Lagos: The equities market closed on a positive note on Wednesday, as performance indices grew by 0.41 per cent amid increased buying interest and bargain hunting. The uptrend was driven by strong buying interest in medium and large-capitalised stocks such as Chellaram, FTN Cocoa Processors, Berger Paints, Sunu Assurances, Livestock Feeds, and 33 other stocks. […]
Day: September 10, 2025
NEITI Urges Civil Society to Lead in Energy Transition Accountability
Abuja: The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has called on civil society organisations (CSOs) to redefine their roles within the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) framework. NEITI has emphasized the need for CSOs to adopt stronger, knowledge-driven leadership approaches in governance reforms. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Dr. Ogbonnaya Orji, the Executive Secretary […]
NELFUND: FG Disburses N2bn to Students Across North-West
Katsina: The Federal Government says it has spent N2.086 billion through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) for students of higher institutions across the North-West. Alhaji Mukhtar Lawal-Tsagem, Director, National Orientation Agency, Katsina State Directorate, disclosed this in Katsina on Tuesday, while highlighting the achievement of President Bola Tinubu. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]
Nigeria Halts Raw Shea Exports to Boost Local Economy
Abuja: The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has announced that Nigeria’s recent temporary ban on raw shea exports, enacted by President Bola Tinubu, aims to establish the country as a global leader in the shea industry. This announcement was made during the 20th Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Northern […]
CITM Commends Federal Government’s 2025 Revenue Surplus Projection, Advises Against New Borrowing
Abuja: The Chartered Institute of Treasury Management (CITM) has commended the Federal Government for projecting a revenue surplus in 2025. Mr. Olumide Adedoyin, the Registrar of CITM, emphasized in a statement on Wednesday that the projected surplus presents an opportunity to finance development initiatives without resorting to additional borrowing. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]