Ten years ago, Nigeria embarked on a historic reform of its power sector, hoping to end the chronic electricity shortages that have plagued its over 200 million citizens for decades.…
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Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, has been granted financial autonomy by President Bola Tinubu, according to a decision confirmed by government officials. Abuja can manage its finances and resources…
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Banking complaints in Nigeria have surged by 117% year-on-year, reaching 6,865,217 in June 2023. Financial claims skyrocketed to N326.11 billion, raising concerns over service quality. Customer grievances against five major…
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The Africa Creative Market (ACM) 2023 is gearing up to prioritize intellectual property rights and tap into the transformative power of technology in the continent’s thriving creative sector. Each year,…
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Sony Group Corporation, the Japanese multinational conglomerate, has announced the launch of a new fund to support the growth of entertainment businesses in Africa. The fund, named Sony Innovation Fund:…
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Nigeria is set to join the global race for electric vehicle production as it inaugurates its first lithium battery factory in Nasarawa State. The $250 million project, funded by China’s…
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Francis Meshioye, the President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), warns of the potential demise of the manufacturing sector due to the soaring production costs. Meshioye shared this concern…
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The Business Climate in Nigeria Eric Umeofia, the CEO of Erisco Foods Ltd, expressed concern over the challenging business landscape in Nigeria. He pointed out the increasing number of companies…
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Nigeria’s naira currency has fallen to a new low of N1040 per dollar in the parallel market, where most Nigerians buy and sell foreign exchange. This is according to a…
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Nigerian banks have increased their lending to the private sector to a record high of N54.76 trillion in August 2023, partly driven by the foreign exchange revaluation gains from the…