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The rhythm of Nigeria's business world
Wakanda
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The Nigerian Naira experienced a significant 11.40% depreciation, landing at N927.19 per dollar at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the official exchange rate window. This marks a notable drop from the previous day's rate of N832.32. FMDQ Securities Exchange data...
Wakanda
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a circular outlining its plans to freeze accounts lacking a Bank Verification Number (BVN) or National Identification Number (NIN) starting April 2024. The announcement, detailed in a Friday circular, revealed that a BVN or NIN verification process...
Wakanda
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The Nigerian naira faced further depreciation, reaching N1,165 per dollar in the parallel foreign exchange market on Thursday. This marks a 0.43 percent decrease compared to the N1,160 rate just two days earlier. Currency traders, or Bureau De Change operators, quoted buying rates at N1,155 and...
Wakanda
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The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has announced that Nigeria has the potential to reach a significant oil production quota of 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2024. This disclosure came during the 36th OPEC and non-OPEC ministerial meeting held on Thursday. As...
Wakanda
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In the bustling landscape of Africa's aviation resurgence, Morocco emerges as a pivotal player, strategically positioned at the crossroads of continents. Fueled by Airbus' optimistic projection of a 3.6% annual growth in passenger traffic, Morocco's allure extends beyond its geographic...
Wakanda
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Norwegian energy company Equinor has announced the sale of its Nigerian business, including its 53.85% stake in oil and gas lease OML 128, which encompasses the significant Agbami oil field. The buyer is Chappal Energies, a Nigerian-owned energy firm committed to further developing the assets...
Wakanda
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Image Credit: Nick Charlie Munger, the influential figure alongside Warren Buffett in shaping Berkshire Hathaway into a financial powerhouse, has died at a California hospital at the age of 99, just over a month before his 100th birthday. Berkshire Hathaway confirmed Munger's passing and...
Wakanda
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In a groundbreaking report, various campaign groups reveal that sub-Saharan Africa is, in fact, a net creditor to the rest of the world, with over $41 billion leaving the continent. Despite $161 billion flowing in through loans, remittances, and aid, an alarming $203 billion exits Africa. This...
Wakanda
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced its intention to conduct a comprehensive review of its licensing framework for payment services. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, highlighted concerns about recent developments in the payment services sector, emphasizing the need for a regulatory and...
Wakanda
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President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). This decision is part of a broader reshuffle that unveils a new board and management team, effective December 1, 2023. Kyari's unexpected...
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