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Responding to criticism, Nigerian government makes excuses for fuel imports, slams Dangote refinery, more (Video)

In a damning ruling, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Agency (NMDPRA) has declared the quality of petroleum products from the Dangote Refinery, as well as those from other refineries such as Watersmith, Aradel, as inferior to imported products. This comes even as the agency revealed that the 650,000 barrels per day refinery has not been granted an operational …

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CBN approves sale of dollars to eligible BDCs at N1,450/$1

In a bid to meet the demand for foreign exchange transactions, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the sale of foreign exchange (FX) to qualified bureaux exchange (BDC) operators at a rate of N1,450|$1. Eligible BDCs will be allowed to purchase up to $20,000 but must sell it to eligible end-users at a margin of no more than …

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NGX WEEKLY RECAP: Investors rake in N320.84 billion as equity markets surge

Investors in the Nigerian stock market enjoyed a rally on the NGX floor after making a gain of N320.84 billion in the just-ended trading week. The exchange recorded profits on four of the five trading days and losses on only one trading day. Market capitalization rose by N320.84 billion to N56.93 trillion from N56.44 trillion in the previous week. Similarly, …

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10 ways to get a good price house in Nigeria

Buying a house is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your life. In Nigeria, where the real estate market can be tricky, it is important to be smart and careful when looking for a good deal. This article you are about to read will give you 10 useful tips to help you ensure that you get the …

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NGX: Equity market closes week with N20 billion gain for investors

Nigeria’s equity market ended the week with a gain of N20 billion for investors on Friday. This follows the increase in stock prices such as SOVRENINS, CUSTODIAN, and NAHCO among others on the trading floor today. After five hours of trading in the capital market, equity capitalization increased to N56.92 trillion from N56.90 trillion posted by the exchange on Thursday. …

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Tinubu vows Nigeria will become global investment destination

President Bola Tinubu said on Friday that his administration would make Nigeria a global investment destination. The President, according to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Ajuri Ngelale, stated this when a delegation from international energy company, ENI, led by its Chief Executive, Claudio Descalzi, visited him in Abuja. Tinubu said his administration was determined to transform …

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Liberia forecasts 5.8% growth by 2025

The Government of Liberia is optimistic about moving national growth to 5.8% by next year. Monrovia, Liberia, July 19, 2024 –The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning is projecting Liberia’s economic growth to accelerate from 5.2% in 2024 to 5.8% in 2025. Acting Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Anthony G. Myers, provides a mid-year update on Liberia’s economy, forecasting …

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CBN eventually took over the dormant accounts, to invest the funds in government securities.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued new directives to banks and financial institutions operating in Nigeria on dormant accounts. Under the new directive, the central bank will take over funds in these dormant accounts and invest them in treasury bills and other securities. This is contained in a circular FPR|DIR|PUB|CIR|002|011 issued on Friday by John S. Onojah, Acting …

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NGX: Equity market recovers as investors gain N262 billion

Nigeria’s equity market recovered from earlier losses on Thursday with investors gaining N262 billion at the close of trade. This follows the increase in share prices such as UCAP, OANDO, and AFRIPRUD among others on the trading floor today. After five hours of trading in the capital market, equity capitalization increased to N56.9 trillion from N56.6 trillion posted by the …

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NGX removes Niger Insurance and two other companies from its platform

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has delisted shares of Niger Insurance Plc and two other companies from its platform for failing to comply with standards. Other companies affected are – Resort Savings and Loans Plc, and RAK Unity Petroleum Plc. NGX Head of Issuer Regulation, Godstime Iwenekhai, confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday. The companies, according to NGX, …

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