SEREC Opposes Proposed Increase in Maritime Agent Licence Fees
The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre, known as SEREC, has raised serious concerns over a proposed hike in the licensing fees for customs agents in…
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Yemi Kale Clarifies Okonjo-Iweala’s Remarks on Nigeria’s
Former Statistician-General of the Federation and ex-Chief Executive of the National Bureau of Statistics, Dr. Yemi Kale, has offered a detailed explanation of what economists…
FIRS Unveils 16 Tech Firms to Support Nigeria’s New E-Invoicing
In a major step toward streamlining tax compliance and digitalizing financial transactions, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially introduced 16 technology firms as…
NNPCL Wins Legal Battle Against Ararume, Avoids N5 Billion
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has successfully defended itself in a high-profile legal dispute brought against it by former federal lawmaker, Senator Ifeanyi…
Africa’s Digital Workforce Projected to Reach 230 Million by 2030
A new report from Mastercard paints a promising picture of Africa’s digital future, projecting that the continent’s digital workforce could grow to an impressive 230…
Nigerian Crude Oil Prices Dip Below Seventy Dollars
The price of Nigerian crude oil hovered just below seventy dollars per barrel this week, with Bonny Light, the country’s flagship crude, closing at $68.85…
Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria Plummets by 70 Percent in Q1 2025
Foreign direct investment in Nigeria experienced a significant drop in the first quarter of 2025, falling by over seventy percent compared to the previous quarter.…
UAC Confirms Full Financing for Chi Limited Acquisition
UAC of Nigeria Plc has officially confirmed that its landmark acquisition of CHI Limited, makers of the iconic Chivita and Hollandia beverage brands — is…
Petrol Price May Hit N900/Litre Amid OPEC+ Output Increase and Global Oil Market Tensions
Nigerians could face a fresh wave of fuel price hikes this week as the pump price of petrol edges dangerously close to the N900 per…
Ghana Tells MultiChoice to Slash DStv Prices by 30% or Risk Losing License
Ghana’s government has issued a firm ultimatum to MultiChoice Ghana, demanding a 30% reduction in DStv subscription prices before August 7 or face the suspension…