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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said the decision to remove petroleum subsidy was a challenging one, but a necessary step to secure long term energy security
The Monetary Policy Committee (CBN) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) increased the benchmark interest rate by 4% at the end of the first bimonthly meeting
Universal Music Group (UMG) has purchased a majority stake in Mavin Global, a record label founded by Don Jazzy.
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) equities market capitalisation is trending downward during the intraday trading session as a raft of selling rallies hit banking
CSL Stockbrokers Limited said the monetary policy committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is likely to satisfy its hawkish mood with a 100 basis points
Oil prices edged higher in the global commodities market amid expectations of stronger spot crude purchases in China
Leading IOCs are affirming their commitment to African oil and gas – a positive indication for service providers, drilling contractors and the industry at large
The market experienced increased demand for Nigerian treasury bills at the start of the week despite a liquidity crunch in the financial system.
Pressures on the Nigerian naira cooled off following combative measures against foreign currency whales negatively influencing the value of the local currency.
Paris 2024: Super Falcons pip Cameroon’s Lionesses 1-0 to Reach Final Round Nine-time African champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria on Monday pipped the Lionesses of Cameroon 1-0 in a crucial second leg Women’s Olympic football qualifier after a pulsating encounter in Abuja. This was after Esther Okoronkwo’s 15th minute goal at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, separated Nigeria and Cameroon in a turgid 180-minute battle over two legs. The result meant Nigeria reached the final round of the African qualifying series for this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. After 105 minutes of scoreless action (90 minutes in Douala and…