The Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s growing waste problem, saying the country generates more than 32 million tonnes of waste every year. He …
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Rwandan Entrepreneur Turns Old Tires into Jobs and Eco-Friendly Fashion
Every year, around one billion tires reach the end of their usable life globally, according to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Many of them are left to pile …
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Zambia Keeps Interest Rate Steady at 14.5% as Inflation Forecast Improves
Zambia’s Central Bank has decided to keep its main interest rate unchanged at 14.50 percent. This decision comes after two recent hikes in the rate aimed at controlling high inflation …
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Sanlam and Allianz Set to Finalize Merger in Nigeria, Reshaping Insurance Landscape
Two of the most prominent players in global and African insurance and financial services, Sanlam and Allianz, appear poised to complete the anticipated merger of their operations in Nigeria, marking …
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FG to Launch Industrial Hubs in Kano, Abia, Lagos, and Ogun to Drive Full-Scale Industrialisation
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish new industrial hubs in four states as part of a broader strategy to boost Nigeria’s economy through manufacturing and innovation. This was …
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EAAIF secures $325m for infrastructure expansion
The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), a private infrastructure group managed by Ninety-One, has secured a fresh $325 million in debt funding to support infrastructure projects across Africa …
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Nigerians Defy Visa Hurdles as International Travel Projected to Earn More in 2025
Despite the tightening of visa requirements by countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and several Schengen states, industry experts predict that international travel from Nigeria will generate higher …
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Nigerian Exchange Slips by N274bn as Sell-offs Hit Market
The Nigerian stock market ended Thursday on a negative note as widespread sell pressure among mid- and large-cap stocks caused investors to lose about N274 billion in market value. This …
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From Campaigns to Conversions: Collins Oforgu on Rethinking How Nigerian Businesses Approach Marketing ROI
Collins Oforgu is a business consultant and marketing professional with extensive experience helping Nigerian SMEs build sustainable structures for growth and profitability. As the CEO of Evaluate Media, a leading …
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Navigating Zoning Laws and Urban Planning: A Guide for Real Estate Developers in Africa
For real estate developers across Africa, the journey from conceptualizing a project to breaking ground is often fraught with complexities. Among the most formidable hurdles are zoning laws and urban …