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97Stock MarketStocks Edge Up as Trump Hints at More Trade Talks
Most Asian indexes rose as President Donald Trump left the door open for additional trade talks, providing a reprieve to markets after...
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94Local NewsSenate Passes Landmark Law Mandating 30% Local Processing of Raw Materials Before Export
In a decisive move aimed at spurring industrialisation and boosting local manufacturing, the Senate has passed a bill requiring that all raw...
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93Stock MarketBullish Open to the Week ass ASI Up 0.3%
EQUITIES The local bourse commenced the week on a positive note, underpinned by gains in FIRSTHOLDCO (+9.8%) and GTCO (+1.6%). Consequently, the...
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554OpinionWorld Bank: Nigeria Stuck in Lower Middle Income Economy Below Libya, Gabon
For the umpteenth time, the World Bank has classified Nigeria among Lower-Middle Income Economies (LMIEs) in its 2025/2026 country income classification, below...
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140Economy & MarketNUPRC Earns ₦28b from Oil Licensing Fees
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has generated a total sum of N28.11bn in miscellaneous oil revenue tied to licensing fees and...
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34Economy & MarketFG’s Q1 Electricity Subsidy Hits ₦536b Amid Debt Woes
The Federal Government incurred a total of N536.4bn in electricity subsidy obligations in the first quarter of 2025 alone, amid its struggles...
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171Business NewsBusinesses Sustain Positive Growth Momentum Despite High Prices
Businesses in Nigeria maintained a positive performance streak of 113.6 points as the Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) index remained in the expansion...
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204Economy & MarketBeyond Silver Linings: Statistical Gains, Social Strains
…H1’2025 Review and H2’2025 Outlook The Trump 2.0 administration’s efforts to restructure global trade, combined with the IMF’s upward revision to the...
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140Economy & MarketEconomic and Market Report: Week Ended 04-07-2025
Global Economy According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, total non-farm payroll employment in the US rose by 147,000 jobs...
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140Stock MarketNGX All-Share Index Edges Up 0.01%
Today’s session closed positive, with the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) edging up by 0.01%, as price appreciation in GTCO (+0.54%), WAPCO (+0.54%),...
