By Deborah Ifeanyi/Lucy Ogalue The Chartered Institute of Project Management of Nigeria (CIPMN) says it is set to transform its examination process through partnership with a U.S.-based firm, Simplify IQ. Mr Henry Mbadiwe, Registrar-General of CIPMN, announced this in Abuja at a news conference during the signing of a MemorandumContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Seplat Energy, an independent energy company dual-listed on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. and the London Stock Exchange, has announced an interim dividend of 4.6 U.S. cents per ordinary share, subject to applicable withholding tax. Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama, has called for enhanced collaboration among African markets for a stronger interconnection within the continent as well as development of new products. Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says the country’s non-oil products exported in the first quarter of 2025 were valued at 1.791 billion dollars. Dr Nonye Ayeni, Director-General of the NEPC said this on Monday in Abuja while presenting a First Quarter Progress Report on the Non-OilContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced significant review of the documentation requirements for transactions conducted through the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) in Nigeria. Hakama Sidi-Ali, CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, said the initiative was part of CBN’s ongoing commitment to foster seamlessContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) is set to inaugurate the Nigeria Procurement Certification Programme (NPCP) to standardise and professionalise procurement certification in Nigeria. Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General(D-G), BPP disclosed this at a news briefing in Abuja on Monday. Adedokun said the programme, which was in partnershipContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has started payment of N46.6 billion in liquidation dividends to depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank. Hawwau Gambo, Acting Head, Communication and Public Affairs, said the funds were realised from sales of the bank’s assets and recovery of debts owed. GamboContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Some capital market experts have called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to create an inter-agency digital surveillance taskforce to address ponzi schemes related gaps in the Investment and Securities Act (ISA, 2025). The experts spoke at a webinar organised by the Institute of Capital MarketContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Vice-President Kashim Shettima has described the United Bank of Africa (UBA) as a pacesetter in innovation, emerging markets and generational ambition. Shettima said this at a dinner to celebrate 75 years anniversary of UBA on Saturday night in Abuja. According to him, the celebration of an institutionContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Experts have emphasised the need for financial institutions in Africa and Middle East to adopt proactive, technology-driven strategies to remain robust in an increasingly volatile global environment. They said this during the 2025 Africa and Middle East Depositories Association Conference (AMEDA 2025)Continue Reading
