In ETFs Market

Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in collaboration with key stakeholders in the capital market is to address major challenges and unfold opportunities in the Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) market. Mr Clifford Akpolo, Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, NGX in a ...

April 14, 2023 No Responses

Market Capitalisation Drops By N5b

The stock market on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Thursday recorded a bearish tilt as the overall capitalisation dropped by N5 billion. The All Share Index (ASI) decreased by 8.83 points, representing a decline of 0.02 per cent to close...

April 13, 2023 No Responses

First LNG Cargo Arrives Philippines

Global LNG logistics company, Atlantic Gulf & Pacific (AG&P) has received the first LNG cargo at the first LNG import terminal in the Philippines. The commissioning cargo for the Philippines LNG (PHLNG) terminal was delivered on board the 162,000 cbm.....

April 13, 2023 No Responses

DMO Re-Opens N360b FGN Bonds For Subscription

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has listed four Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds valued at N360 billion for subscription at N1,000 per unit. The first offer is a February 2028 FGN Bond valued at N90 billion, at an interest...

April 13, 2023 No Responses

Edo To Construct Nine Parks, Gardens

The Edo State Government has concluded plans to construct nine parks and gardens in locations across Benin City, the state capital. In a statement, the Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Engr. Osasere Evbuomwan, urged members of the public to coo...

April 13, 2023 No Responses

FEC Approves N495m For Installation Of Railway Scanners

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N495 million for the installation of scanners in all the railway stations across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the FEC meeting was presided over by...

April 12, 2023 No Responses

Shell, HPA To Explore Decarbonising Ports Through Vessel Electrification

Shell Marine and Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) have signed Memorandum of Strategic Partnership (MSP) to explore decarbonizing ports through areas such as vessel electrification and the development of charging networks. World Maritime News report that the agreem...

April 12, 2023 No Responses

Land Dispute: Edo Assembly Summons Seplat Energy, Orogho Community

Edo House of Assembly has summoned the management of Seplat Energy and leaders of Orogho community over a land dispute. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that leaders of the community had earlier petitioned the house, asking it to...

April 12, 2023 No Responses

Oil Palm: Experts Seek Increased Investment

Agriculture experts have called for more investment in oil palm production to enhance the growth and development of the sector. They said this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. The experts spoke...

April 12, 2023 No Responses

Otti Names Onyenkpa, Omogui, Oteh, Nneji, Others As Transition Council Members

Abia Governor-elect, Dr Alex Otti, has announced a list of professionals and technocrats as members of his Transition Council. The list, as contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, is preparatory to his formal assumption of office on May 29,...

April 12, 2023 No Responses

Benin Port Project: Edo, NPA, BPE, ICRC, Others Complete Request For Qualification Exercise

To fast-track the development of the Benin Port Project, the Project Delivery Team has completed the Request for Qualification (RFQ), which sets actions in motion to accelerate the realisation of the project. In a statement, the Chairman, Benin Port Project,.....

April 12, 2023 No Responses

Kia, Firm Seal Partnership On Reality Of Food Waste

Kia Corporation has partnered Dubai-based start-up, The Waste Lab, and launched a three-stage GCC based campaign whilst transforming food waste into healthy compost. A statement sent to City Business News explained that the partnership, commenced at the start ...