Zenith Bank Plc has announced plans to expand its operations into Côte d’Ivoire and eight other Francophone African countries, marking a major step in its goal to become a leading …
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SAP Launches New AI Tools to Transform Global Business Operations
Global enterprise software company, SAP SE, has launched a new generation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools aimed at transforming how businesses operate across industries. The announcement was made at the …
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FG Launches National Job Centre Project to Boost Employment and Labour Market Efficiency
The Federal Government has unveiled the National Job Centre Project, a nationwide initiative aimed at connecting skilled Nigerians with decent job opportunities and strengthening the country’s labour market infrastructure. The …
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NCC Says Tariff Reform Attracted Over N1tn Investments into Telecom Sector
The Nigerian Communications Commission has said that recent tariff reforms in the telecommunications industry have attracted over N1tn in new investments by operators, strengthening Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and improving service …
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UBA to Launch Whitepaper on Unlocking Africa’s Growth Potential
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced plans to launch a major whitepaper designed to accelerate Africa’s economic development through improved financial systems, strategic partnerships, and sustainable growth initiatives. …
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PenCom rebrands Micro Pension Plan to Personal Pension Plan
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced that the rebranded Personal Pension Plan (PPP) has opened up new opportunities for Nigerians to make voluntary pension contributions, allowing Retirement Savings Account …
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NLNG urges Africa to move beyond raw material exports, lead global LNG market
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has urged African nations to shift from being raw material suppliers to becoming major players in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. Speaking at the …
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US Dollar Weakens as Markets Expect Fed Rate Cut Amid Renewed US-China Trade Tensions
The United States dollar weakened on Wednesday, losing ground against major global currencies as financial markets priced in a possible interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The decline comes …
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NGX Closes Slightly Positive as Investors Trade Cautiously Amid Q3 Earnings Season
Trading on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed on a mildly positive note on Wednesday as investors slowed down on bargain hunting despite the continued release of third-quarter (Q3) corporate earnings …
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Investor Confidence Weakens as Nigeria’s Eurobond Yields Rise Ahead of $1.1bn Repayment
Nigeria’s Eurobond market experienced a dip in investor confidence this week as yields climbed by 10 basis points to 8.27 per cent, signalling renewed caution among investors ahead of the …