Nigeria’s naira recorded its biggest gain in two weeks, appreciating by 0.6% to 1,530 per dollar as of 11:15 a.m. in Lagos on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg-tracked BMAT spot trading. …
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Tinubu Sacks NNPC Board, Appoints New Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has dissolved the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), including Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari and board chairperson Pius Akinyelure. In a statement by …
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NSIA Boosts Net Assets to N4.35 Trillion in 2024
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has recorded significant growth in its net assets for the 2024 financial year, nearly doubling despite global economic uncertainties. In a statement signed by …
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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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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 …
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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$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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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 …
Egypt’s Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has announced that the country’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.4% in the fourth quarter (Q4) of the 2024/2025 fiscal year. This marks one of the …