The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has rejected requests to exempt bank staff loans from its new loan pricing system, insisting that all borrowers must operate under the same rules. …
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Brega Petroleum Marketing Company has confirmed that operations at the Ras Al-Mungar depot are proceeding smoothly and at full capacity. On Friday, the tanker Anwar Al-Nasr arrived at the depot’s …
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Alphabet, Microsoft Boost Tech Giants’ $143B Q2 Profit
The world’s seven largest tech companies—Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla—collectively reported a staggering $143 billion in net profit for the second quarter of 2023, marking a 27.6% …
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KPMG Ghana Funds Pain-Free Treatment at Korle Bu Hospital
KPMG Ghana, in partnership with its alumni, has organised a fundraising walk in Accra to support the Paediatric Oncology Department of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH). The goal of …
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Spiro pushes electric motorcycles into Nigerian market, targets affordable green mobility
Electric mobility firm Spiro has intensified its drive into Nigeria’s motorcycle market, a move seen as a major step for both the country and the global shift toward sustainable transport. …
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Cornerstone Insurance Reshuffles Board, Appoints Omonkhogbe as Non-Executive Director
Cornerstone Insurance Plc has announced changes to its board of directors, with the exit of Mr. Emeka Anthony Ogbechie and the appointment of Mr. Ejakhaluse Zoe Omonkhogbe as a Non-Executive …
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GTCO Injects ₦365.85bn Into GTBank to Meet CBN Capital Requirement
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has made a huge capital injection of ₦365.85 billion into its main subsidiary, Guaranty Trust Bank Limited (GTBank), in order to meet the Central …
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T2 Partners Huawei to Rebuild Core Network After Rebrand from 9mobile
T2, the Nigerian telecom operator formerly known as 9mobile, has entered into a multi-million-dollar agreement with Chinese infrastructure giant Huawei to rebuild its core network as part of a new …
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Segilola Resources Reaffirms Ethical Sourcing Commitment
Segilola Resources Operating Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting ethical sourcing in Nigeria’s mining industry following its confirmation as a sponsor of the Gold and Gemstone Conference and Exhibition …
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Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector Holds Key to Trade Growth, Experts Say
Nigeria needs to urgently reposition its manufacturing sector if it hopes to compete favourably in global trade and strengthen its non-oil economy. Recent data shows that manufacturing contributed only 9.62 …