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Ecobank Celebrates Nigerian Art Legends in New Exhibition

Ecobank Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the creative arts industry in Nigeria as it hosted an exhibition honouring legendary visual artists like Bruce Onobrakpeya, Twins Seven Seven, and Kolade Oshinowo, among others. The exhibition titled ‘Enduring Legacies: A Collector’s Tribute to Masters’ opened on Friday, September 5 and will run till Sunday, September 21,...
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NGX Revenue Surges to ₦24Bn Driven by Recapitalization

The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc recorded a boost in revenue to N24bn in the 2024 financial year, driven primarily by the recapitalisation of Nigerian banks and major listings on the exchange, according to a recent research report by CardinalStone. The report highlighted that the Group’s revenue profile remains well-diversified, underpinned by multiple revenue-generating subsidiaries. “NGXGROUP’s...
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GTCO Boosts GTBank Capital by N365.9bn to Meet CBN Requireme

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc has injected N365.9bn into its banking subsidiary, Guaranty Trust Bank Limited, to meet the new minimum capital requirement set by the Central Bank of Nigeria for commercial banks with international authorisation. The company, in a statement filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the London Stock Exchange on Friday, said...
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Heirs Energies Restarts Oil Well After 37 Years

The Chief Executive Officer of Heirs Energies, Osa Igiehon, has disclosed that the company successfully restarted a well that had been shut down for 37 years, describing it as a defining example of the firm’s resilience and tenacity. Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos, Igiehon said the previous operator of the well could not...
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$80 US Postal Duty Hits Nigerian SMEs

The Nigerian Postal Service has announced that from August 29, 2025, all postal shipments from Nigeria to the United States, except letters and documents, will attract a mandatory prepaid customs duty of $80 or its naira equivalent. In a public notice to its customers on Friday, NIPOST explained that the new charges stem from a...
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African Air Cargo Demand Soars 9.4% in July

African airlines are flying more goods than ever, with cargo demand rising 9.4 per cent in July compared to the same month last year, the International Air Transport Association said in an email on Friday. The figure is almost double the global average of 5.5 per cent, showing the continent’s growing role in global trade....
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NEITI Backs Ojulari for Transparency Push

The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Dr Ogbonnaya Orji, has expressed confidence in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited under the leadership of Bayo Ojulari to deliver on the ongoing reforms and set new benchmarks for corporate governance in Africa’s extractive industry. Orji gave the assurance in Abuja on Thursday during...
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GTBank Injects ₦365.9bn, Boosts Capital Base

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc has injected N365.9bn into its banking subsidiary, Guaranty Trust Bank Limited, to meet the new minimum capital requirement set by the Central Bank of Nigeria for commercial banks with international authorisation. The company, in a statement filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the London Stock Exchange on Friday, said...
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Nigeria’s Excess Crude Account Hits $535,823 in August

The Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamsedeen Ogunjimi, on Thursday said Nigeria’s Excess Crude Account stood at $535,823.39 as of August. Ogunjimi disclosed this at the National Economic Council meeting chaired by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. The ECA was created in 2004 under former President Olusegun Obasanjo to serve as a financial buffer, allowing the country to...
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Turn Your Salary into an Investment Fund: Practical Steps

Your salary account is more than a place to receive your paycheck, it can be your gateway to smart investing and wealth building. By automating savings, opening investment accounts, and staying disciplined, you can turn today’s market opportunities into long-term financial growth. Don’t let your money sleep; make it work as hard as you do,...
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