Sterling Bank PLC has announced it will take a new name after receiving shareholders’ approval to convert from a core banking business to a holding company. The leadership of the Bank …
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Vendease, a food sourcing platform for African restaurants raises $30M to deepen operations across Africa
Vendease, a Y Combinator-backed digital platform that allows restaurants in Africa to buy supplies, access financial services and power their business operations, has raised $30 million in an equity and debt …
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Ghana’s Long-Term Local and Foreign Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) have been lowered by rating agency Fitch from “CCC” to “CC” or further junk status. This is the second time …
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Six International oil companies to remit N380bn for domestic crude oil sales in October
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited says six international oil companies (IOCs) will remit N380.04 billion in October as proceeds from the sale of domestic crude oil in July …
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Senate urges FG to tax unoccupied houses in Abuja
The Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has asked the federal government to tax unoccupied houses in the territory as a way of generating revenue and reducing housing deficit. …
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AfDB, IsDB, FDA to invest $618m in Nigeria’s digital and creative start-ups
The African Development Bank (AfDB), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and the French Development Agency (FDA), have disclosed plans to invest $618 million in the Digital and Creative Enterprises Programme (I-DICE) …
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Nigeria Air: FG announces Ethiopian Airlines as preferred bidder
As part of preparations to float the proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air, the Federal Government on Friday announced Ethiopian Airlines as the preferred bidder. Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, said …
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PenCom approves use of RSA balance for mortgage
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) on Friday announced that it has approved guidelines for pension contributors in active employment to get a residential mortgage using their retirement savings account (RSA). …
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Sovereign debt default ‘a real possibility’ for Ghana, says Fitch director
Sovereign debt default is “a real possibility” for Ghana, and any kind of domestic debt restructuring could severely threaten the local banking sector, a senior director from the ratings agency …
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CommonWealth appoints Dozy Mmobuosi as a member of its Global Advisor Council
The Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council (CWEIC), which is the official Commonwealth’s business network, has appointed Nigeria’s Dozy Mmobuosi as a member of its Global Advisor Council. Mmobuosi’s appointment, which was announced by the …