Across northern Nigeria, the shea nut harvest season has always been a quiet but vital part of local economies. Women and farmers in villages across Zamfara, Sokoto, and Niger states …
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Otedola Acquires Over N2bn Shares in First HoldCo to Consolidate Stake
First HoldCo Plc has announced insider share dealings involving its Chairman, Mr. Olufemi Otedola, and his affiliated company, Calvados Global Services Limited, with the joint acquisition of 64.8 million shares …
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Heirs Energies Showcases African Leadership in Oil and Gas at African Energy Week 2025
Heirs Energies, one of Africa’s indigenous-owned integrated energy firms, has said its success in reviving declining oil assets is proof that African companies can unlock value in areas where international …
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Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector Faces Further Decline Amid Port Inefficiencies
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector has continued to experience slow growth, with fresh figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showing that the sector declined further in the second quarter of …
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The Rise of Agritech In Nigeria : Can Technology Feed The Nation?
Nigeria, often described as the giant of Africa, has always relied heavily on agriculture to sustain its economy and feed its rapidly growing population. From the farmlands of Kaduna to …
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Who really Owns Nigeria’s Digital Economy – The People or the Platforms?
The air in Lagos is thick with the buzz of digital activity. From the mama put accepting transfers via a fintech QR code to the dispatch rider navigating traffic with …
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Mansard Vs Cornerstone : Which Insurance Stock Should You Buy Now?
The Nigerian insurance sector is quietly undergoing a massive boom, fueled by rising awareness, aggressive digital adoption, and regulatory consolidation. With Gross Premium Written crossing the N1 trillion mark in …
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Rabiu Projects Naira to Strengthen to ₦1,300–₦1,400 per Dollar by Year-End
The Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has expressed optimism that the naira will appreciate further in the coming months, predicting that the exchange rate could strengthen to between …
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Nigeria Seeks UN Security Council Seat, Calls for Debt Relief and Fair Share of Mineral Wealth
Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has demanded that Nigeria be granted a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, insisting that global …
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NSIB Blames Poor Infrastructure for Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has identified poor infrastructure maintenance and operational lapses as the major causes of the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment that happened on August 26, 2025. The …