Proshare business news
Proshare is a leading business news and financial information platform in Nigeria. Here are some of the latest business news and updates from Proshare:
Top Stories
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.71% in January: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for January 2023, showing that inflation rate rose to 17.71% from 16.47% in December 2022.
- FG to Review Tax Laws to Boost Revenue: The Federal Government has announced plans to review the tax laws to increase revenue and reduce tax evasion. The review is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
- Nigerian Stock Market Rises by 0.45%: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) All-Share Index rose by 0.45% to close at 52,441.34 points on Friday, driven by gains in stocks such as Dangote Cement, Nestle Nigeria, and Guaranty Trust Bank.
- CBN to Introduce New Guidelines for Digital Payments: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to introduce new guidelines for digital payments to promote financial inclusion and reduce cash transactions.
- Nigeria's GDP Growth Rate Slows to 3.11% in Q4 2022: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report for Q4 2022, showing that the country's GDP growth rate slowed to 3.11% from 3.58% in Q3 2022.
Sector Updates
- Banking Sector: The banking sector has seen a rise in profits, with many banks reporting improved earnings in their Q4 2022 results. The sector's total profit rose by 15.6% to N1.34 trillion in 2022.
- Oil and Gas Sector: The oil and gas sector has seen a rise in crude oil production, with the country's daily production averaging 1.43 million barrels per day in January 2023.
- Manufacturing Sector: The manufacturing sector has seen a decline in output, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) falling to 46.1 in January 2023 from 47.3 in December 2022.
Company News
- Dangote Cement to Invest $1.5 Billion in New Plant: Dangote Cement has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in a new cement plant in Nigeria, which is expected to increase the company's production capacity by 3 million metric tons per annum.
- Nestle Nigeria to Invest N10 Billion in New Factory: Nestle Nigeria has announced plans to invest N10 billion in a new factory in Nigeria, which is expected to create 500 jobs and increase the company's production capacity.
- Guaranty Trust Bank to Launch Digital Banking Platform: Guaranty Trust Bank has announced plans to launch a digital banking platform, which will allow customers to access banking services remotely.
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