The U.S Mission in Nigeria has warned Nigerians to be cautious of fake websites and messages advertising the U.S Visa lottery. The mission notes that it is aware of websites …
Radarr Africa Business Desk
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.
South African Telecom giant, MTN Group, has said it plans to sell an additional 14 percent stake to Nigerians in its bid to deepen the inclusion of Nigerians in its …
A recent report by the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) states that the RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) jumped by 15 to 50 in the second quarter of 2021 but …
- Banking, Finance & InvestmentBusiness PoliciesWestern Africa
Relief as Naira Gains N9 to Trade at N493/$1 at Black Market
There was a relief at the unregulated segment of the foreign exchange (FX) market on Thursday after days of anxiety caused by hoarding and panic buying. The Nigerian currency strongly …
- Business PoliciesWestern AfricaZenith Bank
Market Gains 0.13% as Wema Bank, Zenith Bank Attract Investors
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited closed 0.13 per cent higher on Thursday on the back of a renewed interest in local equities. Shares of Wema Bank, Mutual Benefits Assurance, Zenith …
The diamond firm Debswana has announced the discovery in Botswana of a 1,098-carat stone that it described as the third largest of its kind in the world. The company’s acting …
- Business PoliciesHospitality, Travel & TourismWestern Africa
NCAA Asks Pilots to Beware of Hazardous Weather Conditions
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned pilots, operators and Air Traffic Controllers to be cautious of severe thunderstorms and other hazardous weather conditions which hamper flight operations especially now …
Samsung has proven its enduring popularity in Africa with the release of the latest Brand Africa 100 list – the first and most comprehensive Pan-African study and ranking of brands …
- SpotlightTransportation & LogisiticsWestern Africa
Bolt Launches Vehicle Financing Programme for Drivers in Nigeria
Africa’s leading ride-hailing platform, Bolt, has launched a vehicle financing programme that will enable drivers to own a car with low equity repayment. This first-of-its-kind offering in Nigeria is part …
Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has warned against the fresh plan to introduce excise duty on telecoms’ airtime charges, arguing that it will lead to double taxation. …