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Three banks to raise over N500bn in rights issue

As the second set of banks enter the capital market to raise additional funds to meet the new capital base requirement by the Central Bank of Nigeria, rights issues appear to be the preferred option. Already in the market with a N150bn rights issue is FBN Holdings with 5,982,548,799 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each...
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Equity market gains N77bn, nears N60tn capitalisation

The Nigerian equity market recorded a gain of N77bn in the past week, bringing the total market capitalisation closer to the anticipated N60tn threshold. The market capitalisation is currently N59.29tn. The All-Share Index appreciated by 0.11 per cent to close at 97,829.02 points, reflecting positive market sentiment. A total turnover of 1.95bn shares worth N35.86bn...
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NACCIMA cautions against arbitrary taxation on businesses

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture has expressed concerns over the long-term implications of arbitrary taxation on businesses and the nation’s economy. Speaking at the 45th Trade Fair hosted by the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, NACCIMA President, Dele Oye, emphasised that high taxes hinder innovation, stifle...
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Gov Sule Hails Founder Of Phoenix University Agwada

…Describes University as World-Class Private University Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule on Monday hailed the former governor of the state and founder of the first Indigenous private university, Phoenix University Agwada, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, for the establishment of the university, describing the institution as one of the best private universities in the country. He spoke...
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Lagos 2025 Budget Scales Second Reading

…Speaker gives committee 1 month to report back The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday debated the 2025 appropriation bill of N3.005 trillion presented to the lawmakers by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu last Thursday. The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, who presided over the plenary, committed the bill to a joint committee...
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