South Africa’s biggest mobile operator, Vodacom Group, has announced a major step to increase its presence in Africa with a plan to take control of Safaricom, East Africa’s largest telecoms …
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Nedbank Finalises Major Revamp and Eyes Digital Growth with iKhokha Deal
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminNedbank says it has completed its major restructuring plan for the organisation, but the South African banking group warned that its performance for 2025 will likely remain weak. The update …
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BusinessEastern AfricaFinanceINVESTMENTTechnologyTelecommunications
MTN Uganda Raises Second Interim Dividend by 40%, Signals Confidence in Growth
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminMTN Uganda Limited has declared a second interim dividend of Shs 10.5 per share, marking a 40 percent increase from the previous payment. The company said the move was supported …
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BankingBusinessEconomyFinanceINVESTMENTMonetary Policy
Nigerian Banks Earn Over N14.7tn in Nine Months as High-Interest Rates Boost Sector Growth
Nigeria’s biggest banks have continued to enjoy massive earnings in 2025 as nine major financial institutions raked in a total of N14.72 trillion in interest income during the first nine …
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SEC Says Nigeria’s Non-Interest Capital Market Hits N1.6tn as Investors Embrace Ethical Finance
Nigeria’s non-interest capital market has grown to over N1.6 trillion, reflecting rising investor confidence and expanding participation in ethical and non-interest finance, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). …
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SEC Backs Islamic Finance as Key to Investment Growth and Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has identified Islamic finance as a major driver of investment growth and a vital tool for promoting financial inclusion in Nigeria and across Africa. …
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AgricultureBusiness GrowthDigital EconomyFintechHealthINVESTMENTNigeriaStartupsTechnology
What Drives Revenue Booms In Nigeria’s Tech Ecosystem?
Lagos, Abuja, and Yaba are buzzing with a new kind of energy. The streets may still be congested and the power supply unpredictable, but across offices, co-working spaces, and even …
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AfricaBusinessEconomyEnergyINVESTMENTOil & Gas
Heirs Energies Showcases African Leadership in Oil and Gas at African Energy Week 2025
Heirs Energies, one of Africa’s indigenous-owned integrated energy firms, has said its success in reviving declining oil assets is proof that African companies can unlock value in areas where international …
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AgricultureDigital TransformationEconomyFood SecurityInnovationINVESTMENTStartupsTechnology
The Rise of Agritech In Nigeria : Can Technology Feed The Nation?
Nigeria, often described as the giant of Africa, has always relied heavily on agriculture to sustain its economy and feed its rapidly growing population. From the farmlands of Kaduna to …
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DevelopmentEconomyHousingInfrastructureINVESTMENTReal EstateUrban Development
Novarick Launches $116 Billion Development Initiative Across Four Cities
Novarick Homes has announced the launch of an ambitious initiative tagged Project 1600 – Vision 2045, a twenty-year plan to deliver 1,600 apartments across four of Nigeria’s key cities: Lagos, …