The Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics has urged the Federal Government to create a clear transition plan and consult widely with stakeholders before going ahead with its ban on …
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Tinubu’s Insurance Reform Act 2025 Set to Transform Nigeria’s Insurance Industry
Nigeria’s insurance industry is preparing for major changes following the signing of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier this month. The new …
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Federal Workers Struggle to Access Housing Loans as Multiple Deductions Block Eligibility
The Federal Government has raised concern that many civil servants cannot access its housing loan schemes because their monthly salaries are already weighed down by several deductions from commercial loans. …
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Iranian Forces Kill 13 Militants in Raid on Restive Southeast Province
Iranian security forces have killed 13 militants in a raid in Sistan-Baluchistan, a troubled southeastern province that has long witnessed clashes between armed groups and the government. The operation, announced …
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NECO to End Paper Exams, Adopts Full Computer-Based Testing from 2025
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced that it will phase out the traditional paper-pencil method of conducting exams. Starting with the November/December 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, …
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Zimbabwe Plans Major Support for SMEs in 2026
The Government of Zimbabwe has unveiled a new strategy to boost the growth and transformation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in 2026, with clear plans to provide training, …
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Stockbrokers Urge Federal Government to Reform Capital Market for $1tn Economy Target
The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers has appealed to the Federal Government to urgently implement economic reforms that will reposition Nigeria’s capital market as a key driver in achieving the country’s …
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Nigeria Attracts $5.64bn in Q1 2025 as Banking Sector Leads Capital Inflows
Nigeria recorded a strong rise in foreign capital inflows in the first quarter of 2025, attracting a total of $5.64 billion. The latest capital importation report released by the National …
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Tanzania Revenue Authority Opens 200 Trade Facilitation Desks to Boost Business Growth
The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has taken a major step to strengthen trade across the country by launching 200 Trade Facilitation Desks. The desks, which officially begin operation on August …
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Egypt to Issue Domestic Sukuk in First Half of New Fiscal Year
Egypt is preparing to issue domestic Sukuk within the first half of the 2025/2026 fiscal year, according to Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk. The announcement was made during a panel discussion …