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Unlike Emefiele, Heritage Bank closure shows Cardoso’s CBN is willing to let banks fail
In a surprise move, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced it has revoked Heritage Bank's operating license, effectively closing...
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From emperor to puppet: Proposed CBN Amendment threatens CBN’s independence
In the evolving landscape of global finance, the independence of central banks is sacrosanct, forming the cornerstone upon which monetary...
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Bank stocks face another bearish week as spate of right issues take its toll
Nigerian banks appear poised for another round of losses as investors continue to weigh their options regarding the impending bank...
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Why pension index stocks are under-performing
The NGX Pension Index is designed to measure the performance of the top 40 companies on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX)...
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Analysis: Why CBN’s interest rate hikes may not bring down inflation
Nigeria’s central bank monetary policy committee will announce to the world on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, whether they will continue...
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Guinness, International Breweries, vs. Nigerian Breweries – Who Suffered the Most in 2023?
Nigerian Brewer/Distiller companies have been significantly impacted by macroeconomic challenges; the devaluation of the Naira and rising inflation and interest...
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Analysis: Has Nigeria’s exchange rate hit “Price Discovery”?
Two weeks of data from the FMDQ NAFEX closing rate suggest a new pattern is evolving with Nigeria’s exchange rate...
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Analysis: Bosun Tijani’s high-stakes bet on a 90,000km Fibre Optic SPV
As Nigeria embarks on this transformative journey, the global digital economy will not wait for stragglers.
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Okomu Oil Vs. Presco Oil: Data shows one company outdid the other in 2023
The Palm Oil sector has always presented a beacon for investors due to the seeming wide gap between the demand...
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Analysis: Zenith Bank says N95 billion of its Oil and Gas loans are non-performing
Zenith Bank’s latest financials indicate a significant uptick in its loan portfolio, particularly in the oil and gas sector. By...
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