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FULL LIST: Edo, FCT and 10 other states to get subsidized transport fares

The Federal Government's palliative transport initiative is aimed at providing subsidized fares to commuters in 12 states, including Edo and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The plan, implemented in collaboration with unions and key transport companies, aims to cushion the...

Vitafoam proposes N1.4 billion dividend as net assets reach N25 billion

Vitafoam Nigeria PLC proposed a dividend of N1.05 per share, amounting to N1.375 million, for approval by shareholders at its 63rd Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for March 6, 2025 in Lagos. This comes as the group's net assets,...

2024: The 10 African countries with the highest debt to the IMF

As several African nations continue to grapple with economic instability, many have turned to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial assistance, resulting in significant debt obligations. These loans, while aimed at stabilizing economies, often come with strict conditions that...

Dangote refinery revolutionizes the narrative on fuel subsidies — Group

The African Center for Credible Leadership (ACCL) has praised the Dangote Refinery for its innovative impact on Nigeria's fuel subsidy regime and its recent reduction in fuel prices. In a statement signed by its President, Dr. Ifure A. Ifure, the...

FG partners with Bloomberg to boost global investment attractiveness

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), will partner with financial giant Bloomberg in a two-year initiative aimed at showcasing Nigeria's economic potential and attracting foreign investment. In a meeting held at his Abuja office, the Minister...

Naira strengthens in parallel official markets amid greater supply of dollars

The naira appreciated against the dollar on Monday, boosted by a moderate inflow of foreign currencies into the Nigerian economy. At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the local currency gained N3 to close at N1,538 per dollar, improving from...

High interest rates: Lagos Free Zone and two others raise N110.93 billion in commercial paper issues

AMID Nigeria's high interest rate environment, three major companies (Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Dangote Cement Plc and Lagos Free Zone Company) have collectively raised N110.93 billion through commercial paper (CP) issuances. These transactions highlight the companies' innovative approaches to securing...

NCMI is committed to market development

In line with the desire of the current leadership of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to ensure market development and ongoing investor education, the Nigerian Capital Market Institute (NCMI), the training subsidiary of the Securities and Exchange Commission,...

Dangote praises Tinubu for impact of naira for crude oil swap deal

Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the economic relief brought by the crude oil for naira exchange initiative. The policy allows local refiners to buy crude oil in naira and sell refined...

Port Harcourt Refinery fully operational; not closed – NNPCL

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has refuted reports that the revived Port Harcourt refinery has been shut down, stating that the facility is fully operational. The national oil company, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye,...
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Honda Capital’s financial platform helps Honda Group deepen its brand influence in the Nigerian automotive and motorcycle market.

  Synergy Between Digital Financial Services and Industry Drives Long-Term Growth Honda Capital Financial Platform (HCFP) is an emerging financial platform...
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