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NCC approves MTN’s spectrum lease renewal with Ntel

The Nigerian Communications Commission has approved the renewal of the spectrum lease agreement between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Natcom Development and Investment Limited. In a notice filed by the company secretary, Uto Ukpanah, on the Nigeria Exchange Limited on Tuesday, it was stated that the agreement covers NTEL’s 5MHz frequency division duplex in the...
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NIM elects new president

The Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) has elected Commodore Abimbola Ayuba (retd.) as its 25th President and Chairman of the Council. According to a statement, Ayuba was previously the deputy president and succeeded Dr. Christiana Atako, whose tenure recently expired. Ayuba’s leadership marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Institute, with the Chief...
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Professors Protest UniAbuja’s VC Selection Process

University of Abuja (UniAbuja) professors yesterday protested against the selection process of a new Vice-Chancellor. The school has been plunged into crisis over the appointment process for a new VC following Prof. Abdulrasheed Na’Allah in July. The protesters accused the Marshall Saddiq Kaita Governing Council in cahoots and certain staff members of trying to install...
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CWT partners World Bank to empower women traders

The Connecting One Million Women Who Trade initiative has partnered with the World Bank to empower one million women traders globally. The initiative, according to a statement on Sunday, was launched in Lagos to break gender barriers and foster economic growth through trade. CWT said it will focus on creating a network of 10,000 business...
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Poor records, deceased shareholders drive N215bn unclaimed dividend crisis

Unclaimed dividends, a persistent challenge in Nigeria’s capital market, have sparked frustration among shareholders. The issue remains unresolved despite the introduction of electronic systems and reforms by the Securities and Exchange Commission. TEMITOPE AINA addresses questions about systemic inefficiencies, lapses by registrars, and the impact of dead shareholders. Introduction The Nigerian capital market, which has...
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FG gives banks, telcos six-month ultimatum on N250bn USSD debt

The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Communications Commission have issued a final directive to Deposit Money Banks and Mobile Network Operators to resolve the protracted N250bn Unstructured Supplementary Service Data debt dispute. CBN and NCC are both regulatory agencies of the Federal Government. The directive, contained in a joint circular dated December 20,...
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LPDC Rejects Afe Babalola’s Request To Debar Farotimi

The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) has dismissed a petition filed by Aare Afe Babalola’s law firm, Emmanuel Chambers, seeking the revocation of Dele Farotimi’s practising licence over criminal defamation and professional misconduct. In the petition, Emmanuel Chambers alleged that Farotimi, in his book: ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System’ made defamatory assertions against the...
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Naira fell 2.14% to $/N1,667 in November – Report

The naira depreciated to an average of $/N1,667.41 in November 2024, marking a 2.14 per cent decline from the $/N1,631.71 recorded in October 2024. This is according to the FMDQ Markets Monthly Report released on Tuesday. It noted that the local currency traded within a range of $/N1,639.50 to $/N1,690.37 during the month. “Naira depreciated...
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