The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), a private infrastructure group managed by Ninety-One, has secured a fresh $325 million in debt funding to support infrastructure projects across Africa …
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CBN Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Stronger FX Stability and Rising Reserves
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to keep its interest rate steady at 27.5 per cent. This decision was announced after the bank’s 300th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) …
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Nigerian Exchange Slips by N274bn as Sell-offs Hit Market
The Nigerian stock market ended Thursday on a negative note as widespread sell pressure among mid- and large-cap stocks caused investors to lose about N274 billion in market value. This …
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Federal Government Plans to Raise N300bn from Bond Market on May 26
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to raise N300 billion from the bond market through an auction scheduled for Sunday, May 26, 2025. The move is part of …
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Federal Government Inaugurates New AMCON Board, Sets Timeline for Wind-Down
The Federal Government has officially inaugurated a new Board of Directors for the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), with a strong message to focus on recovering assets and begin …
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Signature Bank Bounces Back with N768 Million Profit in 2024, Records 374% Revenue Growth
Signature Bank Limited has made a major comeback in 2024, posting a profit before tax of N768.05 million, a sharp turnaround from the loss of N2.87 billion it recorded in …
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Uganda Signs $800 Million Deal with Islamic Development Bank for Key Infrastructure Projects
Uganda has secured a $800 million financing agreement with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to fund major infrastructure projects aimed at boosting trade and development across the country. The deal …
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Union Investment Cuts Ties with TotalEnergies Over Human Rights Abuse Allegations in East Africa
A major European investment company, Union Investment, has removed French oil giant, TotalEnergies, from its sustainability funds after new accusations of human rights abuses surfaced concerning a massive oil project …
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Fidelity Bank CEO Buys Over N760m Shares, Reaffirms Confidence Amid Legal Scrutiny
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, has continued to demonstrate her confidence in the financial institution by acquiring more than N760 million …
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UBA Named Nigeria’s Strongest Brand in 2024, Ranks Among World’s Top 15 Banking Brands
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has claimed the top spot as Nigeria’s strongest brand in the 2024 Brand Finance ranking, making a significant leap from its 9th position in …