Signature Bank Limited has made a major comeback in 2024, posting a profit before tax of N768.05 million, a sharp turnaround from the loss of N2.87 billion it recorded in …
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Union Investment Cuts Ties with TotalEnergies Over Human Rights Abuse Allegations in East Africa
A major European investment company, Union Investment, has removed French oil giant, TotalEnergies, from its sustainability funds after new accusations of human rights abuses surfaced concerning a massive oil project …
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Real Estate Syndication Explained: Legal Structures, Risks, and ROI
So, you’re eager to dive into substantial real estate investments, perhaps eyeing a lucrative commercial property or a sprawling residential complex. Yet, the hefty capital required for such ventures often …
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Real Estate Private Equity vs. REITs: Where Should Professionals Invest?
You’re a real estate professional in Africa, eyeing significant opportunities. The question isn’t if you should invest, but how. By 2025, two major players stand out: Real Estate Private Equity …
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Mastering Real Estate Data Analytics: Tools, Trends, and Investment Insights
In 2025, real estate is no longer driven purely by intuition or local knowledge. It’s a field increasingly dominated by data. For investors, developers, and agents across Africa and beyond, …
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IGI Pays Over N1.8bn in Insurance Claims, Targets Higher Payouts in 2024
Industrial and General Insurance Plc (IGI) has announced that it paid more than ₦1.8 billion in claims to policyholders over the past year, reaffirming its commitment to rebuilding public trust …
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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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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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How Rising Interest Rates Are Shaping Africa’s Property Market in 2025
For property developers, investors, and aspiring homeowners across Africa, the fluctuating landscape of interest rates is a critical barometer for market health. As central banks across the continent grapple with …
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Land Banking: The Silent Wealth Builder in Emerging Africa Markets
One strategy quietly outperforms many others for patient investors: land banking. Unlike the hustle and bustle of developing properties or the immediate gratification of short-term flips, land banking is a …