Nigerian banks, fintechs to launch cNGN stablecoin February 27
A consortium of Nigerian financial institutions, fintech, and blockchain experts, the Africa Stablecoin Consortium is set to launch a compliant Nigeria Naira stablecoin on February 27, 2024.
The consortium in a statement issued on Friday...
Equity market gains N265bn on investors’ buying interest
The equity market on Thursday continued its positive trends with investors’ net worth appreciating by N265 billion on bargain hunting.
The positive performance was due to investors’ buy interest in the stocks of Tier-one banks
The...
NDLEA Tincan Command seized 876.453kg illicit drugs, others in 2023 -Commander
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Tincan Special Area Command, says 876.453 kilograms of various illicit drugs and controlled substances were intercepted in 2023.
Commander Mohammed Abubakar of the command said this in a...
Expert demands government’s empathy, practical solutions to ease Nigerians’ pain
An economist, Prof. Ndubisi Nwokoma, has called on the Federal Government to implement immediate measures that would provide relief and ease the burden of rising costs and economic hardships on Nigerians.
Nwokoma, who is the...
We won’t disappoint Nigeria on N5.1trn revenue target – Customs
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), says it cannot afford to disappoint the country in realising its N5 trillion revenue target for 2024.
Its Comptroller General, Adewale Adeniyi, said this shortly after decorating some promoted officers...
Afreximbank pledges funding for Enugu’s major projects
.Lauds Gov Mbah's courage, vision
CHIGOZIE AMADI
The African Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank, has committed to supporting the vision and agenda of the Governor Peter Mbah administration in Enugu State through the financing of several key projects...
2024: Expert tasks govt on measures to prevent cargo loss
A maritime expert, Dr Kayode Farinto, has called for an introduction of measures by the Federal Government to prevent cargo loss to neighbouring countries in 2024.
Farinto, former acting National President, the Association of Nigerian...
We’ll revive entrepreneurial spirit to boost A/Ibom economy in 2024 – Governor
Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has promised to boost the economy of the state by reviving the entrepreneurial spirit of the people.
Eno said this in his 2024 new year broadcast to Akwa Ibom...
Success of manufacturing sector depends on FX stability, liquidity —Expert
Dr Muda Yusuf, Founder, Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) says
the outlook for the manufacturing sector in 2024 will depend largely on the stability of the foreign exchange market.
Yusuf, who said this...
SANWO-OLU COMMISSIONS 80-BED FEMI GBAJABIAMILA HOSPITAL, YOUTH DEV’T CENTRE IN SURULERE
Former NASS Speaker donates Conference Centre to LASU, rehabilitates Babs Animashaun Road
Lagos to set up Medical University — Governor
The New Year began in Lagos State with a harvest of dividends. Governor Babajide...
