AfrexInsure, the speciality insurance subsidiary of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has onboarded Oando Plc as a strategic partner to protect the bank’s investment in Oando’s operations in Nigeria through …
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IEI, Mutual Benefits Delay Filing of 2024 Annual Reports
International Energy Insurance Plc (IEI) and Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc have announced delays in filing their audited financial statements for the 2024 financial year. The companies disclosed this in separate …
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Carviva’s Platform Hits $1M in Transaction Value
Auto-Tech company Carviva has announced the achievement of $1m in fuel token transaction value over a two-year trial period on its Fuel Wallet platform. According to a statement from the …
A fire outbreak has ravaged parts of the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State. The inferno reportedly broke out in one of the market buildings around 6:20 am on Friday, …
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Nigeria’s Interest Rate Among Top Five Globally, Says MPC Member
A member of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Mustapha Akinkunmi, has revealed that Nigeria’s interest rate ranks as the fifth highest in the world. This disclosure …
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Africa’s Billionaires’ Wealth Reaches $105 Billion; Dangote Leads for 14th Year
Forbes’ latest report reveals that Africa’s billionaires have amassed a combined wealth of $105 billion, a significant Increase from $82.4 billion the previous year. This marks the first time their …
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South African Reserve Bank Considers Revising Inflation Targeting Framework Amid Growth Concerns
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is contemplating adjustments to its longstanding inflation targeting framework, acknowledging that the current regime may be hindering economic growth and reducing the nation’s competitiveness. …
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NNPC Limited to Sell Shares in Landmark Move Towards Privatization
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced plans to sell shares to the public as part of its transition into a fully commercial entity. This move is …
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Nigeria’s DMO to Issue N300bn Sukuk Bond for Infrastructure Projects
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced plans to issue a N300 billion Sukuk bond to fund infrastructure projects across Nigeria. This move is part of the government’s strategy to …
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Reps Pass Bill to Grant Nigerian Citizenship to Foreign Investors
The House of Representatives has passed a bill that will allow foreign investors to acquire Nigerian citizenship, a move aimed at attracting more investment into the country. The bill, which …