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CEOs canvass business innovators amid harsh economy

Business leaders speaking at a recent summit have called for more innovation in leadership and personnel to inspire growth as Nigerian businesses navigate a harsh economic environment. Leaders, including the Group Managing Director of UAC of Nigeria PLC, Fola Aiyesimoju, and Group Executive Director of Sahara Group, Tonye Cole, on Saturday at the Doing Business...
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CHI Pharma champions fight against malaria

CHI Pharmaceuticals Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to the fight against malaria as the country continues to bear one-third of the global burden of the disease. According to a statement, Chief Operating Officer of CHI Pharmaceuticals, Shriram Iyer, said the company was championing advocacy, education, and access to effective treatment to combat the scourge in...
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Access Holdings posts N182bn Q1 profit

Access Holdings Plc has reported a profit after tax of N182.8bn for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025, representing a 14.7 per cent increase compared to N159.3bn recorded in the same period of 2024. The group’s unaudited consolidated financial statements filed with the Nigerian Exchange recently showed that the improvement was driven by growth...
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Nigeria not in hyperinflation – FRC

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria has reaffirmed that the Nigerian economy does not meet the criteria for classification as hyperinflationary, despite recent macroeconomic data from the International Monetary Fund and the National Bureau of Statistics indicating high inflationary pressures. In a statement made available to our correspondent on Thursday, the council noted that a...
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Indomie rewards families with cash prizes

Dufil Prima Foods Limited, makers of Indomie Noodles, in partnership with Multichoice, have rewarded three families with a total of N9m and a year’s supply of noodles. According to a statement, Indomie rewarded the winners as the second season of the Indomie Love Bowl reality show ended in Lagos. The Adekunle family emerged overall winners...
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CIS, tertiary institutions partner on securities careers

The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers has forged strategic partnerships with several tertiary institutions in Nigeria to promote the securities and investment profession among the youth. This collaboration aims to attract a new generation of professionals into the capital market, fostering growth and expertise in the industry. CIS President and Chairman of Council, Oluropo Dada, made...
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Ecobank posts N187.1bn profit in Q1

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated has reported a profit after tax of N187.1bn for the first quarter of 2025, marking a 33 per cent increase compared to N140.9bn in the same period of 2024. In the bank’s financial statement filed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Wednesday, the group’s gross earnings for the quarter rose by 17...
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CBEX resumes operations despite SEC ban, N1.2tn EFCC probe

Despite the alleged N1.2tn digital trading fraud that reportedly affected over 600,000 Nigerians, the embattled Crypto Bridge Exchange trading platform, accused of these acts, has resumed operations, announcing fresh withdrawal options in a move to restore investor confidence. Two traders on the CBEX platform confirmed to The PUNCH on Wednesday that the digital trading firm...
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Shipowners reject waiver clause on vessel fund

Following the planned disbursement of the Cabotage Vessels Financing Fund, shipowners have called for the removal of the waiver clause, adding that it should be replaced with a right of first refusal provision to ensure local shipowners have a fair opportunity to compete for contracts. A foremost shipowner, Tunji Brown, who stated this in a...
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