Global impact investor Accion Ventures has closed a $61.6 million fund to back early-stage fintech startups…
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Afreximbank, BoA Partner on $1bn Support for Nigerian Agribusiness
The African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Nigeria’s Bank of Agriculture (BoA) have signed a $1 billion…
SEC Approves ₦23.4bn Eko Rice Contracts for Listing on LCFE
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the listing of ₦23.4 billion Eko Rice Classic…
President Tinubu Pledges Stronger Trade Integration, Industrial Growth, and Investment Drive Across Africa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to advancing Africa’s economic integration through stronger trade,…
President Tinubu Approves ₦1.85bn Package for Rescued Chibok Girls
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved ₦1.85 billion to support the education, rehabilitation, and welfare of…
Naira Scores Double Win as U.S. Dollar Index Slumps
The Nigerian Naira recorded its strongest one-day performance of the year on Thursday, buoyed by a…
Tinubu Clarifies 5% Fuel Surcharge: Not a New Tax, Not Automatic
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has clarified that the 5% fuel surcharge mentioned in the new tax…
Nigerian Billionaires Count Heavy Losses in August
August proved costly for Nigeria’s richest men as sharp declines in cement and energy stocks wiped…
NNPP Confirms Expulsion of Abdulmumin Jibrin
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has announced the expulsion of Abdulmumin Jibrin, a prominent member…
FirstBank Launches FirstMonie Merchant Solution To Advance Digital Payments Across Nigeria
First, the leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, has officially…