Japan Puts $9.7m Into Nigeria’s Solar Power Project
Dipo Olowookere The sum of $9.7 million has been donated by the Japanese Government, through its agency, Japan International Cooperation…
Economy
CBN Orders Banks To Give 60% FX To Manufacturers
By Dipo Olowookere Banks in Nigeria have been directed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to allocate…
CBN Bars First Bank, UBA, FCMB, Others From FX Market
By Dipo Olowookere Nine commercial banks operating in Nigeria were on Tuesday suspended by the Central Bank of…
Proposed 9% Comm. Tax Won’t Affect Telecom Sector—NCC
By Dipo Olowookere The National Communications Commission, NCC, the telecommunications services sector regulator in Nigeria, has said it…
Capacity Deficits Remain Challenge To West Africa—Emefiele
By Dipo Olowookere Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, on Monday said that capacity…
Buhari Vows To Strengthen Islamic Bank
By Modupe Gbadeyanka President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will fortify its ties with the Islamic Development Bank…
NSE, Bloomberg Set For 2nd CEO Roundtable
By Modupe Gbadeyanka The second edition of a roundtable event organised by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and…
Kaduna To Ban Sale Of High Energy Bulbs
By Modupe Gbadeyanka The sale of high energy bulbs in Kaduna State would soon be forbidden, the state’s…
Lagos Okays N15.5m For Varsity Entrepreneurs
The sum of N15.5 million has been approved by the Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, as seed…
Govt. To Train 500 Ex-Militants In Agriculture
Former Niger Delta militants will soon undergo training in agriculture so as to boost the country’s economy, the…