Business and Economy

Onyeka Onwenu, popularly called the Elegant Stallion, will forever be remembered in the Nigerian music and entertainment industry for her melodious voice and profound lyrics. Born on May 31, 1952, in Arondizuogu, Imo State, Onyeka’s journey to becoming an international music icon is inspiring. Her music career began in the 80s when the Nigerian music […]

In response to recent media reports about the crude oil supply to its facility, Dangote Refinery has officially clarified the situation. The refinery rebuts the claims that it admitted to receiving 60% of the 50 million barrels it received from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Anthony Chiejina, the Group’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, […]

Reno Omokri and Dele Momodu, two prominent members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have argued over Omokri’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress (APC) administration. Momodu had bemoaned in an open letter to President Tinubu the suffering that Nigerians were going through as a result of the economic policies of his administration. […]

President Hakainde Hichilema, in a move to address the government’s strategic focus on PPPs as a crucial tool for carrying out privately financed infrastructure projects and efficiently providing social services, met with the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Council. Two successful PPP initiatives were mentioned, the ongoing Lusaka-Ndola Road project and the recently finished Chingola-Kasumbalesa Road. […]

Speaking at an X-Space engagement with the Kenyan people, Kenyan President William Ruto told Newsmen that he yielded to the 2024 Finance Bill’s withdrawal because the people insisted they did not want it. He stated that the 2024 Finance Bill became marred by propaganda and falsehood but denied that there was a section on the […]

Reading is a great way to gain insights and perspectives that can help you become a better and more successful person. Here are three books across different genres that can be quite impactful: 1. “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol S. Dweck: This book explores the concept of mindset and how it can […]

Martins Azuwike In a move to combat the country’s soaring inflation, Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) has increased the nominal risk-free rate by 400bps. The Monetary Policy Committee after its 2-day meeting decided to increase the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 22.75% from 18.75%. Experts at Comercio Partners say the MPC, which has kept the MPR at 18.75% since July 2023 continues to […]

By Martins Azuwike The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has reviewed the outcome of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC’s) meeting of 27th February 2024 and came up with a stern conclusion that it would hurt the real sector of the economy which is already contending with numerous macroeconomic challenges. Economist and CPPE’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr […]

Martins Azuwike To contribute to efforts at reducing current economic hardships in Nigeria, the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE)  has endorsed  the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to approve the use of the exchange rate reflected on the import documentation (Form M) at the onset of import transaction. The Centre describes the move by the apex bank as […]


Current track

Title

Artist