INEC to publish final list of Presidential, NASS candidates on Sept. 20
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it plans to publish the final list of candidates for Presidential, Senate and House of Representatives seats on Sept. 20 ahead of 2023 poll.
Ecobank Names Jeremy Awori as Group CEO as Ayeyemi Retires
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, today announced that the current Group Chief Executive Officer, Ade Ayeyemi, will retire after he attains the age of 60, in accordance with ETI policy.
Minister Vows to Boost Manufacturing Performance Through Strategic Collaboration
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, says the ministry will strengthen collaboration with manufacturers to enhance manufacturing performance to spur economic growth and development.
Soludo Splashes N4m Cash on 2022 Academical Football Cup Winners
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo has given about N4 million cash rewards to winners of the 2022 edition of the Academicals Football Cup for primary and secondary schools in the state.
Israel to Release Another 42 Palestinian Women and Children From Prison
Another 42 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons are to be released on Saturday as part of the agreement between the Israeli government and the Islamist Hamas movement, according to the Times of Israel newspaper.
Insecurity a major cause of rising inflation — Emefiele
Mr Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has attributed the country’s rising inflation to worsening insecurity in parts of the country. Emefiele stated this on Tuesday while presenting the communique from the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting which started on Monday.
Equities Market Gains N30bn on NGX
The equities market of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Friday appreciated by N30 billion, following the gains recorded by 21 companies and 17 losers.
CBN’s Dilemma: Between Naira Devaluation and Ineffective FX Policy
Nigeria’s multi-tiered foreign exchange policy has proven to be ineffective to manage the local currency with multiple variables working against it in the currencies markets.
Battle for Asset Ownership: Dangote Sheds Light on Obajana Cement Deal
The management of Dangote Industries Ltd. (DIL) says it owns Obajana Cement plant 100 per cent and its acquisition in 2002 followed due process.
DMO to add N20trn “Ways and Means” loans to public debt stock
The Debt Management Office (DMO), says it will add the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s N20 trillion “Ways and Means’’ loans
