The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that Nigeria needs strong, stable, and resilient banks if the country wants to achieve the $1 trillion economy target by the year …
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Inflation Hits 24.23% in March, Says National Bureau of Statistics
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced a rise in Nigeria’s inflation rate to 24.23% for March 2025. This figure shows an increase from the 23.18% recorded in February …
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CBEX Crash: $800 Million Crypto Scam Rocks Nigeria and Kenya
A digital asset platform called CBEX has collapsed, leaving thousands of Nigerians and Kenyans in shock after losing over $800 million in what investigators describe as a well-planned Ponzi scheme. …
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Afriland Properties Grows Profit by 51%, Declares 152% Higher Dividend
Afriland Properties Plc has recorded a strong financial performance for the 2024 fiscal year, posting a 51% rise in profit after tax to N2.6 billion, up from the previous year’s …
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GCR Reaffirms SFS Capital’s Credit Rating, Commends Liquidity and Market Leadership
Global Credit Ratings (GCR) has reaffirmed the long-term and short-term credit ratings of SFS Capital Nigeria Limited, maintaining an A-(NG) rating for long-term and A2(NG) for short-term, with a stable …
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CWG Doubles Dividend as Profit Jumps by 428%, Shareholders Celebrate Strong 2024 Performance
Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) has recorded one of its best financial years in history, posting an impressive 428 per cent growth in profit after tax, and as a result, more …
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Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Drops Again As Prices Fall, Budget Under Threat
Nigeria’s daily crude oil production has dropped again in March 2025, raising more concerns about the country’s ability to meet its budget plans for the year. This is coming at …
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Ethiopian Economists Urge Transparent Forex Market to Control Rising Inflation
Economists under the Ethiopian Economics Association have advised the government to increase transparency in the foreign exchange market to help reduce the steady fall of the Ethiopian Birr. They warned …
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Fitch Raises Nigeria’s Credit Rating After Key Economic Reforms
International credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has upgraded Nigeria’s long-term foreign-currency rating from ‘B-‘ to ‘B’, changing the country’s outlook from negative to stable. This announcement was made in a …
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Afreximbank Disbursed $50bn to Nigeria in 10 Years – Oramah
The President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah, has said that the bank has disbursed about $50 billion into the Nigerian economy over the past ten years. …