Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), the African Corporate and Investment Bank, has received global recognition for its outstanding performance in transactional banking and cash management services across Africa. The bank announced …
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President Tinubu to Visit Kano for Condolence Over Aminu Dantata’s Death
The Kano State Government has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will visit the state to commiserate with the government, people of Kano, and the family of the late elder …
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NMDPRA Urges Strict Compliance with Oil and Gas Sector Regulations
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has called for stronger compliance with oil and gas sector regulations, especially in midstream and downstream operations. This call was made …
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Lagos Food Prices Surge in July 2025 as Onions, Rice, and Pepper Hit Record Highs
Food prices across key markets in Lagos State surged sharply in July 2025, with common household staples such as onions, rice, and pepper leading the price increases. This development has …
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Zambia Overtakes Colombia to Become World’s Top Emerald Exporter — Hichilema
President Hakainde Hichilema has announced that Zambia is now the world’s leading exporter of emeralds, surpassing Colombia, which had long held dominance over the global emerald market with between 70% …
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Five Nigerian Fintechs Make CNBC’s 2025 List of World’s Top 300 Fintech Companies
Five Nigerian financial technology companies, PalmPay, Moniepoint, OPay, Piggyvest, and Interswitch, have been listed among the top 300 fintech companies in the world for 2025. The ranking was published by …
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Nigeria’s Insurance Firms Record Over N233 Billion Profit, Best Performance in a Decade
Nigeria’s top insurance companies are currently experiencing their most profitable period in over a decade, as a mix of rising interest rates, regulatory enforcement, and strategic investment choices propel their …
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Dangote Urges Wealthy Nigerians to Invest Locally, Says Economic Growth Depends on Domestic Investment
Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, has called on wealthy Nigerians and African entrepreneurs to invest within their countries, stressing that it remains the only …
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Uber, Baidu to Launch Driverless Cars Outside U.S. and China
Global ride-hailing company Uber and Chinese technology giant Baidu have entered a new partnership to bring self-driving cars to international markets outside the United States and mainland China. The two …
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Cameroon Government to Take Over Societe Generale Subsidiary
In a major move that signals increased government involvement in the financial sector, French banking giant Societe Generale has agreed to sell the majority of its shares in its Cameroon …