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Economy

Naira Strengthens in Parallel Market but Depreciates in Official FX Market

The Naira appreciated marginally in the parallel market yesterday, improving to ₦1,660 per dollar from ₦1,662 per dollar recorded over the weekend. However,...

Economy

Federal Government Reports $20 Billion Savings from Subsidy Removal

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a $20 billion savings following the removal of the petrol subsidy and the adoption of market-driven...

Economy

Naira Depreciates Further Against the Dollar Across FX Markets

The naira experienced renewed depreciation against the dollar on Wednesday at both the official and black market foreign exchange rates. Data from FMDQ...

Politics

NNPCL Raises Petrol Prices Again Amid Declining Global Oil Rates and Naira Depreciation

In a new price adjustment, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has raised the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known...

Economy

CBN Maintains High Interest Rates to Tackle Persistent Inflation in Nigeria

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, recently highlighted the complexities surrounding Nigeria’s high-interest rate policies, pointing out...

Politics

Nigerian Government Bans LPG Exports to Curb Rising Cooking Gas Prices

In a bid to address the soaring cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, the Nigerian federal government has...

Economy

NNPC-Chevron Joint Venture Makes New Discovery Amid Declining Oil Exploration in Nigeria

The NNPC Limited – Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture (NNPC-CNL JV) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful drilling of the Meji...

Metro

EU Launches Climate Month to Foster Sustainability Ahead of COP29

The European Union (EU) has kicked off a series of strategic events to celebrate its Climate Month in anticipation of COP29, which is...

World

Former Rivers APC Chairman Tony Okocha Criticizes Governor Sim Fubara Amid Political Rift

Tony Okocha, the former Chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has criticized Governor Sim Fubara, warning that...

Economy

Naira Among Worst-Performing Currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa, World Bank Report Reveals

The Nigerian Naira has emerged as one of the worst-performing currencies in sub-Saharan Africa as of the end of August 2024, according to...