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Month: February 2023

NBPlc reports EPS of NGN1.58

Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB) published its 2022FY audited financials Friday, reporting an EPS of NGN1.58 (2021FY: NGN1.57). The achieved EPS (-38.5% variance from our estimates) was driven by the sturdy growth in revenue (+25.9% y/y). The board has proposed a…

FG silent as S’Africa Strengthens Solar Tax Incentives

Whereas the Federal Government is yet to understand the value in encouraging installation of solar powers by private individuals, South Africa’s Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has introduced two new tax measures to simplify and accelerate consumer adoption of solar…

Breaking! Nigeria exits IBF Unsafe Waters List

After periods of sustained efforts of the government and industry stakeholders, Nigeria has been removed from the list of countries designated as risk maritime nations by the International Bargaining Forum (IBF). This is a confirmation of the improved global ratings…

CSR: Ecobank, IITA partner to train youths in Agribusiness

Leading pan-African financial institution, Ecobank has raised the bar in the delivery of sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as it takes to youth’s empowerment in agriculture nationwide. This time, Business Hilights can authoritatively the bank is currently partnering with the…

Just in: Osinbajo-attracted Gateway Int’l Cargo Airport Ikenne tested

It was fanfare across Ogun State and Ikenne LGA in particular as the Gateway International Cargo Airport, Iperu-Ilishan Road, Ikenne, generally believed to have been attracted by their son, the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, conducted its Maiden Test Flight…

Simon Ekpa arrested, released Thursday, to appear before Police today, Friday

The pro-Biafra separatist agitator and opposition Sit-At-Home announcer, Simon Ekpa, who was arrested Thursday morning by Police in Finland and released after being questioned on a crime hours after he was arrested, has been directed to appear before the Police…

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Edo, GeniServe sign MoU to lace all 18 LGAs with fibre optic cables

As part of drive to get all parts of the state connected, the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has entered a new partnership with leading data centre and ICT infrastructure firm, Geniserve Limited, to connect all 18 Local Government Areas…

Shell acquires Nature Energy Biogas A/S

Global giant in oil and gas, Shell Petroleum NV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell plc, has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent of the shares of Nature Energy Biogas A/S. By purchasing the shares in Nature Energy, Shell…

Commonwealth Scribe Observes Presidential Peace Accord Signing in Abuja

Ahead of Nigeria’s Presidential and National Assembly Elections slated for Saturday, February 25th, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt. Hon Patricia Scotland KC, was present for the signing of the National Peace Accord by parties and their presidential candidates in Abuja…

NGX All-Share Index advances by 0.61%

Equities on the Lagos bourse edged higher as the benchmark index advanced by 0.61% to close at 54,646.38 points, the highest level since 15 July 2008. Gains in BUAFOODS (+8.87%), WAPCO (+1.18%) as well as Tier-1 banking names, ZENITHBANK (+0.60%),…