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Sahara Group seeks seamless energy transition in Nigeria, others

Sahara Group seeks seamless energy transition in Nigeria, others

By Ediri Ejoh Sahara Group has called on the petroleum industry operators to explore best possible policies and partnerships to propel seamless energy transition for Nigeria and other African countries. Speaking at the Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE), Director, Governance and Sustainability, Sahara Group, Ejiro Gray, said Nigeria as well as other countries […]

Naira constant, exchanges at N428.12 to dollar

Naira constant, exchanges at N428.12 to dollar

The Naira on Friday remained constant exchanging at N428.12 to the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window. The local currency remained unchanged at N428.12 to the dollar, same as the N428.12 traded on Thursday. The open indicative rate closed at N429 to the dollar on Friday. An exchange rate of N444.00 to the dollar […]

Naira gains marginally at Investors, Exporters window

Naira gains marginally at Investors, Exporters window

The Naira on Thursday gained against the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window, exchanging at N428.12. The figure represented an increase of 0.25 per cent compared with N429.20 it exchanged for the dollar on Wedneday. The open indicative rate closed at N428. 33 to the dollar on Thursday. An exchange rate of N444 to […]

CBN has no plan to close community associations’ accounts —Investigations

CBN has no plan to close community associations’ accounts —Investigations

By Emma Ujah The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it did not direct Deposit Money Banks to seize funds in Community Associations’ Savings Accounts. There has been apprehension among members of Community Development Associations, Cooperative Societies and Social Clubs over reports that accounts held by such organizations which were not properly registered with […]

Atiku, Datti-Baba Ahmed, others lament Naira depreciation as Senate summons CBN governor

Atiku, Datti-Baba Ahmed, others lament Naira depreciation as Senate summons CBN governor

By Biodun Busari Nigerians are still battling with the audacity of the terrorists who threatened to abduct President Muhammadu Buhari when the reports of naira depreciation of N700 to a dollar arrived on Wednesday. Vanguard reports that Senate has summoned the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele to appear before it and […]

Labour issues strike notice, says banks’ take-over of DISCOs worsening supply crisis

Labour issues strike notice, says banks’ take-over of DISCOs worsening supply crisis

By Victor Ahiuma-Young Organised Labour in the nation’s Electricity sector, has issued a strike notice to the Federal Government, rejecting the take-over of some Electricity Distribution Companies, DisCos, by banks among others. In a 14 day ultimatum to the Federal Government through the Ministers of Power, Labour and Employment among others, dated July 7, 2022, […]

Transport Bill fails again as Buhari declines assent

Transport Bill fails again as Buhari declines assent

By Godfrey Bivbere & Christiana Moneke The proposed National Transport Commission, NTC, has failed for the second time in getting presidential approval. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Vanguard at the 16th Maritime Seminar for Judges in Abuja, Chairman of the House Committee on Ports and Harbours, Garba Datti Muhammad, said the National Assembly had […]

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