Nigeria’s inflation rate dropped slightly to 23.71 per cent in April 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This …
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Top 25 Profitable Business Ideas to Start in 2025 (With Low Capital)
Introduction The year 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for entrepreneurship. Several factors are converging to create a fertile ground for new businesses, especially those that require …
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AFEX, GTBank End N17.8 Billion Debt Battle in Court
AFEX Commodities Exchange Limited and Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) have finally settled their long-running legal battle over a debt of N17.8 billion. The two parties reached an agreement after months …
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EFCC Removes Elie Bitar from Wanted List Over CBEX Fraud After Fresh Findings
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially removed a foreign national, Elie Bitar, from its wanted list after previously linking him to a suspected fraud involving a platform …
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South African Rand Gains Slightly as Ramaphosa Confirms Meeting with U.S. President
The South African rand gained a bit of strength on Thursday morning, trading at 18.22 to the U.S. dollar around 6:22 a.m. GMT. This marks a 0.3% improvement from where …
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FNB Champions Sustainable Agriculture as South Africa Leads G20 in 2025
As South Africa takes the helm of the G20 in 2025, attention is turning to its leadership role in driving agricultural reforms that balance food security, rural development, and environmental …
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AU, AfDB, and Togo Host High-Level Conference to Tackle Africa’s Rising Debt Crisis
The African Union (AU), in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Togo, has begun preparations for a high-level conference aimed at addressing the continent’s growing …
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CSCS Pays N8.8 Billion Dividend to Shareholders for 2024 Financial Year
The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc has confirmed the payment of N8.8 billion to its shareholders as dividends for the 2024 financial year. The approval for the payment was …
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Less Than 2 Million Nigerians Buy Insurance Yearly – Stakeholders Raise Alarm at Investment Summit
Industry experts and financial stakeholders have revealed that fewer than two million Nigerians buy insurance policies annually, a figure that highlights a deep gap in coverage and awareness within the …
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Nigeria’s 5G Growth Led by Banks, Hospitals, But Ordinary Users Still Left Behind
Nigeria’s adoption of 5G technology is gradually increasing but remains largely confined to sectors like banking, healthcare, and high-tech industries, while most ordinary Nigerians are still unable to afford or …