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Sahara Group to deliver 180MW plant in Rivers

Sahara Group says plans are underway to deliver a 180-megawatt power plant in Rivers State this year in addition to its current 2,000 MW capacity. The Executive Director of Sahara Group, Kola Adesina, disclosed this while addressing newsmen at the recent energy summit held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The power plant, he disclosed, will...
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Firm seeks NCDMB support for oil projects

The Managing Director of Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria, Mr. Jin Lee, has sought the support of the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, Felix Ogbe, for more projects in the oil and gas industry. Lee made the plea during a meeting held at the board’s Lagos liaison office recently, where the...
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Edo Election Tribunal Adjourn Proceedings To February 10

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Thursday adjourned proceedings in the ongoing suit filed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighadalo against Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Monday, February 10. New Telegraph reports that this development is to allow the Edo State Governor, Monday...
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Equity market booms as NGX gains N332bn

The Nigerian Stock Exchange witnessed a rally on Wednesday as the equity market recorded an overall gain of NGN 332 bn, bolstered by surging trading volumes and investor activity. At the close of the session, 1,057,239,989 shares were exchanged across 15,080 deals, amounting to a market turnover of NGN 28.81 bn. This performance marked a...
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Six companies record N255bn FX loss

Six companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited recorded a combined foreign exchange loss of N255.72bn in their financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, according to findings by The PUNCH. The losses were attributed to the persistent depreciation of the naira and volatility in the foreign exchange market. The companies affected include...
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CAP posts N36bn in revenue – Punch Newspapers

Chemical and Allied Products Plc has reported a 52 per cent revenue growth in its unaudited financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The company’s revenue rose to N36.36bn from N23.89bn in 2023, driven by increased demand for its products and higher sales volumes, which accounted for 99.8 per cent of total...
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50% Telecom Tariffs: Centre Lauds NCC, NLC Over Meeting

The Centre for Good Governance (CGG) has praised the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for meeting to discuss the 50 per cent increase in telecommunication tariffs. The meeting w convened by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume resulted in the suspension of the NLC’s proposed protests scheduled...
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