The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced a strong 14 percent rise in its after-tax profit for the month of May 2025, reaching ₦1.054 trillion. This marks a …
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Silence from FG Worsens GenCos’ Frustration as N4.7tn Power Debt Remains Unpaid
Despite promises from the Ministry of Power that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would meet with electricity generation companies over the N4.7 trillion debt owed to them, nearly two months have …
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The Federal Government has introduced a major plan to change the Value-Added Tax (VAT) system in Nigeria. This new reform is aimed at giving states more control over VAT revenue …
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Police Take Over PDP National Secretariat Amid Leadership Crisis
In an effort to prevent a potential breakdown of law and order, the Nigerian Police Force has taken control of the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wadata …
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Tinubu Suspends Controversial Financial Reporting Council Levy on Private Companies
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a temporary suspension of the implementation of the controversial Financial Reporting Council (Amendment) Act 2023, which introduced new annual regulatory dues on large private …
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Kenya Successfully Tests Power Transmission from Ethiopia to Tanzania
Kenya has completed a major test of its ability to transmit 50 megawatts of electricity from Ethiopia to Tanzania through its national electricity grid. The successful trial is seen as …
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Stakeholders Push for Youth Employment Through Blue Economy
Key players in Kenya’s blue economy are calling for united efforts to tap into the sector’s vast potential as a way of solving the growing youth unemployment crisis. The appeal …
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Kenya’s Startup Ecosystem Hits Record Global Ranking, Beats Nigeria and Egypt in Growth
Kenya has achieved its highest-ever position in the global startup ecosystem rankings, bolstered by a rapid growth rate of over 30 percent — the fastest among countries ranked between 51st …
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Court Clears Wells Fargo of Blame in KSh 47 Million Heist Involving Equity Bank
The High Court in Kenya has ruled in favour of Wells Fargo Limited, dismissing a KSh 23.4 million claim filed by Equity Bank Kenya Plc over the theft of KSh …
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Equity Bank to Open UAE Office, Becomes First Kenyan Bank to Expand to the Middle East
Shareholders of Equity Group Holdings Plc have approved the bank’s plans to open a Representative Office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking the first time a Kenyan lender will …