Understanding Rental Market Trends and Forecasts for 2024 And Beyond

Explore emerging rental market trends and future forecasts to make informed property investment decisions Introduction As a real estate investor or property owner, understanding 2024 rental market trends is crucial to making profitable decisions. With shifts in tenant demand, rental rates, and economic factors, knowing where the rental market is heading allows you to capitalize…

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South Africa and Others Eyeing Fuel Imports from Dangote Refinery

As Dangote Refinery prepares for large-scale fuel export, South Africa and other African countries show strong interest, positioning the refinery as a crucial supplier Dangote Refinery fuel exports are poised to reach new heights as the facility moves closer to exporting fuel to countries across Africa. Sources confirm that the refinery, located in Nigeria and…

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Nigeria Launches FX Disclosure Scheme: Unpacking its Modalities and Economic Impact

How Nigeria’s New FX Disclosure Scheme Aims to Transform Foreign Exchange Management The Nigeria FX disclosure scheme marks a significant step in Nigeria’s efforts to stabilize and bring transparency to its foreign exchange market. This scheme, introduced in response to longstanding challenges, aims to provide clear guidelines and promote compliance within the forex sector. As…

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Federal Government Proposes 50% Tax Relief to Companies to Boost Worker Salaries

New tax reforms aim to encourage wage increases and ease transportation costs for low-income workers in Nigeria The Nigerian Federal Government has introduced a new initiative aimed at providing a 50% tax relief for firms increasing wages, helping employers improve salaries or offer transportation allowances to low-income employees. This initiative forms part of a broader…

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NERC Mandates DisCos to Supply Transformers, Poles, and Cables to Consumers

Nigerians urged to report distribution companies that demand consumers purchase transformers, poles, and cables In a recent reminder to Nigerians, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) emphasized that DisCos must supply transformers and cables—a duty the Commission expects all electricity distribution companies to fulfill. NERC’s announcement aims to ensure that consumers are not burdened with…

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GTBank’s Technological Upgrade Causes Customer Confusion and Anguish

Customers of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) have faced significant frustration and confusion over the past ten days due to a recent technological upgrade implemented by the bank. On Friday, October 11, 2024, GTBank announced the transition to an advanced Finacle Core Banking Application System, with the upgrade scheduled to conclude by Monday, October 14. However,…

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GoTV Users Demand Compensation After Service Outage Causes Channel Blackout

GoTV subscribers, especially football fans, express frustration over missing channels and demand refunds following an unexpected service disruption GoTV subscribers demand compensation for service outage and missing channels, especially those who rely on the prepaid satellite service for sports and entertainment. On Tuesday night, several football enthusiasts across Nigeria experienced the frustration of having key…

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IMF Reduces Nigeria’s Economic Growth Forecast for 2024

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded Nigeria’s economic growth projection for 2024 to 2.9%, citing insecurity and climate-related challenges affecting key sectors The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered Nigeria’s economic growth forecast for 2024 to 2.9%, reflecting a decline from earlier estimates. This adjustment comes as the IMF projects the global economic growth…

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