Tanzania and Malawi have finally agreed to end their trade dispute following weeks of escalating tensions and reciprocal import restrictions. The two countries, joined by South Africa which was also …
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Tanzania and Malawi End Trade War, Agree to Lift Restrictions and Implement Regional Trade Deal
Tanzania and Malawi have officially ended their trade dispute, agreeing to lift restrictions that had affected the movement of goods between both countries. After holding bilateral talks, the two nations …
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Rand Merchant Bank Backs Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Eyes Growth in West African Trade
Corporate and investment banking firm Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Nigeria has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying they are crucial for stimulating trade and investment across …
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CBN Increases Treasury Bills Offer to N550bn as Investor Demand Drops by 29%
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised its total offer at the latest Treasury Bills Primary Market Auction to N550 billion, an increase from the N400 billion offered in …
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First Asset Management Crosses N1tn Assets Under Management Milestone
First Asset Management Limited, an investment management company and a subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc, has announced that it has crossed the N1 trillion mark in Assets Under Management (AUM), …
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Dangote Refinery, Marketers Clash Over Local Fuel Supply Claims
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rejected claims made by oil marketers that the refinery cannot meet Nigeria’s local fuel demand. Officials of the refinery told our correspondent that …
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Navigating the New Minimum Wage: Impact and Strategies for Small Businesses in Nigeria
Introduction The discourse surrounding the minimum wage in Nigeria has always been a critical point of discussion, particularly for the business community. As the government and labor unions engage in …
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Stanbic IBTC Bank Wins 2025 Bank of the Year Customer Service Award
Stanbic IBTC Bank has been awarded the 2025 Bank of the Year Customer Service Award at the prestigious Industry Summit/Awards 6.0, which took place in Lagos. This recognition comes after …
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Co-op Bank Partners With 619 Saccos To Expand Banking Services In Kenya
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has entered into a major partnership with 619 Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) across the country to improve how members access banking services. The new …
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South Africa’s Biggest Companies Outshine Economy in New African Business Rankings
South Africa’s biggest companies are showing serious strength despite the country’s economic challenges, according to the 2025 ranking of Africa’s Top 250 Companies. The new report revealed that 17 out …