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Experts lament as crude shortage, funds ground seven refineries

The persistent unavailability of crude oil has significantly hindered investments in the establishment and full capacity operations of seven new and existing refineries across the country, local refiners stated on Thursday. They also warned that without a steady and reliable supply of crude, the ambitious objective to attract investors and investments aimed at boosting local...
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2024 maritime exports exceeded imports by 39% – NBS

Goods exported via maritime transport exceeded imports in the same category by 39.76 per cent in 2024, a sharp deviation from other modes of foreign trade transport. This highlights the fact that importers avoided delay during the period under review. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the value of goods exported via maritime transport...
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Nigeria Food Summit advocates global appeal for local cuisine

The Nigeria Food Summit 2025 has reinforced efforts to position Nigerian cuisine on the global stage, bringing together industry leaders, chefs, and policymakers to explore the nation’s culinary potential. Held at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, the summit was themed ‘Making Nigeria a Global Food Destination’. The second edition of the Nigeria Food Summit offered a...
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Fidelity Bank supports Kano community with food

Over 1,500 residents have benefited from a Fidelity Food Bank outreach in the Kabuga community, Dala Local Government Area of Kano State. According to a statement from the bank on Wednesday, the initiative was a corporate social responsibility programme executed in partnership with the Misnoory Foundation. It saw the staff of the bank distribute essential...
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Access ARM backs mortgage provision for contributors

Access ARM Pensions is implementing significant reforms aimed at streamlining its operations and actively supporting contributors in achieving home ownership in the evolving Nigerian pension industry. According to a statement available to The PUNCH on Thursday, some executives of the company said this at a recent Human Resources and Pension Desk Officers Forum in Lagos....
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FG to facilitate concessions of major highways

The Federal Government has said that the Highways Management and Development Initiative will facilitate the concessions of major highways to improve road infrastructure. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, made this announcement during a Zoom dialogue meeting in Abuja on Thursday. “The Highways Management and Development Initiative would...
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CITN introduces reforms in taxation education

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria has announced a significant reform in taxation education through its examination system. According to a statement, the new examination system is set to take effect from April 2025. “This groundbreaking development includes the introduction of a revised syllabus and the adoption of computer-based examinations for all candidates, marking...
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Unlocking wealth through financial education

Financial literacy is the foundation of wealth creation, equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions, JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI writes Ever heard the saying, “It is not how much you make, but how much you keep”? That is where financial literacy comes in. You could earn a fortune, but without understanding how...
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Women constitute 35% of bank directors– Cardoso

As part of activities marking International Women’s Month, the Central Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusion in the financial sector, highlighting the increasing presence of female leaders in top positions across banks and regulatory bodies. Speaking at the grand finale of the International Women’s Day commemoration at the CBN headquarters in...
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Equity market extends losses as investors shed N31bn

The Nigerian Exchange Limited extended its losing streak on Thursday, as investors recorded a N31bn decline in market capitalisation. At the close of trading, the All-Share Index dipped by 0.05 per cent to settle at 105,426.12 points, compared to the previous day’s 105,475.38 points. Consequently, the total market capitalisation declined to N66.11tn from N66.14tn. A...
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