Dangote refinery drops petrol to N699 per litre

The Dangote Refinery has reduced its petrol gantry price, slashing the ex-depot rate from N828 to N699 per litre.… Real-time market data published on Petroleumprice.ng on Friday showed that the…

Nigeria advances toward T+1 settlement as SEC announces sweeping market reforms

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Nigeria is moving closer to a T+1 and eventually T+0 settlement cycle as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rolls out a broad set of reforms aimed…

Jaiz Bank leads Africa as first IILM primary dealer

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Jaiz Bank has made history as the first financial institution in Africa to be admitted into the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation’s (IILM) global network of primary…

Arnold out 2 months with thigh injury

Alexander-Arnold, who is an England full-back Trent has suffered a thigh injury, his club Real Madrid said on Thursday, with Spanish media speculating that he faces two months out.… The…

Ogunjimi urges strategic leadership in Africa’s accounting profession

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Accountant-General of the Federation and Chairman of the Association of Accountant-Generals of Africa, Dr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, has said accountants have moved beyond traditional recordkeeping to…

NDIC, NIESV Deepen ties on failed bank asset valuation

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has called for deeper collaboration with the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) to ensure accurate valuation of assets…

NNPCL reports a N5.4 trillion profit for 2024

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC Limited) has declared  a profit after tax of N5.4trn for its 2024 financial performance… Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, the Group Chief…

Bollywood star Dharmendra passes away at 89

Bollywood legend  Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol has died at the age of 89. Dharmendra died Monday in a hospital in the Indian city of Mumbai…. The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra…

Despite fall in economic  pressures , tough reforms still required – CBN

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned that despite notable improvements in key economic indicators, Nigeria must continue with tough but necessary reforms to strengthen macroeconomic…

NITEL–MTEL pensioners storm finance ministry, demand 35 months’ arrears payment

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Retired workers of the defunct NITEL–MTEL staged a peaceful protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance, demanding the immediate payment of 35 months of unpaid pension arrears…