FirstBank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its leadership role in driving financial inclusion and digital innovation by sponsoring the Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS) 2025. The bank said in a statement on …
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Elektron Finance Launches N200bn Bond Programme
Elektron Finance SPV Plc, a funding vehicle fully owned by Elektron Energy Development Strategies Limited, has launched a N200bn bond issuance programme and successfully completed its debut N4.64bn Series 1 …
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Tanzania Sesame Trade Hits 200,000-Tonne Milestone
Tanzania has crossed a major milestone in its sesame trade, recording over 200,000 tonnes of sesame traded through the Tanzania Mercantile Exchange (TMX), the state-backed digital commodity auction platform. The …
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Nestlé Expands Empowering Rural Women Programme to Agbara
Nestlé Nigeria has extended its flagship initiative, Nestlé Empowering Rural Women in Nigeria, to Agbara, Ogun State, welcoming 49 new female entrepreneurs into the programme. The scheme, now in its …
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FBS Reinsurance Grows Insurance Revenue by 85% to N50.9bn in 2024
FBS Reinsurance Limited, an indigenous player in Nigeria’s insurance sector, has reported a strong financial performance for the 2024 financial year, with insurance revenue rising by 85 per cent to …
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AIICO, Leadway, NEM, Others Make 2025 Almond Insurance Industry
The Nigerian insurance industry is set for another major celebration as top companies and industry leaders have been shortlisted for the 2025 Almond Insurance Industry Awards. The nominees were officially …
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Ghana Stock Exchange Soars Past GH¢150bn Mark
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has recorded a historic breakthrough, surpassing GH¢150 billion in total market capitalization for the first time in 2025. The milestone came after a strong five-day …
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Harnessing Wearable Technology to Improve Construction Safety in Nigeria
In Nigeria, many construction workers face daily dangers due to poor enforcement of safety rules and limited resources on worksites. Fatal accidents remain high, especially where heavy machines operate in …
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FG Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable Housing Under Renewed Hope Programme
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has reiterated the Federal Government’s dedication to delivering affordable and dignified housing for Nigerians through the Renewed Hope Housing Programme of …
The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Lagos State Branch, has inaugurated Tosin Kadiri as its new chairman, marking the beginning of his tenure as the 29th leader …