Rex Insurance has launched a new retail campaign in Lagos as part of its efforts to demystify insurance and promote wider adoption of policies among everyday Nigerians. The initiative, which …
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Bankit Microfinance Bank Showcases Digital Banking Innovations at GITEX Africa
Nigeria’s digital bank, Bankit Microfinance Bank, has put its name forward as one of the fast-rising players in the country’s financial technology space after presenting its innovations at the just …
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Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Housing Programme Targets Affordable Homes Nationwide
The Renewed Hope Housing Programme, launched under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious housing and urban development initiatives in …
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Eskom Promises End to Load Shedding in South Africa Until March 2026
South Africa’s electricity utility, Eskom, has announced that the country will not experience load shedding throughout the coming summer. This means from September 2025 until the end of March 2026, …
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ZESCO Power Failure Leaves Parts of Botswana in Darkness
Several towns in northern Botswana have been left without electricity following a supply disruption from Zambia’s power utility, ZESCO. The affected areas include Plateau, Kasane, Kazungula, and Lesoma, which rely …
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Bank of Zambia Withdraws Nearly Half of Old Currency From Circulation
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has announced that almost half of the country’s old banknotes have now been withdrawn from circulation as part of its ongoing currency replacement programme. Speaking …
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GCB Bank Rolls Out Secure Hajj Account for Pilgrims
GCB Bank, one of Ghana’s biggest financial institutions, has introduced a new Hajj Savings Account to support Muslim customers planning for the holy pilgrimage. The product is designed to provide …
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Ghana Hosts Successful Shea Expo 2025, Spotlights Women and Youth
The second edition of the World Shea Expo has ended in Tamale, Ghana, with a fresh call on government, private sector, and development partners to take stronger steps in boosting …
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Egypt’s Foreign Reserves Rise to $49.25 Billion
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said on Monday that the country’s net international reserves grew to $49.25 billion in August 2025, compared to $49.04 billion in July. This means …
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NCAA to Begin Naming and Shaming Airlines Over Flight Delays and Cancellations
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that it will start publicly naming and shaming airlines that fail to comply with aviation regulations, particularly in cases of flight delays …