Senegal’s international bonds fell sharply on Monday after Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the West African nation’s credit rating, warning that it was becoming less certain the country would be able …
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Capital Express Life Assurance Grows Revenue by 32%, Strengthens Capital Base
Capital Express Life Assurance Limited has reported a 32.11 per cent increase in its insurance revenue, rising to N7.2 billion at the end of 2024 from N5.45 billion in the …
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Stanbic IBTC Leads Financial Arrangement for UAC’s Acquisition of CHI Limited
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has played a major role in the acquisition of CHI Limited by UAC of Nigeria Plc, acting as the mandated lead arranger and delivering a full …
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African Startups Near 2024 Record with $2.2bn Raised So Far in 2025
African startups are on track to surpass their total fundraising record from last year, having already secured more than $2.2 billion in 2025, excluding exits. This was revealed in the …
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PenCom Says Recapitalisation Will Strengthen Pension Industry
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has said its ongoing recapitalisation requirement for licensed pension fund operators is a strategic move to strengthen the financial base of the industry and safeguard …
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SEC Says Nigeria’s Non-Interest Capital Market Hits N1.6tn as Investors Embrace Ethical Finance
Nigeria’s non-interest capital market has grown to over N1.6 trillion, reflecting rising investor confidence and expanding participation in ethical and non-interest finance, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). …
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SEC Backs Islamic Finance as Key to Investment Growth and Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has identified Islamic finance as a major driver of investment growth and a vital tool for promoting financial inclusion in Nigeria and across Africa. …
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Nigerian Agric-SMEs Get New Boost as EDC, AGRA Partner to Unlock Funding and Growth Opportunities
Agricultural small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria have received a fresh opportunity to access funding, expand operations, and scale their businesses through a high-level networking event organised by the …
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Safaricom’s Ethiopian Expansion Transforms Market but Deepens Losses, Says World Bank
Safaricom’s bold move into Ethiopia has reshaped the country’s telecommunications industry, bringing competition, lower data prices, and faster internet access to millions of new users. However, a new World Bank …
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Kenya Power Reports 18.7% Profit Drop as Forex Gains Fade and Tariff Adjustments Ease
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has reported a sharp 18.7 per cent decline in its net profit for the financial year ended June 2025, falling to KSh 24.47 billion …