The Federal Government’s unpaid subsidy to electricity distribution companies has risen to ₦982.4 billion as of May 2025, showing a ₦5.3 billion increase or 2.7% in just five months. This …
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Africa Faces Digital Skills Shortage Ahead of 2030 Job Boom — Intreensic CEO Warns
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Intreensic, Nkebet Mesele, has raised concerns about a growing talent shortfall that could threaten Africa’s digital future, warning that the continent may fall short …
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Jollof+ Nears ₦10bn in User Savings as Platform Marks First Anniversary
Digital savings platform, Jollof+, has revealed that Nigerians using the platform have saved nearly ₦10 billion ahead of the company’s first anniversary. The platform, created by Baobab Nigeria, shared this …
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Nigeria’s Oil Export Revenue Drops 17% in Early 2025 Despite Output Rise
Nigeria’s earnings from crude oil exports fell sharply in the first two months of 2025, dropping by 17 percent year-on-year to $6.68 billion, according to figures from the Central Bank …
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Tinubu Meets Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership DG, Pushes for Fast-Tracked Economic Projects
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to using the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) to drive industrialization, infrastructure growth, and economic transformation across the country. This came during …
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Nigeria’s Public Debt May Rise Beyond ₦182tn as Tinubu Seeks Fresh $24bn Loan
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve new foreign loans amounting to $24.14 billion. If the lawmakers give the go-ahead, Nigeria’s total public debt may jump …
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Nigeria Hosts 2025 AMEDA Conference for the First Time, Focuses on Financial Market Development
In a landmark event for Nigeria’s financial sector, the country successfully hosted the 2025 Africa and Middle East Depositories Association (AMEDA) Conference for the first time in history. The two-day …
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South Africa’s Rand Weakens Slightly Ahead of Interest Rate Decision as Markets Watch SARB Closely
The South African rand opened weaker on Tuesday morning as financial markets turned their focus to the upcoming interest rate decision by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB),the rand was …
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Decoding African Real Estate Market
The insightful investor, whether seasoned or just stepping into the vibrant currents of Nigeria’s property market, understands that numbers, while crucial, are but one part of the story. In our …
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South Africa to Launch National Petroleum Company as Energy Sector Eyes Sustainable Future
Stakeholders in the oil and gas industry are preparing to gather for the official launch of the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) — a major milestone in the country’s …