The West African Insurance Companies Association (WAICA) has announced the lineup of speakers for its 2025 Education Conference, set to hold from October 12 to 15 at Eko Hotels and …
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NSIA to Host Over 15 African Sovereign Wealth Funds and Global Investors in Abuja for ASIF 2025
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) is preparing to host over 15 African sovereign wealth funds and top global investment leaders at the Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF) 2025, which …
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Pharma Stakeholders Call for Local Production, Investment at 2025 Nigeria Pharmaceutical Summit
Top stakeholders in Nigeria’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors have reiterated the urgent need to improve local drug manufacturing capacity, calling for increased investment, technology adoption, and strategic partnerships. The call …
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Nigerian Stock Market Loses N197bn as Investors Take Profit and Sentiment Weakens
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed last week with a bearish performance, as the equities market lost N197 billion in market capitalisation. This followed weak investor sentiment and profit-taking activities …
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Nigerian Stock Market Gains 64% in One Year Amid Investor Confidence and Strong Corporate Results
The Nigerian stock market has recorded a major gain of 64.11 per cent from July 2023 to June 2024, as the All-Share Index of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) rose …
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First Asset Management unveils N100bn infrastructure fund
First Asset Management, a top investment company and a part of First HoldCo Plc, has launched a N100 billion infrastructure fund aimed at boosting critical infrastructure projects across Nigeria. The …
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Yikodeen Gets $1.5m Boost from Aruwa Capital to Expand Safety Footwear Production in Nigeria
Nigerian safety footwear manufacturer, Yikodeen, has secured a $1.5 million investment from Lagos-based private equity firm, Aruwa Capital Management. The money will be used to expand Yikodeen’s factory, increase its …
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Standard Chartered Launches Global Campaign to Attract Affluent Investors, Emphasises Urgency in Wealth Planning
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, …