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Revenue Board & Police Partner to Stop Illegal Tax Collectio

The Joint Revenue Board, under the leadership of its Executive Secretary, Mr Segun Adesokan, has announced a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Police Force to combat illegal tax collection and dismantle roadblocks mounted for the purpose of tax collection across the country. Speaking during a high-level engagement with senior officers of the Nigerian Police Force,...
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Petrol price drop in doubt after Hormuz disruption

The decision by Iran to reclose the Strait of Hormuz has dampened hopes that fuel prices would crash in Nigeria. The Strait of Hormuz was opened on Friday following a ceasefire deal between Iran and the United States. But barely 24 hours later, Iran reclosed the strait, calling the decision a response to a continued...
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Nigerian Govt Flags Risks in Solar Panel Installations

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, has raised the alarm over the increasing number of fire incidents linked to improperly installed rooftop solar photovoltaic systems across the country. As Nigeria’s power sector continues to operate below expectations, many Nigerians are turning to solar to escape blackouts. However, cases of fire outbreaks...
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FG’s 4,000MW Nigeria Power Grid Boost Gains State Support

The Federal Government’s drive to improve Nigeria’s power infrastructure has received a boost as FGN Power Company Limited intensified engagements with subnational authorities in Ebonyi and Enugu states to advance the Presidential Power Initiative. The company said the high-level meetings with both state governments were aimed at accelerating Phase 1 of the PPI, a flagship...
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Nigeria Adopts Global Standards for $31.5bn SDG Goal

Nigeria has intensified its strategic drive to align with global sustainability reporting standards, a move experts describe as the master key to unlocking the massive capital required to bridge the nation’s Sustainable Development Goals financing gap. By adopting the International Sustainability Standards Board framework, the country aims to secure the estimated $31.5bn needed annually to...
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FairMoney offers financial hacks for Nigerian freelancers

As Nigerian freelancers and online gig workers grapple with the biting effects of inflation and volatile exchange rates, FairMoney Microfinance Bank has outlined strategic financial “hacks” designed to protect the margins of the country’s digital-native workforce. With Nigeria at the forefront of Africa’s digital labour shift, boasting over 17.5 million online gig workers, the bank...
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Quest Merchant Bank Rebrands for Strategic Growth

Quest Merchant Bank Limited has officially unveiled a new brand identity, signalling a definitive transition into a new phase of strategic growth aimed at enhancing its competitive edge within the global financial landscape. The unveiling, announced via a statement on Sunday, follows the bank’s recent name change and serves as a visual confirmation of its...
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NGX extends trading hours to deepen market liquidity

The Nigerian Exchange Limited has announced the expansion of its trading hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm, effective Monday, 27 April 2026. The move is designed to deepen market liquidity, enhance price discovery, and broaden investor access. Approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria, the expansion shifts the market opening earlier from 9:30am to 9:00am...
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Zedcrest Group leadership revamped for African expansion

Zedcrest Group, a premier financial services institution, officially announced on Monday a sweeping reinforcement of its executive leadership team to accelerate institutional expansion and solidify its market positioning across the continent. This strategic move follows a period of aggressive growth for the firm, including the successful 2024 acquisition of RMB Nigeria Stockbrokers and the recent...
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