Ecobank Nigeria says more than 100 vendors have registered to showcase their products at the second edition of its popular fashion and lifestyle exhibition, Oja Oge by Ecobank. The three-day …
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FG Begins Drone Mapping of Abuja to Boost Security, Planning
The Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGOF) has kicked off a major mapping project of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) using high-tech drone technology to boost development, security, …
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Nigerian Tech Innovator Hanu Fejiro Trains Youths on Crypto for Free
A young Nigerian tech entrepreneur, Hanu Fejiro, has launched a free online training programme to teach Nigerian youths about cryptocurrency, blockchain, and decentralised finance (DeFi). The aim of the programme …
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Trade Among Yourselves to Survive Trump’s Tariff, Ecobank Boss Advises Nigeria
The Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Transnational Inc., Mr. Jeremy Awori, has called on Nigeria and other African countries to increase trade among themselves in order to reduce the possible …
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Forex Wahala: Nigerian SMEs Struggle as Naira Crisis Deepens
Small and medium-sized businesses across Nigeria are groaning under the weight of the forex crisis as the naira continues to fall and the foreign exchange market remains unstable. For many …
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Sanwo-Olu to Commission 12MW Rack Centre Data Facility in Lagos, Boosting Nigeria’s Digital Space
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to officially commission the new Rack Centre LGS2 data facility in Lagos on Wednesday, April 10, 2025. The facility, which has a …
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Naira Falls Again Despite CBN Intervention, Faces More Pressure from Global Events
The Nigerian naira has continued to weaken against the US dollar, as it recorded another round of depreciation in March 2025, both at the official market and in the parallel …
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Audit Report Exposes Forex Losses and Debt Pressure at Ethiopia’s Central Bank
A new audit of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has revealed serious financial troubles, including massive losses in foreign exchange dealings and gold trading, as well as rising government …
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Egypt’s Finance Ministry Rolls Out Measures to Boost Economy and Support Citizens
The Egyptian Ministry of Finance has announced new steps to boost economic activity and encourage private sector growth. The move also targets support for key industries in the country. These …
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Egypt’s External Debt Drops by $12.9 Billion in 2024 – Reforms Credited for Major Relief
Egypt has recorded its biggest drop in external debt in history, reducing its foreign debt burden by about US$12.9 billion in 2024. This brings the total to $155.093 billion by …