Shettima calls for stronger legal backing for capital market growth

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has underscored the importance of a well-grounded judicial system in supporting the growth and credibility of the nation’s capital market.… Speaking at…

Shettima launches NCGC, aims to empower MSMEs

Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the Board of Directors of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC Ltd), charging members to deepen financial inclusion and stimulate Nigeria’s grassroots economy.……

Tinubu signs tax reform bills into law

Tinubu signs tax reform bills into law President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday signed into law four tax reform bills—Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment)…

Afreximbank’s Chief Economist calls for resilience-driven growth in Africa

Afreximbank’s Chief Economist calls for resilience-driven growth in AfricaBarbara Bako, Abuja As Africa navigates a shifting global financial terrain, Dr. Yemi Kale, Chief Economist at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank),…

Shettima advocates strong MSME ecosystem for Africa’s prosperity

Shettima advocates strong MSME ecosystem for Africa’s prosperity The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said Africa’s future economic success depends on its ability to integrate the informal sector into…

FG records N20trn revenue in 2024, debt pressure eases

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Finance and Coordinating Minister Wale Edun announced that the federal government posted an impressive N20 trillion in revenue for 2024—a marked increase from approximately N12.5 trillion in…

Historic ties: NAICOM receives Gambia’s CB delegation

Barbara Bako, Abuja The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) on Monday, June 23, 2025, hosted senior representatives from the Central Bank of The Gambia, marking a pivotal engagement aimed at deepening…

SEC bans independent directors from taking executive roles

SEC bans independent directors from taking executive roles In a major regulatory move, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has banned public companies and key capital market operators from converting…

NCC okays USSD fee deduction from customers airtime

NCC okays USSD fee deduction from customers airtime Nigerian deposit banks will from June, 2025 deduct fees for unstructured supplementary service data transactions (USSD) transactions directly from the customers’ airtime.…

Elumelu increases stake in UBA with N43.9bn shares

Elumelu increases stake in UBA with N43.9bn shares Tony Elumelu, Chairman of the Board of United Bank for Africa Plc, has acquired 1.27 billion shares worth N43.9 billion of the…