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		<title>Guinness Nigeria: N1tn Market Capitalisation Signals Strong Investor Confidence, Sustained Value Creation</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:04:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Guinness Nigeria Plc has achieved a landmark milestone, surpassing the ₦1 trillion mark in market capitalisation on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), underscoring strong investor confidence and a sustained track record of value creation. As of April 10, 2026, the company’s market capitalisation stood at approximately ₦1.01 trillion, with an enterprise value of ₦1.05 trillion. This [&#8230;]
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		<title>Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Bags Top Asset Management Award 2026 by Global Banking &#038; Finance Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:02:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In a noteworthy achievement in Nigeria&#8217;s asset management landscape, Stanbic IBTC Asset Management, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has been named Best Asset Management Company in Nigeria for 2026 by Global Banking &#38; Finance Review. This prestigious recognition, celebrated at the 2026 Global Banking &#38; Finance Review Awards, underscores the firm&#8217;s exemplary performance, robust [&#8230;]
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		<title>Tinubu Assents to N68.32tn Appropriation Bill, 2025 Budget Extension</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which provides for an aggregate expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion. He has also signed the bill extending the implementation period for the 2025 budget from March 31, 2026, to June 30, 2026. The N68.32 trillion budget for this year earmarks N4.799 trillion for statutory transfers [&#8230;]
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		<title>Nationwide Voting Platform Empowers Consumers to Rate Brands, Public Institutions Based on Real Value, Trust, Service Delivery</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:10:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[  https://consumervalue.vercel.app/nominate In a bold step to deepen consumer voice and accountability across both private and public sectors, BrandXchange the organisers of the Consumers Value Awards have announced the official launch of the 5th edition with a groundbreaking theme: “Beyond Satisfaction: Redefining Consumer Value in a New Economy.” Scheduled to hold on September 23, 2026, [&#8230;]
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		<title>PenOp Appoints Anthonia Okoro as Chief Executive Officer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:58:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthonia Ifeanyi Okoro as its Chief Executive Officer, effective March 30, 2026. She succeeds Oguche Agudah who led the organisation for six years with dedication and impact. Anthonia brings to the role a wealth of cross-sector experiences spanning both the public and [&#8230;]
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		<title>RMRDC DG, Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, to Deliver 10th Bullion Lecture April 23</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:52:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Professor Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, Director General/Chief Executive of Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), is to deliver the 10th edition of The Bullion Lecture. The theme of the lecture which is scheduled for 10am on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, is From Resources to Prosperity: How Raw Materials Development, [&#8230;]
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		<title>NLNG Concludes 2026 VIBES Pitch-a-Thon, Disburses ₦250m in Business Grants</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:43:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Presentation of a ₦250 million cheque to 51 beneficiaries of the NLNG-sponsored Vocational Innovation and Business Empowerment Scheme (VIBES) at the closing ceremony in Port Harcourt. NLNG has disbursed a total of ₦250 million in grants to 51 entrepreneurs following the conclusion of its 2026 Vocational Innovation and Business Empowerment Scheme (VIBES), which commenced with [&#8230;]
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		<title>Resolution of Failed Banks: NDIC Commences Process to Conclude the Liquidation of 89 MFBs &#038; PMB</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:39:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced the process of concluding the liquidation activities of 89 closed Microfinance Banks (MFBs) and Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs) following their successful acquisition by new owners under the Purchase and Assumption (P&#38;A) resolution model executed by the Corporation. The 89 closed banks were part of the 179 MFBs [&#8230;]
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		<title>Empowering Mental Health: Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Completes Landmark Renovation in Enugu</title>
		<link>https://www.businessjournalng.com/empowering-mental-health-stanbic-ibtc-pension-managers-completes-landmark-renovation-in-enugu/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:33:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Building on its track record of community-focused projects, including the renovation of Government Day Secondary School in Akamkpa, Cross River State, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers has completed a significant renovation of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu; reinforcing its commitment to impactful interventions across health and education in Nigeria. The renovation has revitalised both the hospital’s [&#8230;]
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		<title>BOOK REVIEW: Personal Cost Control Strategies</title>
		<link>https://www.businessjournalng.com/book-review-personal-cost-control-strategies/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:29:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; Author: Festus Abiodun Adebisi Publisher: Maximax Inc. Reviewer: Goke Ilesanmi Many people want to be financially comfortable or even wealthy. But the reality is that achieving this desire requires following some financial principles, one of which is the ability to effectively manage or control personal costs. That is, the costs we incur in our [&#8230;]
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		<title>Ecobank Adire Lagos Experience Returns in June to Celebrate Nigerian Craft, Pan‑African Cultural Exchange</title>
		<link>https://www.businessjournalng.com/ecobank-adire-lagos-experience-returns-in-june-to-celebrate-nigerian-craft-pan%e2%80%91african-cultural-exchange/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:23:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the leading Pan‑African financial services group, Ecobank Group, has announced the fifth edition of the Adire Lagos Experience, its flagship cultural and creative industry showcase. The event will take place from June 11–14, 2026, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC), Victoria Island, Lagos. The 2026 edition is themed “Threads [&#8230;]
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		<title>The Swift Ascendant Lands in Abuja: Martell’s Monumental Journey of Audacity Reaches the FCT</title>
		<link>https://www.businessjournalng.com/the-swift-ascendant-lands-in-abuja-martells-monumental-journey-of-audacity-reaches-the-fct/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:13:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[After kicking off in Lagos, Martell’s nationwide campaign, Martell On The Move, has officially arrived in Abuja. The road trip features The Swift Ascendant, a monumental 14-foot art installation that is traveling across the country to connect with people through local art and nightlife. The installation is a physical tribute to the Swift, Martell’s iconic [&#8230;]
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		<title>PalmPay, TeamApt Sponsor 2026 Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 3.0)</title>
		<link>https://www.businessjournalng.com/palmpay-teamapt-sponsor-2026-payments-forum-nigeria-pafon-3-0/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:09:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON), the country’s leading industry platform for digital finance stakeholders, has announced PalmPay and TeamApt as key sponsors of the third edition of its flagship event, PAFON 3.0. Scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Oriental-Hotel, the high-level gathering will convene over 600 industry professionals and more than 20 expert speakers [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.businessjournalng.com/palmpay-teamapt-sponsor-2026-payments-forum-nigeria-pafon-3-0/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>NIA to Honour Past Governing Council Members</title>
		<link>https://www.businessjournalng.com/nia-to-honour-past-governing-council-members/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:04:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) is pleased to announce plans to honour its past Governing Council Members and Director General in recognition of their invaluable contributions to the growth and development of the Association. This initiative underscores the Association’s deep appreciation for the visionary leadership, dedication, and selfless service of those who have steered the [&#8230;]
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		<title>Nigeria Hosts 1st ECOWAS Brown Card Zonal Meeting 2026 in Lagos</title>
		<link>https://www.businessjournalng.com/nigeria-hosts-1st-ecowas-brown-card-zonal-meeting-2026-in-lagos/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:51:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[‎The Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission, Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, attended the 1st Zonal Meeting of 2026 hosted by the Nigerian National Bureau of the ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme in Lagos from April 13–16, 2026. ‎Theme: “The Digital Divide: Managing Change in the Brown Card Operational Strategy for Effective Cross-Border Claims Settlement.” ‎Stakeholders [&#8230;]
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