Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has resigned his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, less than 24 hours before the party’s scheduled governorship primary election. His resignation has …
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FG Targets $10bn Investment as NUPRC Launches 2025 Licensing
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, has launched the Nigeria 2025 Petroleum Licensing Round, an ambitious national plan expected to attract $10bn in new investments and …
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Energia Limited Launches Graduate Trainee Programme to Develop Young Nigerian Energy Professionals
Energia Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading independent energy companies, has launched a new graduate trainee programme aimed at helping young Nigerian professionals start strong careers in the energy industry. The …
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FCMB Named Nigeria’s Best SME Bank for 2025 as Lending to Small Businesses Rises
First City Monument Bank has been named Nigeria’s Best SME Focused Bank for 2025 by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. The bank received the recognition after emerging as …
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FairMoney MFB Gets Rating Upgrade as GCR Backs Strong Growth, Technology and Risk Management
Global Credit Ratings has upgraded the national scale issuer ratings of FairMoney Microfinance Bank, reflecting the institution’s growing strength and stability within Nigeria’s competitive microlending market. In its latest assessment, …
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Dangote Group, Kano Government Deepen Partnership to Boost Trade
The Dangote Group and the Kano State Government are strengthening their long-standing partnership to support business growth, industrial development, and social programmes across the state. This renewed collaboration became more …
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Naira Strengthens as CBN Reforms Boost Investor Confidence
The naira recorded a stronger performance in the past week as it closed at N1,446.74 per dollar at the official market, showing a 0.69 per cent rise compared to the …
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ICAN Inducts Over 2,000 New Members, Expands Professional Community to Nearly 70,000
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria on Wednesday welcomed more than 2,000 new members into its fold during an induction ceremony held at the ICAN Centre in Lagos. The …
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Access Holdings Moves to Raise N40bn Through Private
Access Holdings Plc, the parent company of Access Bank, has announced plans to raise about N40bn through a private placement as part of its ongoing capital-raising programme. The move is …
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Fresh Wave of Attacks Hits Niger and Abuja as Banditry Surges Again
Exactly one week after over 300 students were kidnapped from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, another deadly attack has hit the state. …