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Banks must make cash available in ATMs – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria has urged banks to ensure that their customers have access to cash at their Automated Teller Machines as the increase in ATM transaction fees takes effect on March 1. This was disclosed by…
Lagos lawmakers commend LIRS on historic N1t revenue milestone
Legislators in Lagos State have commended the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service for achieving an unprecedented milestone in revenue generation,…
Talks On Fuel Quality Just Drama, Bad Marketing Antics, Says Kyari
The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari has flayed talks about the existence of sub-standard fuel in the country, describing it as unfortunate drama and bad marketing practice. Kyari, who was…
Manufacturing Sector On Its Last Breath – MAN Tells FG
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) yesterday told the federal government that the sector “is on its last breath” as “the future of the country will continue to hang in balance unless the plights of…
CBN orders banks to publish dormant account details, unclaimed funds
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed all banks and financial institutions to publicly disclose details of dormant accounts, unclaimed balances, and other financial assets on their official websites. A…
Forbes: Aliko Dangote’s wealth surges by almost 100% to $23.9bn, now 86th richest in the world
Billionaire Aliko Dangote has seen his wealth nearly double to $23.9 billion, according to Forbes, which ranks the Nigerian entrepreneur as the wealthiest person in Africa and 86th in the world. It would be…
Nigerians Dump NNPCL Petrol For Dangote
Many Nigerians have dumped Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPLC, retail outlets for the Dangote Refinery, in partnership with MRS…
Musk Launches ‘Scary Smart’ AI Chatbot
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company unveiled on Monday the latest version of its chatbot, Grok 3, which the billionaire hopes will find traction in a highly competitive sector contested by the likes of ChatGPT…
‘I’ve been fighting battles all my life and I have not lost one yet.’ – Aliko Dangote
Aliko Dangote takes a deep breath, before reflecting on the odyssey of building Africa’s largest oil and gas refinery. “This is a very, very big relief,” says Dangote, who is speaking with Forbes via video conference…
CBN directs bank directors with non-performing insider loans to resign immediately
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed bank directors with non-performing insider-related loans to step down immediately. Insider loans are loans granted by a bank or financial institution to its own…
Investors scramble for Nigeria’s assets
Investors are more confident on the outlook for the Nigerian economy as gains from macroeconomic reforms embarked upon by the President Bola Tinubu’s administration gradually take firmer shapes. Data tracked…
Foreign reserves hit $40b as CBN strengthens forex market
Nigeria’s foreign reserves surpassed the $40 billion mark for the first time in three years, marking a significant milestone in economic recovery efforts. Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardosoattributed the rise to key…
After Rebasing, NBS Puts Headline Inflation at 24.48% in January from 34.80% in December
•Food index drops to 26.08% from 39.84% •Core inflation now 22.59% from 29.28% •New CPI reflects current inflationary pressure, consumption pattern, says statistical agency •Clarifies declined in rebased…
Naira rises to N1,555/$ in parallel market
THE Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,555 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,570 per dollar last week Friday. But the Naira depreciated to N1,512 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).…
FIRS begins alleged tax evasion trial of Binance services in Nigeria
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on Monday began the trial of Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange platform, in the alleged tax evasion case filed by the tax agency. The FIRS presented its first witness,…
If $23bn refinery didn’t work, I was dead – Dangote
Billionaire Aliko Dangote has described his $23 billion Dangote Refinery project as the “biggest risk” of his life, acknowledging the challenges he faced in bringing the venture to fruition. In an exclusive…
House of Reps Speaks on Binance Bribery Controversy, Reveals Position
The House of Representatives has responded to bribery allegations made by a senior executive at cryptocurrency exchange Binance, Tigran Gambaryan, stating…
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote plans $400 million Ethiopia cement plant expansion
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has announced a $400 million plan to push a second production line at the Mugher cement plant in Ethiopia, a move expected to double the facility’s annual output to 5 million tons. The…
Activities for the Burial of Boardroom Titan, Bode Emanuel Begin in Lagos
The family of the late board room titan and foremost accountant, Justin Olabode Emanuel (Esq) has…
CBN to continue managing Keystone Bank
Your funds are safe, apex bank tells customers The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that it will continue to manage Keystone Bank…
FG sold $700m Delta Steel Company for $30m, says BPE DG
The Director General of the Bureau for Public Enterprises, Ayodeji Gbeleyi on Friday, revealed that Delta Steel Company, valued at over $700m, was sold for a paltry sum of $30m. Gbeleyi stated this while interfacing…
FG Dismisses Gambaryan’s ‘False Allegations,’ Says Binance Offered $5m Payment
The Federal Government on Friday dismissed the claims by Binance’s Head of Financial Crime, Tigran Gambaryan, who spent eight months in a Nigerian detention facility over alleged corruption. Gambaryan, a…
JUST IN: Reps Spokesperson Agbese Reacts to Allegation of Requesting Bribe from Binance Executive
The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has denied allegations made by Tigran…
NSA Nuhu Ribadu Wanted Billions In Payouts To Fund His Political Ambition –Binance Executive…
Tigran Gambaryan, a former US federal agent and Binance employee, has made startling allegations against the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu following his release from detention in Nigeria. Detained in…