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Oil prices fall as OPEC boosts supplies
Oil prices sank to the lowest in over one month, as rising United States (U.S.) inventories, higher output from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Russia’s pressure impact the market.Guardian
Notore helps to boost Federal Government food security programme
The inevitability of economic diversification became unavoidable following the fall in crude price from 2014, and a mono-product oil economy like Nigeria, was left groping for alternative income streams as earning from petroleum could no longer sustain its needs.Guardian
MTN divests from Europe, targets more investments in Africa
To consolidate its hold on the African market, South Africa’s mobile telecommunications firm, MTN is divesting from Europe.Guardian

‘Trade liberalisation bureaucracy frustrating Nigeria’s export to ECOWAS’
Bureaucratic bottlenecks in the registration of products under the ECOWAS Trade Liberation Scheme (ETLS), currently being managed by the Foreign Affairs Ministry are impede export goods from Nigeria to other West African countries, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said.Guardian

Firms move to address housing gap with contemporary luxury apartments in Lagos
A strategic partnership between two foremost real estate groups, African Capital Alliance, and The Elalan Group, aims at bridging Nigeria’s housing gap with new contemporary luxury apartments in Lekki, Lagos.Guardian
Notore Chemical lists N100.75b shares on NSE
Plans N11.3b turnaround maintenance Sotore Chemical Industries (Notore) Plc yesterday listed its entire paid up share capital on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), opening up the agro-allied company to the general investing public 13 years after it was privatised by the Federal GovernmentThe Nation
Nigeria seeks World Bank’s collaboration to accelerate economic growth
The Federal Government has approached the World Bank to leverage its global reach and expertise to accelerate the growth of nation's economy.The Nation
NSE lifts Fidson to medium-price stock
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) yesterday reclassified Fidson Healthcare Plc from low-priced stock to a medium-price, enhancing the price discovery and trading liquidity for the healthcare company. The reclassification took effect from August 1, 2018.The Nation
World Bank to support ERGP’s execution
The World Bank has expressed its willingness to provide technical support to Nigeria on the implementation of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) mid-term review.The Nation
CBN committed to economic well-being of Nigerians
THE Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday restated its commitment to the economic well-being of all Nigerians.Vanguard
CBN to sanction banks for clearing system default
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has prescribed 26 sanctions, which includes payment of fines against  banks that flout  the  Nigerian Bankers Clearing System (NBCS) rules.Vanguard
Naira appreciates to N362.31/$ in I&E window
The Naira, yesterday, appreciated to N362.31  in the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window.Vanguard
Banking stocks lift equity market as Notore Chemical lists 1.612bn shares
The trading of equities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE closed higher on Thursday as it gained 0.21 percent, reversing Wednesday’s negative sentiment, just as Notore Chemical Industries Plc listed 1.612 billion shares on the Exchange.Vanguard
FG generates N1.4tn from operating surplus in 11 years
More than N1.4tn has accrued to the Federal Government through the payment of operating surplus by Ministries, Departments and Agencies since the enactment of the Fiscal Responsibility Act in 2007, the Fiscal Responsibility Commission has said.Punch
External reserves lost $669m in July ― CBN
The nation’s external reserves fell by $669m last month, data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed on Thursday.Punch
Dunlop launches new tyre product
Sumitomo Rubber South Africa Limited, manufacturers of Dunlop tyres, has introduced a new product, the Dunlop High Performance Sport SP FM800 tyre, for the Nigerian market.Punch

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