Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers has advised Nigerian women to start planning for retirement early, regardless of their income level or employment status. The call was made during the 2025 edition …
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The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) opened the week on a bullish note as market capitalisation rose by ₦279 billion on Monday, June 24, 2025, driven by renewed buying interest in …
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Paul Russo Elected as New Chairman of Kenya Bankers Association
KCB Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Paul Russo, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), the umbrella body that represents all commercial banks in …
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced the offer of Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds worth ₦100 billion for public subscription at an interest rate of 19.3 percent per …
The Government of Kenya has introduced a fresh set of rules to guide the development of its crude oil sector. These new regulations are expected to speed up the country’s …
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FG Revenue Hits N6.9tn in Four Months
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms have brought in N6.9 trillion in government revenue from …
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NIB Bank Partners with Arifpay to Boost Digital Payments and Support Ethiopia’s Fintech Growth
NIB Bank has entered a major partnership with Arifpay Financial Technologies, one of Ethiopia’s top fintech firms, in a move that is expected to strengthen the country’s digital economy. The …
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Ethiopia Eyes AfCFTA to Boost Trade, Cut Deficit and Grow Economy
The Ethiopian government has declared strong interest in fully using the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock new economic opportunities and improve the country’s trade performance. This comes …
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Standard Chartered Urges Africa to Leverage Regional Trade
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has called on African countries to take advantage of emerging global trade shifts by strengthening regional value chains and reviewing their exposure to international markets. …
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Nine Nigerian Banks Spend N1.9tn on Interest in Q1 2025
Nine major Nigerian banks collectively spent N1.90 trillion on interest expenses in the first quarter of 2025, representing a sharp 43.2 per cent increase from the N1.33 trillion recorded during …