Cross-border traders along the Lagos-Abidjan trade corridor are raising the alarm over the rising cost of moving goods within the West African sub-region. Many of them say the burden of …
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ALDG to Host First-Ever Gas Business Forum in Abuja, Gathers Key Stakeholders to Discuss Future of Nigeria’s Gas Distribution Sector
The Association of Local Distributors of Gas (ALDG) is set to hold the maiden edition of its 2025 Business Forum on Tuesday, June 3, at the Petroleum Technology Development Fund …
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Kenya’s Inflation Drops to 3.8% in May, Stays Within Central Bank Target Range
Kenya’s annual inflation rate dropped to 3.8% in May 2025, down from 4.1% recorded in April, according to fresh data released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) on …
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South African Rand Holds Ground as Central Bank Pushes for Lower Inflation Target
The South African rand managed to hold on to most of its gains from the previous day during early trading on Friday, May 30, 2025, following fresh comments from the …
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LASEMA Urges Strict Compliance with Building Regulations After Ikorodu Collapse Claims Three Lives”
The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, has urged property owners, landlords, and developers to follow building safety rules and obtain the right …
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FG Introduces Specialised HND Programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity
In a major leap toward digital transformation, the Federal Government has launched specialised Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, and Networking. The initiative, announced …
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AfDB 2025 Annual Meetings Focus on Making Africa’s Capital Work for Its Own Growth
Africa is moving into a new chapter that could define its future not by problems, but by opportunities. With a fast-growing population expected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050, the …
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Kenya to Host Third Edition of Blockchain and Crypto Conference Backed by Binance
Kenya is set to host the third edition of the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference, also known as KBCC 2025. The event, which will take place at the A.S.K Dome …
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Despite Economic Hardship, Nigeria’s Capital Market Remains Strong Under Tinubu — Amolegbe
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Arthur Stevens Asset Management Limited, Olatunde Amolegbe, has said that Nigeria’s capital market has been one of the few bright spots in …
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Bayelsa Host Communities Threaten Shutdown Over Security Vessel Contract Dispute with NNPC Subsidiary
Tension is rising again in Bayelsa State’s coastal oil-producing areas, as eight host communities have issued a seven-day ultimatum to NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL) over disputes surrounding the …