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The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening trade and investment relations with the United States to boost economic growth and development. The commitment was made during a meeting between the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the United States Consul General to Nigeria, Rick Wart, in Abuja […]
The equities market, yesterday, maintained its positive swing as bullish sentiment in BUA Cement Plc and 51 others pushed the overall capitalisation up by N458 billion. The All Share Index (ASI) gained 724.59 points, representing a growth of 0.50 per cent to close at 144,796.37 points. Also, market capitalisation rose by N458 billion to close […]
The Bank Verification Number (BVN) database rose to a new high in July 2025, with total enrollments climbing to 66.23 million, a 4.3 per cent increase within the first seven months of the year, as Nigerians residing outside the country enrolled through the Non-Resident BVN (NRBVN) initiative. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had, earlier […]
First HoldCo Plc has announced plans to divest shares currently held by RC Investment Management Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) involved in a recent controversial block deal, as part of efforts to boost transparency and maintain investor confidence. Managing Director of First HoldCo, Wale Oyedeji, made the disclosure during an investor call in Lagos, […]
Shareholders of Cornerstone Insurance Plc were rewarded with a dividend of 27 kobo per ordinary share of 50 kobo each, even as the insurer recorded N25.89 billion Profit After Tax (PAT) in its 2024 financial year. While its Insurance revenue rose to N38.6 billion, representing a 49 per cent growth over N25.9 billion declared in […]
A protest has erupted in Rundele Town in Emohua local government area of Rivers State over the outcome the councillorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the forthcoming LGA election in the state. Hundreds of youths from Omofo community in the town, staged a protest yesterday over alleged plot by the APC to […]
An advocacy group in the nation’s maritime sector, the Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC), on Tuesday, called on the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, to conduct a thorough investigation into the activities of the Council for Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN). In an open letter to the minister titled […]
Cross River State government has taken over a disputed parcel of land that has brewed communal clash between the Ekukunela-Alesi community in Ikom LGA and the Odonget/Ochon/Isabang community in Obubra LGA to bring peace to the area. The decision was made after deputy governor, Dr. Peter Odey, convened a meeting with community leaders and stakeholders […]
Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, has lifted the suspension of 81 officials for not attending an important public function. In a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Dr. Monday Uzor, the governor said that the commissioners were to resume official duties immediately. “Ebonyi State governor has graciously lifted the suspension of the 81 government […]
Akwa Ibom State governor, Umo Eno, has directed all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to return to their respective wards for membership revalidation. This, LEADERSHIP gathered, followed the influx of ardent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyalists into the APC said to be deliberatly drafted as moles with a mandate to […]