Emerging artists in Nigeria are getting a platform to showcase their talents through the ‘234Arts’ exhibition, an initiative supported by Ecobank, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), and Soto Gallery. The event, …
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Nigeria’s DMO to Issue N300bn Sukuk Bond for Infrastructure Projects
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced plans to issue a N300 billion Sukuk bond to fund infrastructure projects across Nigeria. This move is part of the government’s strategy to …
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Reps Pass Bill to Grant Nigerian Citizenship to Foreign Investors
The House of Representatives has passed a bill that will allow foreign investors to acquire Nigerian citizenship, a move aimed at attracting more investment into the country. The bill, which …
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Business and EconomyDigital EconomyNigeriaTelecommunicationsWestern Africa
MTN Nigeria Increases Weekly Data Plan to 6GB for N2,500
Telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria, has adjusted its weekly data plan, increasing the allocation to 6GB for N2,500. This comes as part of the company’s ongoing review of its data offerings …
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Dangote Refinery Boosts US Jet Fuel Imports with Massive Exports
The Dangote Refinery in Lagos has emerged as a key player in global energy markets as its exports significantly increase US jet fuel imports. In March 2025 alone, six vessels …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentBusinessBusiness and EconomyNigeriaWestern Africa
Keystone Bank Takes Over Bacita Sugar Company Over N25.3 Billion Debt
Keystone Bank has taken full control of Bacita Sugar Company, also known as Josepdam Sugar Company, after the firm failed to repay a debt of N25.3 billion. The financial institution …
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JR Farms and Cross River State Collaborate to Establish 30,000-Hectare Coffee Plantation
A Nigerian agribusiness company, JR Farms, has partnered with the Cross River State Government to develop a 30,000-hectare coffee plantation across the state’s 18 local government areas over the next …
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Generic Drugs May Lower Prices for Ozempic and Keytruda
Blockbuster drugs like Ozempic and Keytruda, which have long carried hefty price tags, may soon become more affordable as their patents near expiration. Industry experts believe that when the exclusive …
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Worries Over Fintech-Driven Fraud Cases
The Professional Excellence and Development Institute of Nigeria (PEDIN) has inaugurated a new set of state executives, in a bid to deepen professional ethics, leadership capacity and career development across …
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FG Identifies 457 Illegal Mining Sites Nationwide, Vows Tough Crackdown
The Federal Government has disclosed that a total of 457 illegal mining sites have been identified across Nigeria within the past year, a revelation that underscores the scale of unregulated …