The South African government has signed a fresh loan agreement worth US$474.6 million with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support its ongoing Just Energy Transition (JET) programme. This new …
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SBM Bank Kenya Reports Ksh 202 Million Profit
SBM Bank Kenya Ltd has posted a profit before tax of Ksh 202 million for the first half of 2025, marking a major turnaround from a loss of Ksh 943 …
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Shri Krishana Overseas Lists on NSE, Boosts Optimism in Kenya’s Capital Markets
Shri Krishana Overseas Ltd (SKL) has officially listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), becoming the latest addition to Kenya’s capital markets and signalling renewed investor confidence in the country’s …
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High Interest Rate Now Top Challenge for Nigerian Businesses – CBN Survey
Businesses across Nigeria say high interest rates have become the most severe challenge affecting their operations, surpassing long-standing problems like insecurity and poor electricity supply. This was revealed in the …
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Nigeria Unveils National Occupational Standards for Gas and Electric Vehicles as CNG Fleet Rises
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has introduced the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the conversion, calibration, and maintenance of gas-powered and electric vehicles in Nigeria. This initiative …
The African Union Commission’s Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate, in collaboration with the Sterling One Foundation and with support from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has brought together …
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Fidelity Bank to Equip 100 Nigerian Entrepreneurs with Free Digital Toolkits for Business Growth
Fidelity Bank Plc has announced a major empowerment initiative targeting 100 entrepreneurs across Nigeria, as part of efforts to accelerate the digital transformation of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) nationwide. …
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FCMB, ICC Nigeria Call for Sustainable Solutions to Boost Nigerian Businesses in Global Trade
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and the International Chamber of Commerce Nigeria (ICCN) Banking Commission have jointly called for sustainable strategies that will empower Nigerian businesses to seize global trade …
Nigeria’s financial sector, which includes banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions, contributed a total of N1.77 trillion to the country’s economy in the first quarter of 2025, according to …
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FRC, LCCI, and Centre for Business Integrity Launch Push for Good Governance in Nigeria’s 40 Million MSMEs
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has joined forces with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and the Centre for Business Integrity (CBi) to promote corporate governance …