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The rhythm of Nigeria's business world
The Nigerian Naira ranks among sub-Saharan Africa's weakest currencies, alongside the Ethiopian Birr and South Sudanese Pound, depreciating by 43% by August 2024. The World Bank attributes this to high dollar demand, limited inflows, and rising inflation, with Nigeria’s economic growth...
Nigeria's inflation surged to 32.70% in September 2024, influenced by a rise in fuel prices, with food inflation also increasing to 37.77%. The National Bureau of Statistics reported a 0.55% month-on-month rise, prompting the Central Bank to raise interest rates to 27.25% to combat inflation...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) will sell petrol to the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) at N995 per litre. This agreement, facilitated by the Department of State Services, aims to resolve pricing disputes and reduce fuel costs, addressing ongoing...
Egg prices in Nigeria have surged to N6,000 per crate, significantly impacting household accessibility and nutrition. The rise is attributed to skyrocketing feed costs, and maize and soybean prices. The Poultry Association of Nigeria is urging government intervention to address these issues and...
On October 14, 2024, Nigeria’s Naira appreciated by N10 to N1,680 against the US dollar in the parallel market. In the official NAFEM, it reached N1,552.92, a gain of N88.35. However, dollar turnover in the official market dropped 44%, raising concerns about liquidity and market stability. The...
Nigeria's government plans tax reforms targeting higher earners, with those earning over ₦1.5 million monthly facing up to 25% personal income tax. Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the tax reform committee, announced changes aimed at fairness, reducing taxes for lower incomes, and promoting small...
The price of cooking gas in Nigeria has soared to N1,500/kg, significantly impacting consumers. Managing Director of NIPCO Plc, Suresh Kumar, highlighted the need for increased local production and urged the government to encourage companies to convert propane to butane. Domestic refineries may...
Nigerians are struggling as electricity bills consume over 57% of the newly increased minimum wage of N70,000. The recent 300% tariff hike by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has led to widespread discontent among citizens, undermining the wage increase and exacerbating financial...
Air Peace Limited assures customers that justice will be served following new allegations against CEO Allen Onyema and CFO Ejiroghene Eghagha. The company emphasizes both leaders' innocence and reassures that ongoing legal proceedings will not disrupt operations or affect its commitment to...
U.S. authorities have intensified fraud charges against Allen Onyema, CEO of Air Peace, related to a $20 million bank fraud scheme. Onyema is accused of submitting false documents to obstruct justice. He remains a fugitive alongside co-defendant Ejiroghene Eghagha, evading trial since 2019. The...
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