The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lovonus Microfinance Bank, Mr. Adeola Ayibiowu, has said that microfinance banks (MFBs) remain the only banking option for millions of Nigerians, especially …
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Morison Industries Cuts Loss to N18.55bn in Q1 2025
Morison Industries Plc has reported a loss of N18.55 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, an improvement from the N28.46 billion loss it recorded in the same …
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Peter Obi Slams Tinubu’s Economic Reforms as ‘Haphazard’, Says Fuel Subsidy,
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Bola Tinubu administration for what he described as the disorganised and poorly executed removal of fuel subsidy and the floating …
Local crude oil refiners in Nigeria have raised alarm over their inability to access crude oil for their operations, accusing oil producers of prioritising sales to international buyers who pay …
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Fitch Reaffirms Stanbic IBTC Holdings’ ‘AAA’ rating.
Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has once again affirmed Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC at an ‘AAA(nga)’ rating, maintaining the top-tier national long-term rating with a stable outlook. This marks …
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Nigeria Ranks 3rd in Africa’s Top 10 Manufacturing Powerhouses
Nigeria has been ranked third among Africa’s top ten manufacturing countries, according to a recent report by a leading business information platform for entrepreneurs and investors across the continent. The …
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IPMAN Says Dangote Should Sell Petrol Below N825, Cites Naira Deal and Local Refining
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has said the Dangote Petroleum Refinery should reduce the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, below its …
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Afreximbank, BoI Sign $75m Deal to Boost Local Drug Manufacturing.
In a significant move to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare manufacturing capacity, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Bank of Industry (BoI) have signed a $75 million financing term sheet under …
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Senator Ali Ndume Rejects Early Tinubu 2027 Endorsement, Cites Economic, Security Concerns
Senator Ali Ndume, the lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, has openly distanced himself from the recent endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. The …
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U.S. Pledges Bigger Trade, Investment Push in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria – The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has announced a renewed American commitment to boosting trade, investment, and private sector collaboration with Nigeria, describing the country …