Ecobank Nigeria, in collaboration with Heave Ventures, has unveiled a new initiative aimed at empo wering young Nigerians in the creative and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) sectors. The …
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Trump Invites Five African Presidents to Washington, Snubs Nigeria
United States President Donald Trump is set to host the leaders of five African countries at the White House next week for high-level discussions on trade and investment, but Africa’s …
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UK, US Top List of Countries Receiving Hard Cash from Kenya
The United Kingdom and the United States have emerged as the top destinations for physical cash flown out of Kenya, according to a new report released by the Central Bank …
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Zenith Bank Moves to Enter Kenyan Market
One of Nigeria’s biggest financial institutions, Zenith Bank Plc, has started discussions to buy a mid-level Kenyan bank, as part of its expansion strategy into East Africa. This planned move, …
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Bureaucracy, Regulatory Hurdles Threaten Investment in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector – Neconde Energy
The Nigerian oil and gas industry is battling serious investment and operational setbacks caused by excessive bureaucracy and a complex regulatory framework, according to Neconde Energy Limited, one of the …
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Clarion Shipping Unveils Nigeria’s First Indigenous Containership
In a major step towards improving cargo movement within Nigeria and across West Africa, Clarion Shipping West Africa Limited has launched the country’s first indigenous containership, MV Ocean Dragon. The …
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Governor Bala Mohammed Tells Investors: Bauchi is Safe and Ready for Business
The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has assured both local and foreign investors that Bauchi is one of the safest states in Nigeria and fully prepared to welcome new …
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South African Inflation Expectations Crushed
South African analysts, business leaders, and trade unions have lowered their inflation expectations for the coming years, according to the latest survey released on Wednesday. This shift could encourage the …
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East African Central Banks Turn to Gold to Boost Foreign
East African countries are gradually shifting their foreign exchange (FX) reserve strategies by adding more gold, a move aimed at reducing dependence on the U.S. dollar and protecting their economies …
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Olympia Capital Posts KSh 17.6m Profit Despite Revenue Dip
Olympia Capital Holdings Limited has announced a net profit of KSh 17.6 million for the financial year ended 28 February 2025, reflecting a 50 percent decline from the KSh 35.2 …