The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has issued a strong warning to Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) against investing workers’ retirement savings in the Additional Tier-1 (AT1) capital instruments of Deposit Money …
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Industrial & Medical Gases Nigeria Plc Unveils N6.39bn Rights Issue to Fund Expansion
Industrial & Medical Gases Nigeria Plc has announced the launch of a N6.39bn rights issue aimed at strengthening its market position and supporting ongoing expansion projects. In a statement issued …
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RBM Extends Capital Markets Plan
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has extended its five-year capital markets development plan by one more year after falling short of several major targets due to tough economic conditions …
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SEC DG Emomotimi Agama Elected Vice Chairman of IOSCO Africa
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has been elected Vice Chairman of the Africa/Middle East Regional Committee (AMERC) of the International Organisation …
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Elektron Finance Launches N200bn Bond Programme
Elektron Finance SPV Plc, a funding vehicle fully owned by Elektron Energy Development Strategies Limited, has launched a N200bn bond issuance programme and successfully completed its debut N4.64bn Series 1 …
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Aliko Dangote’s Wealth Hits $29.3bn, Now 72nd Richest Person Globally – Bloomberg
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has seen his personal fortune grow to $29.3 billion as of August 5, 2025, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This latest ranking places him …
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Conoil Records Sharp Drop in Half-Year Profit as Revenue and Costs Take a Toll
Conoil Plc, one of Nigeria’s oldest petroleum marketing companies, has reported a significant drop in its profit after tax for the half-year period ended June 30, 2025. According to the …
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NGX Market Capitalisation Increases by N459bn as BUA Cement
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) continued its upward momentum on Tuesday, August 6, 2025, as the market saw renewed buying interest in major stocks. The All-Share Index (ASI) climbed by …
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FCMB Grows Half-Year Profit to N73.4bn in 2025
FCMB Group Plc has announced a strong financial performance for the half-year period ended June 30, 2025, showing major growth in revenue, profit, and customer deposits, despite some challenges in …
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BAT Kenya Doubles Interim Dividend as NSE Gains Momentum
British American Tobacco Kenya (BAT Kenya), listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), has announced a 100 percent increase in its interim dividend after posting strong half-year results. The cigarette …