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Paystack Enters Banking With Microfinance Acquisition

Nigerian fintech Paystack has entered banking after acquiring Ladder Microfinance Bank, aiming to close Nigeria’s SME financing gap and expand beyond payments into lending and deposits.

January 16, 2026

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Yari Takes Control of Geregu Power as FG Settle Sector’s Debts

Abdul-Aziz Yari has emerged as chairman and controlling shareholder of Geregu Power Plc, positioning the company for growth as the Federal Government begins settling long-standing power sector debts.

January 16, 2026

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Nigeria Inflation Eases to 15.15% in December as NBS Revises Methodology

KEY POINTS Nigeria headline inflation slowed to 15.15 percent in December 2025, reflecting a...

January 16, 2026

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Rabiu Pays $500,000 Bonus to Super Eagles Despite Loss

Abdul Samad Rabiu has paid a $500,000 Super Eagles cash gift despite Nigeria’s loss, praising the team’s effort, unity and impact on national morale.

January 15, 2026

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Nigerian Billionaires Lose Out as TotalEnergies Sells Oil Stake

TotalEnergies has agreed to sell its Nigerian oil stake to VAARIS Resources, ending a long divestment process that sidelined several billionaire-backed bidders.

January 15, 2026

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Jim Ovia’s $5 Million Bet Built Nigeria’s Zenith Bank Giant

Jim Ovia’s $5 million bet in 1990 built Zenith Bank into Nigeria’s most profitable lender, with over $3.3 billion in shareholders’ funds today.

January 14, 2026

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Nigeria, UAE Sign Landmark Trade Pact, Open Duty Free Access for Thousands of Products

KEY POINTS Nigeria and the UAE signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to deepen...

January 14, 2026

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Terra Industries Raises $11.75 Million to Scale Defense Systems

Terra Industries raised $11.75 million to scale African defense technology, expanding autonomous systems that secure power plants, mines and other critical infrastructure.

January 13, 2026

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Rabiu Nears Rare $10 Billion Wealth Mark in Nigeria

Abdul Samad Rabiu is closing in on the Nigerian $10 billion wealth mark as BUA Cement and BUA Foods rally amid strong earnings and a booming stock market.

January 12, 2026

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CardinalStone Securities Sets NGX Trading Record in 2025

CardinalStone Securities became the first Nigerian broker to exceed ₦2 trillion in annual NGX transactions, capitalising on a historic rally in the equity market.

January 12, 2026

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Afreximbank Backs Nigerian Trader’s Shift Into Gas Infrastructure

Afreximbank has provided $64 million in financing to support Levene Energy’s entry into Nigeria’s gas infrastructure through an Axxela-linked acquisition.

January 10, 2026

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CBN Sees Nigeria Petrol Prices Rising Toward ₦950 in 2026

Nigeria’s central bank says petrol prices could average about ₦950 per litre in 2026, reflecting oil price assumptions, exchange rate trends and refining capacity.

January 10, 2026