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FG says Renewed Hope Agenda attracted $24.1 billion capital, earned $6.1 billion non-oil exports

The Federal Government says the implementation of its Renewed Hope Agenda has attracted more than $24.1 billion in capital importation while generating over $6.1 billion in non-oil

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SPIN urges FRC to focus on sustainability reporting, not practice

The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) has called on the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) to confine its role to regulating corporate sustainabili

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FG launches N729 billion bond to complete power sector debt reduction phase

The Federal Government has launched a N729 billion bond under the second series of its Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme to settle verified legacy debts owed to el

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Unilever Nigeria reports N29.2 billion H1 2026 profit, declares N2.00 interim dividend

Unilever Nigeria Plc has released its unaudited H1 2026 financial results, reporting pre-tax profit of N29.2 billion for the first half of the year, representing 20.79 YoY increase

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Mark Zuckerberg reclaims world’s 5th richest spot as Dell shares extend decline

Mark Zuckerberg has reclaimed the position of the world's fifth-richest person after a recent selloff in Dell Technologies shares wiped about $2 billion off Michael Dell's fortune.

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Police recover 285 vandalised NNPC pipelines in Adamawa, arrest seven suspects

The Nigeria Police Force has recovered 285 pieces of vandalised Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) pipelines and arrested seven suspected members of a pipeline vandalism sy

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Unilever Nigeria Sustains Revenue and Profit Growth, delivers ₦119.9bn Revenue & Declares Interim Dividend

Unilever Nigeria Plc has released its unaudited financial statement for the six months period ended 30 June 2026. The Company recorded turnover of ₦119.9bn in the period under revi

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FirstBank backs Theatre @ Eko’s ‘Prideland’ musical to drive creative industry growth

FirstBank Nigeria has thrown its weight behind Theatre @ Eko in support of Prideland, a three-part musical production staged as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of Eko Hot

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Tax-friendly countries: Top destinations for high-net-worth Africans in 2026

Here are some of the world's most tax-friendly destinations in 2026. The post Tax-friendly countries: Top destinations for high-net-worth Africans in 2026 appeared first on Nairame

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FITC Sustainability & ESG Conference 2026 calls for bold leadership, climate action and stronger institutions to build a Sustainable Africa

Industry Leaders, Policymakers, Regulators, Investors and Development Partners Unite to Chart Practical Pathways for Africa’s Sustainable Future The urgent need for Africa to

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IMF: AI could lift Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy by 4% over next decade

Sub-Saharan Africa could boost its economy by about 4% over the next decade through artificial intelligence, a new International Monetary Fund paper has found. The post IMF: AI cou

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PFIPC: ICPC confirms inviting Femi Gbajabiamila to gather facts

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Tuesday confirmed that it invited the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, to "

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CBN retains interest rate at 26.5% as MPC maintains tight monetary policy

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), the country's benchmark interest rate, at 26.5 percent. The po

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Cost of cooking pot of jollof rice rises over 400% across Nigeria

Cost of cooking a pot of jollof rice has risen by more than 400% in every region of Nigeria over the last 10 years. The post Cost of cooking pot of jollof rice rises over 400% acro

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NGX ranks Africa’s second-best stock market with 47.4% H1 return

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index outperformed most of its African peers at mid-2026, posting a 47.43% return as of June 30, 2026. The post NGX ranks Africa’s secon

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Access Bank to Host Maiden MSME Conference, Launches SME App

Access Bank is set to host the maiden edition of its MSME Conference on Friday, July 24, 2026, at its Head Office in Victoria Island, Lagos. The conference, themed “AI for SM

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Ovaloop CEO: Poor financial records lock Nigerian SMEs out of bank credit

Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ovaloop Technologies, Mr Princewill Mba, has said that many small businesses are unable to access bank loans because they cannot provide t