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Wema Bank secures €50m EIB facility to support SMEs

Wema Bank has secured a €50m financing facility from EIB Global to expand credit for small and medium-sized enterprises, focusing on youth- and women-owned businesses.
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Okowa Visits EFCC Over N1.3 Trillion Probe

KEY POINTS • Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa visited the EFCC’s Lagos office over an ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of about N1.3 trillion. • The probe reportedly centres on 13 per cent derivation funds received by Delta State between 2015 and 2023 during...

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Nigeria’s Economic Activity Drops for 13th Straight Month in July

Nigeria's economic activity contracts for the 13th month, as rising costs and declining employment continue to hinder growth.
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MTN and Airtel Make a Strong Comeback

MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa, two of Nigeria's leading telecommunications companies, are charting a...
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US Crude Supplies 30% of Dangote Refinery Feedstock

Dangote Refinery sources 30% of its crude from the US, emphasizing global energy market connections.
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Nigeria’s Revenue Soars to N9.1 Trillion in First Half of 2024

Nigeria’s revenue hit N9.1 trillion in the first half of 2024, reflecting the government's strategic economic policies and improved tax collection.
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Lagos Market Traders Struggle Without Amenities: A Call for Change

Approximately 2,000 women who trade in Mushin and Oyingbo markets, Lagos State’s bustling commercial...
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Morocco, South Africa, Egypt Dwarf Nigeria’s $210M Auto Industry

Nigeria’s $210 million automotive industry struggles due to low demand and reliance on imported cars.
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Senate Increases Windfall Tax on Banks to 70%

Nigerian Senate raises windfall tax on banks' foreign exchange gains to 70%, targeting redistribution of government-driven profits.
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Dangote-NNPC Dispute Hurts Nigeria’s Global Image, Adesina Warns

Adesina warns the Dangote-NNPC dispute harms Nigeria's global image and investment climate, stressing the importance of supporting local industries for economic growth.
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UAE Denies $10k Bank Balance, N640k Fee for Nigerian Visa Applicants

UAE denies $10,000 bank balance and N640,000 fee for Nigerian visa applicants, clarifying actual requirements and easing travel concerns.
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9mobile Ushers in New Era, Appoints Obafemi Banigbe as CEO

Obafemi Banigbe takes the helm as 9mobile's CEO, pledging to drive innovation and growth in the Nigerian telecoms operations.
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Kaduna Electric Raises Band A Electricity Tariffs to N209.5/KWh

Kaduna Electric raises Band A electricity rates, prompting discussions and protests over energy costs in Nigeria.
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Dangote Criticizes CBN High Interest Rates, Calls for Policy Reforms

Aliko Dangote addresses stifling interest rates and the need for supportive policies to boost Nigeria’s manufacturing and economic potential.
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Wema Bank secures €50m EIB facility to support SMEs

Wema Bank has secured a €50m financing facility from EIB Global to expand credit for small and medium-sized enterprises, focusing on youth- and women-owned businesses.
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Okowa Visits EFCC Over N1.3 Trillion Probe

KEY POINTS • Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa visited the EFCC’s Lagos office over...
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Fidson hails BoI and EIB roles in expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing

Fidson Healthcare has commended the Bank of Industry and EIB for concessionary financing that has driven its growth in pharmaceutical manufacturing, jobs and green production.
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NIWA moves to clean up waterways and boost blue economy investment

NIWA has launched a comprehensive clean-up of Nigeria's inland waterways to tackle pollution, improve navigation safety and attract investment into the country's blue economy.