45 h. ago Petroleum 15 per cent import duty: Suspension may cause job losses, erode investor confidence, CPPE warns

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that the recent decision of the Federal Government to suspend the 15 per cent import duty on petroleum products may cause job losses and erode investors’ confidence in the nation’s economy. The Centre gave this warning in a statement issued by its Chief Executive, […]

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69 h. ago Fuel Import Tariff: ADC Welcomes Reversal, Says Govt Lacks Clear Direction

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the federal government’s withdrawal of its planned 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel validates the warning it issued two weeks ago, insisting the reversal further exposed what it described as the Tinubu administration’s “confused and trial-and-error style of governance.” The party’s national publicity secretary, Bolaji […]

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3 d. ago S&P upgrades Nigeria’s outlook to ‘positive’ in boost for investor confidence 

S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook on Nigeria to “positive” from “stable” on Friday, backing the country’s ongoing economic reforms, read more S&P upgrades Nigeria’s outlook to ‘positive’ in boost for investor confidence 

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3 d. ago 30% Capital Gains Tax: Eno, Izunaso Urge Balanced Reforms To Protect Investor Confidence

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Market and Institutions, Senator Osita Izunaso, have called for a careful and balanced implementation of ongoing fiscal and financial reforms to sustain investor confidence, ensure inclusive growth, and strengthen the country’s economic foundation. Both leaders made this statement while delivering […]

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4 d. ago ECG: National development, investor confidence seen rising on sustainable policy

Sustainable communication policy has been identified as critical in achieving national development, investor confidence, and accountability in the implementation of read more ECG: National development, investor confidence seen rising on sustainable policy

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4 d. ago FRC, SEC urge audit committees to expand capacity development to boost investor confidence

Nigeria’s top financial regulators are warning that weak audit oversight is becoming a growing risk to investor protection, urging audit read more FRC, SEC urge audit committees to expand capacity development to boost investor confidence

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5 d. ago FG Halts Implementation Of Planned 15% Import Duty On Diesel, Petrol

On the 29th of October, President Bola Tinubu approved the tariff on petrol and diesel, a policy expected to raise the landing cost of imported fuel. The post FG Halts Implementation Of Planned 15% Import Duty On Diesel, Petrol appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Capital Gains Tax: Stock Market Regains N2.6trn As Edun, Oyedele Reassure Investors

Nigeria’s stock market made a strong rebound on Wednesday, regaining approximately N2.6 trillion in market capitalisation with a 2.89 per cent gain, as clarifications on the new Capital Gains Tax (CGT) regime by key government officials helped to restore investor confidence. Recall that the market suffered its sharpest single-day decline in 15 years on Tuesday, […]

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6 d. ago Reps to probe collapse of local rice mills, farming nationwide

"The House is worried that the 180-day import duty waiver granted by the Federal Government to import husked brown rice and other food

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6 d. ago Stocks rebound in early trade as CGT clarity restores investor confidence

Nigeria’s stock market rebounded in early trading on Wednesday November 12 as Capital Gains Tax (CGT) lucidity gradually restores investors read more Stocks rebound in early trade as CGT clarity restores investor confidence

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6 d. ago Telecom Operators Seek Institutional Independence, Collaboration On National Digital Bill

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Chairman. Engr. Gbenga Adebayo has urged lawmakers to ensure clarity, coherence, and regulatory harmony in the proposed law to avoid institutional conflicts and safeguard investor confidence. This was disclosed at the presentation to the Joint National Assembly Committee Hearing on the National Digital Economy and E-Governance […]

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7 d. ago We’ll uphold PIA to boost global oil, gas investment — Speaker Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to upholding the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) as a foundation for strengthening investor confidence and driving growth in the nation’s oil and gas sector.

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9 d. ago Insurance is the silent engine of a resilient economy — Uzoka

The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has reaffirmed that no sustainable economic transformation can be achieved without a strong, credible, and innovative insurance sector capable of driving stability, inclusion, and investor confidence. Speaking at the 2025 Insurance Directors’ Conference in Lagos, themed “Navigating the New Insurance Landscape: Strategies for NIIRA 2025 Compliance […]

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1 week ago NECA Backs 15% Fuel Import Tariff, Says It Will Protect Local Production

Tinubu approved the import duty but critics argued that it will led to a hike in the landing cost of the essential commodity. The post NECA Backs 15% Fuel Import Tariff, Says It Will Protect Local Production appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Senate Finance Committee chair champions reform, security at Oxford Investment Forum

Nigeria’s push to restore investor confidence and accelerate reform in Africa’s largest oil-producing country took centre stage at the Oxford read more Senate Finance Committee chair champions reform, security at Oxford Investment Forum

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1 week ago Nigerian Eurobond oversubscribed by 400% despite Trump’s threat

The Eurobond issued today was oversubscribed four times, signaling deep investor confidence despite lingering geopolitical tension from Trump’s threat. The read more Nigerian Eurobond oversubscribed by 400% despite Trump’s threat

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2 w. ago Experts urge diplomacy to offset Trump’s threat, restore investor confidence

...call for calm, coordinated response to safeguard economy Nigeria must pursue diplomacy, not confrontation, to counter the economic fallout from read more Experts urge diplomacy to offset Trump’s threat, restore investor confidence

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2 w. ago Trump’s threat could unsettle investors, weaken naira, CPPE warns

The Centre for Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) is warning that the recent threat of possible military action against Nigeria read more Trump’s threat could unsettle investors, weaken naira, CPPE warns

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2 w. ago NGX gains 8% in October as earnings, reforms lift investor confidence

The NGX All-Share Index, ASI, climbed from 142,713.1 points at the beginning of the month to 154,126.4 points at the

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2 w. ago CPPE urges sustained protectionist policies to boost local industries

says 15% petroleum import duty a step toward industrial revival The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has read more CPPE urges sustained protectionist policies to boost local industries

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