Investors gain N308bn as equities market sustains rally

By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian equities market on Thursday sustained its upward trend as investors recorded a gain of N308 billion. Specifically, the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) market capitalisation, which opened at N92.490 trillion, appreciated by N308 billion or 0.33 per cent to close at N92.798 trillion. Similarly, the All-ShareContinue Reading

Report: World Bank urges Nigeria to address food inflation

By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Matthew Verghis, Country Director, World Bank Nigeria, has called on the Federal Government to reduce inflation, particularly food inflation, to bridge the gap between policy and people. Verghis said this based on the World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report, titled: “From Policy to People:Continue Reading

PenCom, judiciary partner on reforms, unveil new pension plan

By Nana Musa The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the judiciary in advancing Nigeria’s pension reform agenda and ensuring effective retirement benefits administration. The Director-General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, said this at a Sensitisation workshop on the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) for JudgesContinue Reading

Non-interest capital market in Nigeria worth N1.6 trn -SEC

By Ginika Okoye The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the country’s non-interest capital market is valued at N1.6 trillion. Dr Emomotimi Agama, the Director-General of SEC, said this in Abuja at a pre-news conference in preparation for the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) scheduled for Nov.Continue Reading

NEXIM Bank’s initiative unlocks full potentials of MSME

By Vivian Emoni The Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) has underscored the transformative role of the bank’s EXCEL programme in unlocking the full potentials of Nigeria’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Mr Abubakar Bello, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NEXIM made this known at the SME Export FinanceContinue Reading

BRIPAN, Deloitte mull collaboration to strengthen insolvency reforms

        By Rukayat Moisemhe Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) and Deloitte have forged a collaboration aimed at positioning Nigeria at the forefront of Africa’s evolving insolvency landscape.   This, they stated, could be achieved through enhanced reforms and advocacy for specialised insolvency courts.Continue Reading

Non-interest capital market in Nigeria worth N1.6 trn -SEC

By Ginika Okoye The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the country’s non-interest capital market is valued at N1.6 trillion. Dr Emomotimi Agama, the Director-General of SEC, said this in Abuja on Tuesday at a pre-news conference in preparation for the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) scheduledContinue Reading

RMAFC unveils new data rendition templates for solid minerals

By Vivian Emoni The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has revealed the implementation of the new solid mineral data rendition templates for effective revenue monitoring. Dr Mohammed Shehu, Chairman of RMAFC made this known while delivering his remark on Tuesday in Abuja, at a one-day workshop on sensitisationContinue Reading