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SEC moves to hasten equities trade settlement

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that the Nigerian capital market will transition to a T+2 settlement cycle for equities transactions from November 28, 2025. In a statement on Wednesday, the change follows a review of the current settlement cycle and extensive consultations with stakeholders, the commission said in a circular issued on Tuesday....
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USSD war: Telcos oppose airtime charges for bank transfers

Telecom operators under the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria have refuted claims by Deposit Money Banks that the Nigerian Communications Commission instructed them (DMBs) to deduct Unstructured Supplementary Service Data transaction fees directly from customers’ airtime balances instead of their bank accounts. This comes amid growing concerns from customers after several banks, including...
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Onne Terminal expands scholarship scheme for students

The WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria said it has expanded its scholarship scheme by providing education opportunities to an additional 49 deserving students from its host communities of Onne and Ogu in Rivers State, including the children of two employees of the company. Announcing this in a statement on Monday, the terminal operator added that the scholarship...
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Tinubu inaugurates Sahara Group’s 180MW power plant

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday inaugurated the 180MW Afam II Power Plant located in Oyigbo, Rivers State. The plant was completed by Africa’s largest private power business, Sahara Power Group, in partnership with Crescendough Nigeria Limited, reinforcing the critical role of private-sector collaboration in driving sustainable energy solutions in the country. Sahara Power Group, a...
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Marine surveyors push for improved operational standards

The Centre for Marine Surveyors in Nigeria has begun a strategic initiative aimed at raising operational standards and reinforcing regulatory frameworks within the nation’s marine and cargo survey sub-sector. The group announced this in a statement on Tuesday signed by its President of the Centre, Engr Akin Olaniyan. Olaniyan said that the Centre was also...
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Group urges terminal to suspend empty containers intake

The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre has urged APM Terminals Apapa to stop receiving empty containers until the existing stock is cleared to prevent further congestion. This was contained in a report on Monday by the group signed by its Head of Research, Mr Eugene Nweke, tagged ‘Sea Empowerment Research Centre proffers workable solutions to...
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Tinubu tackles electricity crisis amid mounting hurdles

President Bola Tinubu’s administration is grappling with mounting challenges in its quest to revamp Nigeria’s crippling power sector as vandalism, poor distribution infrastructure, and other issues threaten to derail progress despite efforts to boost supply and increase generation, DARE OLAWIN reports When President Bola Tinubu was campaigning for his election, he promised to provide Nigerians...
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Xpress Payments appoints Wale Olayisade as acting MD

The Board of Xpress Payment Solutions Limited has appointed Mr. Wale Olayisade as the acting Managing Director of the company, with effect from June 1, 2025. The fintech company said this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that the appointment is subject to regulatory approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The board also confirmed...
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