Managing Director of International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has urged Central Banks globally against rushing to relax their current policy measures aimed at curbing surging inflation rates of the economies even with the Federal Reserve signalling its policy pivot next year. Georgieva, was quoted to have given the warning in a report by Bloomberg […]
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Delta Legislature Passes N724.9Bn 2024 Appropriation Bill
Delta State House of Assembly, on Thursday passed the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N724.9 billion about a fortnight after the state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, laid it before the lawmakers for its passage. The passage of the Appropriation Bill followed the adoption of the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation during plenary in […]
SEC Shuts ‘Ready Finance InSE’ Over Illegal Operations
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sealed the office of Ready Finance Investors Limited, which is located at Flat 5, AYA Memorial Plaza, Nkwere Street, Area 11, Garki, Abuja for engaging in illegal investment and other capital market activities. A statement issued by the capital market regulatory commission on Thursday indicated that firm was […]
We’ll Anchor Telecom Sector Regulation On Transparency – Maida
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has pledged that transparency will form the bedrock of his leadership as Nigeria’s chief telecom regulator as this will enable a solid foundation in building a resilient, accountable and efficient institution. Maida made the promise during a courtesy visit to the Minister […]
Swiss Re Acquires Flood Risk Modeller Fathom
Global reinsurance firm, Swiss Re, on Wednesday announced its acquisition of Fathom, Bristol, UK-based provider of water risk intelligence and flood models, under an arrangement that make the firm retain its own brand and work closely with the firm’s Reinsurance Solutions division to further develop and distribute its innovative flood and climate risk data, maps, […]
COP28: AfDB Adopts Climate Resilient Debt Clauses
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on Tuesday announced its adoption of climate resilient debt clauses (CRDCs), thereby joining major creditors and international development banks at a COP28 session organized by the UK, Barbados and the InterAmerican Development Bank under the auspices of the Bridgetown Initiative. A news report from African Press Organisation (APO) Group […]
World Bank Urges FG To Move From Reforms To Results
The World Bank has advised the Federal Government that to reap the benefits of the bold reforms and difficult but necessary economic adjustments currently being implemented by it, it is essential for it to sustain and fully implement the reforms and take complementary actions. The development finance institution in its December 2023 edition of the […]
UNIDO To Partner NASENI On Renewable Energy Solutions For Nigeria
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has expressed its interest to partner the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to reduce energy poverty through the domestication of renewable energy solutions and to fast-track industrial development in Nigeria. The Deputy Head, UNIDO Nigeria Office, Mr. Adekunle Olusile, who led a delegation on a […]
OPEC Could Maintain $80/B Oil Price In 2024 – Citigroup
Latest oil market analysis research findings by the Citigroup Inc, has predicted that oil prices could range between $70 to $80 per barrel in 2024. The Group, in the report, pointed out that to balance the oil market, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC+ will need to maintain its latest oil production cuts throughout […]
TAJBank Earns Highest Credit Ratings In NIB Sector
TAJBank Limited, Nigeria’s leading non-interest banking services provider, has again set a record with Bbb+ rating by the foremost rating agency – Agusto & Co -, thereby making the fast-growing non-interest lender the best rated in the nation’s Non-Interest Banking (NIB) space. The latest rating, which is a notch up from the Bank’s previous rating, […]