Business

Q1 2024: FBN holdings flaunts impressive performance, posts N238.53bln profit before tax

With its impressive performance as one of the oldest banks in Nigeria sustaining its fundamentals amid domestic and foreign challenges, FBN Holdings Plc...

Naira surges by 9.68% at the official window, closing at N1,339.33/$1

The Nigerian naira appreciated significantly against the US dollar on Monday, closing the day at N1,339.33/$1 in the official foreign exchange market. This...

UBA at 75: It’s testament to resilience, innovation, remarkable financial strength – GMD

In its 75 years of operation, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) has shown extraordinary financial strength and endurance, according to Oliver Alawuba,...

Breaking: Emirates Airlines to resume operations in Nigeria Oct. 1

Emirates Airlines says it plans to resume operations in Nigeria on October 1, the nation’s Independence Day. The airline confirmed this latest development...

Western Digital launches SanDisk Desk Drive

Western Digital has launched the SanDisk Desk Drive, the latest addition tonits portfolio of external desktop SSDs. This new storage device is designed...

List of five charges Nigerians pay for electronic transactions

Following the latest directives from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) authorizing banks operating in the country to start charging a cybersecurity levy...

Zenith Bank shareholders approve bank’s restructuring to holding company

“The Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, expressed his delight at witnessing the transition of the bank to a holding...

UBA increases stake in Kenya, Uganda subsidiaries, eyes East Africa market

Pan-African banking group, United Bank for Africa (UBA) says it has acquired more stakes in its Kenyan and Ugandan subsidiaries in the wake...

CBN sells fresh dollars to BDCs at N1,021/$ as naira loses steam

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued another circular to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, informing them that direct sales of US...

Naira bullish gains restore confidence among investors, businesses – CBN Gov. Cardoso

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Yemi Cardoso, said Naira bullish gains will attract foreign investment and restore confidence...

Pres. Tinubu commends Dangote Group over new gantry price of diesel

President Bola Tinubu has applauded Dangote Oil and Gas Limited for reducing the gantry price of Automotive Gas Oil, also known as diesel,...

Industry and Trade Minister promises Nigerian Breweries, business community enabling environment

The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to support Nigerian breweries and the larger...

Transcorp Power Plc grows topline by 57.03%, profit up by 75% in 2023 audited results

Transcorp Power Plc (Transcorp Power), one of the power subsidiaries of Nigeria’s leading listed conglomerate, Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), has reported gross...

UBA records impressive gross earnings rise of 143%, profit hits N757.7bn in financial year 2023

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has recorded a 143 per cent rise in gross earnings to N2.08 trillion in 2023 financial...

Breaking: Nigeria to get oil-backed $1bln Afreximbank loan in May

Nigeria is set to receive $1.05 billion from a syndicated loan backed by oil by the end of May to help revive its...

Breaking: CBN sells $10,000 to BDCs at N1,101/$

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday announced the sale of dollars to Bureau de Change operators. In a statement signed by...