Economics
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The irony of going cashless to grow economy
The recent announcement by the Central Bank of Nigeria that penalties on cash withdrawals and deposits above stipulated limits had…
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Court stops production of ID cards by Mastercard
Mastercard and its agents have been ordered to stop the production of the national identity cards issued by National Identity…
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FG pays 500,000 N-Power beneficiaries N360bn
The Federal Government has paid 500,000 graduates who are engaged in its N-Power scheme a total of N360bn within two…
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China economy: Third quarter growth misses expectations
China’s economy grew at a slower pace than expected in the third quarter as it struggled with a US-led trade…
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Brexit deal done, Boris Johnson announces
The move came as EU leaders gathered in Brussels. A Brexit deal has been agreed with the EU, Prime Minister…
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ECONOMICS: FINRA Fines J.P. Morgan Securities $1.1m For Failing To Timely Disclose 89 Allegations Of Misconduct
Highlights Failing to Timely Disclose 89 Allegations Of Misconduct Over A Six-Year Period; Prevented Numerous Regulatory Investigations; and Prevented Other…
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ECONOMICS: Inflation Increases By 11.02% YoY In August 2019; 0.06% Lower Than July 2019 Rate
The consumer price index, (CPI) which measures inflation increased by 11.02 percent (year-on-year) in August 2019. This is 0.06 percent…
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ECONOMICS: Bullish Sentiment Creeps Back Into Oil Markets
Oil was down at the start of trading on Friday, but has shown more life this week after the U.S.…
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ECONOMICS: Financing Scaling For Nigeria’s Smallholder Farmers
Globally, small and medium-sized enterprises are widely recognized as the engine of growth and innovation in most economies. In Nigeria,…
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FINANCE: Invest as low as N5,000 in FGN Savings Bond & Earn Quarterly Income at 11.150% and 12.150% [September 2019 DMO Offer]
Afrinvest in one their latest publication disclosed FGN Savings Bond auction for the month of September has commenced and will…
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