President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana and his wife, First Lady Mrs Lordina Mahama, have arrived in Beijing, China, for a state visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi …
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African Startups Near 2024 Record with $2.2bn Raised So Far in 2025
African startups are on track to surpass their total fundraising record from last year, having already secured more than $2.2 billion in 2025, excluding exits. This was revealed in the …
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BusinessCapital MarketEconomyFinanceINVESTMENTNigeria
NGX extends rally as investors gain ₦786bn amid strong performance in Seplat
Investors in the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) kicked off the week on a positive note as bullish trading on Monday lifted the market capitalisation by ₦786bn to close at ₦91.9tn, …
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The Chairman of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Adebayo Ogunlesi, has expressed strong confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms, describing them as a solid foundation for renewed international …
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BusinessCorporate GovernanceEconomyFinanceInsuranceINVESTMENTNigeria
Prestige Assurance Records 51% Growth in Premium, Withholds Dividend Amid Recapitalisation Plans
Prestige Assurance Plc has announced a 51 per cent increase in its gross written premium for the 2024 financial year, highlighting its resilience in a challenging operating environment. The company’s …
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Nigeria to Showcase Investment Opportunities at Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum 2025
Nigeria will take a central role at the Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum (TABEF) 2025 as the Chairman of the Nigeria-Türkiye Business Council (NTBC), Mr. Dele Oye, leads the country’s …
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Investors Seen Trading Cautiously Ahead of Bond Auction, Say UBA Dealers
Traders at United Bank for Africa (UBA) have projected that cautious investor sentiment will continue to dominate the Nigerian fixed income market this week as attention shifts to Monday’s bond …
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Rwanda Bets on Lake Kivu Transport Projects to Boost Trade and Regional Connectivity
Rwanda is moving to strengthen its position as a logistics hub in East Africa by investing heavily in transport projects along Lake Kivu. The projects, which include the construction of …
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Otedola Acquires Over N2bn Shares in First HoldCo to Consolidate Stake
First HoldCo Plc has announced insider share dealings involving its Chairman, Mr. Olufemi Otedola, and his affiliated company, Calvados Global Services Limited, with the joint acquisition of 64.8 million shares …
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Real Estate vs Stock Where Should Nigerians Invest In 2025?
In the ever-shifting landscape of Nigerian wealth creation, one debate continues to dominate dinner tables, boardrooms, and WhatsApp groups alike: should Nigerians put their money into real estate or stocks …