The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has strongly opposed the proposed 15 per cent increase in port-related charges, warning that the decision will drive up production costs, fuel inflation, and encourage smuggling. The association stressed that the hike is ill-timed, given the economic challenges businesses are currently facing. MAN’s […]
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Industry
CAP Records 57% Growth In PBT
Chemical and Allied Products Plc (CAP) Plc has released its unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the full year ended December 31st, 2024, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). The company’s balance sheet remained resilient with total assets growing by 27 per cent to N19.58bn in in 2024 […]
Air Peace Secures Sixth IOSA Certification To Boost Safety In Aviation
Air Peace Limited, has secured its sixth consecutive International Air Transport Association Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Certification. The company in a statement said the development highlights Air Peace’s commitment to maintaining the global safety standards in aviation, cementing its position as a leader in the industry. […]
Curiosity mounts over new children’s show in the offing
The country is buzzing with expectation following hints that a children’s music sitcom will soon make a grand entry into the Nigerian entertainment landscape. Reportedly, the company behind the show is Anthill Studios, a leader in the creation and production of many Nollywood titles including the recent Netflix blockbuster, Lisabi. The organization […]
Air Peace, ADINA Summit Partners to Strengthen African Trade and Diaspora Connections
Air Peace, Nigeria’s leading airline, recently solidified its commitment to fostering stronger ties between Africa and its global diaspora through its strategic partnership with the Africa Diaspora Investment Network Alliance (ADINA) Summit 2024. The event, held on December 27, 2024, at the prestigious Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel in Accra, […]
Hyundai Motor, Kia Motor see uptick in 2025 sales after missing 2024 targets
Hyundai Motor Co and affiliate Kia Corp aim to grow their combined global sales by 2% to 7.39 million vehicles in 2025, after reporting a dip in 2024 sales and missing their targets. The automakers, which together rank third in global vehicle sales, sold 7.23 million vehicles in 2024, […]
Guinness Nigeria, Sterling Holding Company, Two Others Exits NGX 30 Index
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has unveiled the results of its full-year market index review, leading to significant changes in its NGX 30 Index and other market indices. The updates, effective from (Today) Thursday, January 2, 2025, mark key developments for listed companies across various sectors. Conoil […]
Nigerian Breweries Plc Lists 20.7bn New Shares After Rights Issue
Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced the successful listing of 20,706,894,542 new ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). This development follows the company’s recently concluded Rights Issue of 22,607,491,232 ordinary shares at N26.50 per share. This was contained in the company’s notice […]
Ardova Plc Agrees Bulk Purchase Framework With Dangote Refinery
Ardova Plc, one of Nigeria’s major integrated downstream oil and gas businesses has agreed to a bulk purchase framework with Dangote Refinery. According to a statement from the company made available to newsmen, this framework will see Ardova Plc offtake a full slate of petroleum products from the […]
Innovation Key to Commodities Development in Nigeria, says SEC DG
The Securities and Exchange Commission has said it is committed to promoting innovation, and fostering collaboration to position commodities exchanges as vital drivers of economic growth, job creation, poverty alleviation and engines of national development. The Director General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, who stated this while speaking […]