The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key areas of maritime operations, including port and …
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Cyber Insurance: Is Your Business Financially Protected Against a Hack?
Cyberattacks are no longer a matter of “if” but “when.” Businesses of all sizes face unprecedented digital risks. The threats are constant and evolving. While robust cybersecurity measures are your …
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Nigerian fixed income market closes week strong as yields drop across T-bills, bonds, and Eurobonds
Nigeria’s fixed income market ended the week on a bullish note, as yields dropped across the Treasury bills, local bonds, and Eurobond markets. This was revealed in a fresh market …
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BUA’s Abdul Samad Rabiu Says Rice Prices Will Crash, Warns Hoarders
Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has declared that rice prices in Nigeria will crash soon, as his company has imported enough to feed the nation until the end …
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NASD Plc Returns to Profit with N212.5m in Q1 2025, Driven by Trading Growth and Product Innovation
Nigeria’s Over-The-Counter (OTC) securities exchange operator, NASD Plc, has reported a profit after tax of N212.5 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, marking a strong comeback from …
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UN Warns of Record Hunger in West and Central Africa as Over 36 Million Struggle to Eat
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has raised alarm that over 36 million people in West and Central Africa are currently facing serious hunger. The organisation said the situation …
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African Union Launches New $100 Billion Agricultural Plan to Tackle Food Insecurity Across Africa
The African Union (AU) has unveiled a fresh agricultural strategy known as the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan 2026–2035. The new plan, launched during a …
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PalmPay Processes 15 Million Daily Transactions in Q1 2025, Targets Deeper Financial Inclusion
PalmPay, a fast-growing Nigerian digital bank, has announced a major milestone, revealing that it processed 15 million transactions daily during the first quarter of 2025. The announcement was made at …
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Galaxy Backbone, Nigeria Customs Service Explore Strategic ICT Collaboration
Galaxy Backbone Limited has shown interest in working closely with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to improve digital systems that will help Customs carry out its work more efficiently. The …
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MOWCA, AfDB Plan Red Sea Vessel Diversion, Dry Dock Projects to Boost West and Central Africa Maritime Trade
To strengthen maritime trade across Africa and respond to growing global shipping challenges, the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have announced …