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15% fuel import duty in Nigeria’s best interest – Presidency

The Presidency has clarified that the new 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel is a strategic measure, not a burden...

Naira Struggles in Parallel Market, Dollar Trades at ₦1,490

The Nigerian naira is facing challenges in the informal foreign exchange market, with the US dollar being quoted at approximately ₦1,490 (sell) and...

FirstBank’s 9th Annual CR&S Week: Empowering Communities, Promoting Sustainability and Kindness

FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced the commencement of its 2025 Corporate Responsibility...

Transcorp Plc’s Q3 2025 Profit Soars 54% to N38.81bln, 9-Month PBT Reaches N124.52bln

Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group) announced its unaudited Q3 2025 results, posting a pre‑tax profit of N38.81 billion – a 53.84 % year‑on‑year surge compared with...

FirstBank Revolutionizes Cross-Border Payments with PAPSS Integration on LIT App

FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, had announced the successful integration of the Pan-African Payment...

Dangote Refinery to Float 5‑10% Stake on NGX Within Year, Sets 1.4m bpd Target

Aliko Dangote, founder of the Dangote Group, announced that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery will sell between 5 % and 10 % of its equity on the...

Trust, Accountability, and Governance Key to Unlocking Africa’s $4trn Domestic Capital Potential – Elumelu

Africa’s economic growth is being hindered by a lack of trust and accountability in governance, according to Tony Elumelu, founder and chairman of...

Nigeria’s Gold Programme to Boost Foreign Reserves, Strengthen Naira – Alake

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr. Dele Alake, says the National Gold Purchase Programme (NGPP) will significantly boost Nigeria’s foreign reserves and...

UBA Set to Unveil Whitepaper on Africa’s Financial Infrastructure

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) is poised to further solidify its position as a leading financial institution in Africa with...

UBA Foundation Gives Students Opportunity to Vie for Over N22.5m NEC Prize

UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced that the winners of the 2025...

Waves of Innovation: How First Bank turned Lagos into Africa’s Electric Playground

By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by...

Nigeria’s Electronic Payment Transactions Hit N384trn in July 2025 – Says CBN Gov.

Nigeria’s journey towards a cashless economy is gaining momentum, with electronic payment transactions surging to N384 trillion in July 2025. This significant growth...

Gold Prices Soar to Record High, Surpassing $4,000 per Ounce

Gold prices have surged past the $4,000-per-ounce mark for the first time in history, driven by concerns over the U.S. economy, a looming...

CBN, SEC Collaborate on Cryptocurrency Framework – CBN Gov. Cardoso

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is working closely with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to develop a sustainable framework for digital...

Naira Strengthens at N1,485/$, as US Currency Weakens on Monday

The Nigerian naira has started the week on a strong note against the US dollar, with the local currency trading at N1,485.5 per...

Dollar Weakens Amid US Govt. Shutdown Concerns

The dollar index fell 0.22% to 97.90 on Monday, extending losses for a second session as concerns over a potential US government shutdown...