At Iftar Dinner, Young Journalists Tasked on Objectivity, Positive Narratives in Reportage     Stakeholders have enjoined media practitioners, especially journalists, to uphold objectivity and strive to project positive narratives in their reportage. These, they say, will aid the country's journey to peaceful coexistence and national development. They made...

Rising Oil Price Puts More Pressure on NNPC’s Finances       Crude oil extended its gains at the weekend after closing at a six-week high with signs of strengthening demand in key markets, thereby piling more pressure on the ability of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)...

No Electricity Tariff Increase, Says Power Minister     At the backdrop of rumors of possible hike in electricity tariff, the Minister of Power, Engr. Sale Mamman, has indicated that the ministry is focusing on increased efficiency and not tariff. In a statement made available to Economic Confidential...

CBN, Experts Urge Microfinance Banks To Boost Financial Inclusion         The Central Bank of Nigeria and financial sector experts have called for collaborative efforts among microfinance banks to promote the expansion of micro-insurance as a tool for deepening financial inclusion. They made the call at the sixth...

Stock Investors Gained N420bn In April       Investors in the Nigerian stock market gained N420bn in April as listed companies began releasing their earnings reports for the first quarter of the year. The market capitalisation of equities rose to N20.85tn as of April 30 from N20.43tn at...

CBN N120bn Fund: Consumers Want Meters, Improved Power Supply       Power consumers and power sector experts have tasked the 11 power Distribution Companies (DisCos) on accelerating meter installations for the over eight million customers while improving power supply by enhancing their networks. This is coming on the...