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Lagos-Calabar Highway: Landmark paid N10bn in taxes before demolition, says CEO
The Chief Executive Office, of Landmark Africa Group, Paul Onwuanibe, has disclosed that the company paid over N10bn in taxes a year before the demolition of parts of its premises as a result of the construction of…
FG should consult widely on Tax Reform Bills – Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Ogundoyin
In this interview, the Speaker, of Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman, the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, Adebo Ogundoyin, tells TOPE OMOGBOLAGUN about Constitution Amendment Bills, Tax Reform…
Fidelity Bank donates maternity kits to Lagos women
Fidelity Bank Plc has donated maternity kits to 30 pregnant women at Mushin Primary Health Centre, Lagos. The donation, organised by the Great Minds Inductees Class, was made possible through the Fidelity Helping…
BDCs struggle to meet N2bn recapitalisation despite extension
Some Bureau De Change operators are still struggling to meet the fresh N2bn recapitalisation threshold of the Central Bank of Nigeria despite the extension they received in December. The President of the Association…
Fuel prices may rise as crude nears $80/barrel
The prices of refined petroleum products may rise in the coming days following the increase in the cost of Brent, the global benchmark for crude. Crude oil is a major commodity that determines the prices of refined…
Serial outages: Dangote, NNPCL, Total, 247 firms dump discos, generate 6,500MW
•Operators blame poor supply for move •FG laments exit from national grid As the country battles incessant blackouts, about 250 manufacturers and academic institutions have abandoned their respective…
Tax Reform Bill: NLC seeks dialogue with FG
The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has stressed the need to address critical concerns within the Tax Reform Bill, given its implications on the workforce across the nation. Speaking at the…
‘Den of Thieves 2’ snatches top spot in N.America box office
Lionsgate’s heist film “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera” opened atop the North American box office this weekend with an estimated $15.5 million in ticket sales, industry watchers said Sunday. “This is a good opening for the…
We Rescued First Bank from Abyss, Won’t Throw Away Baby with Bathwater – GHL
*Highlights how FBN moved from loss position of N302bn to N151bn profit following oil coy’s intervention *Says without fulfilling existing pre-conditions, can bank truly keep its accounts?*Queries if deal was…
North-South Cattle Trade Declines By 50%
Cattle traders are facing an existential threat, especially in the northeastern part of Nigeria, with stakeholders calling for urgent intervention to save the sector. Investigation by Weekend Trust revealed…
Rumpus In First Bank As Shareholders Move Against Otedola
There is an uneasy calm in First Bank, Nigeria’s oldest financial institution, over an alleged bid by the chairman of the holding company, Femi Otedola to launch a N350 billion private placement. The development…
Nigerians owe N349bn electricity debt in nine months
Many electricity consumers defaulted in the payment of electricity supplied to them in the nine months of 2024 to the tune of N348.84 billion. As only…
Eko, Ikeja Discos record highest complaints, billing issues top concerns
Latest report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that the Eko and Ikeja electricity companies…
Naira depreciates to N1,665/$ in parallel market
The Naira on Friday depreciated to N1,665 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,645 per dollar on Thursday. Similarly, the Naira depreciated to N1,544.5 per dollar in the official foreign exchange market.…
CBN launches non-resident account for Nigerians in diaspora to invest in local assets
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced the non-resident Nigerian ordinary account (NRNOA) and non-resident Nigerian investment account (NRNIA) for Nigerians in the diaspora. CBN announced the launch on…
Real estate overtakes oil & gas as Nigeria’s third largest sector
…Crop production, telecoms emerge standalone sectors …Rebasing’ll ensure indicators accurately reflect current economic realities –NBS CEO Early…
Concerns Mount over Geregu, FirstBank Share Prices, Financial Statements
Some stock market analysts have expressed concerns over the market capitalisation and share price movement of Geregu Power as well as that of FBN Holdings Plc, which are both listed on the Nigerian Exchange…
Court Restrains First Bank over GHL, Otedola, Others Face Arrest
•Oil firm to sue for $1 billion damages over bank’s alleged breach of contract •More shareholders oppose bank’s private placement More facts have emerged concerning the alleged failure of the First…
March 2029 Eurobond Yields Surpass 9% Amid Market Volatility
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has released a detailed report on the Nigeria Eurobonds’ performance, stating March 2029 Eurobond had a closing price of $97.375, translating to a yield of 9.016 per cent. The Debt…
Telecom Tariff Hike Could Ease Inflation – Bismarck Rewane
Bismarck Rewane, the Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives, has voiced his support for the proposed telecom tariff hike, emphasizing its potential to boost productivity and help moderate inflation in…
Tinubu Calls For Increased Currency Swap Between China, Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged the Chinese government to increase the two billion dollar currency swap between Nigeria and China to enhance trade between the two countries. He also called for an upward review…
More First Bank shareholders reject plan for ‘strange’ N350bn private placement
The group of shareholders of outraged shareholders of First Bank, Nigeria’s oldest financial institution who are are…
Nigeria’s bustling tourism rides weak naira to lure global fans
The 2024 Detty December season once again cemented Nigeria’s place as a cultural and entertainment powerhouse. Yet, it also…
Court Freezes Assets, Accounts Of Nduka Obaigbena’s General Hydrocarbons Limited In All Nigerian…
A Federal High Court in Lagos State has granted an ex-parte order, effectively freezing General Hydrocarbons Limited's assets…