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Investors’ net worth on the Nigerian Stock Exchange dropped by N581bn in November, amid ‘sell pressure’ ahead of the 2019 general elections and Yuletide celebrations. Data obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria from the exchange showed that the market capitalisation shed N581bn or 4.90 per cent to close at N11.271trn against N11.852trn achieved in October. Also, the All-Share Index which opened …

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By: Ariwera Ibibo-Howells, Yenagoa. Immediate past chairperson of the Federation of international women Lawyers (FIDA), Bayelsa state chapter, Barrister Mrs. Dise Ogbise Tuesday unveiled her NGO, Dise Ogbise foundation (DOF) in Yenagoa, the state capital. Ogbise who now chairs the Sagbama branch of the Nigeria Bar Association in her address said the rationale behind the establishment of the NGO is …

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Oil fell on Wednesday as a swelling supply glut and signs of an economic slowdown weighed on crude prices a day ahead of an OPEC meeting at which the producer club is expected to decide supply cuts. International Brent crude oil futures were at $61.16 per barrel at 0757 GMT, down 92 cents, or 1.5 per cent, from their last …

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The President and founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide popularly known as  Winners Chapel,  Bishop David Oyedepo, has said Nigeria and the whole of Africa shall be delivered from the grip of economic hardship and all oppressions. Oyedepo made this declaration on Tuesday night while delivering his message at the Faith Tabernacle during the opening session of the 20th Shiloh, …

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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has been called upon to support the anti-corruption fight of the Federal Government by creating systems that promote transparency and make it difficult for diversion of resources. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, who made the call in Abuja on Tuesday when the executive of the Institute …

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The much anticipated and talked about REDTVrave3 finally rocked Lagos on Saturday, the first day of December. The online lifestyle network owned by the United Bank for Africa Group is one that is fast becoming a leader when you refer to lifestyle brands. The REDTV rave which was attended by over 3500 youths in Lagos was one that is bound …

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The 2018 edition of Invest 2019 Traders & Investors Success Summit, a comprehensive stock trading and investing summit, organized by Investdata Consulting Ltd, will hold this Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Ostra Hall & Hotels, opposite the NNPC Gas Plant, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. A team of stock market experts and professionls have been carefully assembled for the summit to help participants start their journey …

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Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s Most Innovative Banking Service Provider has been awarded for its Outstanding Contributions toward improving the lives of Young Business Owners in Nigeria at the 5th Anniversary Ceremony of the highly-rated Nigerian Young Professionals Forum (NYPF) Awards for 2018. The bank recently was bestowed with the “Best Bank of the Year Business Support/Entrepreneur Development,” at the Africa …

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The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is set to host the 2018 edition of its Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) conference tagged – Exchange Traded Products: Evolving investment themes, Accessing New Markets and Enhancing Portfolio Alpha. The event is scheduled for December 5, 2018 at Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road Lagos. The conference will address Investors, Fund Managers, Regulators, and Capital Market Intermediaries …

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Lafarge Africa Plc, on Tuesday 4, December 2018, announced that the board of directors, after their meeting on Monday 3, December 2018, will be raising N89.21 billion by way of a Rights Issue at N12.00 per share, by issuing 6 new shares for every 7 shares held by shareholders at the Qualification Date, which will be announced. According to a …

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