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Sunday, Jul 21

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“Let them (NNPCL) buy me out and run the refinery” says Aliko Dangote amid monopoly allegations

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Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced his willingness to sell his multibillion-dollar oil refinery to the state-owned energy company, NNPC Limited.

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US President Joe Biden endorses Kamala Harris Democrat Presidential nominee for 2024 election

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United States President Joe Biden has officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the position of the Democrat's Presidential flag bearer at the forthcoming presidential poll in the US.

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US President, Joe Biden, pulls out of reelection bid amid concerns over health, age

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President of the United States of America (US), Joe Biden, has announced the end of his reelection campaign after fellow Democrats questioned his mental acuity and ability to defeat Donald Trump, leaving the presidential race in an…

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eNaira makes up less than 1% of currency in circulation as of March 2024

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Nigeria’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), eNaira, makes up less than 1% of the total currency in circulation as of March 2024, almost three years after it was launched.

Meet 10 influential female HR & Talent management professionals in Nigeria

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Nigeria boasts a population of approximately 200 million with about 70% of the population under 30, and 42% is under the age of 15.

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Energy Expert Kelvin Emmanuel on Dangote Refinery Challenges and NNPC’s Strategic Stake.

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Co-founder and CEO of Dairy Hills and energy expert, Kelvin Emmanuel, discussed Dangote refinery and NNPC stake in it. He also shared insights on why the 650,000pbd is struggling to get supply from IOC and what it all means to the Nigeria…

I took a Round Trip on the Lagos Blue Line Metro: Here’s what I discovered

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On a Wednesday morning, at around 20 minutes past 9 am, I arrived at the Blue Line Mile 2 station to experience my first train ride on Nigeria’s first electric metro rail line.

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Nigerian Banks and their FX gains

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Nigeria's leading commercial banks recorded significant FX revaluation gains, estimated at a combined total of N3.37 trillion in 2023 and Q1 2024, primarily due to the devaluation of the Naira last year.

CBN’s plan to use Dormant account balances for treasury bills and government securities.

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Ugodre looks into the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recent plan to utilize dormant account balances for treasury bills and government securities. He explores the implications of this policy on the banking sector, financial regulation,…

FG unveils climate change on healthcare policy in Nigeria

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The Federal Government, alongside key stakeholders, unveiled a climate change on healthcare policy document in a move to address the growing impact of climate change on healthcare delivery in Nigeria.

Nigeria’s first Sukuk bond of N100 billion to mature in September this year

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Nigeria's first Sukuk bond of N100 billion, which was issued on September 26, 2017, is set to mature on September 26, 2024.

Meet Afam Osigwe, Nigerian Bar Association’s 32nd President 

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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Afam Osigwe has won the presidential election of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)  which was held on Saturday.

Access Holdings: Success in acquisition, struggle with shareholder value

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Access Holdings has since blown past competing with Nigerian banks and has now set its sights on the continent. This time, they want to be among the top 5 banks in Africa (the bank was not clear by what measure).

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Nollywood stakeholders urge FG to not dissolve National Film and Video Censors Board

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Industry leaders within Nigeria’s vibrant Nollywood sector have called on the Federal Government to retain the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) in its current parastatal status, amidst the implementation of the Oronsaye Report.

Nigerian box office crosses N5 billion in revenue so far in 2024

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The Nigerian box office has grossed over N5 billion within the first seven months of 2024, setting an ambitious target of N10 billion by the year’s end. This promising outlook is based on data released by the official Nigerian box office…

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Why we sold off our flour mill in Nigeria – Aliko Dangote

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Africa’s richest man and CEO of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has explained why his company decided to sell off its flour mill in Nigeria in 2019.

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Fraud: Ex-NIRSAL boss accuses EFCC of requesting forfeiture of N1.5 billion “legitimate earnings” of consultant

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A former Managing Director of the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), Aliyu Abatti Abdulhameed has urged the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja not to grant a final order of forfeiture against a…

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United Capital tops the week’s gainers with 42.78%, as investors position for interim dividends

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United Capital Plc was the top gainer in the NGX for the week ending July 19, 2024, with its share price appreciating by 42.78% to close the week at N40.55.

U.S introduces International Entrepreneur Rule (IER) for non-citizen entrepreneurs seeking to establish, grow startups

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The United States has introduced the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER) for non-citizens who are entrepreneurs seeking to establish and grow their startups in the US.

Dangote reacts to NMDPRA’s inferior diesel allegations, says product quality now at 32 ppm

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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dangote Refinery, Aliko Dangote, has reacted to the allegations by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) that the refinery is producing products of low quality.

Dangote says firm will drop plan to invest in Nigeria’s steel industry to avoid monopoly allegations

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The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced that the company will abandon its plans to enter Nigeria’s steel industry to avoid being branded a monopoly. Dangote made this disclosure in a…

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MTN, Piggyvest, Flutterwave, Kuda make CNBC top fintech companies of 2024

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American news and business channel, CNBC, has recognized seven African companies in its World’s Top Fintech Companies 2024 report, highlighting them among the 250 leading fintech firms globally.

Saturday, Jul 20

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NMDPRA boss, Farouk Ahmed, faces backlash from Nigerians for comments on Dangote Refinery

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The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, has come under fire for his controversial comments on the Dangote Refinery, with many Nigerians demanding his resignation.

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LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc reports strong performance with a 66% increase in profitability for Q2-2024

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Livingtrust Mortgage Bank Plc has posted impressive performance for the period ended June 30, 2024.

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NUC applauds Maduka University for outstanding medical facilities

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The NUC Resource Verification Team praised Maduka University's facilities for new Medical Sciences programs, highlighting significant infrastructure and progress.

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Lagos govt bans articulated trucks from Lekki-Epe corridor during peak hours starting August

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The Lagos State Government has announced a ban on articulated trucks using the Lekki-Epe corridor during peak hours from 5am to 9am and 6pm to 10pm, starting in August.

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WhatsApp says Meta will appeal FCCPC’s $220 million fine

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WhatsApp announced that its parent company, Meta, will be appealing the $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for violating Nigeria’s data privacy laws.

Nigerian Banks incur N575.168 billion in taxes in 2023 as FG plans 50% Windfall tax

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In 2023, eleven Nigerian banks incurred a total of N575.168 billion in taxes, marking a significant 175% increase compared to the N209.608 billion incurred in 2022.

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Bitcoin price surges to $66,000 amid Global IT downtime

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Bitcoin price has seriously recovered from weeks of facing selling pressure which saw its price drop to as low as $53, 500 on July 5 to hit the $66,000 mark at the time of writing this report.

FG urges Nigerians to apply as ECOWAS opens applications for cybersecurity hackathon

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The federal government of Nigeria has urged Nigerian youths to apply for the Economic Community of West Africa’s (ECOWAS) cybersecurity hackathon aimed at empowering citizens of the region.