The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has said its ongoing recapitalisation requirement for licensed pension fund operators is a strategic move to strengthen the financial base of the industry and safeguard …
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SEC Says Nigeria’s Non-Interest Capital Market Hits N1.6tn as Investors Embrace Ethical Finance
Nigeria’s non-interest capital market has grown to over N1.6 trillion, reflecting rising investor confidence and expanding participation in ethical and non-interest finance, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). …
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SEC Backs Islamic Finance as Key to Investment Growth and Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has identified Islamic finance as a major driver of investment growth and a vital tool for promoting financial inclusion in Nigeria and across Africa. …
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Business School Netherlands Graduates 42 Nigerians
Business School Netherlands (BSN), a globally accredited Tier One institution known for its Action Learning MBA, has graduated 42 Nigerian professionals at its 2025 global graduation ceremony. The event marks …
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Nigerian Agric-SMEs Get New Boost as EDC, AGRA Partner to Unlock Funding and Growth Opportunities
Agricultural small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria have received a fresh opportunity to access funding, expand operations, and scale their businesses through a high-level networking event organised by the …
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Safaricom’s Ethiopian Expansion Transforms Market but Deepens Losses, Says World Bank
Safaricom’s bold move into Ethiopia has reshaped the country’s telecommunications industry, bringing competition, lower data prices, and faster internet access to millions of new users. However, a new World Bank …
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Kenya Power Reports 18.7% Profit Drop as Forex Gains Fade and Tariff Adjustments Ease
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has reported a sharp 18.7 per cent decline in its net profit for the financial year ended June 2025, falling to KSh 24.47 billion …
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CIB Kenya targets SMEs with digital banking and trade finance expansion
Commercial International Bank (CIB) Kenya is setting its sights on reshaping the country’s banking landscape through a digital-first approach and innovative lending models that focus on small businesses and regional …
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LG Electronics wins big at IFA 2025, bags 17 innovation awards including ‘Best of IFA’
LG Electronics has emerged as the biggest winner at the maiden edition of the IFA 2025 Innovation Awards, claiming an impressive 17 honours, including the prestigious Best of IFA title. …
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BCPG raises alarm over poor soil testing in Lagos coastal areas
The Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG), Iru–Victoria Island Cell, has raised concern over the increasing number of substandard soil investigations being conducted across the Lagos coastal region, warning that the …