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FEC approves Finance Bill 2022

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the Finance Bill 2022 designed to support the implementation of the 2023 budget. Hajia Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, briefed State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over…

FG unveils UPU’s operational readiness for e-commerce

By Ogaga Ariemu The Federal Government has unveiled the Universal Postal Union’s (UPU) operational readiness for e-commerce to boost the operations of the postal sector across Africa. The Minister of Communications & Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami unveiled the Universal…

NGX congratulates CSCS on 25th anniversary

Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) has congratulated the Central Securities and Clearing System Plc (CSCS) on its 25th anniversary celebration, while calling for more collaboration. Its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Temi Popoola, made the the remarks during a closing gong ceremony…

Nigerian Breweries shareholders approve 2.1bn share bonus

Shareholders of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company have approved the issuance of 2.1 billion bonus shares to its qualifying shareholders. The company made the disclosure in a report signed by Mrs Sade Morgan, Corporate Affairs Director, Nigerian Breweries…

Customs intercepts 930,140 litres of PMS

By Seun Ibiyemi Notwithstanding the fuel scarcity in the country, some unscrupulous persons were making moves to smuggle petrol out of the country, a move which has been scuttled by men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The Seme Border…