The fragile truce between the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery has collapsed, sparking a fierce labour dispute that could …
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Bolt Says Top Drivers in Kenya Earned Over KSh1.2m in Six Months
Ride-hailing platform Bolt has revealed that its highest-earning drivers in Kenya grossed more than KSh1.2 million each in the first half of 2025, showing the growing profitability of gig work …
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Kenya, UBA Seal $150m Deal to Revive Stalled Road Projects
he Government of Kenya has signed a US$150 million (KSh16.38 billion) financing agreement with United Bank for Africa (UBA) as part of a landmark US$1.35 billion (KSh175 billion) programme aimed …
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Airtel Kenya Moves Into Home Fiber Market With $150m Data Centre
Airtel Kenya has announced plans to enter the home fiber market in response to rising demand for high-speed internet across the country. The move is part of a wider digital …
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Lagos to Host 2025 NAEC Energy Conference on October 9
Ministers, regulators, and top industry leaders are set to gather in Lagos on October 9, 2025, for the Annual NAEC Energy Conference, an event that will bring together policymakers and …
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Axxela Integrated Power Signs Energy Deal with Evans Industries to Boost Manufacturing Efficiency
Axxela Integrated Power has signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Evans Industries Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading manufacturers of home and personal care products, in a move designed to improve …
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Naira Sustains Rally, Trades Below N1,500 to Dollar as Reserves Hit $41.59bn
The naira continued its rally on Wednesday, closing at N1,500.91 to the United States dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market. The performance marked a significant milestone as the …
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PalmPay Stresses Trust and Simplicity in Expanding Financial Inclusion Across Africa
African neobank, PalmPay, has emphasised the importance of trust, simplicity, and local partnerships in expanding access to financial services across the continent. The company made this known during the GITEX …
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Luova Group Founder Tosin Obembe Wins 2025 40 Under 40 Nigeria Award
Group Managing Director and Founder of Luova Group, Mr. Tosin Obembe, has been named one of the recipients of the 2025 40 Under 40 Nigeria Award, a recognition that celebrates …
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Experts Call for Integration of Business Administration and Knowledge Leadership for Sustainable Growth
Leading scholars and industry experts have called for stronger integration of business administration with knowledge leadership as a pathway to sustainable growth, national transformation, and global competitiveness. This message dominated …