Linkage Assurance Plc, a Nigerian insurance company listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group, has been assigned a long-term issuer credit rating of ‘B+’ by AM Best, a globally recognised credit …
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UBA Emerges Nigeria’s Strongest Brand in 2024 Brand Finance Ranking
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has been named the strongest Nigerian brand in the 2024 Brand Finance ranking, moving up from 9th place last year to the top spot. …
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Winock Solar Named Africa’s Fastest-Growing Energy Firm in Financial Times Ranking
Nigerian renewable energy company, Winock Solar, has been named the fastest-growing energy firm in Africa, according to the 2025 Financial Times list of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies. The firm, which is …
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Nigeria’s Winock Solar Named Africa’s Fastest-Growing Energy Company by Financial Times
Nigerian renewable energy firm Winock Solar has been named Africa’s fastest-growing energy company, according to the 2025 Financial Times list of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies. The firm announced the milestone on …
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Starlink Faces Internet Speed Challenges in Kenya as Competition Grows
Elon Musk’s internet company, Starlink, is currently facing serious challenges in Kenya, just less than two years after launching operations in the country. Starlink, which uses satellites to deliver internet, …
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How AI Is Changing Real Estate: From Valuations to Virtual Tours
The real estate industry, traditionally reliant on human expertise, local knowledge, and often manual processes, is undergoing a profound transformation. At the heart of this revolution is Artificial Intelligence (AI). …
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Lagos, MAA Partner to Host 2025 African Marketing Tech & E-commerce Conference
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Marketing Analytics Africa (MAA), has announced plans to host the 2025 African Marketing Technology & E-commerce Conference (AMTEC), a major continental gathering aimed …
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TAG Expands Support for African SMEs and Creatives, Targets Scalable Impact
TAG, an independent advisory and investment management firm, has reaffirmed its commitment to driving Africa’s economic growth by partnering with development finance institutions and ecosystem enablers to support small and …
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ILO Cautions on AI’s Labour Impact, Urges Nigeria and Others to Plan for Inclusive Transition
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has said artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI, has the power to change the global labour market. But it also warned that if not well …
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Top 10 Tech Founders to Watch in Nigeria (2025 Edition)
Meet the innovators transforming Nigeria’s digital landscape. Introduction Nigeria’s tech ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by visionary entrepreneurs who are leveraging technology to solve real-world problems. From fintech to …