The governments of the United Kingdom and the United States have set up a new body to reduce barriers for companies trying to raise funds in both countries’ capital markets …
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BusinessEntrepreneurshipFinanceINVESTMENTWomen in Business
Meet Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes : Founder of Aruwa Capital and Leading voice for Women in Business
In the world of finance and investment, some names stand out for their courage and vision. One of such names is Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes. At just 35, she has built …
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BankingEconomyFinanceGovernanceMonetary PolicySMEs
CPPE Urges CBN to Ease Monetary Policies to Support SMEs
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to adopt a more balanced policy direction that will make credit more affordable …
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EconomyFinanceGovernanceLabourPensionRegulation
PenCom Bans Cross-Shareholding in Pension Firms, Moves to Protect Contributors’ Funds
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has released new guidelines banning significant cross-shareholding among Pension Fund Operators (PFOs). The move, which became effective immediately on Friday, is aimed at promoting transparency, …
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BusinessCorporate EarningsEconomyFinanceInsuranceNigeria
Regency Alliance Insurance Pays N3.14bn in Claims Despite Profit Decline
Regency Alliance Insurance Plc has reported a sharp increase in claims payment, rising by 242.59 per cent to N3.14 billion in the first half of 2025. The figure, contained in …
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BusinessEconomyFinanceGovernanceHealthInsurance
NAICOM Raises Alarm Over $2bn Annual Capital Flight in Health Insurance
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has revealed that Nigeria is losing about $2 billion every year to capital flight as multinational companies provide health insurance for their employees through foreign …
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Atiat Limited Opens New Lagos Headquarters, Launches Strategic Vision Atiat 3.0
Atiat Limited, a company known for leadership in automotive leasing and finance, has opened its new head office on Victoria Island, Lagos, as part of its plan to expand into …
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BankingBusinessEconomyFinanceGovernanceWestern Africa
Bank of Ghana Cuts Policy Rate to 21.5% as Inflation Pressures Ease
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana has announced a major cut in the benchmark policy rate, slashing it by 350 basis points (3.5 per cent) from …
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Experts Say NIIRA 2025 Will Boost Insurance Sector’s GDP Contribution
Industry experts have projected that the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 (NIIRA) will boost the insurance sector’s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product and restore confidence in the industry. …
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BankingBusinessCapital MarketCorporate EarningsEconomyFinance
UBA Half-Year Profit Rises to N335bn Despite Drop in Pre-Tax Earnings
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced its financial performance for the first half of 2025, showing a profit after tax of N335.53bn. This represents a 6.06 per cent …