Zenith Bank Plc has announced plans to expand its operations into Côte d’Ivoire and eight other Francophone African countries, marking a major step in its goal to become a leading …
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AwardsBankingBusinessFinanceINVESTMENTTechnology
CardinalStone Group Shines at 2025 BAFI Awards with Dual Wins
CardinalStone Group has won two major awards at the 2025 BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, further solidifying its reputation as one of Nigeria’s most innovative and trusted …
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AfricaBusinessDebt Management,FinanceImmigrationINVESTMENT
Optiva Capital Reaffirms Leadership in Global Migration and Investment Immigration Industry
Optiva Capital Partners has restated its leadership in the global migration and investment immigration sector, positioning itself as a key bridge between African investors and international opportunities. Speaking during a …
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AfricaBankingDevelopmentEconomyFinanceSustainability
UBA to Launch Whitepaper on Unlocking Africa’s Growth Potential
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced plans to launch a major whitepaper designed to accelerate Africa’s economic development through improved financial systems, strategic partnerships, and sustainable growth initiatives. …
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EconomyFinanceGOVERNMENTLabourNigeriaPension
PenCom rebrands Micro Pension Plan to Personal Pension Plan
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced that the rebranded Personal Pension Plan (PPP) has opened up new opportunities for Nigerians to make voluntary pension contributions, allowing Retirement Savings Account …
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CurrencyEconomyFinanceInternationalMonetary PolicyTrade
US Dollar Weakens as Markets Expect Fed Rate Cut Amid Renewed US-China Trade Tensions
The United States dollar weakened on Wednesday, losing ground against major global currencies as financial markets priced in a possible interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The decline comes …
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BusinessCapital MarketEconomyFinanceINVESTMENTStock Market
NGX Closes Slightly Positive as Investors Trade Cautiously Amid Q3 Earnings Season
Trading on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed on a mildly positive note on Wednesday as investors slowed down on bargain hunting despite the continued release of third-quarter (Q3) corporate earnings …
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Debt Management,EconomyFinanceGOVERNMENTInternationalINVESTMENT
Investor Confidence Weakens as Nigeria’s Eurobond Yields Rise Ahead of $1.1bn Repayment
Nigeria’s Eurobond market experienced a dip in investor confidence this week as yields climbed by 10 basis points to 8.27 per cent, signalling renewed caution among investors ahead of the …
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Central BankingEconomyFinanceGOVERNMENTInternationalMonetary Policy
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso Says Nigeria Has Built Strong Economic Buffers Against Global Shocks
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has said that Nigeria has built strong economic buffers and resilience to withstand global and domestic financial shocks through …
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BankingConsumer ProtectionEconomyFinanceGovernanceNational AssemblyRegulation
Reps to Probe Arbitrary Bank Charges as Nigerians Decry Unexplained Deductions
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate what it described as the arbitrary, excessive, and unexplained charges imposed on customers by commercial banks across Nigeria. The lawmakers made this …