The government of Oman has announced that from August 1, 2025, all engineers working or seeking employment in the country must obtain a Professional Classification Certificate issued by the Oman …
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Naira Nears N1,530/$ as Forex Market Gains Confidence
The naira moved closer to N1,530 per dollar in the parallel market as trading resumed on Monday, July 21, 2025. This movement comes as Nigeria’s foreign exchange market maintains some …
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RMB Wins International Awards for Excellence in Transactional Banking and Cash Management in Africa
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), the African Corporate and Investment Bank, has received global recognition for its outstanding performance in transactional banking and cash management services across Africa. The bank announced …
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FirstBank Strengthens Partnership with UN Global Compact to Drive Sustainable Finance and Development
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, commonly known as FirstBank, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable finance through its strengthened partnership with the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). The bank made …
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FIRS Urges Accountant-General to Enforce Tax Deductions by MDAs, Seeks Stronger Compliance for Revenue Growth
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has urged the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation to ensure that all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government comply with tax …
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World Bank: Nigeria, Other Developing Countries Record Fastest Growth in Financial Savings in a Decade
The World Bank Group has reported a significant rise in the number of adults using financial accounts to save in Nigeria and other developing countries, marking the fastest growth in …
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UBA’s AI Chatbot LEO Now Facilitates Cross-Border Payments in Africa
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, one of the continent’s biggest financial institutions, has announced that its Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot, LEO, is now capable of performing cross-border payment transactions. …
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How Fintech Infrastructure is Powering the Modern Trading Industry
The financial technology industry, commonly known as fintech, emerged in its current form in the late 1990s and early 2000s. However, the roots of fintech can be traced back to …
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Nigeria’s Insurance Firms Record Over N233 Billion Profit, Best Performance in a Decade
Nigeria’s top insurance companies are currently experiencing their most profitable period in over a decade, as a mix of rising interest rates, regulatory enforcement, and strategic investment choices propel their …
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JCI Eko Trains Over 150 Graduates at After School Programme
More than 150 graduates, undergraduates, and young professionals have benefitted from the JCI Eko’s After School (LAS) programme, which was held at Ilaji Resort in Ibadan, Oyo State. The training, …