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Zenith Bank profit hits N1.3tn

The profit before tax of Zenith Bank surged by 67 per cent to N1.3tn at the end of the 2024 financial year from N796bn in 2023. This was indicated in the audited financial report filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Wednesday. According to the annual report, Zenith Bank’s profit before tax increased by 67...
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Top 15 News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News March 27

Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Thursday, March 27, 2025. Ramadan: FG Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holiday The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, as Public Holiday, in celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Fitr. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who...
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NGX capitalisation drops by N74bn as bears dominate

The Nigerian Exchange lost N74bn in market capitalisation at the close of trading on Wednesday as the All-Share Index declined by 0.1 per cent to settle at 105,485.99 points. The exchange’s overall market capitalisation now stands at N66.1tn. At the end of the session, a total of 1.29bn shares valued at N12.49bn were exchanged in...
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FRSC To Impound Vehicles Carrying Animals, Passengers

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will impound any articulated vehicle seen carrying animals with passengers in Ondo State. Sector Commander Samuel Ibitoye issued the warning after a meeting with the House of Assembly. He said all anomalies associated with articulated vehicles in the state would be addressed for road safety. Ibitoye said...
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US commends Nigeria on ISPS implementation

The United States Coast Guard has commended Nigeria over what they described as considerable progress in the implementation of the International Ships and Ports Facility Security Code. The Head of Public Relations at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Mr Osagie Edward, said this in a statement on Monday. According to the statement, Joe...
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CBN bolsters moves to stabilise naira

Nigeria’s external reserves have increased by almost 20 per cent over the last 11 months, raising hope for a stronger naira, writes FELIX OLOYEDE When President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, Nigeria’s external reserves were at $35.09bn. However, by January 9, 2024, this amount had dropped by 5.87 per cent to $33.04bn,...
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NIMR Seeks More Advocacy, Enlightenment Campaign Over Cholera Outbreak

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Lagos has warned against cholera outbreak, particularly as the rainy season approaches. It called for vigorous response-drive on the part of government, non-governmental organisations and other intervening agencies through advocacy, awareness and enlightenment campaigns, education, surveillance, focused group and community engagements so as to reduce fatalities resulting from...
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