Africa is preparing to enter a new phase of digital transformation through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), aiming to access a digital trade market worth $712 billion by …
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South Africa’s Airline Industry in Crisis
South Africa’s airline industry is teetering on the brink, hit by a perfect storm of failing navigation systems and deteriorating airport infrastructure. The result: frequent flight cancellations and delays, mounting …
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FDH Bank’s Islamic Banking Records Big Growth, Goes Nationwide in Malawi
FDH Bank plc has announced major success with its Salama Banking product, Malawi’s first Islamic banking window, just one year after its launch. According to the bank, the service has …
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Lafarge Africa Launches ECOPlanet Elephant Cement
Lafarge Africa Plc has expanded its range of sustainable construction materials with the introduction of ECOPlanet Elephant cement, a low-carbon product designed to reduce environmental impact in Nigeria’s building industry. …
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Ecobank Joins GET.Invest Green Energy Finance Programme to Boost Renewable Energy in Nigeria
Ecobank Nigeria has been selected as one of the key Nigerian banks to participate in the GET.Invest Enabling Domestic Green Energy (EDGE) Finance Programme. The initiative, aimed at strengthening local …
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Keystone Bank, Pan-Atlantic University Partner to Promote SMEs
Keystone Bank Limited has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University to drive support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), promote …
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Senate, Reps Extend 2024 Capital Budget to December 2025 Amid Criticism
For the second time this year, Nigeria’s Senate and House of Representatives have approved an extension of the capital component of the 2024 national budget to December 31, 2025. The …
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Tinubu Targets China Market as Nigeria Eyes Net Export Status Within 5 Years
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that Nigeria is now in a strategic position to become a net exporter to China within the next five years, following China’s recent decision …
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Neimeth Grows Revenue by 103%, Shareholders Commend Turnaround at 66th AGM
Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc has announced a major leap in its 2024 financial year performance, recording a 103 per cent increase in revenue. The development was revealed during the company’s …
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Bank of Industry Launches Sustainable Finance Framework to Boost Inclusive and Climate-Resilient Growth
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has launched a Sustainable Finance Framework aimed at supporting inclusive, climate-resilient economic growth in Nigeria. This new initiative is a key part of the bank’s …