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Making an Investment Choice between Property and Shares
April 19, 2022
As we all know, these are trying times for investors in various sectors of the economy in the world. Various investors have incurred huge losses in all facets of investment, for example investors in the stock market have suffered huge losses as a result of the downturn in the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), while investors … Continue reading Making an Investment Choice between Property and Shares
Delta State
April 19, 2022
Delta State is a state in Nigeria, comprising mainly Urhobo, (Urhobo people), Isoko, Igbo (Anioma people), Ijaw and Itsekiri.
CN Exclusive: Fela Durotoye, The Man with a Message
April 19, 2022
In a country with so many problems, he is like the proverbial Moses, an unflinching optimist in the power of dreams and vision. Fela Durotoye is no ordinary man. He spent time with ConnectNigeria, sharing his vision, dreams, and his unique personality.
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit $34.5b
April 19, 2022
Foreign-currency reserves stood at $31.7 billion by July 4, compared with $37 billion a year earlier, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) website. No reason was however, given for the sudden rise in the reserves.
Nigerian Population to Hit 402M in 2050
April 19, 2022
By the first half of this century (2050), the world comprise 9.4billion people and Nigeria will contribute significantly to this, recording a population slightly behind that of the US which would be 423million, slightly up from its present 308million.
CN Exclusive: INTERVIEW WITH DAMILOLA OLUWATOYINBO
April 19, 2022
In an era where there is a lot of misplaced identity, especially within the youth, Damilola Oluwatoyinbo is in a league of his own. Intelligent, daring, and versatile, this young and upcoming author/motivational speaker is already making waves and impacting his generation. In this interview with connectnigeria Damilola, amongst other issues, explains some of the problems encountered by our modern-day youths and ways to overcome identity problems.
World Bank Supports CBN’s Cashless Banking Policy
April 19, 2022
Although this has created a lot of anxiety from general public and stakeholders, the senate committee on Banking and currency has organized a public hearing where the Governor of CBN, Sanusi Lamido stated that the cashless policy will enable the economy and the Banking system to grow.
Nigeria’s oil production hits 2 million barrels per day in 2010 – CBN
April 19, 2022
CBN finance director, Alex Gaura, said this at the inaugural Regional Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) UK District, held in London. “By the end of 2010, the country’s production level was 2.13 million barrels per day,” Gaura was quoted as saying.
Nigeria telcos earn N1.34trn in 2010
April 19, 2022
The revenue figures for the telecoms sector are contained in a report by Pyramid Research, a leading global telecom intelligence company.
Nigerian Richest Billionaires
April 19, 2022
Most of the richest Nigerians have made their money either directly or indirectly from oil – which accounts for more than 90% of the country’s hard currency earnings, whether they are politicians, generals or businessmen.
Nigeria’s Top Business People To Watch in 2011
April 19, 2022
Editor’s Note: From Funke Opeke to Aliko Dangote and oil to newspapers, here is our round-up of the business people to watch in Nigeria, courtesy of The Africa Report. In no particular order, here’s a list of Nigeria’s top business people to look out for.
Jobs Loom As 18 PHCN Successor Firms Begin Operation
April 19, 2022
Are you an engineer and in search of a job? Your worries may soon be over as the 18 firms that emerged from the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) take off in March. Start dusting up your resume for the job opportunities that will arise from these new entities.
How The CBN Is Empowering Small Businesses
April 19, 2022
Having observed that the current financial landscape of Nigeria is still skewed against small business in spite of a myriad of programmes introduced in the past, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has come in with a litany of intervening measures that…
2011 Budget targets Job Creation
April 19, 2022
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan said yesterday that the main targets of the 2011 budget are employment generation, real sector growth, public financial management and banking reforms.
Full Nominees List for The Future Awards Unveiled
April 19, 2022
It’s the most anticipated list this year! The Future Awards, Nigeria’s most influential youth event, after unveiling its spectacular Young Person of the Year nominees has week, has now released the full Nominees List for all 21 categories.