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The Managing Director of Afrinvest, Mr Ike Chioke, has said that the oil sector still remains a challenge to the
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View as a gridNigeria's economy faces Omicron's hurdle - Financial Street
Financial Street Nigeria
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The new variant of the Coronavirus Disease, known as Omicron, poses a big threat to the global economy, especially in developing countries such as Nigeria that are battling for survival, writes EHIME ALEX Amid palpable fear that the new Omicron variant could attack the world's crude oil prices that are already looking up, Nigeria's National [...]
Saving Nigeria from looming debt distress - Financial Street
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The recent report by the International Monetary Fund, that more trouble looms for low-income countries in 2022, has further raised concern on Nigeria's debt restructuring, writes EHIME ALEX A more challenging debt outlook is impending for low-income countries in the coming year, as the Coronavirus Disease-related initiatives, such as the G20 Debt Service Suspension, end [...]
NGX: Hedging to boost Nigerian economy - Financial Street
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The die is cast in leveraging derivatives to support the growth of the Nigerian economy and boost market investment, writes EHIME ALEX Market data, as well as digital technology, is key to leveraging the Exchange Traded Derivatives, stakeholders re-echoed at the 2021 Market Data Workshop organised by the Nigerian Exchange Limited.
Dusting NNPC's financial books - Financial Street
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NNPC will, in the coming weeks, be responding to calls on it to clear the air on irregularities detected in its financial records, writes EHIME ALEX The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, last week, disclosed that it spotted some infractions in the financial statements of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, as well as banks, Pension [...]
Why Nigeria can't remove fuel subsidy - Zakka - Financial Street
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Bala Zakka, a public affairs analyst, in this interview with EHIME ALEX, explains the subsidy regime and the Nigerian government's dilemma over its removal The Petroleum Industry Bill has been signed into law, but the subsidy policy remains. What are your thoughts? READ ALSO Oil sector still unhealthy for Nigeria's economy - Afrinvest MD BUA, [...]
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Forty-one African countries experienced over 190 internet shutdowns between 2016 and 2024, a new research by members of the African Digital Rights Network has shown. Convened by the Institute of Development Studies, the report is featured in the book 'Internet Shutdowns in Africa'. It indicates that the number of internet shutdowns across the continent has ...
Balogun Market Inferno Sparks Concerns Over Insurance Coverage for Destroyed Properties
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One of the worries that has trailed the Christmas Day fire at the Balogun Market in Lagos is whether the buildings affected were insured.
Key Questions Analysts Are Raising as N'Assembly Fast-Tracks 2026 Budget
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On Friday, December 19, 2025, President Bola Tinubu presented a proposed 2026 budget size of N58.18 trillion to the National Assembly.
Contract Staffing Debate: Nigerians Want Lawmakers to Look Beyond Banks
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Nigerians want lawmakers to extend their debate on contract staffing in banks to other sectors where the issue is also of critical concern.