Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited says it hit the Central Bank of Nigeria’s capital target for merchant banks. On March 28, 2024, the CBN raised minimum capital for international commercial …
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Gold Prices Gain in Asia Amid Global Market Caution
Global financial markets opened the new year on a mixed but largely positive note, with investors across Asia turning to safe-haven assets such as gold and silver, while equities in …
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Sassa Urges Calm as January 2026 Grants Roll Out
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has announced the payment schedule for its first social grants of 2026, urging beneficiaries to remain calm and avoid rushing to payment points …
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Dangote Refinery Says Operations Ongoing, PMS Supply Stable
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has firmly dismissed reports claiming that it has shut down operations for maintenance, describing the information as false, misleading, and capable of causing unnecessary panic in the …
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Bank of Ghana Enhances Oversight of Inward Remittances
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has introduced new operational guidelines for International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) as part of efforts to tighten oversight of inward remittances, protect foreign exchange inflows, …
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Ethiopia Banking Reform: Standard Bank Gets First Foreign Approval
Standard Bank has recorded a major milestone in Ethiopia after its Representative Office in the country became the first foreign financial institution to be re-licensed under Ethiopia’s newly revised Banking …
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Champion Breweries Strengthens Finances with 19.5% Bond Issue
Champion Breweries Plc has taken a major step in strengthening its financial position after successfully issuing a five-year fixed rate senior unsecured bond at a coupon rate of 19.50 per …
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SHIGHTvault Unveils SHIGHT × Billionaire Run Club Merchandise Collection in Lagos
SHIGHTvault on December 27, 2025, unveiled a limited edition merchandise collection produced in collaboration with Billionaire Run Club during the “A Good Life Fitness Experience” held in Lagos. The unveiling …
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From Plastic Waste to smart Concrete , Nigerian Engineer John Eso explores Sustainable Building Materials
A Nigerian civil engineering researcher, John Eso, is conducting advanced research into the use of plastic waste and other sustainable materials in concrete production, with the aim of improving durability …
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Vera Idiareh Sets New Standard for Predictive Safety Through Digital Systems and Field Experience
As industries across the world face growing concerns around supply chain pressure, operational risk and workforce safety, one area continues to determine how well organisations cope under uncertainty. It is …