Average fare by commuters increased in July – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says average fare paid by commuters for bus journey within the city increased to N170.03 from N168.90 recorded in More »
FIRS shuts firms in Lagos, Abuja, Benin for Tax debts
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has continued its enforcement exercise, sealing off tax-defaulting companies in Lagos, Abuja and Benin. On Wednesday, the agency’s enforcement More »
MTN, 12 banks sign N200b medium term loan agreement
Mobile telephone operator, MTN on Wednesday signed a seven-year N200 billion medium term loan agreement with a consortium of 12 banks. The Chief Executive Officer More »
Nigeria, India trade hits $12 billion
The trade volume between India and Nigeria hit 12 billion dollars between April 2017 to March 2018, Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Nagabhushana Reddy, has More »
The All-Share Index at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday dropped further by 0.60 per cent in spite of July inflation rate figure released More »
Fidelity Bank, BoI unveil lending scheme for manufacturers
Fidelity Bank Plc, in a strategic partnership with the Bank of Industry, has launched a lending scheme for manufacturers. The bank, in a statement on More »
States owe FIRS N41 billion tax – NEC
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday said states are owing the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) N41 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT). Gov.
Jigawa spends N8 billion on school projects
The Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board has spent eight billion naira on various projects in primary and secondary schools in the state. The Chairman
Average fare by commuters increased in July – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says average fare paid by commuters for bus journey within the city increased to N170.03 from N168.90 recorded in
FIRS shuts firms in Lagos, Abuja, Benin for Tax debts
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has continued its enforcement exercise, sealing off tax-defaulting companies in Lagos, Abuja and Benin. On Wednesday, the agency’s enforcement
Kwara Govt to commence preparation of 2019 budget in September
The Kwara State Government said on Thursday that it would begin the groundwork for the 2019 fiscal budget in September. The Commissioner for Economic Planning,
South Africa to probe $130 billion state pension fund
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to set up a commission of inquiry into alleged governance failures at the state-owned pension fund, the Finance
Naira closes at N362.30 to dollar at investors’ window
The Naira on Wednesday closed at N362.30 to the dollar at the investors’ window, with investors trading a total of 147.8 million dollars. At the
MTN, 12 banks sign N200b medium term loan agreement
Mobile telephone operator, MTN on Wednesday signed a seven-year N200 billion medium term loan agreement with a consortium of 12 banks. The Chief Executive Officer
Nigeria, India trade hits $12 billion
The trade volume between India and Nigeria hit 12 billion dollars between April 2017 to March 2018, Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Nagabhushana Reddy, has
El-Rufa’i presents N155bn budget for 2019
Kaduna State Government on Wednesday presented its 2019 budget of N155 billion to the state House of Assembly for approval. The budget, tagged `Budget of
Governor of Kwara orders payment of August salary for Sallah celebration
Ahead of the Eld-el-Kabir celebration, Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has directed the Ministry of Finance to commence the immediate payment of August salary to
Index defies July inflation rate figure, down by 0.60% – NSE
The All-Share Index at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday dropped further by 0.60 per cent in spite of July inflation rate figure released
NLC urges Bayelsa to pay 3 months’ salary arrears
The Bayelsa Chapter of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the state government to pay the three months’ salary arrears to workers to improve their
Sokoto workers to get August salary before Eid-el-Kabir
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has directed the state Ministry of Finance to immediately commence the payment August salaries to workers in the including
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