Zenith Bank Plc has announced plans to expand its operations into Côte d’Ivoire and eight other Francophone African countries, marking a major step in its goal to become a leading …
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CardinalStone Group Shines at 2025 BAFI Awards with Dual Wins
CardinalStone Group has won two major awards at the 2025 BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, further solidifying its reputation as one of Nigeria’s most innovative and trusted …
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AfricaBusinessDebt Management,FinanceImmigrationINVESTMENT
Optiva Capital Reaffirms Leadership in Global Migration and Investment Immigration Industry
Optiva Capital Partners has restated its leadership in the global migration and investment immigration sector, positioning itself as a key bridge between African investors and international opportunities. Speaking during a …
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BusinessCapital MarketEconomyFinanceINVESTMENTStock Market
NGX Closes Slightly Positive as Investors Trade Cautiously Amid Q3 Earnings Season
Trading on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed on a mildly positive note on Wednesday as investors slowed down on bargain hunting despite the continued release of third-quarter (Q3) corporate earnings …
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Investor Confidence Weakens as Nigeria’s Eurobond Yields Rise Ahead of $1.1bn Repayment
Nigeria’s Eurobond market experienced a dip in investor confidence this week as yields climbed by 10 basis points to 8.27 per cent, signalling renewed caution among investors ahead of the …
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Shell Approves $2 Billion HI Gas Project to Boost Nigeria’s LNG Exports and Energy Supply
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of Shell plc, has announced a Final Investment Decision (FID) on the $2 billion HI gas project offshore Nigeria. The …
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South African Rand Falls as Investors Await Key Economic Data
The South African rand weakened in early trading on Tuesday as investors awaited the release of key domestic economic indicators that could provide fresh insight into the country’s financial outlook. …
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Kenya Passes Landmark Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets
Kenyan lawmakers have approved a new bill to regulate digital assets such as cryptocurrencies, marking a major step towards providing legal clarity for the country’s growing financial technology sector. The …
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Debt Management,EconomyFinanceGOVERNMENTInternationalINVESTMENTWestern Africa
Senegal’s Bonds Drop as Moody’s Downgrades Credit Rating Over Debt Concerns
Senegal’s international bonds fell sharply on Monday after Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the West African nation’s credit rating, warning that it was becoming less certain the country would be able …
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Google to Invest $15 Billion in Building Massive AI Hub in Southern India
Google has announced a major $15 billion investment plan to build a new data centre hub dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) development in southern India. The project, which will be …