Researchers at Bankcorp Securities Limited, a leading investment research and consulting services providing company, have projected that trading on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) this week will be flattish, with a predominant bearish sentiment characterizing the sessions. The experts, in the firm’s ‘Weekly Stock Recommendation: Mar 25 to Mar 29, 2024’ circulated to our correspondent on […]
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FG Files Tax Evasion Charges Against Binance
The Federal Government has initiated criminal proceedings against Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange platform, in a decisive move aimed at upholding fiscal responsibility and safeguarding the economic integrity of the country, The criminal proceeding charges, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, were announced by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in a statement issued […]
Nigeria Seeks Joint Sub-Regional Protection of Undersea Cables
Following recent undersea cable cuts that challenged connectivities in many countries in the West African region, Nigeria has canvassed the need for a coordinated and multilateral approach by the regional authorities to protect shared telecommunications infrastructure, and diversify connectivity to ensure uninterruptible connections. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu […]
States Must Prioritize PPP Arrangement In Power Infrastructure Projects – Nnaji
State governments in the country should adopt a Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement in procuring power infrastructure in their states in the current efforts to boost electricity supply nationwide, a former Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji, has advised. The industry top player gave the charge on Thursday during his paper presentation at the first […]
EFCC, NDIC Parley To Promote Transparency, Combat Frauds In Banking Industry
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), have opened discussions on how to synergize their efforts for the purposes of ensuring that the nation’s banking industry is secured from fraudulent activities and by implication, stabilize the financial system. The Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, made this […]
US Sues Apple Over Monopoly Of Smartphone Market
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and some states have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple Inc, over allegation that its devices and software are a monopoly that gives it vast profits at the expense of customers. News reports late Thursday indicated that the DOJ and 16 state and district Attorneys-General, accused Apple of driving […]
Digital Infrastructure: Nigeria, ITU Parley On Undersea Cables Protection
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has disclosed that in furtherance of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of telecommunications services nationwide, the government and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have opened discussions targeted at protecting submarine cables and other digital infrastructure. Tijani, who made this disclosure on […]
Advocacy Group Sensitizes Nigerians On ‘Right To Food’
The Farm and Infrastructure Foundation, a civil advocacy organization at the frontline of food security in Nigeria, has charged Nigerians to join forces in ensuring that governments in the country prioritize policies and programmes that will ensure food security as their fundamental human right in the years ahead. Giving the charge during a statement on […]
FG Buys 58,500 Metric Tons Of Rice From Farmers – Minister
The Federal Government has disclosed that it purchased 58,500 metric tons of milled rice from the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) as part of its efforts to stabilise the food items market nationwide. The Minister of Agriculture, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, who made this disclosure during a media chat with journalists in his office in […]
NSIA Partners NSP Coy On Solar-Hydro Hybrid Project Funding
The Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and North South Power (NSP) Company Ltd have opened collaborative investment discussions on a solar-hydro hybrid grid targeting 20 Megawatts of power. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, who gave this hint, said the Fund planned to flag-off the 20 megawatts in its first phase of a 300 megawatts project. Shettima, […]