West Africa

PenCom Lifts Suspension on PFAs’ Investment in Commercial Papers

PenCom lifts the six-year suspension on PFAs’ investment in commercial papers, boosting market liquidity and ...

Holcim Exits Nigeria After 65 Years, Sells Lafarge Stake for $1 Billion

Holcim exits Nigeria after 65 years, selling Lafarge Africa to Huaxin Cement for $1 billion. ...

Nigerian Stock Market Sees Mixed Performance Amid Interest Rate Hikes

Nigerian stock market records mixed performance as interest rate hikes weigh on investor sentiment. Lafarge ...

Nigeria Raises $2.2 Billion via Eurobond to Address Budget Deficit

Nigeria raises $2.2 billion via Eurobond issuance to fund the 2024 budget deficit, attracting $9 ...

France-Nigeria Investment Forum: Strengthening Economic Ties

Nigeria and France strengthen ties at the Investment Forum, focusing on technology, mineral value chain ...

President Tinubu Seeks South Africa’s Support for G20 and BRICS Membership

President Tinubu seeks South Africa’s support for Nigeria’s G20 and BRICS membership, emphasizing economic cooperation ...

Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills Spark Debate in Senate and Among Stakeholders

Nigerian Senate debates Tinubu’s tax reform bills amid public concerns and stakeholder engagement, aiming to ...

IMF Approves $360 Million Loan Disbursement for Ghana

The IMF approves $360 million for Ghana as part of its $3 billion economic recovery ...

Nigeria Introduces Malaria Vaccine into Routine Immunization Program

Nigeria launches the malaria vaccine into its routine immunization program, aiming to protect children and ...

Minimum Wage Debate in Ebonyi Sparks Tension Between Governor and NLC

Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru’s threat to sack striking workers over the minimum wage sparks backlash from ...

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Sekinat Lawal

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Temitope Alabi

Today in History

January 20th is the day in 1991 that Sudan's government imposes Islamic law nationwide, worsening the civil war between the country's Muslim north and Christian south.

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