Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria has thrown its weight behind the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the policies are vital to driving trade and investment growth across West …
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Coronation Capital, Trium Back Africa’s Growth with AVCA 2025 Sponsorship
Coronation Capital Limited and Trium, both subsidiaries of Coronation Group Limited, have reaffirmed their commitment to Africa’s economic development by sponsoring the 2025 African Private Capital Association (AVCA) conference. The …
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Nigeria’s Leasing Sector Grew by 23% in 2024, Hits N5.17tn – ELAN
Nigeria’s leasing industry recorded a strong growth of 23.2 per cent in 2024, pushing the value of outstanding leases to N5.17 trillion, up from N4.19 trillion in 2023. This was …
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CBN Warns Nigerians Against Fake Contracts, Loans, and Grants
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again warned the public to beware of fraudsters who are using its name to promote fake contracts, loans, and financial grants. In a …
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FCMB Gives Four Customers ₦1 Million Each in Ongoing Promo
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has made four Nigerians millionaires as it continues to reward loyal customers in its popular Millionaire Promo, now in its 10th season. The winners, who …
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ECOWAS, World Bank Hold Workshop in Abuja to Improve Internet Access Across West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with the World Bank-funded West Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (WARDIP), has started a two-day technical workshop aimed at improving …
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Nigeria Records Fastest Economic Growth in 10 Years, Says World Bank, But Inflation Still a Big Problem
The World Bank has revealed that Nigeria’s economy grew at its fastest rate in almost 10 years in 2024, driven by strong performance in the fourth quarter and better management …
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Kenya Moves to Cut Budget Deficit, Eyes Fresh IMF Talks Amid Economic Pressure
The Kenyan government has announced that it will reduce its fiscal deficit to 4.5 percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the 2025/2026 financial year. This is a step …
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Netflix Invests Over $175 Million in Africa’s Film Industry, Boosting Jobs and Local Talent
Netflix, the American video streaming giant, has spent more than $175 million on film and TV production in Africa’s top three markets—South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya—since it started operations on …
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Afreximbank Launches $1 Billion Africa Film Fund to Boost Creative Industry
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched a $1 billion Africa Film Fund to support the continent’s fast-growing but underfunded creative industry. The new initiative, part of Afreximbank’s Creative Africa …