May 2024

NGX stock market closes flat

The stock market on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Wednesday closed flat as the capitalisation declined by N2 billion amid sell-offs in Dangote Sugar and 19 other stocks Notably, the market capitalisation which opened at N55.554 trillion, shed N2 billion…

FG set to commission Funtua Inland Dry Port

The Federal Government of Nigeria has concluded plans to officially commission the much anticipated Funtua Inland Dry Port on Thursday, in Katsina State. The Funtua Inland Dry Port will be commissioned by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR at…

Lagos gas explosion kills two, injures three

By Sodiq Adelakun A tragic gas explosion at a gas retail shop in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, has claimed the lives of at least two individuals, with three others sustaining severe injuries. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin,…

Zenith Bank pays shareholders N125.59bn dividends

This payment was approved by the Bank’s shareholders at the 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Wednesday. The Shareholders approved the proposed final dividend payment of NGN3.50 per share, bringing the total…