Industries across the nation are grappling with immense challenges as the Nigerian naira continues its sharp decline against the U.S. dollar. The unofficial exchange rate in Lagos and Abuja recently reached between N1,150 and N1,155 per dollar. This alarming trend is causing significant distress...
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Nigeria is currently facing a persistent scarcity of dollars, which has resulted in a record net foreign exchange loss of N452 billion for major consumer goods companies, according to a detailed analysis by Premium Times Nigeria. The currency exchange policy...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has appointed Olufemi Soneye as its Chief Corporate Communications Officer. The announcement was made in a statement released by the NNPCL. Mr. Soneye, a seasoned journalist with experience at respected publications in Nigeria, Australia...
Olabode Agusto, the esteemed founder of Agusto & Co. Limited, has passed away at 68, although the cause of his death has not been disclosed. Agusto was influential in Nigeria's economic landscape, having worked in the private and public sectors for over three decades.
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In a distressing economic downturn, Nigeria's naira has reached an all-time low against the dollar, trading at 999 on the official market, as reported by Reuters. This significant depreciation is similar to the persistent weakness in the parallel market, where a scarcity of dollars puts enormous...
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In a monumental move, Nigeria has inked a deal with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to fund a $200 million Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project in Bayelsa State, according to Vanguard News. The agreement, a significant stride towards Nigeria’s...
In a significant and alarming development, the Naira, Nigeria's national currency, suffered a dramatic drop to its lowest rate ever against the United States dollar in the official market. According to market data released on the FMDQ website, the local currency concluded its trading session at...
An investigation conducted by The PUNCH has revealed that approximately 71 companies benefited from N390.26 billion in pioneer status incentives over a two-year period. This data was obtained from the Federal Inland Revenue Service annual reports, which indicated that N1.43 billion was utilized...
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According to Reuters, Nigeria's naira has plummeted to an unprecedented low against the dollar, hitting 980 naira per dollar in the official market. This record devaluation mirrors the ongoing weakness in the parallel market and underscores the persistent...
South Africa is on the verge of a remarkable economic comeback that could see it surpass Nigeria as the largest economy on the African continent. As the South African economy continues to recover and grow, it is expected to topple Nigeria's long-standing dominance, a shift that carries...
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