Nigeria Financial News
24.12 / 05:01
Blockchain
Provident
Digital
SEC
country
reports
guidelines
Nigerian central bank lifts ban on crypto trading
cryptocurrencies, while saying global trends had shown a need to regulate such activities, the bank said in its latest circular. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in February 2021 barred banks and financial institutions from dealing in or facilitating transactions in crypto assets, citing money laundering and terrorism financing risks.
23.12 / 13:02
Blockchain
Provident
SEC
crypto ban
Experts
reports
Central Bank of Nigeria Lifts Crypto Ban Following New SEC Regulation
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reversed its ban on dealing with companies involved in digital tokens.
20.12 / 20:57
SEC
CEO
performer
reports
Tingo Group CEO temporarily steps down after US SEC charges
(Reuters) — Tingo Group said on Wednesday that Nigerian businessman Dozy Mmobuosi has temporarily stepped down as interim co-CEO of the fintech firm after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed charges alleging fraud.
20.12 / 20:31
Booking
Platform
Remark
Netflix
film
show
country
Netflix movies: Nigerian film 'The Black Book' creates history on OTT streaming giant
The Black Book", a revenge thriller directed by Editi Effiong in his directorial debut, achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first-ever Nigerian film to reach the number 3 on the streaming giant's global film charts. Produced with a budget of $1 million, a substantial amount by Nigerian movie standards, the film garnered an impressive 5.6 million views within just 48 hours of its release on September 22. In the opening weeks, «The Black Book» attracted over 20 million viewers, securing a place in Netflix's Top 10 list in more than 69 countries.
20.12 / 08:39
Citi
Provident
Waters
Yellow
show
Inside
Cocoa grown illegally in a Nigerian rainforest heads to companies that supply major chocolate makers
As the world’s demand for chocolate grows, farmers in Nigeria are moving into protected areas of a forest reserve that’s home to endangered species like African forest elephants
20.12 / 08:37
FIVE
Digital
Manufacturing
show
Inside
reports
Takeaways on AP's investigation into cocoa coming from a protected Nigerian rainforest
As the world’s demand for chocolate grows, farmers in Nigeria are moving into protected areas of a forest reserve that's home to endangered species like African forest elephants
19.12 / 12:29
Enterprise
McDonald’s
show
performer
International
Why Devyani International's entry into Thailand looks appetizing
₹341 crore), Temasek ( ₹328 crore), a local Thai partner ( ₹11.9 crore) and local debt. The consideration implies an acquisition valuation of 0.9 times FY23 enterprise value/sales and about 7.5-8 times EV/Ebitda. Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) in the Indian market are currently struggling to boost growth.
17.12 / 17:55
17.12 / 05:59
IPO
FIVE
pandemic
track
country
information
India's surging share valuations enter a demanding zone
BSE Sensex was valued 24.8 times the earnings of its 30 constituents. This average monthly price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of the Sensex has been higher than this only about 20% of the time since 1990. While it has delivered gains even at higher valuations, some of the corrections have been brutal—the Harshad Mehta securities scam in 1992, the dotcom crash in 2000, and the US financial contagion in 2008.
12.12 / 09:09
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innovations
stars
2020
Coinstore 3 Years : A Rising Star In Emerging Markets
Established in 2020, Coinstore, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, is celebrating its 3rd anniversary by launching a series trading competitions with over 30k USDT prize pool and a series community airdrops, listing carnival and CS Lives. Many enthusiasts are joining in to mark the day.
11.12 / 09:15
Reuters
reports
Petrol, diesel may get cheaper as OMCs become profitable: Report
Lok Sabha elections, according to a report by ET Now. In contrast to peak losses of ₹17 per litre on petrol and ₹35 per litre on diesel in 2022, OMCs are now making a profit of ₹8-10 per litre on petrol and ₹3-4 per litre on diesel. According to the report, the oil ministry has already discussed crude versus retail price scenarios with OMCs.
11.12 / 07:37
Kucoin
Citizens
USDT
reports
politician
Financial
Nigerian Police Arrest Politician Wilfred Bonse for Involvement in Patricia Technologies Financial Fraud
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced a significant breakthrough in a complex financial fraud investigation involving Patricia Technologies Limited. On November 23, 2023, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, detailed the arrest of politician Wilfred Bonse in connection with a security breach and financial fraud at Patricia Technologies.
10.12 / 06:03
Citi
Discover
Inside
information
reports
travelers
Mumbai
Mumbai airport's AIU arrests Nigerian woman with heroin worth ₹2 cr. Details here
₹2 crores, news agency ANI has reported. As per the report, incident happened on 8 December and has been sent to 14 days of Judicial Custody. As per The Free Press Journal report, the woman was to get an amount of ₹50,000 for delivering the heroin.
07.12 / 22:17
Progressive
Extreme
pandemic
Celebrity
country
reports
UN says Africa faces unprecedented food crisis, with 3 in 4 people unable to afford a healthy diet
The United Nations says at least three of every four Africans can’t afford a healthy diet because of an “unprecedented food crisis.”
07.12 / 11:23
Aviat
Progressive
Manufacturing
stage
country
reports
India taps Nigeria, Argentina, Philippines to sell multi-role fighter jets
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. is in talks with at least three countries to export its homemade multi-role fighter jets as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to more than triple the South Asian nation’s overseas defense sales. Discussions with Nigeria, Philippines and Argentina to export the Tejas fighter jets are progressing, C.
07.12 / 08:59
Provident
Manufacturing
show
country
prevention
Nigeria, Philippines, Argentina showing interest in procuring Tejas jets: HAL chief
Nigeria, Philippines, Argentina and Egypt have shown interest in procuring indigenously-developed Tejas Light Combat aircraft, CB Ananthakrishnan, the Chairman and Managing Director of the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, said on Wednesday. Ananthakrishnan said talks are on with these countries for the possible procurement. «Nigeria, Philippines and Egypt are keen to procure Tejas Light Combat aircraft,» Ananthakrishnan told PTI on the sidelines of an event.
05.12 / 15:41
Gillette
P&G to record up to $2.5 billion in Gillette writedown, operations rejig
(Reuters) -Procter & Gamble said on Tuesday it would record up to $2.5 billion in charges over two fiscal years as it writes down the value of its Gillette business and restructures certain markets.
05.12 / 10:35
Provident
Stablecoin
Digital
coinbase
country
reports
Financial
Coinbase Report: Here’s How Stablecoins Are Revolutionizing the Financial System
Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges based in the United States, has highlighted the importance of stablecoins in facilitating seamless transactions.
02.12 / 17:25
Target
Enterprise
Continental
President
Experts
country
COP28: India, China refrain from signing pledge to triple world's renewable energy capacity by 2030
India and China both on Saturday refrained from signing the pledge at the COP28 climate summit to triple the world's renewable energy capacity by 2030 even though New Delhi already committed to it as part of its G20 presidency. During the UN's climate talks here, 118 countries committed to tripling the global renewable energy capacity by 2030 in a highly endorsed initiative. This ambitious goal aims to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels in the world's overall energy production.
01.12 / 19:13
Aware
CEO
Strategy
Align
PepsiCo
Kimberly-Clark
country
Top Vini execs brought in after KKR deal walk out
ACCording to several people aware of the developments, CEO Vishal Kaul, human resource head Manisha Kadagathur, and chief revenue officer Amar Jethithor have tendered their resignations. Chief marketing officer Sushrut Pant, who joined Vini this March, quit in November and joined Shree Cement as head of marketing, according to his LinkedIn profile. Darshan Patel, non-executive chairman of Vini Cosmetics, confirmed the CEO’s exit.
01.12 / 16:23
Provident
coinbase
Crypto Exchange
country
information
reports
Coinbase Transparency Report: Law Enforcement Requests Tripled in Three Years
Coinbase has revealed a significant increase in law enforcement requests over the past years in its latest transparency report.
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