Foreign investors have shown renewed confidence in Kenya’s capital market after years of weak participation, as their purchases of shares at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) hit a four-year high …
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NSIA Insurance Reports N30.15bn Premium Growth, PBT Hits N3.44bn in 2024
NSIA Insurance Limited has announced a 35 per cent growth in its composite Gross Written Premium, which rose to N30.15bn in 2024 from N22.29bn recorded in 2023. The company disclosed …
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Nigerian Economic Society to Honour Shettima, Iyabo Masha, Others at Annual Conference
The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) has announced that Vice President Kashim Shettima and Dr. Iyabo Masha, Director of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development (G-24), …
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Addosser Finance has opened its first regional branch in Ibadan, Oyo State, as part of efforts to expand access to finance and empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well …
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Access ARM Pensions Urges Nigerians to Embrace AVCs for Retirement Security
Access ARM Pensions has intensified its campaign to raise awareness about Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs), stressing that they are one of the most effective ways for Nigerians to achieve financial …
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Lasaco Assurance Moves to Transfer Annuity Business to Cornerstone Insurance
Lasaco Assurance Plc has announced plans to transfer its annuity business portfolio to Cornerstone Insurance Plc as part of a broader strategic realignment within the company. The announcement was contained …
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Union Bank Assures Customers of Smooth Services After Titan Trust Merger
Union Bank of Nigeria has assured its customers that banking services will continue without disruption following the completion of its merger with Titan Trust Bank Limited. The bank gave the …
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European Stocks Hold Steady as Chinese Tech Shares Rally and Bond Yields Surge
European stock markets remained steady on Monday as a surge in Chinese technology stocks lifted investor sentiment, while European long-dated bonds came under heavy pressure. The latest trading reports showed …
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Nigeria’s Private Sector Records Stronger Growth in August as Inflation Eases
Nigeria’s private sector recorded stronger growth in August 2025 as improved customer demand and easing inflationary pressures boosted business activity, according to the latest Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria Purchasing Managers’ …
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Naira Strengthens Slightly at Official Market as Reserves Hit $41.27bn
The naira recorded a slight gain on the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market on Friday, closing at ₦1,531.57 per dollar. This marked a 0.23 per cent appreciation compared to the previous …