The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has said that the recent announcement of the prerogative of mercy to certain beneficiaries, if not reviewed and rationalised, could have far-reaching implications on investments and the Nigerian economy. It expressed its concerns in a statement on Sunday, October 19, by its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged stockbrokers to uphold the highest level of professionalism and ethical conduct at all times to ensure a fair and transparent market. Director General of SEC, Emomotimi Agama, made the call at the weekend during the 29th annual conference of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers in Abuja. He …
With a bag of cement selling for about N10,000, blamed on the high cost of production, consumers are left to bear the ultimate burden, findings by Pinnacle Daily have revealed. Although the three giant cement companies in Nigeria, Dangote Cement, BUA Cement, and Lafarge Africa, generate their own electricity, energy costs significantly impact their operations …
Federation allocation to the federal government, states and local council areas (LCAs) declined to N2.103 trillion in September, compared to N2.22 trillion shared in August. The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disclosed this on Friday, October 17. It said the allocation was shared at its October meeting, chaired by the Accountant General of the Federation, …
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has denied the alleged claim by Orji Uzor Kalu that some pilots operate under the influence of illicit drugs, describing it as a "baseless claim" and demanding a public apology from the senator. It denied the accusation in a statement seen by Pinnacle Daily on Friday, …
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has unveiled a new white paper focused on driving sustainable growth and economic transformation across the continent with a target to unlock $4 trillion of domestic capital, among others. The document, 'Banking on Africa’s Future: Unlocking Capital and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth,' was unveiled on the sidelines of …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bank of Angola have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen financial and technical cooperation. The agreement was signed on Thursday, October 16, on the sidelines of the ongoing IMF/World Bank annual meeting in Washington, DC, United States. It was endorsed by the Governor of the …
To address funding gaps for the over 40 million small businesses, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to improve access to long-term financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the Nigerian capital market. The …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) stated that the country's monthly foreign exchange (FX) turnover increased to an average of $8.6 billion in 2025, attributing this to reforms surrounding remittance and other issues. The Deputy Governor for Economic Policy, Mohammed Sani Abdullahi, hinted at this on Wednesday, October 15, during an investors forum on the …
A renowned economist, Muda Yusuf, has said that Nigeria could sustain the declining inflation rate to make a positive impact on the masses. Yusuf, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), shared his view in a statement on Wednesday, October 15, following the release of the …
