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InterSwitch partners BlackBerry to introduce money transfer, airtime recharge on BBM via Quickteller

BusinessDay Oct 18, 2015

InterSwitch, a leading digital payments and commerce provider focused on Africa, launches an integration of its Quickteller services with BlackBerry’s...

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Nigeria defers plan to slash gas supply to Ghana

BusinessDay Oct 17, 2015

Nigeria has deferred a plan to slash gas exports to Ghana beginning Friday over an outstanding debt of $181 million,...

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SEC, Kano host interface on interest-free capital market instruments

BusinessDay Oct 17, 2015

In their bid to strengthen the development of interest-free capital market instruments in the state, the Securities and Exchange Commission...

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Burkina Faso coup leader charged with crimes against humanity

BusinessDay Oct 17, 2015

The leader of last month’s failed coup in Burkina Faso, General Gilbert Diendere, has been charged with crimes against humanity,...

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Security, economy, infrastructure top considerations in Lagos 2016 budget

BusinessDay Oct 17, 2015

As Lagos State government gathers momentum in its preparations for the 2016 budget, security, infrastructure and economy are said to...

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Yemi Lalude joins TPG Growth to lead Africa Team

BusinessDay Oct 16, 2015

TPG Growth, the global middle market and growth equity platform of private investment firm TPG, today announced the appointment of...

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FG stops planned cut in gas supply to Ghana

BusinessDay Oct 16, 2015

Nigeria will delay a plan to drastically cut gas exports to Ghana from Friday while the two sides hold emergency...

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With cabinet, Nigeria's Buhari puts party before reforms

BusinessDay Oct 16, 2015

President Muhammadu Buhari has chosen a cabinet dominated by political veterans, opting to strengthen his power base rather than surround...

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CPC raids MultiChoice head office

BusinessDay Oct 16, 2015

Officials of the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) on Thursday afternoon raided the head office the premier pay-TV service provider, MultiChoice...

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FG’s recurrent spending to spike on Buhari’s pro - poor programmes

BusinessDay Oct 16, 2015

Nigeria’s recurrent expenditure will likely a take jump, beginning next year, as the President Muhammadu Buhari government begins to implement...

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Security, infrastructure and packaging lapses face tourism minister

BusinessDay Oct 16, 2015

As the cabinet of the Buhari administration prepares to take-off with the appointments of ministers in the process, stakeholders in...

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NSE moves 172.84m shares worth N3.44bn

BusinessDay Oct 16, 2015

Investors on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday staked N3.44 billion on 172.84 million shares in 3,226 deals on...

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Brewery, fishing sub sectors’ attractiveness fade as capital importation dips

BusinessDay Oct 16, 2015

Capital importation into the brewery, fishing, tanning and weaving sub sectors of the Nigerian economy has waned following the absence...

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UBA records 44% profit growth in Q3

BusinessDay Oct 16, 2015

Pan-African financial services group, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, yesterday, released its nine months unaudited financial results for 2015...

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Naira slides against dollar across market segments

BusinessDay Oct 16, 2015

The naira on Thursday depreciated in value across market segments of the foreign exchange market due to strong demand by...