Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Shell executive Bayo Ojulari as the new head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) along with a new board, raising hopes for …
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Nigeria and Spain have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish political and diplomatic consultations. The agreement, signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and his Spanish …
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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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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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Business and EconomyINVESTMENTManufacturingNigeriaWestern Africa
Multinationals’ Exit from Nigeria Creates Opportunity for Local Detergent Manufacturers
The exit of several multinational detergent companies from the Nigerian market has opened up a new opportunity for local manufacturers to meet the growing demand for premium detergents. The gap …
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EconomyEnergyFinance & ServicesGOVERNMENTInfrastructureNigeriaWestern Africa
Nigeria Secures $500 Million World Bank Loan to Boost Economic Resilience
In a bid to tackle pressing economic challenges, Nigeria has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank to support its Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program. …