Cement is an indispensable material in Nigeria’s rapidly expanding construction sector, forming the fundamental component for a vast array of projects, from residential homes and commercial complexes to critical national …
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How to Start an Online Business in Africa 2025
Africa’s digital economy is on fire. In cities like Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Accra, and Cairo, a new wave of entrepreneurs is turning mobile phones, internet access, and social media into …
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Pharma Stakeholders Call for Local Production, Investment at 2025 Nigeria Pharmaceutical Summit
Top stakeholders in Nigeria’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors have reiterated the urgent need to improve local drug manufacturing capacity, calling for increased investment, technology adoption, and strategic partnerships. The call …
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Nigerian Hawkers Demand Legal Protection, Better Conditions on 2025 International Hawkers’ Day
The Nigeria Union of Hawkers (NUH) has called on the Federal Government and state governments across the country to take urgent steps to protect the rights of hawkers and improve …
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CBN Reforms Push Diaspora Remittances to $4.76bn in 2024, Up by 44.49%
Foreign exchange inflows into Nigeria through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) rose sharply to $4.76 billion in 2024, representing a 44.49 per cent increase from $3.30 billion recorded in 2023. …
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Nigerian Stock Market Loses N197bn as Investors Take Profit and Sentiment Weakens
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed last week with a bearish performance, as the equities market lost N197 billion in market capitalisation. This followed weak investor sentiment and profit-taking activities …
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Cap Rate, NOI, and IRR Explained for Smarter Property Investment
Understanding Cap Rate: Your First Glance at Profitability – The Quick Scan Dear investor, in Nigeria’s bustling property market, the ability to size up a real estate opportunity with surgical …
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NEM Insurance Plc has made a major breakthrough in Nigeria’s
insurance industry by becoming the first non-life insurance company to cross the N100 billion mark in gross premium income. The achievement was revealed during the company’s 55th Annual General Meeting …
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First HoldCo Declares N25.13bn Dividend as 2024 Earnings Hit N3.21tn
First HoldCo Plc has announced a total dividend payout of N25.13 billion for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. The decision was approved at the company’s 13th Annual General …
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Zoom vs. Microsoft Teams in 2025: Best for Hybrid Work and Enterprise Communication?
The workplace has fundamentally shifted. The days of everyone commuting to a central office, collaborating face-to-face, seem almost quaint now. Hybrid work is the established norm, a complex tapestry of …