Business

MTN’s $5.2b Fine Not a Witch-hunt – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the $5.2 billion imposed on MTN by the Nigerian government was not a…

8 years ago

Zambian Farmers Seek Dangote’s Support

The director of Small Scale Farmers for Development Agency (SAFADA), an umbrella organisation of farmers in Zambia, Boyd Moobwe, has…

8 years ago

Nigeria, China Trade Hits $9.5b

Trade between Nigeria and China stood at $9.5 billion in 2016, Economic and Commercial Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy, Mr…

8 years ago

FG to Establish Development Bank to Boost MSMEs …. Secures $1.3b Initial Capital

The federal government has concluded plans to set up a development bank in its bid to lower borrowing rates and…

8 years ago

Airtel Sacks 100 Employees in Kenya

Airtel Kenya has announced plans to lay off some employees as the business continues to struggle to turn a profit.…

8 years ago

MTN Nigeria Moves Closer to Listing on the Stock Exchange

Ololade Adeyanju/ Nigeria's mobile telecommunications giant, MTN, is inching closer to being listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). Reports…

8 years ago

US Records $6.7b in Marijuana Sales in 2016

Marijuana worth $6.7 billion was legally sold in the US in 2016, following the legalisation of cannabis in a number…

8 years ago

Nigerian Billionaires Missing on World’s Most Generous Persons’ List

Segun Atanda/ As the world celebrates Christmas, this season of goodwill marked with generosity and the giving of gifts, Nigerian…

8 years ago

Why Workers Shut ExxonMobil Headquarters

Protesting workers have shut the Lagos headquarters of U.S. oil major, ExxonMobil, because 150 employees were sacked. Newsmakers learnt that…

8 years ago

Cashless Economy: “PayU” Simplified Payment System Debuts in Nigeria

Rotimi Morgan/ Merchants and consumers praying for simple and secure online payment solutions in Nigeria have now had their prayers…

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