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 …
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Eurocham Reaffirms Support for European Businesses in Nigeria, Eyes Deeper Investment Ties
The European Business Chamber (Eurocham) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of European businesses in Nigeria while strengthening bilateral ties with the country across key sectors like agriculture, …
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Equities Market Rebounds as Dangote Cement, 34 Others Push NGX Capitalisation Up by N260 Billion
The Nigerian stock market witnessed a strong rebound on Tuesday as gains in Dangote Cement and 34 other stocks pushed the overall market capitalisation higher by ₦260 billion, showing renewed …
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Pension Asset Growth Slows to 12-Month Low at N61.9bn Amid Outflows from Existing Schemes
Growth in Nigeria’s pension assets dropped to a 12-month low of ₦61.91 billion at the end of March 2025, primarily due to outflows from approved existing schemes (AES), according to …
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Shettima Reaffirms Tinubu Govt’s Commitment to Cocoa Processing, Seeks $25bn for Europe Gas Pipeline
Vice President Kashim Shettima has restated the Tinubu administration’s determination to transform Nigeria’s cocoa industry by shifting focus from mere production to full-scale processing and value addition. He also disclosed …