Shri Krishana Overseas Ltd (SKL) has officially listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), becoming the latest addition to Kenya’s capital markets and signalling renewed investor confidence in the country’s …
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High Interest Rate Now Top Challenge for Nigerian Businesses – CBN Survey
Businesses across Nigeria say high interest rates have become the most severe challenge affecting their operations, surpassing long-standing problems like insecurity and poor electricity supply. This was revealed in the …
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Afrinvest Launches Sharia-Compliant Halal Fund as Demand for Ethical Investments Grows in Nigeria
Afrinvest, one of Nigeria’s leading investment banking and asset management firms, has launched a Sharia-compliant mutual fund, the Afrinvest Halal Fund, to tap into the growing demand for ethical and …
The African Union Commission’s Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate, in collaboration with the Sterling One Foundation and with support from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has brought together …
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FCMB, ICC Nigeria Call for Sustainable Solutions to Boost Nigerian Businesses in Global Trade
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and the International Chamber of Commerce Nigeria (ICCN) Banking Commission have jointly called for sustainable strategies that will empower Nigerian businesses to seize global trade …
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FRC, LCCI, and Centre for Business Integrity Launch Push for Good Governance in Nigeria’s 40 Million MSMEs
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has joined forces with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and the Centre for Business Integrity (CBi) to promote corporate governance …
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NGX Market Closes Flat Despite N67bn Gain Amid Mixed Sentiment
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) ended trading on a quiet note on Wednesday, gaining N67 billion in market capitalisation, even though overall trading activities dropped significantly. The day’s session reflected …
NSIA Insurance Limited has once again shown its commitment to industry growth by sponsoring the 2025 Mid-Year Workshop of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), Lagos Area Committee. …
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Fitch Maintains Ecobank Nigeria’s ‘CCC’ Rating Despite Liquidity Concerns
International rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has reaffirmed the Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of Ecobank Nigeria (ENG) at ‘CCC’. This means that while the bank’s financial standing remains challenged, it …
The federal government has announced that Nigeria’s total tax revenue for the first half of 2025 rose to N14.27 trillion, showing a big jump of 43 per cent from the …