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Nigeria Moves To Curb Honorary Degree Abuse

Nigeria tightens oversight of honorary doctorate awards as the NUC exposes illegal institutions, cash-for-title deals, and violations of long-standing academic guidelines

Dangote’s Net Worth Falls as Cement Shares Drop

Dangote’s wealth slips by $1.4 billion as cement shares fall, tightening his yearly gains despite aggressive expansion across multiple African markets.

Nigeria’s Central Bank Doubles Down on Inflation Fight

Nigerians are feeling the pinch of rising prices, and the Central Bank is taking decisive action. Governor Dr. Olayemi Cardoso reaffirmed the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) commitment to keeping interest rates high to combat inflation. This comes after two significant interest rate hikes in 2024, pushing the benchmark lending rate to a record 24.75%.

Supreme Court Extends Validity of Old and New Naira Notes

Nigeria's Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the indefinite legal tender status of both old and new naira notes, impacting the nation's economy.

JP Morgan Forecasts Naira to Reach N850/$ by Year-End: What It Means for Nigeria

JP Morgan, a renowned global financial services company, has made a prediction that the...

Nigeria Faces Naira Pressure, IMF Offers Loan Option

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, is under pressure and the country could seek a loan...

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Nigeria Moves To Curb Honorary Degree Abuse

Nigeria tightens oversight of honorary doctorate awards as the NUC exposes illegal institutions, cash-for-title deals, and violations of long-standing academic guidelines

Dangote’s Net Worth Falls as Cement Shares Drop

Dangote’s wealth slips by $1.4 billion as cement shares fall, tightening his yearly gains despite aggressive expansion across multiple African markets.

Leadway’s Full Takeover of PAL Pensions Wins Final Approval

Leadway completes its acquisition of PAL Pensions after regulatory approval, setting the stage for wider reach, stronger governance and enhanced pension services.

ECOWAS Commission Warns Terrorism Threatens West Africa

ECOWAS Commission President Touray warns rising terrorism in West Africa threatens regional stability, urging coordinated action with UN and regional partners.