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Innocent Ohagwa Takes the He

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria has inaugurated its 17th president, Innocent Ohagwa. Ohagwa was decorated with his insignia of office at the investiture that took place in Lagos on Saturday. Ohagwa is a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Tax Professional, former banker, and Certified Information Systems Auditor with a 36-year career spanning expertise in finance,...
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United Capital Launches Francophone Asset Management Arm

United Capital Plc has announced the launch of a new subsidiary, United Capital Asset Management West Africa Limited, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, marking its first licensed and operational footprint in Francophone West Africa. The disclosure, which was filed with the Nigerian Exchange on Friday, represents a significant milestone in the group’s pan-African expansion strategy. Licensed...
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5,500MW Generation Amid Huge Gas Reser

The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors have decried Nigeria’s low power generation despite its enormous gas reserves. It expressed sadness that Nigeria, a country of over 200 million people, still grapples with 5,500 megawatts while South Africa generates over 50,000 megawatts with its 64 million population. The Executive Director of Research and Advocacy for ANED,...
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$40m to Protect Poor Nigerians

The World Bank has allocated $40m to support the expansion of financial protection for poor and vulnerable Nigerians under a new loan-backed health programme approved for the country. Sunday PUNCH learnt that the loan project, which was approved on September 26, 2024, by the World Bank, includes a $500m credit facility from the International Development...
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Good for Business? Experts Weigh In

Marketing professionals say businesses can remain profitable while complying with environmental policies such as the Lagos State ban on single-use plastics. In separate interviews with marketing experts, they explained that businesses had no reason to worry about sustainability practices shrinking their bottom line. Restrictions on plastic, including a ban on SUPs in Lagos State, are among...
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Nigeria Flooding: Mismanagement Blamed – CORBON

The Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria has called for urgent action to transform Nigeria’s rivers from threats into strategic economic assets, noting that floodplain mismanagement was responsible for flooding in the country. The council’s Chairman, Dr Samson Opaluwah, who disclosed this in a recent interview, expressed deep concern over the ongoing devastation caused by...
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ACCI Urges Nigeria to Maximize Potential

The President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, has said that Nigeria and other African countries are ready to unlock economic potential in space at the Africa Space Economy Conference and Exhibition. He urged the Federal Government and the governments of other African nations to work towards maximising the...
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Oshiomhole, Air Peace Clash Sparks Investigation

The umbrella association of indigenous carriers – Airlines Operators of Nigeria, has condemned the recent actions of Senator Adams Oshiomhole at the Lagos airport, describing it as unruly and unacceptable. This came as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the matter and directed all aviation agencies...
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Moove Seeks $300M: Nigerian Startup’s Unicorn Bid

Mobility company, Moove, is reportedly in discussions to raise $300m in fresh capital, a move that could push its valuation beyond the $1bn mark and earn it coveted unicorn status. This development comes after The PUNCH reported in January that the Uber-backed startup acquired Brazil’s Kovi, a car rental company, as part of its strategy...
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May & Baker, Stanbic IBTC Lead

The stock market ended the week on a positive note on Friday, recording a gain of ₦486 billion. The market only traded for three days as Monday and Thursday were declared public holidays for Eid Kabir and Democracy Day. Market capitalisation rose by ₦486 billion or 0.67 per cent, closing at ₦72.788 trillion, up from...
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