Between January and June 2024, telecoms giant MTN Nigeria faced over 13,700 fibre cuts across the country, severely affecting network quality and leading to massive financial losses. The company’s Chief …
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Afrinvest Launches Sharia-Compliant Halal Fund as Demand for Ethical Investments Grows in Nigeria
Afrinvest, one of Nigeria’s leading investment banking and asset management firms, has launched a Sharia-compliant mutual fund, the Afrinvest Halal Fund, to tap into the growing demand for ethical and …
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Dangote Cries Out Over Crude Scarcity
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has raised alarm over challenges facing his $20 billion Dangote Refinery, including difficulty accessing crude oil from Nigerian producers, leading the facility to import …
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NOGASA Threatens to Halt Operations Over Dangote Refinery’s Direct Distribution Plan
The Natural Oil & Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has threatened to suspend its operations if Dangote Refinery proceeds with its planned direct distribution of petroleum products to end …
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Zenith Bank Named Nigeria’s Best Bank at Euromoney Awards 2025
Zenith Bank Plc has been named Nigeria’s Best Bank for 2025 by the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence. The award was presented to the bank at The Peninsula Hotel in …
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Dangote Refinery to Build Fuel Storage Tanks in Namibia for Southern Africa Supply
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has concluded plans to construct major fuel storage tanks in Walvis Bay, Namibia, as part of its move to expand refined fuel supply to Southern Africa. …
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Petrol Prices Drop Below N900 Across South-West
Fuel prices at filling stations across Lagos and Ogun States have started falling below the N900 per litre mark following a N40 reduction in ex-depot prices by Dangote Petroleum Refinery. …
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Dangote Cement Launches Farmers Empowerment Scheme for 50 Benue Farmers
Dangote Cement Plc has introduced a new Farmers Empowerment Programme in Gboko, Benue State, targeting 50 local farmers to boost food production and improve livelihoods. The initiative, launched in collaboration …
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MTN and 9mobile Begin Network Sharing in Nigeria, Full Rollout Expected by July
Telecommunication giants MTN Nigeria and 9mobile have started testing a major radio access network-sharing agreement, with plans to fully implement the partnership across the country before the end of July. …
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Zenith Bank Moves to Enter Kenyan Market
One of Nigeria’s biggest financial institutions, Zenith Bank Plc, has started discussions to buy a mid-level Kenyan bank, as part of its expansion strategy into East Africa. This planned move, …