United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has been named the strongest Nigerian brand in the 2024 Brand Finance ranking, moving up from 9th place last year to the top spot. …
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Dangote Partners Vinmar to Export Polypropylene from Lagos Plant
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has entered into a new partnership with Vinmar Group, a global petrochemicals distribution company, to take Dangote’s polypropylene products to international markets. This move comes …
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Experts Call for Bold Energy Decisions to Unlock Africa’s Gas and Renewable Potential
Energy leaders and policymakers at a recent high-level forum have called on African governments to make urgent and strategic decisions that can unlock the continent’s huge natural gas and renewable …
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Ex-SCGN President Olusegun Osunkeye Urges Ethical Corporate Leadership for Long-Term Legacy
Former President of the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN), Olusegun Osunkeye, has charged Nigerian corporate leaders to focus on ethical governance and long-term impact, rather than being fixated on …
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Custodian Investment Grows Profit by 133%, Pays ₦60.67bn Before Tax in 2024
Custodian Investment Plc has recorded a major profit jump, ending the 2024 financial year with a profit before tax of ₦60.67 billion. This marks a 133 per cent increase from …
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African Union Launches New $100 Billion Agricultural Plan to Tackle Food Insecurity Across Africa
The African Union (AU) has unveiled a fresh agricultural strategy known as the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan 2026–2035. The new plan, launched during a …
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JA Africa, Boeing Launch STEM, Entrepreneurship Programmes in Nigeria, Togo
Junior Achievement Africa and global aerospace giant Boeing have announced plans to launch two major STEM and entrepreneurship initiatives in Nigeria and Togo aimed at equipping young people with the …
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Angola’s $200 Million Trouble with JPMorgan Exposes Africa’s Mounting Debt Pressure
Angola has found itself in the news again over its rising financial pressures, as a $200 million margin call from U.S. banking giant JPMorgan Chase & Co. has exposed the …
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Ghana’s Cedi Strengthens as Nigeria’s Naira Holds Steady; Uganda and Zambia Currencies Show Mixed Trends
The Ghanaian cedi is expected to continue its upward trend in the coming week, buoyed by sustained support from the Bank of Ghana and increased foreign currency inflows. As of …
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Axxela Retains EcoVadis Gold Medal for 2025, Reinforces Leadership in Sustainable Business
Axxela Limited, a leading player in the gas and power sector across sub-Saharan Africa, has once again secured the prestigious Gold Medal in the 2025 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating. The company …