FCMB Group Plc has continued to show strong growth in its digital business as it recorded a 69.2 per cent increase in digital revenue in the 2024 financial year. This …
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Nigeria’s Public Debt Rises to N144.67tn, Records 48.58% Increase in One Year
Abuja – Nigeria’s total public debt has climbed to N144.67 trillion as of December 31, 2024, according to a fresh report released by the Debt Management Office (DMO). This figure …
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IMF Gives Egypt $1.2 Billion to Support Ongoing Economic Reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released $1.2 billion to Egypt as part of the country’s ongoing economic reform plan. This marks the fourth payment under the Extended Fund Facility …
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Oil Price Falls by $10, Puts Pressure on Nigeria’s Economy
Nigeria’s economy has been hit with a fresh challenge as the price of crude oil dropped by $10 per barrel, raising concerns about the country’s financial stability and budget performance. …
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Kenya’s Green Energy Boom: EVs, Hydrogen and Autogas Drive Investment Surge
Kenya is fast becoming one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for clean energy investment, with new figures from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) showing rapid growth in electric …
The Organised Private Sector (OPS) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to reduce the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from its current 27.50 per cent to encourage economic growth. …
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FRC, NADP lament dearth of actuarial professionals
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) and the Nigerian Actuarial Development Programme (NADP) have raised alarm over the shortage of actuarial professionals in the country. This was discussed during …
In a move to ensure stable electricity in Ondo State, Lincs Power Energy Solutions has joined hands with the state government to build a 5-megawatt power project. The project aims …
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FG seeks fresh $10.50m W’Bank loan
Nigeria has approached the World Bank for a fresh $10.50 million loan to strengthen the Central Bank of Nigeria’s technical capacity and modernise the country’s domestic payment system. The move …
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International Breweries’ loss extends to seventh year
International Breweries has recorded another year of losses, marking its seventh consecutive year in the red. The company’s audited financial report, filed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday, showed …