By Prosper Ndubuisi The Bank of England (BoE) has opted to maintain interest rates at 5 per cent in its latest monetary policy review. The decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was reached with a majority of 8-1, with one member advocating for a reduction to 4.75 per […]
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NB Explains Reasons For N599bn Rights Issue
The Nigerian Breweries Plc has explained the reasons for its ongoing rights issue of N599 billion in the nation’s bourse. Mr Hans Essaadi, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Breweries, said this at the company’s ‘Facts behind the offer’ at the Nigerian Exchange Limited in Lagos. Essaadi […]
DG Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu resigns as Non-Excutive Director form Oando Plc
Oando Plc has announced the resignation of Mr. Tanimu Yakubu as Non-Executive Director of the company. This was contained in the company’s notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited. The resignation according the statement was to enable him to undertake a national assignment with the Federal Government of Nigeria. […]
SEC Grants Two Digital Exchanges ‘Approval-in-Principle’
The Securities and Exchange Commission has granted two Digital Assets Exchanges “Approval-in-Principle” to commence operation under the Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program, ARIP. The companies granted approval are Busha Digital Limited, Quidax Technologies Limited. Disclosing this in a statement in Abuja Thursday, the Commission said the cohort comprises of two Digital Asset Exchanges, four Digital asset Offering Platforms and […]
Nigerian Breweries undertakes N599.1bn Rights Issue After Regulators’ Approval
Following the approval received from its shareholders in April 2024, Nigerian Breweries has said it now obtained clearance for the relevant documents from the Securities and Exchange Commission and NGX Regulation Limited. The Company intends to raise N599.1bn through a Rights Issue. A total of 22.61bn Ordinary Shares […]
LCFE, Commodities Brokers Applaud FG, CBN On Food Importation Directive
Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE) and top commodities brokers have commended the Federal Government and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for the recent directive, mandating companies to channel the importation of basic food items through commodities exchanges. The new directive, which is expected to enhance price discovery, reduce […]
Nigeria’s Economy Grew By 3.19% In Q2- NBS
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.19% per cent (year-on-year) in real terms in the second quarter of 2024. This growth rate is higher than the 2.51% recorded in the second quarter of 2023 and higher than the first quarter of 2024 growth of 2.98%. The performance of […]
FBN Holdings Plc Reschedules 12th Annual General Meeting
FBN Holdings Plc has announced the postponement of its 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM), initially scheduled to be held virtually on August 22, 2024. The meeting has now been rescheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 2024. This change was disclosed in a notice sent by the company to the Nigerian […]
United Capital Launches New Subsidiary, UCEE Microfinance Bank …..Appoints Esther Adeola-Balogun As Managing Director/CEO
United Capital Group, a Pan-African investment management and financial services group has announced the official launch of its newest subsidiary, UCEE Microfinance Bank, at a ceremony held at the Bank House in Marina, Lagos. The event was attended by the Chairman of Heirs Holdings Group, Tony O. Elumelu, alongside other […]
NIBSS celebrates milestones, promises inclusive payment system
The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS) at its 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) promised to leverage emerging technologies and deepen partnerships to ensure seamless and inclusive payment for all Nigerians. The AGM marked a significant milestone in the history of NIBSS, as it celebrated three decades of advancing Nigeria’s […]