The Italian economy could enter into recession during the fourth quarter of this year, the chief economist of industrialist lobby Confindustria, Andrea Montanino, told Reuters. Italy’s...
Asian shares twitched either side of flat on Friday reflecting investors’ nervousness ahead of talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping that...
The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) has restated its commitment to strengthen the existing bilateral trade relations between Nigeria and the United States. Ms Joyce Akpata,...
Jaiz Bank PLC is to establish new branches in four states as part of effort to expand its operational activities in the country. Its Managing Director,...
A seasonal flood from the lagoon on Thursday destroyed the only access link bridge to Muwo Ojo Lagos coastal community, leaving residents stranded. Some of the...
The President, Manufacturing Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mansur Ahmed has urged governments of West African countries to address smuggling in the region to ensure smooth trade...
Mr Nsima Ekere, Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has appealed to the House of Representatives to assist NDDC recover outstanding funds owed the commission...
Oil fell on Thursday bringing losses for the month so far to 23 per cent, marking its largest one-month fall since the depths of the financial...
Russia is becoming increasingly convinced it needs to reduce oil output in tandem with OPEC but is still bargaining with the producer group’s leader, Saudi Arabia,...
Emerging market currencies hit their highest level in nearly four months on Thursday and stocks gained as dovish remarks from the U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome...
An Economist, Mr Godwin Anono, on Thursday advised potential investors to buy stocks in the equity market despite its decline and reap dividends in the future....
The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has assured its consumers in Edo, Ondo, Ekiti and Delta states of its readiness to address power outages in the...
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), yet to submit their audited accounts to the Office of the Auditor-General of the...
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has urged the Federal Government to direct the Ministry of Transport to open the neglected sea ports in the Niger Delta...
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) says it has expanded its areas of coverage by setting up three new directorates and 20 new branches across the country....
Mr Ahmed Idris, The Accountant – General of the Federation (AGF), says automation of non-oil revenue collection is the way best way to go for Nigeria....
No fewer than 30,000 petty traders in Jigawa would benefit from the Federal Government’s Microcredit Loan Scheme, otherwise known as ‘Trader Moni.’ The Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo,...
The Federal Government has called on state governments to reduce unnecessary overhead costs, increase Internally Generated Revenue and embrace fiscal discipline for proper management of available...
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, has said there are strong indications that three out of the 40 planned modular refineries would...
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said that the presidency was closely working with the National Assembly for the quick passage of the Petroleum Industry Governance...
Some customers of commercial banks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop charges on transactions made...
Experts in the maritime sector on Monday advised freight forwarders to explore Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process of the Council for Regulation of Freight Forwarders in...
Japan’s Daikin Industries said on Monday it would buy Austria-based AHT Cooling Systems for 881 million euros ($1 billion) as it seeks global growth outside the...
Alps Electric Co stock jumped 8 per cent on Monday after the firm promised a share buyback of about 40 billion yen (353 million dollars) to...
The Niger government has released N3 billion to the pension board to settle outstanding pensions, gratuities and death benefits owed relations of retirees, according to the...
BP Southern Africa (BPSA) will invest 1billion dollars in South Africa in the next five years, its chief executive said on Thursday. More than a quarter...
Bothered by the delay in the implementation of the National Building Code (NBC), some operators in the built up environment have called on the federal authorities...
The euro briefly rallied to the day’s highs on Thursday after Britain and the European Union agreed in principle to a text setting out their future...
The Jigawa Deputy Governor, Alhaji Hassan Hadejia, has advised transporters in the country to sit up to remain in business. Hadejia gave the advice when he...
Sudan’s annual inflation eased slightly to 68.44 per cent in October from 68.64 per cent in September due to lower food and drink prices, the state...
The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), retired Col. Hameed Ali, has urged officers and men of NCS to eschew greed and illegal acquisition of wealth....
The President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Alhaji Razak Jaiyeola, has said skills and competence of Nigerian Internal Auditors must change for them to...
Iraqi Deputy Oil Minister, Fayadh al-Nema, said on Wednesday that OPEC would work to stabilise oil markets, crude prices and supplies at its next meeting.“OPEC and...
The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), says it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN)...
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with representatives of Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) over the disagreement between the organised labour and state governors...
The dollar steadied on Monday after posting its biggest weekly drop in two months last week as investors grew cautious about the near term outlook for...
Oil rose for a fourth session in a row on Monday buoyed by the prospect that top exporter Saudi Arabia will push OPEC and may be...
Sterling rose on Monday as British Prime Minister Theresa May sought to win support for her draft European Union divorce deal which has come under attack...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa says the ‘astronomical’ rise in cost of the Bayelsa Cargo Airport from N40 to N80 billion is worrisome and...
Oil marketers on Sunday appealed to Federal Government to effect quick payment of its outstanding N800 billion subsidy debts. The marketers, under the aegis of Major...