Ikeja Hotels Plc, one of Nigeria’s top hospitality companies, has reported a remarkable 247% increase in after-tax profit, reaching ₦7.2 billion for the year ending December 31, 2024, up from …
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BusinessFinance & ServicesHospitality, Travel & TourismINVESTMENTNigeriaWestern Africa
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BusinessDevelopmentEnergyINVESTMENT
African energy: Opportunities and challenges presented by Russia’s investments
Africa’s energy sector is drawing attention from powerful global players, with Russia positioning itself as a key partner. The continent, rich in oil, gas, and other natural resources, stands at …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentBusinessEconomy
Wema Bank to pay N1 final dividend, commences N150b rights issue
Wema Bank Nigeria has released its audited consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), proposing a final dividend of N1 per …
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BusinessEconomyFinance & ServicesINVESTMENTTechnology
Africa venture ecosystem records 22% drop in deal volume
The sixth annual Venture Capital Activity in Africa report has revealed that Africa’s venture ecosystem experienced a 22% decline in deal volume and a 28% drop in deal value in …
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The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) is calling on the rubber industry to support efforts to amend its founding Act to prevent the export of raw materials from …
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BusinessEconomyFinance & ServicesGOVERNMENTNigeria
$500m W’Bank Loan: LCCI charges FG on fiscal discipline, transparency
The Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr. Chinyere Almona, has called for transparency and efficiency in the disbursement of the World Bank’s newly approved $500 …
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BusinessEconomyFinance & ServicesGOVERNMENT
Nigeria’s net FX reserves rose to $23b in December, says CBN
Nigeria’s net foreign exchange reserves (NFER) have risen to $23.11 billion at the end of 2024, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This figure is $15.6 billion lower …
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Business and EconomyFinance & ServicesWestern Africa
DealMakers AFRICA Recognizes Top Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dealmakers in West Africa
West Africa’s most significant mergers and acquisitions, along with the financial and legal advisers behind them, have been recognised in the recently released 2024 DealMakers AFRICA Annual Awards. The awards …
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BusinessEconomyFinance & ServicesMarketsPolitics
South African rand strengthens as gold hits fresh peak
South Africa’s rand made gains on Monday, strengthened by a surge in gold prices and growing optimism about a potential agreement between the country’s two largest political parties on the …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentEconomyNigeriaWestern Africa
GTCO Records 107.8% Profit Growth, Hits N1.26 Trillion in 2024
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced an impressive 107.8% growth in profit before tax, reaching N1.266 trillion for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. This marks a …