Author: Marketforces Africa

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), says it is supporting 250,000 households with electric mobility, mini-grids, and home systems to boost electricity in the country in 2024.  

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has called on banking professionals and leaders to chart a course that will leverage the vast potential inherent in Nigeria’s economy.

Oil Estimated to Hit $100 on Israel-Hamas Conflict Amidst pressures in the Middle East, analysts have started projecting that global oil prices would test $100 per barrel due to lingering conflicts between Israel and Hamas. There is the general expectation that the war would spread to other countries in the region if Israel continues to inflict pain on civilians. Brent crude price settled above $92 per barrel on Friday, advancing for the second straight week, as the global oil market faces supply concerns amid the Israel-Hamas conflict that may spread in the Middle East. For the most part of the…

Borno State Govt Bans Street Begging, Loitering The Borno Government has banned street begging and loitering in Maiduguri city and environs. This is contained in a public notice issued by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prof. Usman Tar, on Sunday in Maiduguri. Tar said street begging and aimless loitering were not part of the culture of Borno people. “In Borno State, street begging and aimless loitering are not in our character. We are dignified people. “This is to inform members of the public that the Borno State Government has placed a strict ban on all street begging, loitering…

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, on Sunday, expressed satisfaction with repairs done on the Third Mainland Bridge, assuring motorists of smooth

The House of Representatives has resolved to introduce legislative instruments to halt crude oil theft, which led to loss of over one billion dollars in revenue. Rep. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives said this

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says the average retail price of a litre of petrol increased from N191.65 in September 2022 to N626.21 in September 2023.

Brent Mortgage Bank Limited, a leading Primary Mortgage Bank (PMB), has formally appointed new members into its board and management team.

A Nigerian company, Tethys Ltd., has signed an agreement with Chevron as the brand licensee for Texaco lubricants…

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market capitalisation slid by about N140 billion on Thursday as equities investors …