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Nigeria’s Seven-Year Bond Yield Reaches Record High

Nigeria’s seven-year bond yield reaches a record 17.48%, driven by rising inflation, fiscal pressures, and ...
  • 21 November 2024
  • Business
Good governance

Imo State Receives ₦6.8 Billion World Bank Grant for Good Governance

Imo State receives ₦6.8 billion from the World Bank under the SFTAS Program for outstanding ...
  • 21 November 2024
  • Business
Inclusive Stock Market

A Practical Framework for Inclusive Stock Market Participation in Emerging Economies

Financial literacy is one of the most powerful yet underutilized tools for economic empowerment, especially ...

  • 20 November 2024
  • Business
Tinubu

President Tinubu Seeks Approval for $2.2 Billion External Loan

President Tinubu seeks National Assembly approval for a $2.2 billion external loan to finance Nigeria's ...
  • 19 November 2024
  • Corporate Culture
Plastic Waste Blocks Congo’s Ruzizi Dam, Triggering Severe Power Outages

Plastic Waste Blocks Congo’s Ruzizi Dam, Triggering Severe Power Outages

Plastic waste clogging the Ruzizi Dam in Congo has caused widespread power outages, highlighting urgent ...
  • 18 November 2024
  • Africa
$32M Discrepancy

World Bank Uncovers $32M Discrepancy in Nigeria’s Water Sector

The World Bank uncovers a $32M discrepancy in Nigeria’s water sector projects, prompting calls for ...
  • 18 November 2024
  • Economy & Finance
Dangote Refinery Seeks Funding to Boost Crude Supply and Petrol Distribution

Dangote Refinery Seeks Funding to Boost Crude Supply and Petrol Distribution

Dangote Refinery seeks funding to enhance crude oil supply while signing a deal with IPMAN ...
  • 18 November 2024
  • Business
Capital Raise

FBN Holdings Approves Capital Raise and Dividend Amid Brand Transition

FBN Holdings shareholders approve N350 billion capital raise, N14.36 billion dividend, and First Bank’s rebranding ...
  • 18 November 2024
  • Business
Nigeria's Inflation Rate Climbs to 33.88% Amid Soaring Energy Costs

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Climbs to 33.88% Amid Soaring Energy Costs

Nigeria's inflation rate hits 33.88% in October, driven by soaring energy costs and structural inefficiencies, ...
  • 17 November 2024
  • Business
National Technology Innovation Honors

Distinguished Technology Personality of the Year at the National Technology Innovation Honors

The Distinguished Technology Personality of the Year award is one of the coveted honors at ...

  • 17 November 2024
  • Award
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