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Why we suspended trading of Oando shares – NSE
“A full suspension is the halt of trading activities in a listed security for a period,”
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FIRS chief Fowler elected Vice Chairman UN Committee of Tax Experts
The 25 tax experts were headhunted across the globe to sit in the Committee.
UPDATED: Oando Crisis deepens as SEC suspends sale of shares
The company has been enmeshed in crisis since its last shareholders meeting.
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Oil price rises towards $59 on tighter U.S. market, Middle East tensions
Tensions in the Middle East mean a risk premium is being priced into oil markets.
Mining sector ‘biggest beneficiary’ of N1.2 trillion capital allocation in 2017 budget – Fashola
Minister of mines, steel also speaks on strides in the sector.
NNPC has 2 billion litres of petrol for end-of-year movements — GMD
Mr Baru is honoured by the Road Safety Corps.
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Nigeria’s Inflation rate drops for eight consecutive time amidst rising food prices – NBS
All major food sub-indexes increased by 20.32 per cent between September 2016 and 2017.
UBA gross earnings hit N333.92 billion
The figure represents a growth of 25.75 per cent when compared to N265.53 billion posted in the comparative period of 2016
Why Nigeria’s new luxury tax policy is yet to take off – Adeosun
There are plans to tax first class tickets on airline travels and luxury coaches.
600 investors to attend Nigeria’s Mining Week
The organisers say investors now trust the Nigerian mining sector as a place to invest.
Court orders interim forfeiture of N1.96 billion linked to Ontario Oil
The case is about the fraudulent sale of refined oil.
Oil price jumps to $57.8
An explosion at a U.S. oil rig and reduced exploration activity also supported prices there.
$25 billion claims in Kachikwu’s memo fabricated – Osinbajo
The presidency says monetary values cannot be associated to the contracts.
Nigeria won’t be reckless with foreign borrowings – Adeosun
The IMF and the World Bank project higher growth for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2018.
Alternative energy may force Oil prices down to $10 per barrel, says expert
“What happens with electric vehicles is really, really important,” the analyst said.
NES23: How to solve Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit challenge — Experts
They urge government to leverage public-private sector partnership and develop inter-modal transportation system.
NES23: Experts discuss ways to solve Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit
The officials deliberated on public private partnerships.
NSE market capitalisation increases by N40 billion
The All-Share Index increases by 115.93 basis points or 0.32 per cent to close at 36,848.17 point compared with 36,732.24 recorded on Thursday
Emefiele wins Forbes 2017 Best of Africa Innovative Banking Award
Forbes says CBN under Mr. Emefiele had shown transparency, stabilised the economy.
NIPOST will soon begin banking services – Official
Nigerians will be able to send and receive money through the agency.
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Why we cannot cancel privatisation of PHCN – Buhari
The president emphasises the need for review of the privatisation.
Nigerian govt. to review power sector privatisaton
Companies with no financial capacity will have to relinquish control, the government says.
Nigerian govt. to review power sector privatisation
The government says it will commence negotiations with DISCOs for possibility of new investors.
NSE in September: Investors transact deals worth N64.79 billion
Dangote Sugar was the toast of investors in the consumer goods with a total of 43.57 million shares worth N589.55 million.
Nigerian economy to achieve moderate growth in 2018 – World Bank
Bank says government’s debt service to revenue ratio unsustainable
