1. Mali, B’ Faso, Niger exit may weaken $277bn ECOWAS trade – Report
The exit of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic may weaken the $277.22bn trade of the Economic Community of West African States with the world… Read more
Source: https://punchng.com/mali-b-faso-niger-exit-may-weaken-277bn-ecowas-trade-report/?amp
2. Minister assures of supply to Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, has assured of uninterrupted supply to the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project… Read more
Source: https://punchng.com/minister-assures-of-supply-to-nigeria-morocco-gas-pipeline/?amp
3. FG to sanction shipowners over carbon emission violation
The Federal Government says it is putting strategies in place to sanction vessels that contravene the International Maritime Organisation sulphur regulations… Read more
Source: https://punchng.com/fg-to-sanction-shipowners-over-carbon-emission-violation/?amp
4. NERC issues new power generation, distribution licences
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued two power licences to the Alaro Connect Free Zone Enterprise at Alaro City in Epe, Lagos State… Read more
Source: https://punchng.com/nerc-issues-new-power-generation-distribution-licences/?amp
5. ICAN seeks accountability, transparency in power sector
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN has said that it would continue to advocate for greater accountability and transparency in the power sector given that it holds the key to production and service activities that would boost the economic growth in Nigeria… Read more
Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/01/ican-seeks-accountability-transparency-in-power-sector/amp/
6. Intervention Funds: Bank customers group, NANTS, others seek MFBs’ involvement
Miffed by the recent alleged abuses in the disbursement of poverty alleviation funds by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, some leading banking and development experts have called on the Federal Government to begin to use Microfinance Banks (MFBs) in the disbursement of such funds in order to achieve the objectives of the poverty alleviation programmes… Read more
7. Emir of Kano endorses The Alternative Bank
The Alternative Bank, has been endorsed by the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, as the bank opens its first stand-alone branch in the ancient city… Read more
Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/01/emir-of-kano-endorses-the-alternative-bank/amp/
8. The Nigerian Economic Crises: Before it is too late
The Nigeria Economy is at its lowest since Independence. All macroeconomic fundamentals have been moving in the wrong direction even the performance of various sectors is nothing to write home about… Read more
Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/01/the-nigerian-economic-crises-before-it-is-too-late/amp/
9. $20bn Dangote Refinery to import crude from United States
LAGOS—THE $20 billion Dangote Refinery has concluded plans to import crude oil from the United States in the coming months… Read more
Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/01/20bn-dangote-refinery-to-import-crude-from-united-states/amp/
10. FGN Savings Bond attracts investors, up 19% to N17.9bn
Investors’ interest in the FGN Savings Bond seems to be growing as the value of subscription rose by 19.3 % to N17.9 billion Year-on-Year, YoY, as at end December 2023, a situation attributed to favourable interest rate regime among other factors… Read more
Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/01/fgn-savings-bond-attracts-investors-up-19-to-n17-9bn/amp/
