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Govt to integrate Remitta into new system – OAGF

The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation has clarified that the Federal Government has not abandoned Remitta as its approved Central Bank of Nigeria payment gateway, but rather, the platform will be integrated into the newly launched Treasury Management and Revenue Assurance System. In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, the OAGF confirmed...
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AWIEF partners firms to bridge finance gap for women

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum has partnered with the African Guarantee Fund and FSDH Merchant Bank Limited to bridge the $49bn financing gap experienced by female entrepreneurs on the continent. In a statement on Monday, AWIEF said the partnership will enable it to implement its flagship AWIEF Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria, which...
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Equity market records N344.95bn loss

Transactions on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Tuesday closed on a negative note as investors lost N344.95bn, with the decline marking a downturn, tripling the market’s previous gains. The All-Share Index fell by 0.51 per cent to settle at 106,904.25 points from the previous close of 107,455.13 points. This brought the year-to-date...
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NGX declares N4.4bn dividend

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc has declared a final dividend of N4.4bn for the 2024 financial year, the highest in the company’s history. In the group’s audited financial statement for the year ended December 31, 2024, the dividend, which translates to N2 per share, is subject to shareholder approval and applicable withholding tax. The group reported...
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SEC unveils podcast to drive capital market literacy

The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a podcast aimed at increasing public awareness and participation in Nigeria’s capital market, particularly among women. The Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, made this known during the official launch of the podcast in Abuja on Monday, stating that it would serve as a tool for educating...
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HFN gets new president

The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria has appointed Njide Ndili, Country Director of PharmAccess, as its new President, succeeding Dr. Pamela Ajayi. Ndili, who previously served as Vice President for two tenures, emerged victorious in a closely contested election during the Annual General Meeting on February 27, 2025. According to a statement, joining her in leadership...
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NCAA refuses waivers for sanctioned airlines

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has rejected outright waivers requested by several airlines over penalties imposed on them, insisting that the sanctions are meant to drive service improvements for Nigerian travellers. The Director for Consumer Protection and Public Affairs at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, disclosed that while most airlines have applied for waivers, the agency...
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Firm commits to promoting financial inclusion

The chairman and founder of DavoDani Microfinance Bank Limited, Prince Austin Enajemo-Isire, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to fostering financial inclusion as it marked its 10th anniversary. The bank’s 10th-anniversary ceremony and rebranding of its logo were held recently in Lagos. Speaking at the event, Enajemo-Isire said, “For the past 10 years the microfinance bank...
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Networking platform debuts in Kano

Kano witnessed a landmark moment in Africa’s tech evolution with the grand unveiling of SINNTS, a revolutionary social networking platform designed to transform digital interactions. Developed by SINNTS Tech Ltd, this Nigerian-built application is poised to disrupt the social media landscape by offering users an innovative and monetised online experience. The launch event attracted high-profile...
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Selling price inflation falls to seven-month low – Report

Selling price inflation in the private sector in Nigeria slowed to a seven-month low in February, according to the latest Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global. The report, which assesses business conditions in the private sector, indicated that while inflationary pressures remained elevated, the rate of price increases moderated, providing...
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