Africa is witnessing a major financial revolution that is changing how millions of people save, borrow, and spend money. This change is driven by financial technology, popularly called fintech, which …
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Nigeria Liability Insurance Pool Reports 118% Growth in Net Surplus for 2024
The Nigeria Liability Insurance Pool (NLIP) has announced a significant financial performance for the 2024 fiscal year, posting a net surplus of ₦708.24 million, a 118 per cent increase from …
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African Countries Worry as UK Reduces Foreign Aid Budget Again
The United Kingdom’s decision to cut down its foreign aid budget even further has sparked serious concerns across Africa, with experts warning that the move could affect key development programmes …
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Niboro Hails Oborevwori’s Development Strides in Delta
Renowned journalist and former Presidential Spokesman, Olorogun Ima Niboro, has praised the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for what he described as a “truly executive” style of …
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FG Rolls Out Empowerment Fund for Tertiary Workers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a new initiative known as the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF) to improve the welfare and professional development of employees in universities, …
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IRC Urges Streamlined Refugee IDs Under Kenya’s Shirika Plan
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has renewed its call for simplified access to refugee identity cards, stressing that the document is vital for refugees’ integration into Kenyan society. The appeal …
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BAT Kenya Doubles Interim Dividend as NSE Gains Momentum
British American Tobacco Kenya (BAT Kenya), listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), has announced a 100 percent increase in its interim dividend after posting strong half-year results. The cigarette …
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AfDB, South Africa Sign $474m Energy Transition Loan Deal
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 …