Nigerian technology company, Arigo Technologies, will on Saturday, August 30, 2025, introduce seven new digital platforms in one day, an ambitious move that industry watchers say is rare even by …
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Zambia’s Kansanshi S3 Expansion Boosts Mining by $1.25bn
The Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines-Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH) says the commissioning of the US$1.25 billion Kansanshi Mine S3 expansion project represents a turning point for the country’s mining industry and overall …
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The Top 3 Most Profitable Sectors for Startups in Nigeria
Covering Nigeria’s dynamic business landscape, it’s impossible to ignore the sheer energy of the startup scene. Every day, new ideas and ventures emerge, all competing for a share of the …
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Stockbrokers Urge Federal Government to Reform Capital Market for $1tn Economy Target
The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers has appealed to the Federal Government to urgently implement economic reforms that will reposition Nigeria’s capital market as a key driver in achieving the country’s …
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Wema Bank Surpasses Recapitalisation Target with N157bn Rights Issue
Wema Bank Plc has announced that it has successfully exceeded its recapitalisation target after raising N157bn through the first phase of its capital-raising exercise. The funds were secured from a …
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Africa Re Records $102m Profit as Premiums Grow 15% in First Half of 2025
The African Reinsurance Corporation has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, with Gross Written Premium rising by 15.31 per cent to $644.30 million, up from …
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Payment Platform Showdown 2025: Paystack vs Flutterwave vs PayPal
In my coverage of Nigeria’s fintech sector, three brands keep coming up in conversations with business owners, freelancers, and payment experts — Paystack, Flutterwave, and PayPal. Each of them has …
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Jim Ovia: The Godfather of Nigerian Banking
In the course of the findings on Nigeria’s most influential business leaders, one name consistently stands out: Jim Ovia. Widely referred to as the “Godfather of Banking”, Jim Ovia is …
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NESG Says Poor Infrastructure Blocking Nigeria’s Economic Growth Ahead of Summit
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has raised concerns that Nigeria’s weak infrastructure is holding back economic growth, limiting productivity, and discouraging investment across key sectors. This warning comes ahead …
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Nigeria to Host Gold and Gemstone Conference 2025 in Lagos
Stakeholders in the precious minerals sector are set to gather in Lagos for the Gold and Gemstone Conference and Exhibition (GGCE) 2025, scheduled to take place from November 24 to …