Standard Chartered Bank Limited has unveiled a new global marketing initiative tagged “Now’s Your Time for Wealth,” aimed at inspiring affluent clients to take decisive steps toward growing, protecting, and …
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Nigerian Stock Market Sheds N274bn Amid Sell-offs in Large, Mid-Cap Equities
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed Thursday’s trading session in the red, as widespread sell-offs in mid- and large-cap stocks led to a loss of N274 billion in market value. …
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Azuri Towers Offers Safe Investment as Eko Development Promotes Real Estate Hedge Against Inflation
As Nigeria continues to battle rising inflation and soaring interest rates, Eko Development Company Limited has highlighted real estate as a stable hedge for investors, positioning its flagship luxury project, …
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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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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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Federal Government Plans to Raise N300bn from Bond Market on May 26
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to raise N300 billion from the bond market through an auction scheduled for Sunday, May 26, 2025. The move is part of …
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Union Investment Cuts Ties with TotalEnergies Over Human Rights Abuse Allegations in East Africa
A major European investment company, Union Investment, has removed French oil giant, TotalEnergies, from its sustainability funds after new accusations of human rights abuses surfaced concerning a massive oil project …
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Fidelity Bank CEO Buys Over N760m Shares, Reaffirms Confidence Amid Legal Scrutiny
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, has continued to demonstrate her confidence in the financial institution by acquiring more than N760 million …
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AM Best Assigns ‘B+’ Rating to Linkage Assurance Plc, Cites Strong Balance Sheet and Risk Management
Linkage Assurance Plc, a Nigerian insurance company listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group, has been assigned a long-term issuer credit rating of ‘B+’ by AM Best, a globally recognised credit …
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Winock Solar Named Africa’s Fastest-Growing Energy Firm in Financial Times Ranking
Nigerian renewable energy company, Winock Solar, has been named the fastest-growing energy firm in Africa, according to the 2025 Financial Times list of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies. The firm, which is …