Wema Bank Plc has reported a strong profit performance in the first quarter of 2025, with profit after tax jumping by 270 per cent to N35.8 billion. This figure is …
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Kenyan Banks Increase Secured Interbank Borrowing to KSh69.6 Billion in April 2025
Kenyan banks are now relying more on secured borrowing to manage their short-term funding needs, as the value of secured interbank lending doubled in just one month. According to official …
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Warren Buffett to Step Down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO After Nearly 60 Years, Greg Abel to Take Over by End of 2025
Warren Buffett, the popular American billionaire investor, has announced that he will step down as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Berkshire Hathaway, the investment company he has led for …
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Nigeria’s bond demand declines amid rate hike worries
Nigeria’s bond market is currently facing serious challenges as investor interest has dropped due to fear of rising interest rates and uncertainty in the economy. The Central Bank of Nigeria, …
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CBN cuts Ways & Means by 59% in boost for reforms
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced its Ways and Means advances to the Federal Government by 59 percent, signalling a new phase of fiscal discipline under the leadership …
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NASSI Partners Dangote Group to Boost Investment in Nasarawa State
The Nasarawa State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI) has entered into a partnership with Dangote Industries Limited to explore new investment opportunities and boost industrial development …
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CBN Governor Reaffirms Commitment to Economic Stability and Transparency Amid Reforms
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to ensuring long-term economic stability, financial inclusion, and policy transparency as Nigeria continues with …
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Access Holdings Records N182.8bn Profit in Q1 2025 Despite Fair Value Losses
Access Holdings Plc has posted a profit after tax of ₦182.8 billion for the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a 14.7 percent increase compared to the ₦159.3 billion reported in …
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Ogun State Partners ARISE IIP in $400m Investment to Establish Remo Free Zone
The Ogun State Government and ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP) have committed a $400 million investment to develop the Industrial Platform Remo Free Zone (IPRFZ), a new public-private partnership …
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GTCO Posts N300.4bn Profit Before Tax in Q1 2025, Shows Strong Earnings Amid Challenging Environment
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has reported a profit before tax of N300.4 billion for the first quarter of 2025, reinforcing its reputation as one of Nigeria’s most resilient …