The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has said artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI, has the power to change the global labour market. But it also warned that if not well …
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Finance Minister Wale Edun Says Capital Market Key to $1 Trillion Nigerian Economy
The Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, has said Nigeria’s capital market will play a major role in helping the country achieve its goal of becoming a one-trillion-dollar economy. Edun …
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UBA Wins Big at 2025 DBN Awards, Honoured for Supporting Small Businesses Across Nigeria
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has again been recognised for its strong support for small businesses in Nigeria. The bank won four top awards at the 2025 Development Bank …
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CBN Keeps Interest Rate at 27.5% as Business Leaders Push for Reduction Amid Economic Concerns
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), also known as the interest rate, at 27.50 per cent. This announcement was made by …
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LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Wins DBN Innovation Award for Supporting Small Businesses in 2024
LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc has been honoured with the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Innovation Award in the Other Financial Institution (OFI) category for the financial year 2024. This award, …
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Ghana’s Cedi Becomes West Africa’s Strongest Currency in 2025
Ghana’s national currency, the cedi, has made a strong comeback in 2025, emerging as the best-performing currency in West Africa and gaining recognition globally. This improvement in the cedi’s value …
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UK Government Praises Tinubu’s Reforms, Says Nigeria Now Attracting More British Investors
The United Kingdom has expressed strong support for Nigeria’s economic direction under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying that the reforms introduced by his government are building investor confidence and positioning …
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Kehinde Muibi: Billion-Naira Real Estate Mogul
Kehinde Muibi, also widely known as Dr. MKH, is a truly great example of how someone can rise from very humble beginnings to become a top Nigerian entrepreneur. His journey …
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Less Than 2 Million Nigerians Buy Insurance Yearly – Stakeholders Raise Alarm at Investment Summit
Industry experts and financial stakeholders have revealed that fewer than two million Nigerians buy insurance policies annually, a figure that highlights a deep gap in coverage and awareness within the …
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Nigeria’s Leasing Sector Grew by 23% in 2024, Hits N5.17tn – ELAN
Nigeria’s leasing industry recorded a strong growth of 23.2 per cent in 2024, pushing the value of outstanding leases to N5.17 trillion, up from N4.19 trillion in 2023. This was …