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CBN Directs Banks to Prioritize ATM Cash Distribution Amid Rising Demand

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed banks to primarily distribute cash through Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). In a circular to banks on Friday, Solaja Olayemi, the acting director of the... Read more »
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Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 33.88% in October 2024 

Nigeria’s inflation rate climbed for the second straight month in October, hitting 33.88%—an increase from 32.70% recorded in September 2024. This is according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Consumer Price... Read more »
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Katsina, Kano, and Ekiti Among Top 10 Most Indebted States as Foreign Borrowing Rises

The latest data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) shows that external debt for the states and the Federal Capital Territory climbed from $4.61 billion to $4.89 billion, reflecting a 6.14% increase... Read more »
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NNPCL Hits 1.8 Million Barrels Per Day Crude Oil Production, Eyes 2 Million by December 2024

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says it has reached the mark of 1.8 million barrels per day of crude oil production. The state-owned oil company which made the announcement on... Read more »
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Multichoice Group writes off N31.6 billion in Nigeria’s liquidated Heritage Bank

The South African Pay-TV operator, Multichoice Group, said it has written off the N31.6 billion ($21 million) cash it had with the recently liquidated Heritage Bank. The Group disclosed this in its... Read more »
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NNPC signs 10 years deal to supply gas to Dangote Refinery to boost local production

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has signed a 10-year gas supply agreement with Dangote Refinery, marking a significant boost for local production and industrial growth in Nigeria. The deal, signed... Read more »
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16 Manufacturing Firms Lost ₦792bn To Naira Depreciation – MAN

The chairman of the Ogun State Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), George Onafowokan, has lamented the crisis in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector following the government’s decision to float the Naira in 2023.  According... Read more »
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Multichoice Nigeria loses 243,000 subscribers in 6 months, blames economy

Multichoice Group, the South African Pay-TV operator, has revealed that its Nigerian unit, Multichoice Nigeria lost 243,000 subscribers across its DStv and GOtv services in the six months spanning April to September... Read more »
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IPMAN and Dangote Refinery Reach Agreement to Supply Affordable Petroleum to Nigerians

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has secured an agreement with Dangote Petroleum Refinery to lift products directly. This, according to the association, will ensure the availability of petroleum to Nigerians... Read more »
FAAC

Non-Oil Revenue Surge Drives FAAC Earnings to ₦6.28 Trillion in Q2 2024

The revenue of the Federation Account earnings (FAAC) rose to N6.28 trillion in the second quarter of 2024, driven by significant collections from Value Added Tax (VAT), customs, and excise duties. These... Read more »