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W’Bank supports low-income countries with $17bn

The World Bank has invested $17bn of the $51bn provided by multilateral institutions to support low- and middle-income countries facing a growing debt crisis. The lender said the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the debt burdens of developing nations, and the subsequent rise in global interest rates has made it even harder for many to recover. The...
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FG votes N365bn for new road projects

The Federal Ministry of Works, under the leadership of the Minister of Work, David Umahi, has proposed N365.44bn to fund the construction of new road projects and purchase of operational vehicles. However, earlier in the year, Umahi made a public announcement not to include new road projects in the 2025 budget. The proposed N365.44bn is...
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World Welcomes 2025 With Fireworks, Light Shows

From Sydney to Vladivostok, communities around the world began to welcome 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges. Auckland became the first major city to celebrate, as thousands thronged downtown or climbed the city’s ring of volcanic peaks for fireworks vantage point. A light display recognised Indigenous people. Countries in the South Pacific...
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NERC orders Discos to buy 95% power supply

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has declared that electricity distribution companies that fail to pick up at least 95 per cent of the energy provided for two consecutive months will face penalties. The commission disclosed this in a new regulatory instrument cited as Addendum 1 to the Order on Performance Monitoring Framework for Distribution Companies...
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Equity market closes year 2024 with N135bn loss

Transactions on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Tuesday ended the year on a negative note, with the All-Share Index declining by 0.22 per cent to close at 102,926.40 points from the previous 103,149.35 points. The total market capitalisation dropped by N135bn, closing at N62.76tn, marking the final trading day of the year,...
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Telecom subscribers reject proposed tariff hike

The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers has rejected the proposed increase in telecommunication tariffs, describing the plan as “insensitive” and a further burden on consumers already grappling with economic hardship. The decision to reject the hike came after an emergency meeting held on Tuesday, where the association issued a communique outlining their objections. The backlash...
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‘Tech revolution reshaping financial services’

A seasoned finance professional, Oluwatoyin Ayodele, has stated that technology is no longer just a tool but a transformative force in the rapidly evolving financial sector. According to Ayodele, financial institutions are leveraging cutting-edge innovations, from artificial intelligence to digital security, to address systemic challenges, broaden inclusion, and foster growth. Ayodele said, “This represents a...
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