Business and Economy
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Access’ recognition by CFA Society signals new standard for developing Africa’s future financial leaders
Lagos, Nigeria — August 10, 2026 A new ranking by CFA Society Nigeria has identified Access as the country’s largest…
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CBN opens applications for second cohort of Regulatory Sandbox Programme
ABUJA The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the commencement of the second cohort of its Regulatory Sandbox Programme, with…
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Afreximbank extends EUR110-million facility to Chad in largest ever financing support to the country
Cairo, Egypt, 10 August 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has extended its largest-ever financing to the government of Chad with…
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‘Grown Ups 3’ begins filming in New Jersey, a film-friendly state
Grown Ups 3 has begun filming in New Jersey, USA, with actors being seen in Woodbridge, Madison and Morristown.…
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Abia Govt. acquires additional 20 electric buses, warns against traffic violations
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Aug. 6, 2026 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has inaugurated an additional 20 electric buses for…
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Gbajabiamila to lead FG delegation of Ministers, Governors, others to Canada for NIDEC 2026
ABUJA, AUG. 6, 2026: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is sending a high- powered delegation led by his Chief of Staff,…
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We are committed to building an efficient, transparent, globally competitive maritime administration – Mobereola
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola has restated his administration’s commitment…
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Dangote Refinery further reduces PMS, Diesel prices
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil…
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Aba Power pledges electricity restoration this week, as Abia Assembly Power Committee visits Company
Power supply to the Aba Ring-fenced Area consisting of nine of the 17 local government areas (LGAs) in Abia State…
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TikTokers in banking halls: Why Nigerian banks are losing the trust war By Dr. Akin Olaniyan
The fact that the digital mob spent a whole weekend “dragging a bank” for taking action against one of its…
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Okonjo-Iweala urges Delta govt. to explore global trade opportunities
By Mercy Neme Asaba, Aug. 3, 2026 The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged…
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NCDMB, BOI inaugurate Committee for $100m Nigerian Content Equity Fund, to invest $5m in oil firms
In a move to provide a new financing solution to the Nigerian oil and gas service sector, and accelerate local…
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Gas shortage throws Aba into darkness
Aba Ring-fence Area comprising nine of the 17 local government areas in Abia State has since 6.30 pm yesterday been…
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Afreximbank concludes package of loans valued at US$190 million for Zimbabwe’s CBZ Bank
Cairo, Egypt, 31 July 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has concluded financing facilities totalling US$190 million for CBZ Bank Limited…
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Afreximbank’s Africa Trade and Distribution Company Limited launches national trade and distribution platforms in Zimbabwe, Malawi
Cairo, Egypt, 30 July 2026 Africa Trade and Distribution Company Limited (ATDC), a subsidiary of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has…
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NIMASA repositioning new generation for Blue Economy growth
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed that Nigerian youths…
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Afreximbank’s largest ever bond issuance raises US$1.5 billion
Cairo, Egypt, 28 July 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has successfully priced a US$1.5 billion dual-tranche Reg S/144A senior…
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NCDMB commends Brentex on $50m Steel Pipe Facility, assures of industry patronage
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has lauded Brentex Petroleum Services Limited on the significant progress recorded on its…
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Samsung unveils new Galaxy Z Fold8 Series, pre-order now available on Konga
Samsung has unveiled its most advanced foldable smartphone lineup yet, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy…
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Jonathan applauds NCDMB’s milestones, credits China’s model for shaping Nigeria’s Local Content Policy
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on Monday at the Nigerian Content Tower (NCT), Yenagoa, expressed his sense of fulfilment at…
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Africa Trade Gateway delivers US$5.3-million cross-border transaction in first energy sector trade in Southern Africa
Harare, Zimbabwe, 23 July 2026 A US$5.3-million cross-border fuel (gasoil) trade transaction has been successfully completed with the support of…
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Chevron wins bid in 2025 licensing round in Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria. July 23, 2026 Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, a Chevron company and operator of the Agbami unit, has…
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Tinubu administration has changed maritime sector – Oyetola
By Diana Omueza Abuja, July 22, 2026 The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, says President Bola Tinubu’s…
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Cautious monetary policy stance appropriate due to evolving global developments – Cardoso
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, July 21, 2026 The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, says in…
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Fidelity Bank sponsors the 2026 Young Innovators Camp
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has sponsored the 2026 Young Innovators Camp, a free educational initiative organized by MONAT…
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