The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has said that Nigeria’s petroleum sector has attracted about $16 billion in investment since the signing of the Petroleum Industry …
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Nigerian Stock Market Crosses N80trn Mark as Mid-Low Cap Stocks Drive Gains
The Nigerian stock market crossed a major milestone, as the market capitalization hit a new high of N80.144 trillion, showing strong investor confidence, especially in mid- and low-cap stocks. This …
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Dangote Seeks Approval to Build Nigeria’s Deepest Seaport in Ogun
Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has applied to the Nigerian government to begin construction of a new Atlantic seaport in Olokola, Ogun State. The proposed port is expected to …
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Wema Bank, SheCan to Empower 7,000 Women with ₦2m Business Grant at Lagos Event
Nigeria’s leading digital bank, Wema Bank, has again shown its strong support for women entrepreneurs by partnering with the SheCan Conference for the fifth year in a row. The bank …
In honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a public holiday. The announcement was made by the Minister of …
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Ana Hajduka to Showcase Africa GreenCo’s Energy Innovations at AEW 2025
Ana Hajduka, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Africa GreenCo, will be among the top speakers at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference, taking …
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Ecobank Repays Half of $300m Eurobond Early, Shows Strong Financial Resilience
Ecobank Nigeria has proven its financial strength and improved liquidity position by repaying 50% of its $300 million Eurobond nearly seven months ahead of the scheduled maturity in February 2026. …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will begin the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) across the country on August 18, 2025, as part of preparations for the …
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Uganda Targets 2026 for First Oil Exports as EACOP Nears Final Stretch
Uganda’s long-awaited journey to become a crude oil exporter is now on a fast track, as the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) enters its final year of construction. The …
Morocco is preparing to boost its wheat imports and storage reserves in the coming months as global prices for grains, especially soft wheat, continue to decline. This move is aimed …