AfDB, ASEA seal $600,000 deal to deepen African stock exchanges to 15
The African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) and the African Development Bank Group on 28 June signed an agreement for a $600,000 grant to expand the number of linked African exchanges from 7 to 15 under the second phase of the…
Telecoms Investment in Nigeria hits $75.6bn—NCC EVC
The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has officially announced that the investment profile in the nation’s telecommunications sector, comprising foreign direct investment (FDI) and local investment, has reached $75.6 billion as of…
We are working with stakeholders to reduce settlement cycle – NGX
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has revealed that it is working assiduously with the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc and other stakeholders to reduce the settlement cycle from T+3 to T+1 over the next few years. This was even…
Nigeria has no reason to fail African continent—Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed confidence that his administration is on the pathway to success in spite of the challenges facing the country, saying Nigeria has no reason to fail the rest of the African continent. Receiving visiting Bank…
NGX Reveals Results of Half-Year Review of Market Indices
Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), has announced the results of its half year market index review for the following indices – NGX 30; NGX Lotus Islamic; NGX Pension; Corporate Governance Index; Afrinvest Bank Value Index; Afrinvest Dividend Yield Index; Meristem Growth…
Danbatta leads Speakers to ATCON 2023 Telecoms Forum in Lagos tomorrow
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has concluded plans to host the 2023 Telecoms Executives and Regulators Forum in Victoria Island, Lagos on September 7, 2023. In a statement signed by the President, Tony Izuagbe Emoekpere, the association…
Danbatta’s Quality Regulation at NCC excites ALTON
The Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Mr. Gbenga Adebayo, has praised the exceptional leadership of the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta. He also commended…
Customs gives insights on rising smuggled rice along land borders
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified the fight against the smuggling of foreign rice and other prohibited items into the country. In a discussion with newsmen on Tuesday, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Customs Service, CSC Abdullahi Maiwada, said…
How Communication can build bridges, regain lost trust in youths – Odukoya
Adekunle Dixon Odukoya, Senior Consultant, Strategy, with leading public relations and integrated communications consulting firm, Chain Reactions Africa (CRA), has proffered insights on how the Federal Government will benefit immensely from engaging well-trained public relations professionals to effectively manage its…
Wale Adeniyi Tours Offices at Customs Headquarters, Abuja
As a strategy to drive compact leadership and seamless administration, the Acting Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has embarked on a comprehensive tour of Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters, engaging one on one with officers and gaining valuable insights…
