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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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 …
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Zimbabwe Moves to Slash Business Taxes and Fees
In a decisive move to bolster the nation’s economic landscape, the Zimbabwean government has announced plans to significantly reduce taxes and regulatory fees within the next six months. This initiative …
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Uganda’s Merchandise Imports Surge by 45% Amidst Economic Growth
Uganda has reported a substantial increase in its merchandise imports, reflecting a 45% growth over the past year. This surge is indicative of the country’s expanding economic activities and increasing …
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Ethiopia Licenses First Investment Banks, Expands Capital Market Services
In a landmark development for Ethiopia’s financial sector, the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has granted licenses to five new capital market service providers, including the country’s inaugural investment banks. …