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MultiChoice considers weekly subscription after losing 2.8m subscribers
MultiChoice Group, has mulled a weekly subscription model across its markets, including Nigeria.The decision is aimed at stemming the falling tide in…
Inside legal showdown that freezes Lafarge’s foreign takeover
In a bold move that has sent ripples through Nigeria’s corporate and investment circles, Strategic Consultant Ltd, one of Lafarge Africa’s minority shareholders, has stepped into the spotlight, challenging alleged…
Nigerians imported N1.67tn food, drinks in three months – NBS
Nigerians imported food and beverages valued at N1.67tn between January and March 2025, according to latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics.
The figure represents a marginal increase of five per cent…
NNPC declares N5.89trn revenue, N748bn profits for April 2025
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has declared that it made N5.89 trillion in revenue in April 2025.
A document titled ‘NNPC Limited Monthly Report Summary – April 2025’, posted on the national oil…
Afriq Arbitrage CEO, Jesam Michael, Arraigned for Multi-Billion Naira Investment Fraud — Remanded in…
Jesam Michael, Chief Executive Officer of Afriq Arbitrage System Limited, was on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
SunTrust Bank CEO, Halima Buba, director arraigned over ‘$12m money laundering’
Halima Buba, the chief executive officer of SunTrust Bank Nigeria Limited, has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over…
Two banks have met N500bn recapitalisation target – Report
Only two Tier 1 banks, Zenith Bank and Access Holdings Plc, have surpassed the N500 bn share capital and share premium threshold set by the Central Bank of Nigeria for banks with international licences, Proshare…
Multichoice Nigeria loses 1.4 million subscribers in two years amid DStv price increments
African Pay-TV operator, Multichoice Group, on Wednesday released its audited results for the year-ended March 31, 2025, revealing that its Nigerian operation lost 1.4 million in the last two years.
While…
Blackout In North-East: Residents, Business Owners Count Losses
Residents and business owners in the north-eastern region are counting losses, following a blackout occasioned by the construction of a 330kV Turn-In and Turn-Out towers at the new Bauchi 330kV substation…
Nigeria’s total merchandise trade hits N36.024trn, export rises by 7.42% — NBS
Nigeria’s foreign merchandise trade stood at ₦36,024.66 billion in Q1 2025, representing an increase of 6.19 percent compared to the value of ₦33,925.72 billion recorded in the corresponding period of Q1 2024.
The…
No final decision on $5bn oil-backed loan from Saudi Aramco — FG
The Federal Government, yesterday, said no final decision has been taken on the reported plan to obtain a $5 billion oil-backed loan from Saudi Arabia’s Aramco.
The loan which is said to be part of the $21.5 billion…
We have not extended BDC recapitalisation deadline — CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has debunked a news story in circulation suggesting that the Bank has extended the deadline for the recapitalisation of Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to December 31, 2025.
The CBN,…
At N1,539/$, Naira Gains As Forex Inflow Hits $5.6bn In May
The inflow of foreign exchange into the economy has peaked to a six-year high with foreign exchange (fx) inflows reaching $5.96bn in May, a report has indicated.
Data from FMDQ indicated that total inflows into…
Otedola to consolidate stake in FirstBank as Otudeko, Odukale consider exit
The prolonged power tussle for the control of Nigeria’s premier financial institution, First Holdco Plc, the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria, may be…
From money market to equity: How mutual funds drive investors gains
Nigerian investors are finding significant value in mutual funds this year, as the asset class has delivered an…
CBN extends BDCs recapitalization to December 31
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the recapitalisation deadline of the Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to December 31, 2025.
This…
SEC orders companies to honour unclaimed dividend requests
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has directed all public companies and Registrars to stop treating unclaimed dividends older than 12 years as “statute-barred”, especially those dating from before the…
Diesel, petrol to cost more as four depot owners raise prices
•Crude oil hits $67.50 per barrel
THERE were indications, yesterday, that the pump prices of Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, also known as diesel and Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol would rise in the…
CBEX: Investors jubilate as trade volumes return from initial zero balance
Investors on the Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) platform are celebrating as trade volumes have been returned from a previous zero balance, sparking renewed confidence in the digital exchange’s operations.
Traders…
‘You’ll hear from us soon’ – Dangote hints at major shake-up in oil sector
Nigerians should be expecting significant changes in the oil sector as Aliko Dangote, the President of the Dangote Group and founder of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, vowed to announce a ‘major shakedown’ soon.…
Producers export crude, deny local refineries supply – CORAN
Crude oil refiners in Nigeria have cried out over their inability to access crude oil locally for their refineries, saying oil producers prefer selling crude to international traders in dollars
The Publicity…
Why I dropped fraud charge against Fidelity bank’s MD, Onyeali-Ikpe – AGF
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, on Monday, adduced reasons why he discontinued a fraud charge the Federal Government entered against the Managing Director and…
My company paid N450bn in taxes in 2024 – Dangote tells Pres. Tinubu
President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, recently informed President Bola Tinubu that his group of companies paid a whopping N450…
$435.1M FEUD: Indimi’s daughters admit receiving dividends, demand 10% stake in Oriental Energy
Nigerian oil magnate Mohammed Indimi’s daughters have amended their lawsuit instituted against his company, Oriental Energy, and are now admitting to have…