Parts of the Kampala Northern Bypass are in complete darkness again, just weeks after new streetlights were installed by the Ugandan government. The Ministry of Works and Transport has now …
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Radarr Africa Business Desk
The Radarr Africa Business Desk reports daily on companies, markets, banking, energy, technology and policy across Nigeria and Africa. Stories are reviewed and edited by The Radarr Africa Editorial Team in Lagos. Story tips and corrections: business@radarr.africa.
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The death toll from the deadly floods in Eastern Cape, South Africa, has now climbed to 94 after two more bodies were discovered on Sunday in Mthatha. The disaster, which …
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Fuel Price May Hit N1,000/Litre as Global Oil Prices Climb Amid US-Iran Tensions
Petrol prices in Nigeria could rise as high as N1,000 per litre in the coming weeks, as global crude oil markets respond to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, …
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BetKing Offers Free Healthcare, Nutrition, and Maternal Support to Communities
Popular sports betting company, BetKing, has extended its support beyond gaming by providing free healthcare, food, and maternal support services to underserved communities across Nigeria. This initiative, which the company …
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Africa International Housing Show Partners Federal Housing Ministry for 2025 Edition in Abuja
The organisers of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) have announced a major collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development for the 19th edition of the event, …
Residents of Bellville South in Cape Town are worried after two people were rushed to the hospital — one a teenager, the other an adult — following suspected drug‑laced sweets …
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MyTax Nigeria Launches Free Web App to Tackle Gaps in Public Tax
A new web-based platform, MyTax Nigeria, has been launched to help Nigerians—especially workers, freelancers, and small business owners—better understand and manage their tax responsibilities. This comes as discussions around tax …
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Standard Chartered Urges Africa to Leverage Regional Trade
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has called on African countries to take advantage of emerging global trade shifts by strengthening regional value chains and reviewing their exposure to international markets. …
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Nine Nigerian Banks Spend N1.9tn on Interest in Q1 2025
Nine major Nigerian banks collectively spent N1.90 trillion on interest expenses in the first quarter of 2025, representing a sharp 43.2 per cent increase from the N1.33 trillion recorded during …
Some Nigerian entrepreneurs living in the United Kingdom have shared their experiences of running businesses abroad, highlighting both the exciting opportunities and tough challenges that come with building brands in …