A Nigerian agritech expert, Ayomide Olugbade, has called on the Federal Government to invest heavily in cold-chain infrastructure to reduce the huge post-harvest losses that continue to affect the agricultural …
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Royal Exchange Posts N496.8m Profit Amid Lower Earnings
Royal Exchange Plc, a key player in Nigeria’s insurance and financial services sector, has reported a profit after tax of N496.8 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2025. …
- Banking, Finance & InvestmentFinance & ServicesINVESTMENTNigeria
Jaiz Bank Doubles Profit to N23.48bn in 2024
Jaiz Bank Plc, Nigeria’s pioneer non-interest bank, has recorded an impressive financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2024, posting a 109 per cent increase in its profit after …
- AgricultureBusinessDangote IndustriesDevelopment
Dangote Cement Launches Farmers Empowerment Scheme for 50 Benue Farmers
Dangote Cement Plc has introduced a new Farmers Empowerment Programme in Gboko, Benue State, targeting 50 local farmers to boost food production and improve livelihoods. The initiative, launched in collaboration …
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MTN and 9mobile Begin Network Sharing in Nigeria, Full Rollout Expected by July
Telecommunication giants MTN Nigeria and 9mobile have started testing a major radio access network-sharing agreement, with plans to fully implement the partnership across the country before the end of July. …
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Wema Bank Supports Three Nigerian MSMEs with N3m Grants
Wema Bank has given out business grants worth N3 million to three small businesses during the 2025 Lagos Leather Fair, showing its strong support for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises …
- Banking, Finance & InvestmentEducationEnvironmentGOVERNMENT
Union Bank partners Nigerian Conservation Foundation to tackle plastic pollution
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc has joined the global call to protect the environment by partnering with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) to host a special event marking World Environment …
- DevelopmentEconomyFinance & ServicesGOVERNMENTInternational RelationsOil & Gas
IMF hails CBN’s reforms, warns Nigeria to adjust 2025 budget over oil revenue
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the bold reforms it introduced to stabilise the economy, but warned that Nigeria may exceed its …
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United Capital Hosts Investment Forum to Push Financial Literacy and Inclusive Wealth Building
United Capital Asset Management, a subsidiary of United Capital Plc, one of Africa’s leading investment banking and financial services groups, has held the second edition of its flagship Investment Forum. …
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Ethiopia Completes Blue Nile Mega Dam Amid Regional Tensions
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced that the long-awaited Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile River is now fully completed. He made this known on Thursday …