The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has renewed its battle to recover a staggering N455 billion debt allegedly owed by Arik Air, one of Nigeria’s formerly leading domestic carriers. …
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Top 5 Profit-Making State-Owned Enterprises in Ghana Revealed
Amid rising concerns about the profitability of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) across Africa, Ghana has spotlighted its top-performing government-backed businesses – and the numbers are eye-catching. According to fresh data, the …
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Nigerians Cry Out for Cheaper Loans as 65.5% Demand Lower Interest Rates – CBN
A new report from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that a majority of Nigerians are groaning under the burden of high borrowing costs, with a whopping 65.5% …
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Naira Strengthens, Now Trades at ₦1,530.52/$ at Official Window
In a surprising twist in the foreign exchange market, the Nigerian naira on Tuesday recorded a modest appreciation against the United States dollar, exchanging at ₦1,530.52/$ at the official window. …
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Online Casino Sector Eyes Africa as Emerging Market Hotspot
Global operators in the online casino industry are beginning to shift their gaze toward emerging markets — and Africa, especially Nigeria, is fast gaining traction as a promising frontier. Experts …
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Sale of SPDC, ExxonMobil Assets to Deepen Local Content – Experts
Industry experts have described the ongoing sale of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and ExxonMobil assets as a golden opportunity to deepen local content in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. …
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Air Peace Shakes Tables, Cuts London Flight Fare by ₦600,000
Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has caused a stir in the aviation space after slashing its Lagos-London airfare by a jaw-dropping ₦600,000 — a move that has sent shockwaves through …
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Nigerian Senate Advances Bill Requiring Facebook, Bloggers, and Online Platforms to Establish Offices Locally
The Nigerian Senate has passed the second reading of a bill that seeks to mandate social media platforms, bloggers, and other online content creators to establish physical offices within the …
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Egyptian Business Landscape Shifts as Reforms Drive Foreign Investment and Market Growth
Egypt’s economic reforms are gaining traction as the country intensifies efforts to attract foreign direct investment and stabilize its financial ecosystem. The Central Bank’s currency adjustments, along with government-driven manufacturing …
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Lagos, Dangote Foundation Begin Rice Distribution to Millions of Households Across the State
The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), has commenced the distribution of 50kg bags of rice to over one million vulnerable households across the state. …