The document summarizes the current state of Nigeria's economy, which faces significant challenges including a broken socio-political situation, high unemployment and poverty, and weak infrastructure. Key economic issues include declining growth rates, threats to fiscal sustainability due to low non-oil revenues, and monetary challenges with managing exchange rates due to oil price declines. Corruption is also pervasive and weakens institutions, contributing to issues across many sectors of the economy. Resolving Nigeria's economic problems will require addressing fiscal gaps, policy inconsistencies, and improving infrastructure and security.
The document discusses investor sentiment in Nigeria's equity market following GlaxoSmithKline's acquisition deal, which mirrors issues that arose from the Nigerian Bottling Company delisting in 2010. It notes the market lacks depth outside of banks and a few large companies. For the market to reach its $1 trillion target, mergers and acquisitions need strong regulation and to adopt global standards to attract more foreign investors. Currently retail investors are wary of the GSK deal terms and timelines. Overall the market requires structural reforms and diversification with more utility sector listings to develop sustainably.
The document summarizes Nigeria's efforts to promote investments, trade, and industry under the leadership of Minister Olusegun Aganga. It notes that Nigeria attracted over $7 billion in foreign direct investment in 2011, making it the top investment destination in Africa. It outlines various initiatives to attract investments, increase non-oil exports, reduce imports, and develop key industries such as cement, automobiles, and sugar through policies like backward integration. It introduces Nigeria's National Industrial Revolution Plan to reposition industries as the foundation for sustainable growth and link them to innovation and skills development in priority sectors.
Foreign trade and economic growth in nigeria (1980 2010)Alexander Decker
1. The document discusses foreign trade and economic growth in Nigeria from 1980-2010. It analyzes how foreign trade has impacted Nigeria's economy and growth over this period.
2. Nigeria traditionally relied on agricultural exports like cocoa, palm oil, and groundnuts, but since the 1960s oil has dominated exports. Oil exports now account for over 90% of total exports.
3. While foreign trade can promote growth, Nigeria still faces economic instability and import dependence. The heavy reliance on oil exports has also neglected development of other sectors like agriculture.
Johnson & Johnson Top Pharma Company in Social Media, GSK and Pfizer followSimplify360
Key Findings:
Johnson & Johnson is the most social Pharma company in the world followed by Glaxo Smith Kline and Pfizer.
Johnson & Johnson is the most mentioned brand on social media.
Bayer has the most active and the highest fan base on Facebook. As a result Bayer is ranked no. 1 on Facebook among all competitors.
Pfizer scored the highest on Twitter.
The Nigerian economy in the 1960s was primarily agricultural, with agriculture accounting for 65% of GDP and 70% of exports. Nigeria was a major exporter of crops like cocoa, groundnuts, and palm oil. The industrial sector grew through import substitution policies. The economy was also export-driven, and agriculture provided foreign exchange. In the 1970s, Nigeria discovered oil, which became the dominant export. However, this led to neglect of agriculture and food shortages as the economy became heavily dependent on oil revenues. Inflation rose in the mid-1970s. The economy entered a recession in the late 1970s despite the oil boom, requiring stabilization measures.
The document provides an analysis of the Pakistan pharmaceutical market. Some key points:
- The total Pakistan pharma market is US$2.177 billion and is growing at a CAGR of 10.22% in US dollars.
- The top 11 corporations have reached Rs. 5 billion in sales and account for 49.22% of the market share.
- Top 50 corporations control 86% of the market and top 100 corporations control 95.95% of the market.
- 398 new products were launched in the last 12 months, with 20 from multinational corporations and 378 from national companies.
The document summarizes the current state of Nigeria's economy, which faces significant challenges including a broken socio-political situation, high unemployment and poverty, and weak infrastructure. Key economic issues include declining growth rates, threats to fiscal sustainability due to low non-oil revenues, and monetary challenges with managing exchange rates due to oil price declines. Corruption is also pervasive and weakens institutions, contributing to issues across many sectors of the economy. Resolving Nigeria's economic problems will require addressing fiscal gaps, policy inconsistencies, and improving infrastructure and security.
The document discusses investor sentiment in Nigeria's equity market following GlaxoSmithKline's acquisition deal, which mirrors issues that arose from the Nigerian Bottling Company delisting in 2010. It notes the market lacks depth outside of banks and a few large companies. For the market to reach its $1 trillion target, mergers and acquisitions need strong regulation and to adopt global standards to attract more foreign investors. Currently retail investors are wary of the GSK deal terms and timelines. Overall the market requires structural reforms and diversification with more utility sector listings to develop sustainably.
The document summarizes Nigeria's efforts to promote investments, trade, and industry under the leadership of Minister Olusegun Aganga. It notes that Nigeria attracted over $7 billion in foreign direct investment in 2011, making it the top investment destination in Africa. It outlines various initiatives to attract investments, increase non-oil exports, reduce imports, and develop key industries such as cement, automobiles, and sugar through policies like backward integration. It introduces Nigeria's National Industrial Revolution Plan to reposition industries as the foundation for sustainable growth and link them to innovation and skills development in priority sectors.
Foreign trade and economic growth in nigeria (1980 2010)Alexander Decker
1. The document discusses foreign trade and economic growth in Nigeria from 1980-2010. It analyzes how foreign trade has impacted Nigeria's economy and growth over this period.
2. Nigeria traditionally relied on agricultural exports like cocoa, palm oil, and groundnuts, but since the 1960s oil has dominated exports. Oil exports now account for over 90% of total exports.
3. While foreign trade can promote growth, Nigeria still faces economic instability and import dependence. The heavy reliance on oil exports has also neglected development of other sectors like agriculture.
Johnson & Johnson Top Pharma Company in Social Media, GSK and Pfizer followSimplify360
Key Findings:
Johnson & Johnson is the most social Pharma company in the world followed by Glaxo Smith Kline and Pfizer.
Johnson & Johnson is the most mentioned brand on social media.
Bayer has the most active and the highest fan base on Facebook. As a result Bayer is ranked no. 1 on Facebook among all competitors.
Pfizer scored the highest on Twitter.
The Nigerian economy in the 1960s was primarily agricultural, with agriculture accounting for 65% of GDP and 70% of exports. Nigeria was a major exporter of crops like cocoa, groundnuts, and palm oil. The industrial sector grew through import substitution policies. The economy was also export-driven, and agriculture provided foreign exchange. In the 1970s, Nigeria discovered oil, which became the dominant export. However, this led to neglect of agriculture and food shortages as the economy became heavily dependent on oil revenues. Inflation rose in the mid-1970s. The economy entered a recession in the late 1970s despite the oil boom, requiring stabilization measures.
The document provides an analysis of the Pakistan pharmaceutical market. Some key points:
- The total Pakistan pharma market is US$2.177 billion and is growing at a CAGR of 10.22% in US dollars.
- The top 11 corporations have reached Rs. 5 billion in sales and account for 49.22% of the market share.
- Top 50 corporations control 86% of the market and top 100 corporations control 95.95% of the market.
- 398 new products were launched in the last 12 months, with 20 from multinational corporations and 378 from national companies.
1. The document outlines 16 different types of returns that must be submitted by various categories of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) to the Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (COSMOS) system on a quarterly, half-yearly, or annual basis.
2. It provides details such as the name and purpose of each return, the reference date for reporting, the reporting deadline, and the types of NBFCs that must file each return.
3. The returns require NBFCs to report information like their assets and liabilities, capital funds, risk assets, asset classification, statutory liquid assets, public deposits, securitized assets, and structural liquidity.
1) The document outlines guidelines for listed entities that have issued Indian Depository Receipts (IDRs) regarding quarterly holding pattern disclosures, corporate governance reporting, and two-way fungibility of IDRs.
2) Listed entities must file quarterly IDR holding patterns within 15 days of the quarter end using a specified format. They must also submit comparative analyses of corporate governance provisions in home and foreign listing jurisdictions.
3) For two-way fungibility of IDRs, guidelines are provided for future IDR issuances allowing partial conversion after 1 year, and for existing listed IDRs requiring at least annual 25% conversion opportunities for holders.
This document lists various forms prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 in India. It outlines the forms required for incorporation of companies, registration of charges, annual filings, appointment and resignation of directors and auditors, related party transactions, and other company law compliances. It also provides contact information for assistance in filing any of these forms. In total, it references over 50 forms across various chapters of the Companies Act that must be filed with the Registrar of Companies for compliance purposes.
Proglobal Corp is a Delhi-based consulting firm offering secretarial, HR, legal, financial, and business management services to corporates worldwide. The document provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding annual filings for the 2014-2015 financial year under the Companies Act, including questions about filing forms for appointing auditors, board resolutions, and subsidiary details. It clarifies requirements and procedures for various annual compliance filings like form AOC-4, MGT-7, and MGT-14.
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding annual filings for 2014-15. It addresses questions about forms like ADT-1, GNL-2, AOC-4, and MGT-14 that need to be filed for auditor appointments, financial statements, board resolutions, and other annual compliance requirements. Key points covered include what forms are required for auditor ratification versus appointment, what to fill in AOC-4 if the auditor is changed or there are many subsidiaries, and when shortened notice can be provided for annual filings.
The newsletter provides updates on regulations from SEBI, corporate law, RBI, tax law and other business matters. Key updates include SEBI merging with FMC and releasing new commodity exchange regulations. The government will simplify FDI policy and speed up approvals. Tax filing due dates for some states were extended to October 31. RBI released its fourth bi-monthly monetary policy statement and notified rules for overseas borrowing in rupees.
The SEBI has notified new listing regulations that consolidate existing listing rules and align them with the Companies Act of 2013. The regulations replace all previous listing agreements and will be effective 90 days after publication. Two provisions regarding related party transactions and reclassification of promoters will apply immediately. The regulations divide content into substantive provisions and procedural schedules. Listed companies must sign a new shortened listing agreement within six months and the regulations apply to all listed securities on stock exchanges.
This newsletter provides updates across various domains:
1) It outlines thoughts on the importance of determination and commitment to achieving goals.
2) It lists several regulatory updates from SEBI, DGFT, IRDA, RBI, and CBDT regarding corporate matters, import/export policies, rural insurance targets, and tax filing extensions.
3) It provides market updates on indices like Sensex, Nifty and commodity prices for items like gold, silver, crude oil.
The newsletter provides updates on corporate, regulatory, tax and market news. It notes that the deadline for filing cost audit reports was extended to September 30, 2015. It also mentions that the RBI will conduct a 12 day reverse repo auction of Rs. 400 billion and that Snapdeal acquired Reduce Data, a programmatic display advertising platform, to build a discovery platform for brands and sellers. Key stock market indexes such as the Sensex, Nifty and Dow Jones are also listed with their closing values and changes.
The newsletter provides updates on corporate, regulatory, tax law and market changes. It notes that the Cost Accounting Standards Board approved the release of an Exposure Draft of Cost Accounting Standard on Capacity Determination for public comments by September 30. It also mentions that the RBI notified changes to the RTGS time window effective September 1, and issued draft guidelines for changing how banks calculate lending rates in response to monetary policy. Several other regulatory bodies also notified new norms and procedures. The market updates section lists current indexes for the Sensex, Nifty, dollar/rupee exchange rate, and commodity prices for gold, silver, crude oil and US indexes.
The document is a newsletter from PGC that provides economic, market, and regulatory updates. It includes the following:
- The government will ask those holding unaccounted foreign funds to disclose expected income from foreign bank accounts over 10 years old if records are unavailable.
- The Reserve Bank of India has urged the government to speed up banking reforms to increase efficiency and reduce risks to the economy.
- The RBI increased the daily cash withdrawal limit at POS terminals to Rs. 2000 from Rs. 1000 for debit cards in rural areas.
- The CBDT laid down procedures for registration and reporting under the Income Tax Act for transactions with foreign parties.
The newsletter provides updates on the Indian economy, markets, and regulations. It notes that the government is considering a two-rate structure for goods and services tax (GST). It also announces that the Reserve Bank of India granted payment bank licenses to 11 companies, including telecom and pharmaceutical firms. Finally, it lists several regulatory announcements regarding insurance advertising, insider trading, customs duties, and taxes.
The newsletter provides economic, regulatory, and market updates. It notes that the government will discuss the goods and services tax legislation further with opposition parties. The Securities and Exchange Board of India notified amendments to various regulations relating to capital raising and delisting of shares. Market indices such as the SENSEX and CNX NIFTY declined while silver and gold futures rose.
The document provides economic, regulatory, and market updates from multiple sources. It discusses the government ruling out an extension for black money holders to disclose tax evaded wealth abroad. It also discusses investigations into insurance companies for wrongly claiming tax credits and two companies receiving approval for initial public offerings to raise funds. Market indexes such as Sensex, Nifty, and Dow Jones are reported along with commodity prices.
The newsletter provides updates on economic, regulatory, and market activities. Key points include:
- The Union Cabinet cleared amendments to arbitration laws to make the process faster and cheaper.
- RBI warned banks against underreporting non-performing assets and evergreening of accounts.
- SEBI notified new formats under takeover regulations and issued guidelines for alternative investment funds.
- Other highlights include DGFT notice on export benefits, a court case related to ICAI registration, and an extension for filing VAT returns in Delhi.
The document provides various economic, corporate, and market updates. It notes that the RBI governor kept interest rates unchanged and the government will hold a talkathon on the new black money law. The FIPB cleared several FDI proposals. The Ministry of Commerce introduced composite FDI caps and SEBI sought clarifications from IndiGo on its proposed IPO. CBEC decided to create a GST Directorate and two court cases addressed interest-free loans and the validity of speed post notices. Market indices such as Sensex and Nifty closed lower while gold and silver prices also declined.
The document provides a daily summary of thought, economic, SEBI/corporate, RBI/tax, and market updates. It notes that India's current account deficit is expected to widen but remain under control for the full year. The RBI may cut interest rates given subdued inflation. The corporate affairs ministry plans to revamp the Serious Frauds Investigation Office to enable it to obtain external expertise. New income tax norms require companies to disclose more details on foreign assets. Market indices such as Sensex and Nifty ended lower while the rupee weakened against the dollar.
The document provides economic, regulatory, and market updates from India. Key points include:
- The Maharashtra government will abolish the Local Body Tax for traders with under 50 crore turnover by August 1st in 25 municipal corporations.
- SEBI modified various forms like Form 20B, Form 23AC effective August 1st. SEBI also issued FAQs on delisting guidelines.
- The CBDT notified new ITR forms 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 which will be effective from April 1st 2015. RBI will issue ₹10 coins commemorating International Yoga Day bearing the Rupee symbol and value.
- RBI reviewed provision of factoring services by banks
The Cabinet approved a new Consumer Protection Bill that seeks to replace a 29-year old law and proposes setting up a regulatory authority with powers to recall defective products and initiate class action lawsuits. The FIPB approved seven foreign direct investment proposals totaling approximately Rs. 981.15 crore. SEBI passed orders against 91 entities and directors carrying out unregistered collective investment schemes. The government will finalize its intellectual property rights policy within the next 3-4 months and clarify rules on FDI in e-commerce. Taxpayers' identities who opt for advance pricing agreements will remain confidential under the Right to Information Act. The Union Cabinet approved amendments to the Constitution Bill to launch GST, fully compensating states for possible revenue losses over
The document provides updates on the economy, markets, and corporate/regulatory news. It summarizes that India will seek a permanent solution on food stockholding at an upcoming WTO meeting in December and that the RBI may announce liquidity tightening measures. It also notes that SEBI cancelled Sahara Asset Management's mutual fund license and directed it not to take new subscriptions or penalize investors. Market indices such as the Sensex, Nifty, and Dow Jones are also provided.
1. The document outlines 16 different types of returns that must be submitted by various categories of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) to the Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (COSMOS) system on a quarterly, half-yearly, or annual basis.
2. It provides details such as the name and purpose of each return, the reference date for reporting, the reporting deadline, and the types of NBFCs that must file each return.
3. The returns require NBFCs to report information like their assets and liabilities, capital funds, risk assets, asset classification, statutory liquid assets, public deposits, securitized assets, and structural liquidity.
1) The document outlines guidelines for listed entities that have issued Indian Depository Receipts (IDRs) regarding quarterly holding pattern disclosures, corporate governance reporting, and two-way fungibility of IDRs.
2) Listed entities must file quarterly IDR holding patterns within 15 days of the quarter end using a specified format. They must also submit comparative analyses of corporate governance provisions in home and foreign listing jurisdictions.
3) For two-way fungibility of IDRs, guidelines are provided for future IDR issuances allowing partial conversion after 1 year, and for existing listed IDRs requiring at least annual 25% conversion opportunities for holders.
This document lists various forms prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 in India. It outlines the forms required for incorporation of companies, registration of charges, annual filings, appointment and resignation of directors and auditors, related party transactions, and other company law compliances. It also provides contact information for assistance in filing any of these forms. In total, it references over 50 forms across various chapters of the Companies Act that must be filed with the Registrar of Companies for compliance purposes.
Proglobal Corp is a Delhi-based consulting firm offering secretarial, HR, legal, financial, and business management services to corporates worldwide. The document provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding annual filings for the 2014-2015 financial year under the Companies Act, including questions about filing forms for appointing auditors, board resolutions, and subsidiary details. It clarifies requirements and procedures for various annual compliance filings like form AOC-4, MGT-7, and MGT-14.
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding annual filings for 2014-15. It addresses questions about forms like ADT-1, GNL-2, AOC-4, and MGT-14 that need to be filed for auditor appointments, financial statements, board resolutions, and other annual compliance requirements. Key points covered include what forms are required for auditor ratification versus appointment, what to fill in AOC-4 if the auditor is changed or there are many subsidiaries, and when shortened notice can be provided for annual filings.
The newsletter provides updates on regulations from SEBI, corporate law, RBI, tax law and other business matters. Key updates include SEBI merging with FMC and releasing new commodity exchange regulations. The government will simplify FDI policy and speed up approvals. Tax filing due dates for some states were extended to October 31. RBI released its fourth bi-monthly monetary policy statement and notified rules for overseas borrowing in rupees.
The SEBI has notified new listing regulations that consolidate existing listing rules and align them with the Companies Act of 2013. The regulations replace all previous listing agreements and will be effective 90 days after publication. Two provisions regarding related party transactions and reclassification of promoters will apply immediately. The regulations divide content into substantive provisions and procedural schedules. Listed companies must sign a new shortened listing agreement within six months and the regulations apply to all listed securities on stock exchanges.
This newsletter provides updates across various domains:
1) It outlines thoughts on the importance of determination and commitment to achieving goals.
2) It lists several regulatory updates from SEBI, DGFT, IRDA, RBI, and CBDT regarding corporate matters, import/export policies, rural insurance targets, and tax filing extensions.
3) It provides market updates on indices like Sensex, Nifty and commodity prices for items like gold, silver, crude oil.
The newsletter provides updates on corporate, regulatory, tax and market news. It notes that the deadline for filing cost audit reports was extended to September 30, 2015. It also mentions that the RBI will conduct a 12 day reverse repo auction of Rs. 400 billion and that Snapdeal acquired Reduce Data, a programmatic display advertising platform, to build a discovery platform for brands and sellers. Key stock market indexes such as the Sensex, Nifty and Dow Jones are also listed with their closing values and changes.
The newsletter provides updates on corporate, regulatory, tax law and market changes. It notes that the Cost Accounting Standards Board approved the release of an Exposure Draft of Cost Accounting Standard on Capacity Determination for public comments by September 30. It also mentions that the RBI notified changes to the RTGS time window effective September 1, and issued draft guidelines for changing how banks calculate lending rates in response to monetary policy. Several other regulatory bodies also notified new norms and procedures. The market updates section lists current indexes for the Sensex, Nifty, dollar/rupee exchange rate, and commodity prices for gold, silver, crude oil and US indexes.
The document is a newsletter from PGC that provides economic, market, and regulatory updates. It includes the following:
- The government will ask those holding unaccounted foreign funds to disclose expected income from foreign bank accounts over 10 years old if records are unavailable.
- The Reserve Bank of India has urged the government to speed up banking reforms to increase efficiency and reduce risks to the economy.
- The RBI increased the daily cash withdrawal limit at POS terminals to Rs. 2000 from Rs. 1000 for debit cards in rural areas.
- The CBDT laid down procedures for registration and reporting under the Income Tax Act for transactions with foreign parties.
The newsletter provides updates on the Indian economy, markets, and regulations. It notes that the government is considering a two-rate structure for goods and services tax (GST). It also announces that the Reserve Bank of India granted payment bank licenses to 11 companies, including telecom and pharmaceutical firms. Finally, it lists several regulatory announcements regarding insurance advertising, insider trading, customs duties, and taxes.
The newsletter provides economic, regulatory, and market updates. It notes that the government will discuss the goods and services tax legislation further with opposition parties. The Securities and Exchange Board of India notified amendments to various regulations relating to capital raising and delisting of shares. Market indices such as the SENSEX and CNX NIFTY declined while silver and gold futures rose.
The document provides economic, regulatory, and market updates from multiple sources. It discusses the government ruling out an extension for black money holders to disclose tax evaded wealth abroad. It also discusses investigations into insurance companies for wrongly claiming tax credits and two companies receiving approval for initial public offerings to raise funds. Market indexes such as Sensex, Nifty, and Dow Jones are reported along with commodity prices.
The newsletter provides updates on economic, regulatory, and market activities. Key points include:
- The Union Cabinet cleared amendments to arbitration laws to make the process faster and cheaper.
- RBI warned banks against underreporting non-performing assets and evergreening of accounts.
- SEBI notified new formats under takeover regulations and issued guidelines for alternative investment funds.
- Other highlights include DGFT notice on export benefits, a court case related to ICAI registration, and an extension for filing VAT returns in Delhi.
The document provides various economic, corporate, and market updates. It notes that the RBI governor kept interest rates unchanged and the government will hold a talkathon on the new black money law. The FIPB cleared several FDI proposals. The Ministry of Commerce introduced composite FDI caps and SEBI sought clarifications from IndiGo on its proposed IPO. CBEC decided to create a GST Directorate and two court cases addressed interest-free loans and the validity of speed post notices. Market indices such as Sensex and Nifty closed lower while gold and silver prices also declined.
The document provides a daily summary of thought, economic, SEBI/corporate, RBI/tax, and market updates. It notes that India's current account deficit is expected to widen but remain under control for the full year. The RBI may cut interest rates given subdued inflation. The corporate affairs ministry plans to revamp the Serious Frauds Investigation Office to enable it to obtain external expertise. New income tax norms require companies to disclose more details on foreign assets. Market indices such as Sensex and Nifty ended lower while the rupee weakened against the dollar.
The document provides economic, regulatory, and market updates from India. Key points include:
- The Maharashtra government will abolish the Local Body Tax for traders with under 50 crore turnover by August 1st in 25 municipal corporations.
- SEBI modified various forms like Form 20B, Form 23AC effective August 1st. SEBI also issued FAQs on delisting guidelines.
- The CBDT notified new ITR forms 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 which will be effective from April 1st 2015. RBI will issue ₹10 coins commemorating International Yoga Day bearing the Rupee symbol and value.
- RBI reviewed provision of factoring services by banks
The Cabinet approved a new Consumer Protection Bill that seeks to replace a 29-year old law and proposes setting up a regulatory authority with powers to recall defective products and initiate class action lawsuits. The FIPB approved seven foreign direct investment proposals totaling approximately Rs. 981.15 crore. SEBI passed orders against 91 entities and directors carrying out unregistered collective investment schemes. The government will finalize its intellectual property rights policy within the next 3-4 months and clarify rules on FDI in e-commerce. Taxpayers' identities who opt for advance pricing agreements will remain confidential under the Right to Information Act. The Union Cabinet approved amendments to the Constitution Bill to launch GST, fully compensating states for possible revenue losses over
The document provides updates on the economy, markets, and corporate/regulatory news. It summarizes that India will seek a permanent solution on food stockholding at an upcoming WTO meeting in December and that the RBI may announce liquidity tightening measures. It also notes that SEBI cancelled Sahara Asset Management's mutual fund license and directed it not to take new subscriptions or penalize investors. Market indices such as the Sensex, Nifty, and Dow Jones are also provided.