Nigeria’s overreliance on imported medical products has again come under scrutiny as the Federal Government revealed that the country imports about 99 per cent of its medical devices, 70 per …
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LPG Marketers Target 6 Million Metric Tonnes Annual Supply to Boost Clean Energy Use in Nigeria
The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has announced plans to raise the country’s annual Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply to six million metric tonnes in the coming …
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Abbey Mortgage Bank Gets ‘A3’ Rating from Agusto & Co., Reflecting Improved Financial Strength
Pan-African credit rating agency, Agusto & Co., has reaffirmed the ‘A3’ rating of Abbey Mortgage Bank with a stable outlook, citing the bank’s low leverage, consistent financial fundamentals, and improved …
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GidiSync Hosts Cybersecurity Roundtable in Lagos
As cyberattacks continue to rise across sectors, GidiSync Solutions, a Nigerian cybersecurity firm, has brought together top industry leaders in Lagos to discuss practical ways to strengthen digital resilience while …
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Kenya’s Clean Energy Plan Faces Funding and Implementation Hurdles
Kenya’s new National Energy Compact 2025–2030 has set out a bold agenda for the country’s energy future — targeting 100 per cent clean power, universal access to electricity, and a …
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FG Lists N260bn Bonds for Subscription in October Auction
The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has announced the listing of N260 billion worth of Federal Government bonds for subscription in its October 2025 auction. The offer, …
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FG Spends N12.5bn to Retrieve Gold from Artisanal Miners
The Federal Government has spent about N12.5 billion to purchase gold from artisanal and small-scale miners across Nigeria as part of efforts to formalise the sector, reduce smuggling, and strengthen …
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MTN Nigeria Urges Accountants to Embrace Technology and Continuous Learning for Future Relevance
Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has called on accountants and finance professionals to embrace emerging technologies and commit to continuous learning to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving digital economy. The …
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Transcorp Records 39% Revenue Growth, Posts N413.4bn in Q3 2025
Indigenous conglomerate Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp) has reported a strong performance for the third quarter of 2025, recording a 39 per cent increase in revenue to N413.4 billion, up from …
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SEC Raises Alarm Over Nigerians’ Shift to Cryptocurrency
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed growing concern over the rising preference of Nigerians for cryptocurrency trading instead of investing in the country’s traditional capital market. The Director-General …