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Akili AI for African MSMEs

AU, Meta, and Deloitte Launch Akili AI to Empower African MSMEs

In a major step toward digitizing Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), the African Union ...

  • 27 February 2025
  • Africa
Gbenga Komolafe

Nigeria’s Rig Count to Hit 50 by Year-End as Oil Sector Gains Momentum

Nigeria’s oil and gas industry is set for a significant boost as the Nigerian Upstream ...

  • 27 February 2025
  • Business

Nigeria’s Oil Refining Sector Sees First Quarterly Growth in 5 Years, Driven by Dangote Refinery

Nigeria's oil refining sector experiences its first quarterly growth in five years, largely due to ...
  • 26 February 2025
  • Business
Nigeria Stock Exchange

Nigerian Stock Market Sheds N231bn Amid Profit-Taking, ASI Falls Below 108,000 Points

The Nigerian stock market lost N231bn as profit-taking hit FBN Holdings and others, while the ...
  • 26 February 2025
  • Business
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CBN Cuts Treasury Bill Rates Amid Inflation Drop, Rejects N1.6 Trillion in Bids

The CBN cuts Treasury bill rates after inflation drops, rejecting N1.6 trillion in bids, while ...
  • 26 February 2025
  • Business
OPEC

OPEC Urges Africa to Unlock 120 Billion Barrels of Oil, Reject ‘Misguided’ Energy Policies

OPEC urges Africa to unlock its 120 billion barrels of oil reserves, cautioning against rushed ...
  • 26 February 2025
  • Business
Arewa

Arewa Consultative Forum Pushes for Retention of 7.5% VAT Amid Tax Reform Discussions

The Arewa Consultative Forum urges the National Assembly to retain the 7.5% VAT as part ...
  • 25 February 2025
  • Business
SEC

SEC Reduces Approval Time for Company Offers to Boost Capital Market Growth

Nigeria’s SEC has slashed the approval time for company offers from 12 months to 14 ...
  • 25 February 2025
  • Business
Flutterwave

Flutterwave to List N4.5 Trillion Shares on Nigerian Exchange

Flutterwave plans to list shares worth over N4.5 trillion on the Nigerian Exchange, making it ...
  • 24 February 2025
  • Business
USAID

Mass Resignations and Layoffs Hit USAID Amid Policy Shifts

USAID faces mass resignations and layoffs as policy shifts reshape U.S. foreign aid, sparking concerns ...
  • 24 February 2025
  • Business
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