Business
Nigeria Introduces $15 Daily Fine for Visa Overstay, Ends Visa on Arrival
The Nigerian government has completed the installation of Electronic Gates (E-Gates) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, marking...
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Kenyan Banks Reject Central Bank New Loan Pricing Model
Kenya’s commercial banks have rejected a proposed loan pricing framework by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), warning that it...
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Sterling Bank’s OneWoman Initiative Partners with Goldman Sachs and IFC to Empower 2,500 Female Entrepreneurs
Sterling Bank is deepening its commitment to women’s economic empowerment through its OneWoman initiative, which is providing 2,500 female entrepreneurs...
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CBN Licences Finance Company to Boost MSME Lending in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria has officially licensed Preferred Finance Company Limited to operate as a finance company, tasking it...
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AfDB Commits $650Million Annually to Drive Nigeria’s Growth, Targets Infrastructure, Jobs, and Green Economy
The African Development Bank Group has approved a new five-year Country Strategy Paper for Nigeria, pledging an annual commitment of...
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NIMC to Increase NIN Modification, other Service Fees from May 2, 2025
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced plans to increase fees for all its products and services, which include...
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Nigeria Government to Break Ground on Worlds Largest Cotton Polyester Factory in Ogun
The Nigerian Government is set to perform the groundbreaking ceremony for what is expected to become the world’s largest cotton...
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Banks Increase SMS Alert Charges to N6 as Telecom Tariffs Jump, Customers Urged to Consider Alternatives
From May 1, Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) across Nigeria have increased their SMS transaction alert charges by 50 per cent,...
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DBN Backs Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank with $2.5 Million
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has secured shareholder approval to invest $2.5 million in the Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank...
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YAART Empowers 600 Students with Entrepreneurship Training, and Seed Grants
The Yinka Ash Art, Research and Technology Programme (YAART), a leading philanthropic initiative driving creativity and entrepreneurship among African youth,...
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