Blue-Chip Demand Drives N677bn Market Cap Increase   The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) extended its bullish run on Thursday, as market capitalisation surged by N677bn to close at N74.4tn. This comes amid renewed buying interest in blue-chip stocks across key sectors, propelling the benchmark All-Share Index to...

Marketers to Engage Dangote on Fuel Distribution Strategy   Members of the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) say they will discuss with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to fully understand the implementation of its plan to supply directly to filling stations nationwide. The Executive Secretary of...

'Agric Sector Surplus Hits N668bn, Yet Hunger Persists'   Agricultural stakeholders reckon that the threat of hunger persists in Nigeria despite recording a N668.34bn agricultural surplus and have called for improved food processing and support for local farmers. The value of agricultural exports surpassed imports by N668.34bn...

Naira Weakens Further Against Dollar Amid Forex Volatility The Nigerian naira continued its downward slide against the US dollar on Thursday, June 19, in both the official and black markets, reflecting ongoing volatility in the country’s foreign exchange landscape. In the parallel market, currency dealers in...

Northern Nigerian Students Partner with PRNigeria Centre on Campus-Based Campaigns  The National Association of Northern Nigerian Students (NANNS) has announced a strategic partnership with Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential, to support its campus-based campaigns aimed at tackling key social...

Salfar Sickle Aid Initiative, PRNigeria Centre Seek Government Attention for Sickle Cell Survivors The Salfar Sickle Aid Initiative (SSAI), a non-profit organisation committed to supporting individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), has called on the government to prioritise the needs of survivors and expand...