As part of its commitment to deepen the growth and sustainability of micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) on the continent, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to host the last edition of its quarterly business series for the year. This edition of the business[Read More…]
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Nestle to Increase Advertising Spend and Reduce Costs by $2.8 Billion by 2027
Nestle, the global food industry leader, has announced plans to ramp up advertising and marketing efforts while cutting costs by $2.8 billion by 2027. Part of the strategy includes creating a separate global division for its water and premium drinks businesses. The company aims to increase its investment in advertising[Read More…]
Nestlé Nigeria Reveals Judges For 2024 Media Awards Celebrating Journalistic Excellence
Nestlé Nigeria has unveiled the panel of judges for the 2024 Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards, an event that recognises and celebrates journalistic excellence across Nigeria. Now in its fourth year, Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards recognizes and rewards media professionals who skillfully highlight critical issues around nutrition security, environmental sustainability and[Read More…]
FirstBank hosts inaugural China-Africa interbank forum
FirstBank has announced its hosting of the first-ever China-Africa Interbank Association Forum to strengthen economic ties and investments between China and Africa. In a statement made available to newsmenrecentlyin Lagos, the forum, themed ‘Joining Hands to Advance Modernisation and Strengthening China-Africa Trade, Industrialisation, and Economic Diversification,’ will take place later[Read More…]
Nigeria Customs sign MOU with NAFDAC on eradicating illicit products
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The agreement is aimed at strengthening collaboration in combating the influx of illicit pharmaceutical products and other harmful substances into Nigeria. The MOU was signed at[Read More…]
FCCPC uncovers substandard sugar in markets, warns consumers
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has uncovered the availability of substandard and unregistered sugar products in markets. A statement issued by Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, the Director, Corporate Affairs of the Commission in Abuja on Wednesday, said the substandard sugar product failed to meet mandatory Vitamin A fortification[Read More…]
Tinubu Seeks NASS Approval for 2025 MTEF, $2.2 Billion Loan
President Bola Tinubu has submitted the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) for 2025-2027 to the National Assembly, requesting expeditious consideration and approval. Federal Government Proposes N47.9 Trillion Expenditure for 2025, $2.2 Billion Loan to Finance Budget Deficit. The President also sought approval for a fresh[Read More…]
Equity market sustains growth, gains N136bn
Trading on the floor of Nigerian Exchange on Tuesday remained positive, appreciating by N136 billion, occasioned by gains in some highly capitalised stocks.Food and travel guides Market capitalisation of listed equities increased by 0.23 per cent to N59.366 trillion from N59.230 trillion it closed on Monday. The NGX All Share[Read More…]
NGX ASI Appreciates By 0.23%
Trading of equities has again ended on a bullish note with the benchmark index advancing by 0.23%. Tuesday’s transactions on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, saw the All-Share Index rise by 225.06 basis points or 0.23% from 97,747.27 basis points to 97,972.33 basis points. Similarly, the market[Read More…]
Zenith Bank unveils Zenith Tech Fair 4.0, features global IT practitioners
The Fourth Edition of the Zenith Bank Tech Fair, tagged “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI”, is set to hold on Thursday, 21 November, 2024, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]