Somalia’s economy maintained strong performance in 2024, with a solid growth rate of 4.0 percent, according to the 10th Edition of the Somalia Economic Update released by the World Bank. …
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Nigeria’s Money Supply Falls Again in May as CBN Tightens Liquidity to Tame Inflation
Nigeria’s total money supply dropped again in May 2025, marking the second decline this year, according to new data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The figure for …
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FG Spends ₦611.71bn in One Month Servicing Domestic Dollar Bond
The Federal Government of Nigeria spent a staggering ₦611.71 billion in March 2025 to service its first-ever dollar-denominated bond issued within the domestic market, making it the single largest item …
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has said that Nigeria’s ability to secure its future depends heavily on how well the country manages risks and uncertainties across all sectors. The Commissioner …
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Afreximbank VP Blames Poor Market Intelligence
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has warned that Africa’s failure to trade effectively within itself is due to poor market intelligence, weak connectivity, and the absence of structured trade platforms. …
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Banks, Fintechs, Telcos Urged to Redesign Financial Tools for Young Nigerians
Banks, fintech companies, and telecommunications operators have been called upon to rethink and redesign the digital financial tools and services targeted at young Nigerians. This follows new findings from the …
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent directive to cap the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) levy at ₦25 million for …
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NNPC Records 14% Profit Increase in May as Oil Production Improves
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced a strong 14 percent rise in its after-tax profit for the month of May 2025, reaching ₦1.054 trillion. This marks a …
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Kenya Records Sharp Rise in Cyber Threats, Hits 2.5 Billion in Early 2025
Kenya has experienced a massive rise in cyberattacks, with a total of 2.5 billion threats recorded between January and March 2025. This marks a 201.7 percent increase compared to the …
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Kenya Airways Urges African Airlines to Partner
Kenya Airways has called on African airlines to stop seeing themselves as competitors and start working together to boost revenues and grow the aviation industry across the continent. The airline …