The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) has inducted 96 new members at its 2025 cohort induction ceremony, marking a significant growth milestone for the professional body as it positions …
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Lasaco Assurance Unveils New Insurance Scheme for Farmers
Lasaco Assurance Plc has introduced a new insurance product designed to protect Nigerian farmers and agricultural cooperatives against risks in the agriculture sector. The company presented its Cooperative Insurance Scheme …
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China Defends BRICS as AU Rallies Behind AfCFTA in Response to Trump’s Tariff Threat
Tensions are rising on the global economic stage as China has come out in defence of the BRICS alliance, saying the group is not seeking confrontation, following threats by former …
The World Bank has issued a stern warning about the rapid rise of extreme poverty in Nigeria, saying the country is now one of 39 economies where conflict and instability …
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Nigeria, Netherlands Begin Talks to Review Double Taxation Deal in Line with New Tax Laws
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially started discussions with the Kingdom of the Netherlands to renegotiate the existing Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between the two countries. The fresh …
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NGX Opens Week Strong with N193bn Gain
The Nigerian stock market started the week with a positive push, as the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded a significant boost on Monday, July 7, 2025. The All-Share Index (ASI) …
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Togolese Business Leaders Trained on Artificial Intelligence in Lomé
Over 80 top executives from across Togo’s business sectors participated in a special training session on artificial intelligence (AI) held in Lomé from July 1 to 3, 2025. The programme, …
ECP Kenya Limited, a Nairobi-based investment firm affiliated with Washington-headquartered Emerging Capital Partners (ECP), has filed for voluntary liquidation, officially ending its operations in Kenya. The company, once famous for …
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UAP Insurance Quits South Sudan Market, Pledges to Honour Existing Policies
UAP Insurance South Sudan, a subsidiary of UAP Old Mutual Holdings, has officially withdrawn from the South Sudan insurance market, marking the end of its 19-year operations in the country. …
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FG Weighs Carter Bridge Replacement Over Costly Repairs
The Federal Government is currently considering two major options for the rehabilitation of the aging Carter Bridge in Lagos: a complete replacement of the bridge with a modern cable-stayed structure …