Access Bank appoints Uche Orji as Non-Executive DirectorÂ
Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Mr Uche Orji, as an Independent Non-Executive Director of its subsidiary, Access Bank Plc. A statement on Saturday night by the bank…
Oyetola braves the waves in Blue Economy, by Ken Ugbechie
Current estimate places the global value of ocean-based economic activities, otherwise known as the Blue Economy, at approximately US$1.5 trillion.  That’s huge. Perhaps, this might be one of the key…
Dangote Refinery crashes petrol price to N890 per litre
Dangote Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N950 to N890, effective from Saturday. Mr Anthony Chiejina, the Group Chief Branding…
CBN approves listing of CFA on NXP forms for export repatriation proceed
The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says that Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved CFA Franc to be captured on Nigeria Export Proceed (NXP) forms for the repatriation of…
Nigeria’s non-oil export performance in 2024 reached $5.46 bn
Jan. 31, 2025 The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has announced a significant 20.77% increase in the country’s non-oil export performance for the year 2024, with exports reaching a total…
Africa floats critical minerals-backed currency plan as new ‘gold standard’
January 31, 2025 Africa development bank is proposing a new ‘gold standard’ style currency arrangement backed by critical minerals such as cobalt, copper, lithium, manganese and some of the ‘rare…
Delta North not feeling impact of oil companies – Senator Nwoko
Sen. Ned Nwoko (File Photo) Sen. Ned Nwoko, has said that the Delta North Senatorial District, had yet to feel the impact of the International Oil Companies (IOCs) and…
CBN’s interventions reduced inflation, boosted diaspora remittances – Cardoso
CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that without its policy interventions, inflation  could have risen to 42.81 per cent in December 2024. The…
The Ekehs: Digital father and son shine at Thisday Awards, by Sola Odumosu
History was made Monday, January 27th night in Lagos at the colourful Thisday Awards ceremony when serial digital entrepreneur, Leo Stan Ekeh, shared the same podium with his son, Prince Nnamdi…
Solid Minerals Corporation will transform mining sector in Nigeria – AlakeÂ
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has assured Nigerians that the establishment of the Nigeria Solid Minerals Corporation will significantly transform the mining sector and lay the…