CBN

Uproar as CBN announces Abuja office decongestion affecting 1,533 staff

There is a growing concern among workers as the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, commenced the decongestion of its head office in Abuja, affecting 1,533 staff. A circular dated January 12, 2024,... Read more »
Shell

BREAKING: Shell Exits Nigeria Onshore Oil, Sell Aset At  $1.3 Billion

Shell Plc has reached an agreement to sell its Nigerian onshore oil assets to a local consortium for over $1.3 billion, pending government approval. Shell’s Integrated Gas and Upstream Director, Zoe Yujnovich,... Read more »
Vodafone, Microsoft

Vodafone, Microsoft signs $1.5 billion deal to boost AI, cloud adoption in Africa

Telecommunications Group, Vodafone, has signed a deal with Microsoft involving a $1.5 billion investment in AI and cloud services to boost adoption in Africa. In the deal announced on Tuesday, Vodafone will... Read more »
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Naira in Peril: Manufacturers Brace for Storm as Prices Rises

In the wake of Nigeria’s persistently turbulent forex crisis, manufacturers are projecting imminent price hikes for commodities in response to the Naira’s continuous decline against the US dollar. Francis Meshioye, the President... Read more »
transport

Fuel Subsidy Removal: ‘We’ll Reduce Cost Of Transportation By 50%’ – FG

The Federal Government of Nigeria said it is working towards reducing the cost of transportation by over 50 per cent. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris said this when... Read more »
CBN

NACCIMA to CBN: Prosecute those behind $2.4b fake FX claims

The President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Otunba Oye, has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to immediately investigate and prosecute those... Read more »
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Herbert Wigwe: Board will announce acting CEO soon — Access Bank

The board of Access Holdings Plc is set to announce an acting Group Chief Executive Officer to succeed the late CEO, Herbert Wigwe, in the wake of his tragic passing. In a... Read more »
Ms. Bolaji Agbede

Access Holdings appoints Ms. Bolaji Agbede as Acting CEO

Access Holdings Plc has made a decisive move in leadership continuity by appointing Ms. Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer. This is in a swift response to the unexpected... Read more »
Dangote Refinery

Dangote Refinery Set To Deliver First Fuel In Weeks

Dangote Refinery is due to deliver its first fuel into the local market within weeks, four sources confirmed to Reuters, in a key milestone towards long sought energy independence for Nigeria. The... Read more »
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CBN Sells Dollars To Banks For First Time In 5 Months

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) took its latest step towards stabilising the naira after selling almost $90 million in the spot FX market on Tuesday, its first sale of dollars in the... Read more »