The Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) has announced the approval of 40 foreign investment permits in the retail, wholesale, import, and export sectors—sectors that were previously closed to foreign investors. Mr. …
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Fitch Raises Nigeria’s Credit Rating After Key Economic Reforms
International credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has upgraded Nigeria’s long-term foreign-currency rating from ‘B-‘ to ‘B’, changing the country’s outlook from negative to stable. This announcement was made in a …
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Nigeria’s Crude Oil Reserves Now 37.28 Billion Barrels – NUPRC Boss
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has officially announced that Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate reserves have reached a total of 37.28 billion barrels, with gas reserves standing at …
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Aviation Unions Threaten Strike Over Unfulfilled Agreement with NiMet
Three major aviation unions in Nigeria have threatened to resume a suspended strike over alleged breaches of agreement by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The unions, in a jointly signed …
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Delta Air Lines Records $14 Billion Revenue in Q1 2025, Maintains Industry Lead
Delta Air Lines has released its financial report for the first quarter of 2025, showing strong results despite global economic uncertainties affecting the aviation sector. According to the report, the …
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FG Launches Agro-Processing Zones to Boost Food Security, Farmers’ Income
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have expressed strong support for the Federal Government’s launch of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ), describing the initiative as a major step toward food …
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FG Signs $27.3m Deal with LNG Arete to Build Mini Gas Plant in Kogi
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a $27.3 million deal with LNG Arete to build a mini Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. The agreement, signed …
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TotalEnergies Records N27bn Profit, Proposes N40 Dividend Per Share for 2024
TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc has reported a profit of N27.49 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. This marks a significant 113 per cent increase from the N12.92 …
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FCMB Records N73bn Profit After Tax, Raises N144.6bn in Public Offer
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Group Plc has announced a profit after tax of N73.34 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. This marks a drop from the …
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SMEs Must Embrace Innovation to Survive – Demola Aderibigbe
The Chief Executive Officer of Lalaa Consulting, Mr. Demola Aderibigbe, has said that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria must begin to apply creativity and innovation in their businesses …