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Peter Egwuatu

Lagos, Nigeria

Assistant Business Editor at Vanguard

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  • Nigeria: Pension Funds Investment in FG Securities Rise 18.7 Percent to N14.4trn

    1 week ago | allafrica.com | Peter Egwuatu

    The Pension Fund's investments in Federal Government (FG) Securities rose by 18.7% Year-on-Year, YoY, in the first quarter 2025, Q1'25 to N14.48 trillion from N12.20 trillion in the corresponding period of 2024, Q1'24. This was disclosed in the latest pension funds industry portfolio report from the National Pension Commission, PenCom, detailing activities in the sector for the first quarter of the year ended March 31, 2025.

  • Nigeria: SEC to Co-Create Framework for Stablecoins Regulations - - DG

    1 week ago | allafrica.com | Peter Egwuatu

    The Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, has disclosed that the Commission is engaging with developers to co-create a framework for regulation of stablecoins. Agama who made this disclosure in a keynote speech at the 2025 Decentralised Finance (DeFi) in Lagos, said the Commission is not looking to fight with DeFi but is working to attract credible players.

  • Nigeria: Analysts Caution As Investors Await CBN's Monetary Policy Decision

    1 month ago | allafrica.com | Peter Egwuatu

    Analysts have warned stock market investors to trade cautiously as sentiments would depend on the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN's monetary policy decision this week. Meanwhile, trading on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, extended its positive momentum last week, marking the fourth consecutive week of gains as investors reacted to the April inflation report and global trade developments.

  • News -- NASD to engage SEC to attract diaspora investors as CBN introduces NRBVN

    1 month ago | nigeriaworld.com | Peter Egwuatu

    NASD PLC has expressed its commitment to engaging with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to attract diaspora investors following the introduction of the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, Eguarekhide Longe, Managing Director/CEO of NASD PLC, praised the CBN for launching the NRBVN, describing it as a gateway to a borderless Nigerian capital market.

  • News -- Berger Paints pays N347.8 m dividend, assures growth prospects

    1 month ago | nigeriaworld.com | Peter Egwuatu

    Berger Paints Nigeria (BPN) PLC shareholders have unanimously approved the proposed 100 kobo final dividend for the 2024 financial year, bringing the total dividend payout to N1.20 per Ordinary Share of 50 kobo each. This translates to a total distribution of N347.8 million, reflecting the company’s strong performance despite challenging market conditions.

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Peter Egwuatu
Peter Egwuatu @petegwuatu
19 Feb 24

LlAbdulRazaq restates commitment to people’s welfare as cabinet okays completion of Igbaja, Offa, Ora, Banni, Lafiagi township roads, others – The News Now - https://t.co/Hm4dS2IGyy

Peter Egwuatu
Peter Egwuatu @petegwuatu
8 Feb 23

"Act patriotically in the national interest. Don’t foist a disastrous presidency on Nigeria."

Peter Egwuatu
Peter Egwuatu @petegwuatu
20 Feb 21

Our dear Governor, Sanwo-Olu, pls kindly come to our aid. We have not been having water supply for over a year in my area at Surulere, specifically Ijeshatedo. In my place at Oke Oloruntedo Street, we have not seen water and those who sell private water do exploit us the