Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has once again affirmed Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC at an ‘AAA(nga)’ rating, maintaining the top-tier national long-term rating with a stable outlook. This marks …
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Nigeria Ranks 3rd in Africa’s Top 10 Manufacturing Powerhouses
Nigeria has been ranked third among Africa’s top ten manufacturing countries, according to a recent report by a leading business information platform for entrepreneurs and investors across the continent. The …
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U.S. Pledges Bigger Trade, Investment Push in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria – The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has announced a renewed American commitment to boosting trade, investment, and private sector collaboration with Nigeria, describing the country …
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SEC Warns Nigerians Against Investing in Unregulated Punisher Coin ($PUN).
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a strong warning to Nigerians against investing in Punisher Coin, also known as $PUN, describing the ongoing presale of …
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Gold Prices Surge as Investors Brace for U.S. Jobs Report Amid Economic Uncertainty
Gold prices have risen this week as investors watch carefully ahead of the much-anticipated U.S. nonfarm payrolls report. Spot gold increased by 0.5 percent to $3,368.49 per ounce, while U.S. …
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Ghana’s Pension Fund Reform Targets Innovation.
In a bold and strategic move, the government of Ghana has directed all pension funds in the country to invest at least 5% of their assets into local venture capital …
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Roche Diagnostics Establishes New Entity in Nigeria to Enhance Healthcare Access Across West Africa
Swiss healthcare company Roche Diagnostics has inaugurated a new legal entity in Nigeria, aiming to improve access to innovative healthcare and strengthen diagnostic capabilities across West Africa. The announcement was …
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Marketsquare Operator, Sundry Markets Limited, Named One of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies.
Sundry Markets Limited (SML), the operator of the well-known Marketsquare supermarket chain, has again earned a place among Africa’s fastest-growing companies, according to the 2025 ranking. This is the second …
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NIRSAL Trains Nigerian Livestock Producers to Tap into $2.5 Billion Brazilian Meat Investment Deal
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk-Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) has flagged off a major training programme aimed at helping Nigerian livestock value chain actors benefit from a $2.5 billion Foreign …
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Local Oil Firms Drive New Growth Phase in Nigeria’s Energy Sector
Nigeria’s oil and gas sector is undergoing a major transformation, driven by local companies stepping into roles traditionally held by international oil majors. With a wave of asset divestments by …