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Brazil Cracks Down on Online Betting Sites

On Friday, Brazil initiated the closure of over 2,000 betting sites, including those sponsoring popular football clubs such as Corinthians and other first division...

Naira Sees Mixed Performance in Foreign Exchange Markets

The Naira appreciated to ₦1,690 per dollar in the parallel market today, up from ₦1,670 per dollar on Thursday. This reflects a modest gain...

Obasanjo Highlights China’s Role in Africa’s Economic Development

Former Nigerian President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasized the significant role of the People's Republic of China as a vital economic partner for Africa....

COUNTRIES CALL FOR NIGERIAN INVESTORS TO EXPLORE GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES AT 2024 INVESTMENT MIGRATION WEST AFRICA ROADSHOW

During the “2024 Investment Migration West Africa” roadshow in Abuja, representatives from various countries urged Nigerian investors to explore international opportunities for business and...

NAIRA APPRECIATES AGAINST THE DOLLAR IN PARALLEL MARKET

The Naira experienced a notable appreciation yesterday, rising to N1,670 per dollar in the parallel market, up from N1,675 per dollar on Wednesday. In...

Dangote Advocates for Enhanced Crude Oil Production and Refining Capacity in Nigeria

Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company Limited, has emphasized the need for Nigeria to enhance its crude oil production capacity...

CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Financial Stability Amid Social Media Criticisms

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) assured the public yesterday of its commitment to maintaining the stability of the financial system and the safety...

Naira Depreciates in Parallel Market but Appreciates in NAFEM

Yesterday, the Naira depreciated to N1,685 per dollar in the parallel market, down from N1,660 per dollar on Monday. Conversely, in the Nigerian Autonomous...

Foreign Capital Importation in Nigeria Sees Significant Increase

Foreign capital importation into Nigeria rose dramatically by 152.8% Year-on-Year (YoY) to $2.6 billion in the second quarter of 2024 (Q2’24), up from $1.03...

Federal Government’s Deficit Spending Increases by 28% in H1’24

The Federal Government's (FG) deficit spending has surged by 28% year-on-year (YoY) to ₦8.44 trillion in the first half of 2024 (H1’24), up from...

THE LEGAL STATUS OF CRYPTOCURRENCY WORLDWIDE: A LOOK AT 10 COUNTRIES THAT ACCEPT IT AS LEGAL TENDER

The global discourse surrounding the legalization of cryptocurrency continues since its remarkable debut in 2009 with Bitcoin, the renowned crypto coin that transformed many...

SELL-OFFS IN MTN NIGERIA AND BANKING STOCKS RESULT IN MARKET DECLINE

On Tuesday, the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) experienced a decline in market capitalization due to sell-offs in MTN Nigeria and Tier-one banking stocks, shedding...

NAIRA APPRECIATES BY N73.39 IN OFFICIAL MARKET

The Naira appreciated by N73.39 at the official market on Tuesday, trading at N1,561.76 to the dollar. This increase, as reported by the official...

REDEEMER’S UNIVERSITY INAUGURATES RUN MICROFINANCE BANK LTD

nd local communities, promoting economic growth and well-being. This microfinance bank is a testament to our university’s dedication to fostering socio-economic development.” Dr. Daniel Ogun,...

FORMER APC PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANT CRITICIZES CBN’S FOREX POLICY

Chief Charles Udeogaranya, a former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has voiced strong objections to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN)...

TOP FIVE COUNTRIES DRIVING HALF OF AFRICA’S GDP IN 2024

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Africa’s combined GDP of $2.8 trillion in 2024 is powered by the economic strength of its top...

OPAY UNVEILS LARGE TRANSACTION SHIELD FOR ENHANCED SECURITY

OPay, one of Nigeria's leading financial institutions, has introduced the groundbreaking Large Transaction Shield feature, aimed at providing users with superior control and protection...

IN TODAY’S WORLD, ANYTHING YOU DO ONLINE THAT APPEARS UNPROFESSIONAL OR EVEN CONTROVERSIAL HAS THE POWER TO HARM YOUR REPUTATION.

In today’s digital world, your online presence has a significant impact on your reputation. Anything unprofessional or controversial you post online can quickly damage...

GTCO Addresses Smear Campaign and Denies Allegations

GTCO (Guaranty Trust Holding Company) released a statement on Friday night in response to a series of smear media reports alleging financial and regulatory...

CBN Reports $543.5 Million Sold to Authorised Dealer Banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced that it sold $543.5 million to authorized dealer banks between September 6 and September 30. The information...

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