Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded Ghana’s long-term foreign currency rating to “B-” from “restricted default” (RD), saying the West African country has made strong progress in resolving …
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South African Rand Weakens as Israel-Iran Conflict Spooks Global Markets
The South African rand slipped slightly on Tuesday morning as global investors became more cautious, with ongoing tensions in the Middle East continuing to shake financial markets. As of 06:26 …
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The Government of Ghana has begun an emergency evacuation of its citizens from the Islamic Republic of Iran, following a sharp escalation in hostilities between Iran and Israel. The move …
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Lagos Young Entrepreneur Awards Set To Celebrate Rising Entrepreneurs
The sixth edition of the Lagos Young Entrepreneur Awards is set to take place this September in Lagos. The award aims to celebrate young people who are making a big …
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ThinkBusiness Africa Counters Push To Raise Sugar-Sweetened
ThinkBusiness Africa has challenged calls to raise the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax in Nigeria from N10 per litre to N130 per litre. The group made its position clear in a …
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Meta Introduces New Tools to Help Businesses and Content Creators Make Money on WhatsApp
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has announced new ways for businesses, content creators and organizations to make money and grow their reach on WhatsApp. The company made this announcement …
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Nigeria’s main crude oil grades — Bonny Light, Brass River, and Qua Iboe — jumped above $77 per barrel on Friday and kept their rise up to Sunday. The price …
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The Lagos State Government has suspended all planning approvals immediately along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road. The decision was made to allow the state to check the effects of the road …
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BIC Reaffirms Commitment to Education in Nigeria as Cristal Pen Turns 75
Stationery company BIC has restated its promise to improve education in Nigeria as it celebrates the 75th anniversary of its popular Cristal ballpoint pen. In a statement, BIC explained that …
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MRS Oil Eyes N3.95bn Profit After Tax in Q3 2025
MRS Oil Nigeria Plc says it expects to make a net profit after tax of N3.95 billion in the third quarter of 2025. The company made this disclosure in its …