Stock market experts optimistic on H2’26 but warn investors
…Strong performance does not eliminate investment risk – CIS boss …Strong market performance should not lead to policy complacency – Uwaleke …Investors have made more money from the market than any other – Kurfi …Market will continue to rally upwards but… – Amolegbe …Uncertainties over 2027 election remain a possible headwind – Adonri By Peter […]
UN boss commends SPDC for educational development in Nigeria
The United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki–moon, has commended Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) for its contribution to educational development in the Niger Delta region and Nigeria in general.
UBA records 67% growth in first half profit
United Bank for Africa, UBA, Plc has recorded a 67.42 per cent growth in profit after tax for its half year 2011 financial performance.
I save I win promo: 2 star winners emerge
Two star prize winners have emerged in the on-going Intercontinental Bank’s I-Save, I-Win promo at the end of the bank’s zonal draws of the promo and customers’ forum for the Federal Capital Territory and North Central Regions.
NSE to commence short selling, securities lending
The Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, has announced plans to commence securities lending and short selling.
CBN economic czarism and its consequences – 8
Why must a banking system with Islamic background be forced on the throat of a country that is plural in religion? It should not be accepted or else Nigeria is heading towards disintegration.” Reverend Peter Akinola, immediate past Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) in Vanguard, Monday July 11, 2011, p 8.
N18,000 minimum wage, an assault on human dignity – Prof. Utomi
A major industrial crisis that would have crippled economic activities in the country was averted last week as leaders of the nation’s labour movement called off a three-day warning strike declared to compel the federal, states and local governments to ensure the implementation of the N18, 000 minimum wage.
ISO certificate for oil firm
Natony, a major contractor of the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), has been issued a certificate of conformity to the requirements of NIS ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Standards.
Factors fuelling frauds in financial sector, by ICSAN president
Macro-economic instability, poor governance and lack of or inadequate risk management have been identified as some of the factors responsible for the sharp practices bedeviling the banking sector, stock market and general investment in Nigeria.
NCS steps up security at borders
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Ogun State Command is putting measures in place to step up security at the border points in order to curtail illegal trades and prevent offensive goods from coming into the country.
.…Impounds security vehicles
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Tincan Island Command has impounded two security vehicles smuggled into the country through the ports.
