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 …
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Short-Term Rentals vs. Long-Term Rentals: What’s More Profitable in 2025?
The perennial question of whether to opt for short-term (like Airbnb and corporate lets) or long-term (traditional residential leases) rentals is more nuanced than ever. Both strategies offer distinct advantages …
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Maasai Technologies Unveils Africa-Focused M&A Platform to Boost Startup Exits
Maasai Technologies has launched a new digital platform designed to support African startups in navigating mergers and acquisitions (M&A), marking a major step towards normalising strategic exits in the continent’s …
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Nestle, 30 Others Lift NGX as Market Gains N21bn Amid CBN Rate Hold
Trading at the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed on a positive note on Tuesday, as gains in 31 stocks, led by Nestle Nigeria Plc, added ₦21 billion to the market …
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Akpabio, Others Say Africa Must Stop Exporting Raw Materials Without Value Addition
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has joined other key stakeholders to call on African countries to stop the practice of exporting raw materials without adding value. They said Africa must move …
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Ghana Strengthens Trade and Investment Ties with UAE to Boost Economy
Ghana is making strong moves to grow its trade and investment relationship with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as part of efforts to expand its economy and attract more foreign …
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Telecom Leaders to Discuss Future of Connectivity as MVNO Nigeria 2025 Summit Holds in Lagos
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is preparing for a major summit as Africa Hyperscalers hosts the MVNO Nigeria 2025: Unlocking Growth, Competition & Connectivity forum on May 21 in Lagos. The event …