Unlisted Equities Rise 0.81% On Renewed Buying Interest

By Adedapo Adesanya The cryptocurrency market witnessed an uptick on Wednesday, with Bitcoin (BTC) managing to stay above the $26,000 level even as the US Dollar index rose to a new year-to-date high. Data obtained by Business Post showed that the most valued crypto, BTC, posted a 0.7 per cent appreciation during the midweek session to trade at $26,408.37 in the last 24 hours. On the part of the second-most valued digital coin, Ethereum (ETH), it remained in the $1,600 mark and it improved its value yesterday by 1.6 per cent to sell at $1,610.94. At the trading session, the US

For maritime businesses, the stakes are high, and the seas can be unpredictable. Whether you own a shipping fleet, operate a fishing company, or oversee marine logistics, safeguarding your assets with the right marine insurance is prudent. It’s also essential for the sustainability of your enterprise. Here are some tips for how to find the best marine insurance provider. By following these strategic steps, you can ensure your business remains afloat, even in the face of unforeseen challenges. 1. Assess Your Maritime Needs The first crucial step towards securing the ideal marine insurance provider is a comprehensive assessment of your

Your customers are an essential aspect of your thriving business. They’re the primary catalyst that keeps your business going. If they aren’t there, the company wouldn’t exist. Customers nowadays are highly informed about various marketing campaigns. This makes them smart enough to know if your business cares about their well-being or if it’s just interested in making money. You have to be on the safe side with your customers, and the best way to do this is by building a great relationship with them. You can accomplish this by focusing on the following marketing strategies for your business that are

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The sum of N750 billion will be released this week by the Federal Government to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government. This amount is for the implementation of capital projects contained in the 2017 budget passed into law in May and signed in June this year. Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, confirmed this released on Tuesday morning through her official Twitter account. With the N750 billion to be released this week, it would take the amount released so far in the budget, for infrastructure projects, to N1.2 trillion. “This week @FinMinNigeria will release N750 billion

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Worried by the rising #FakeNews phenomenon in the country and the globe, a group known as TMTR, has commenced a special workshop for select journalists in Lagos. The inaugural lecture was help on Saturday, February 10, 2018 and participants were drawn from the print, broadcast and online platforms. Tagged ‘The Training Room,’ the seminar gave the participating journalists a better understanding of the Cybercrimes Prohibition Act 2015 and how it affects their practice especially with the imminent 2019 elections. Facilitators at the event were Peter Okwoche of the BBC, award winning writer Kaine Agary who is also

By Adeniyi Ogunfowoke Habits are like glue. When it gets stuck, it either becomes indelible or takes forever to remove. This is why it’s not advisable to allow a habit overwhelm you because it requires painstaking efforts to abandon. If you, however, continue with these habits, it will affect your health and general wellbeing over time. Thus, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency identifies habits that are putting your health at risk. Sitting all day Since jobs are now performed mostly with computers in the 21st century, it is possible that you will sit in front of it for

By Adedapo Adesanya The federal government has said over 46 million vulnerable Nigerians have been captured on the national social register as of January 2022. This was disclosed by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development Minister, Mrs Sadiya Umar Farouq in Abuja, explaining that as of December 2020, the federal government announced that 24.3 million Nigerians had been captured. The figure was said to have increased to 30 million in March 2021. Speaking at the event, the Minister said insecurity has contributed to the increase in the number of displaced persons in need of intervention, adding that the

It appears that the government has effectively managed the country during the Covid-19 pandemic, ranking high in terms of its response. The Effectiveness of Nigeria’s Response to Covid-19 When the Covid-19 pandemic began, there was a lot of concern about how effective African nations would be in preventing the spread of the virus and treating those who had contracted the illness. Nigeria was considered a major concern as well, as a 2017 evaluation by the World Health Organization concluded that the country’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to a major public health crisis was poor at best. However, the

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The sum of N701.02 billion was disbursed to the three tiers of government in May 2018 from the revenue generated in April 2018. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed that the amount was shared by Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) to the federal, states and local governments of the federation. The report, obtained by Business Post, stated that the amount disbursed comprises N612.64 billion from the Statutory Account, N87.97 billion from Valued Added Tax (VAT) and N418.88 million being excess bank charges recovered. It said federal government received a total of N289.04 billion

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Largest US electronic brokerage firm by number of daily average revenue trades, Interactive Brokers Group, has expressed its intention to join the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) through its Interactive Brokers UK subsidiary as a remote member. The firm is an automated global electronic broker that serves more than 449,000 clients worldwide and operates on more than 120 exchanges. Chief Operating Officer at Interactive Brokers, Mr Jon Chait, commented that, “We are delighted to join the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. We believe IB’s international scope provides opportunities for investors to efficiently and cost effectively access smaller markets