Source: Business Post Nigeria

SonicWall Expands Cybersecurity Solutions with Refreshed Next-Generation Firewalls, Unified Management and Integrated ZTNA to Solidify Its Position as the MSP and MSSP Platform of Choice

SonicWall’s latest release features built-in Zero Trust, embedded warranty, and co-managed services empowering partners to deliver scalable, smart security with simplicity and confidence SINGAPORE ...

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

W Energy Brings Advanced AI Energy Forecasting Back to Australia in Partnership with Simble

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2025 – Australian clean energy innovation takes a leap forward as W Energy, a new energy technology company, teams up with lon...

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 01:10:00 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Zenith Yacht Charters Introduces Couple’s Dinner Cruise Package Alongside Regional Expansion Plans

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2025 – Zenith Yacht Charters, a luxury yacht charter in Singapore, introduced its latest offering—Sunset Dinner Cruise (SDC) Package—i...

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Source: Standard Media

Sudan moves to unlock disputed key trade corridor with Kenya

NCTTCA says the construction of the Nadopal-Nakodok road link would improve inter-trade between Kenya and South Sudan, whose value stood at Sh29.5 billion in 2013....

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Source: Standard Media

Ferry-building project sets maritime sector abuzz

Mr Mwangura explained that the significance of this initiative extends beyond Kenya's borders, touching the heart of Africa's economic future....

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Source: Standard Media

Lack of electricity delays handing-over of Gichugu housing project

Close to 110 units in the Gichugu Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) in Kirinyaga County have been completed....

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Source: Standard Media

Bulk buyers: What the property market misses in turnaround plan

Superior Homes chief executive Shiv Arora says the bulk offtake provides the speed which developers want....

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Source: Standard Media

KCB shareholders set for record Sh13b dividend boom on half-year profit jump

KCB Group board of directors has recommend a Sh13 billion payout, which includes a special dividend related to the sale of the National Bank of Kenya (NBK)....

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Source: Standard Media

Housing to remain key at World Urban Forum

Nairobi`s population has more than doubled to 5.7 million, further straining the Capital`s housing, with World Urban Forum keen to bring solutions to such challenges....

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Source: Standard Media

How one player could take over Kenya's cement market

Questions are now being raised on the latest acquisition foray by the Tanzanian businessman, which will likely create a dominant player in the Kenyan and regional market....

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Source: Standard Media

Westlands to get another tallest hotel residence

It will be the second tallest, after the JW Marriott, which has 35 floors and 315 rooms that was opened to the public in March last year....

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Source: Standard Media

Pensions outperform inflation by 26pc

Kenyan pension schemes delivered their strongest returns in years, outpacing inflation by a staggering 26 per cent in the 12 months to June 2025....

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:07:38 +0300

Source: Standard Media

Content monetisation firm gets funding to accelerate creative economy

The investment accelerates its efforts to build the most impactful creator-powered ecosystem, where creators are not just influencers, but entrepreneurs and job creators...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:05:00 +0300

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Investors Arm Refold AI $6.5m to Eliminate Enterprise ‘Integration Tax’

By Aduragbemi Omiyale An Artificial Intelligence (AI) startup, Refold AI, has completed a $6.5 million round in seed funding to develop a platform that removes API complexity into repeatable, producti...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:37:56 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Fidelity Bank Rewards More Customers in GAIM 6 Monthly Draws

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Twenty new millionaires have emerged in the seventh and eighth monthly draws of the Get Alert in Millions (GAIM) Season 6 Savings Promo of Fidelity Bank Plc. The campaign was tail...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:07:07 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

NSDC Urges Investors to Tap into Nigeria’s $2bn Sugar Market

By Adedapo Adesanya The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has urged investors to tap into Nigeria’s sugar market valued at over $2 billion. This call was made by the Executive Secretary...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:11:42 +0000

Source: SABC News

Numsa to meet Goodyear over plant closure dispute

NUMSA disputes the severance package Goodyear has offered workers ahead of plant closure...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:57:59 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Nigeria’s Daily Fuel Consumption Drops 18.6% to 48 million Litres

By Adedapo Adesanya The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has disclosed that average litres of fuel consumed daily by the country decreased by about 18.6 per ce...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:45:40 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Google, GOMYCODE to Train 1000 Nigerian Developers on Generative AI

By Aduragbemi Omiyale No fewer than 1,000 Nigerian developers are expected to benefit from a training programme put together by Google in collaboration with GOMYCODE. The initiative is to educate part...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:30:42 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Court Dismisses Case Against Ibom Air Passenger Comfort Emmason

By Adedapo Adesanya An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday discharged the embattled Ms Comfort Emmason of charges bordering on unruly behaviour and assaulting the flight crew aboard an Ibom Air airc...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:12:01 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Orange Joins $1m Hedera Africa Hackathon to Accelerate Web3 Skills in MEA

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The $1 million Hedera Africa Hackathon for the development of blockchain solutions has got bigger with the inclusion of Orange, through its Orange Digital Center (ODC) network. Mo...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:08:09 +0000

Source: SABC News

Stats SA notes 1.6% rise in retail trade sales year-on-year in June

Retail sales were flat in June compared with May 2025...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:39:28 +0000

Source: The Exchange

AfDB lead arranger in $10Bn financing for new Ethiopian Airlines’ mega airport

Ethiopian Airlines: “With forecasts projecting up to 60 million passengers annually by 2040, expanding Bole International Airport further is not feasible, making a new mega-hub...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:23:35 +0000

Source: SABC News

Ramokgopa confident country will not experience load shedding

The Minister gave an update on the state of the national grid in Pretoria today....

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:16:42 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

FG Gets September Deadline to Close Ex-NSA Dasuki 10-Year Case

By Adedapo Adesanya The federal government has gotten a September 2025 deadline to close the prosecution of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Mr Sambo Dasuki, over alleged money laundering, a ca...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:02:58 +0000

Source: Standard Media

Safal MRM Foundation, AutoXpress target youth with automotive training

The initiative, which is also supported by Dunlop Tyres, aims to equip underprivileged youth with practical job-ready skills for the automotive industry....

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:58:38 +0300

Source: SABC News

Foot-and-mouth disease cases confirmed in Free State’s Viljoenskroon

Infected farms and communal areas have been placed under quarantine....

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:45:45 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Warri, a Distressed and a Dying City

By Michael Owhoko, PhD Who will restore Warri back to its glorious days? A city that was once the pride of all Wafarians, is now a shadow of itself, rusty and reeking with aroma of poverty occasioned...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:36:02 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

NLC Urges FG to Sell Crude in Naira for Lower Fuel Prices

By Aduragbemi Omiyale The federal government has been urged to consider selling crude in Naira to private refinery like Dangote Petroleum Refinery to allow Nigerians enjoy lower fuel prices. This appe...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:25:10 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

CBN Reiterates Naira Protection, Preservation to Traders, Entrepreneurs, Students

By Adedapo Adesanya The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has once again appealed to Nigerians to protect and preserve the dignity of the Naira. This call was made on Tuesday as the apex book took its cur...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:09:28 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Stanbic IBTC Bank Wins at Cosmopolitan The Daily Business Awards

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Two prestigious awards were clinched by Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited at the Cosmopolitan The Daily Business Awards held recently. The Cosmopolitan The Daily Business Awards is a repu...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:03:46 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

FG Withdraws Case Against Ibom Air Passenger, Reduces KWAM 1 Ban

By Adedapo Adesanya The federal government has announced the withdrawal of a criminal complaint against Ms Comfort Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger arrested over alleged unruly behaviour, as well as th...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:51:27 +0000

Source: SABC News

No more rolling blackouts expected this winter as grid stabilises

Ramokgopa says his ministry is working to make electricity more affordable....

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:37:27 +0000

Source: The Exchange

Biya’s long rule in Cameroon signals deeper problems for African leadership

Paul Biya’s plan to seek re-election has brought up debate among African scholars, who have long cautioned against the dangers of overstaying in office, but these warnings have...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:41:07 +0000

Source: SABC News

SAFTU calls for emergency summit to tackle unemployment crisis

Masuku says the situation will worsen with the new US 30% tariff increase....

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:24:21 +0000

Source: The Exchange

Cleantech deals top as startups in Africa secure $2Bn in seven months

African startups under cleantech lead in attracting financing with two massive funding deals sealed by Sun King and d.light. FinTech follows in funding volu...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:53:00 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Customs Street Posts Modest Gain of 0.12% as Investors Recalibrate Portfolios

By Dipo Olowookere A marginal gain of 0.12 per cent was recorded by the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited on Tuesday as investors slowed their appetite for stocks as they recalibrated their portfolios f...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:20:23 +0000

Source: SABC News

LIVE: Ramokgopa briefs the media on the state of national grid

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa briefs the media on the state of the national grid....

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:13:44 +0000

Source: Standard Media

Navigating trade laws, taxation and licensing challenges

The reality facing Kenyan entrepreneurs today is a triple threat of burdensome trade regulations, an increasingly complex tax regime, and a labyrinthine licensing system....

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:27:59 +0300

Source: Business Post Nigeria

CSCS, Three Others Weaken NASD Bourse by 1.46%

By Adedapo Adesanya Four stocks pulled down the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange by 1.46 per cent on Tuesday, August 12, a day after it welcomed a new member, MRS Oil Nigeria Plc. At th...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:45:27 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Naira Falls to N1,537/$1 at NAFEM, Firms to N1,555/$1 at Black Market

By Adedapo Adesanya The Naira weakened further against the US Dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEX) on Tuesday, August 12 amid renewed foreign exchange (FX) pressures. At t...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:34:28 +0000

Source: SABC News

NFO reports 73% spike in digital banking fraud cases

Consumers are being warned to stay alert and take extra precautions....

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:32:32 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Seasonal Demand Decline Signals Pull Down Oil Prices

By Adedapo Adesanya Oil prices dipped on Tuesday as traders awaited an inventory report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) and began looking toward declining demand at the end of the...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:13:53 +0000

Source: SABC News

China slaps temporary duties on Canadian canola

Canada is now in trade conflicts with the world's two largest economies...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 03:51:27 +0000

Source: Standard Media

Why State has abandoned plans for Sh468b Nairobi-Mombasa expressway

The government has abandoned the ambitious plan for the Sh468 billion expressway to Mombasa, opting to instead expand the existing Nairobi-Mombasa Highway....

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0300

Source: Business Post Nigeria

GWM Hosts World’s First Factory Marathon, Showcasing China’s Automotive Innovation to the World

BAODING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – Great Wall Motor (GWM) has combined sport, technology, and industrial pride in a landmark event—the 2025 GWM Smart Factory...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:20:00 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

SIBUR Develops New Polyethylene Grade for FMCG Packaging

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 August 2025 – SIBUR, Russia’s largest polymer producer, has developed a new grade of metallocene linear low-density polyethylene (...

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

World Youth Day 2025: NBC Spotlights Young Changemakers Driving Nigeria’s Future

Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), the official bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria, is marking World Youth Day 2025 by celebrating the resilience, innovation, and impact of young Niger...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:12:27 +0000

Source: Standard Media

Will AfCFTA survive beyond heavy US tariffs?

As African countries go it alone with the US, the fate of Agoa may be obvious....

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Source: Standard Media

State now abandons plans for Sh468b Nairobi-Mombasa expressway

The government has abandoned the ambitious plan for the Sh468 billion expressway to Mombasa, opting to instead expand the existing Nairobi-Mombasa Highway....

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Source: Standard Media

How Sh360.5m was siphoned from Afya Sacco

Afya Sacco's board was holding more meetings and had standard monthly payments, disguised as allowances, running into millions of shillings....

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Source: Standard Media

Pact paves way for resumption of tea exports to Iran

Kenya and Iran have agreed to form a joint committee to remove trade barriers between the two countries in the next 60 days....

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Dangote Refinery Drop PMS Ex-Depot Price by N30 to N820 Per Litre

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The ex-depot price of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly called petrol, has been reduced by Dangote Petroleum Refinery by N30. In a statement on Tuesday, the Chief Branding and...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:04:00 +0000

Source: Standard Media

Pact paves way for Iran tea exports

Kenya and Iran have agreed to form a joint committee to remove trade barriers between the two countries in the next 60 days....

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:49:00 +0300

Source: Standard Media

Domestic tourism drives new growth in Kenya's hospitality sector

Kenya's domestic tourism sector is growing as more travellers choose local destinations over international trips....

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:02:00 +0300

Source: Standard Media

Central Bank lowers key rate to 9.5pc

CBK's Monetary Policy Committee has lowered its benchmark rate to 9.50 per cent....

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:08:59 +0300

Source: Standard Media

Safaricom commits Sh15 million for devolution conference

Safaricom has committed Sh15 million towards this year's devolution conference taking place in Homa Bay this week....

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:16:16 +0300

Source: Standard Media

Mbadi defends plan to privatise Kenya Pipeline Company

Mbadi said the initial public share sale would not only cut domestic debt and boost economic growth, but also position Kenya as a regional energy hub....

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:10:00 +0300

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Emotions Run High: Sabrina’s Exit Shakes the House, Tracy Stays Queen of HOH

It’s been an emotional start to the week in the Big Brother Naija 10/10 house. Sabrina’s unexpected exit due to medical reasons left the housemates stunned and heavy-hearted. Her closest friend, Kola,...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:02:19 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Two Nigerian Innovators Shine at 2025 Anzisha Prize Awards Gala

By Aduragbemi Omiyale It was a glorious moment for Ms Bunmi Esther Olalude and Ms Christianah Madu, the two Nigerian innovators honoured at the prestigious Anzisha Prize Awards Gala held on August 6,...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:53:56 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Smartphone Penetration in Angola Extremely Low—Anda CEO

By Aduragbemi Omiyale The chief executive of a popular mobility platform in Angola, Anda, Mr Sergio Tati, has lamented the poor digital literacy in the country, noting that many residents of the South...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:24:04 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

2025 Glovo Startup Campus Keeps Slot for GITEX Nigeria Tech Participant

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Glovo, a leading technological platform connecting customers, businesses, and riders and offering multicategory on-demand services, has kept a slot for a lucky Nigerian start-up f...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:36:17 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Nigeria Racing to Meet EU’s Cocoa Sustainability Deadline

By Adedapo Adesanya The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs Jumoke Oduwole, has described the regulation of the European Union (EU) on cocoa sustainability, which could impact Nigeria̵...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:59:16 +0000

Source: The Exchange

Tanzania unit fuels Equity Group to $267 million half-year net profit

Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi says regional lender experienced the biggest transformation in Tanzania business, hitting 4% return on assets and 27% return on equity during the six...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:19:32 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Tinubu Reshuffles HYPREP Governing Council, Board Of Trustees

By Adedapo Adesanya President Bola Tinubu on Monday approved the reconstitution of the Governing Council and Board of Trustees of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). This was discl...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:17:35 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

CSCS Simplifies Capital Market Transactions With *7270# USSD Code

By Aduragbemi Omiyale In demonstration of its commitment to deepening the Nigerian capital market and making investment in the ecosystem seamless and more attractive, the Central Securities Clearing S...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:14:46 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

HoneyCoin Raises $4.9m to Boost Payment Orchestration Infrastructure

By Adedapo Adesanya Payment orchestration platform, HoneyCoin, has announced a $4.9 million funding round led by the global venture firm, Flourish Ventures, to boost its operations. Flourish is joined...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:53:02 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Best No KYC Casinos in 2025: No ID Verification & Instant Withdrawal Sites

In 2025, no KYC casinos are in higher demand than ever, thanks to their lightning-fast registration process, privacy-first approach, and instant crypto withdrawals. These platforms are a game-changer...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:47:35 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Trump Slams 15% Tariff on Nigeria

By Adedapo Adesanya Nigeria will bear a 15 per cent tariff as President Donald Trump looks to enforce tariffs on countries trading with the United States. President Trump has set a baseline tariff of...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:35:30 +0000

Source: Standard Media

Solution-based innovations dominate STEM exhibition

Students competed in four categories, including technology, social and behavioural sciences, biological and ecological sciences, chemical, physical and mathematical sciences....

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:04:49 +0300

Source: Standard Media

Industry players form association to streamline fertiliser sector

Pan-African Fertiliser Association aims to bring together industry players including producers, importers, distributors, agro-dealers and retailers, across the value chain to speak with one voice....

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:57:14 +0300

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Enhancing Economic Growth Through Online Education in Nigerian Pidgin

Nigerian Pidgin, spoken by about 121 million people in 2025, is a key linguistic asset driving communication and economic participation in Nigeria’s diverse population. With 5 million native and...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:29:33 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Police Extend Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit to October 2

By Aduragbemi Omiyale The enforcement of the tinted glass permit has been extended to Thursday, October 2, 2025, by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Olumu...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:34:03 +0000

Source: Standard Media

Kenya, Iran move to lift tea export ban within 60 days

Kenya and Iran form joint committee to resolve trade barriers, oversee resumption of tea exports to Iran within 60 days, Agriculture CS Kagwe says....

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:21:32 +0300

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Passengers Stranded as Commercial Motorcycle Operators Protest in Lagos

By Adedapo Adesanya Some commuters in parts of the Mosan Okunola in the Alimosho area of Lagos were left stranded on Tuesday morning after several commercial motorcyclists, popular known as Okada ride...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:20:46 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

MRS Oil Nigeria Joins NASD OTC Securities Exchange After NGX Exit

By Adedapo Adesanya The NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange has announced the admission of MRS Oil Nigeria Plc to its trading platform. The energy firm is joining the unlisted securities...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:50:15 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Why Youth Engagement is Nigeria’s Agricultural Imperative

By Diana Tenebe Nigeria stands at a critical juncture, faced with a demographic reality that is both its greatest asset and a significant challenge. With a population where almost 70% are under the ag...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:41:39 +0000

Source: SABC News

SA in talks with US but actively diversifying trade: Tau

Tau says government is pursuing markets in Asia, the Middle East, and India...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:51:35 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

NASD OTC Market Cap Jumps 2.54% to N2.194trn

By Adedapo Adesanya The NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange appreciated by 0.36 per cent on Monday, August, with the market capitalisation of the trading platform went up by 2.54 per cent...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:59:55 +0000

Source: The Exchange

Airtel Africa, Vodacom infrastructure sharing deal seeks to narrow digital divide

Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group ink infrastructure sharing plan to speed up connectivity and digital inclusion across Mozambique, Tanzania and DRC. Vodacom G...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:22:41 +0000

Source: SABC News

LIVE: Ministers Tau & Steenhuisen brief media on US tariff

Ministers Parks Tau and John Steenhuisen address the media on tariff....

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:40:05 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Airtel Money, pawaPay Enable Seamless International Remittances Across Africa

By Modupe Gbadeyanka To enable seamless cross-border payments for licensed International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) across Africa, Airtel Money Africa has partnered with pawaPay. This collaborat...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:02:23 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Naira Depreciates to N1,535/$1 at Official Market

By Adedapo Adesanya The first trading day of the week at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) segment of the foreign exchange (FX) market ended on a negative note for the Naira as i...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:53:28 +0000

Source: Standard Media

Why banks are in the spot over expensive loans

Banks have always come under fire by both the regulator and customers for being slow to reduce the rates when the CBR is revised downwards, but quick when it is raised....

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:40:00 +0300

Source: Business Post Nigeria

MTN Nigeria Opens Network to T2 (formerly 9mobile), Others to Boost Connectivity

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Subscribers of T2 (formerly 9mobile) can now enjoy quality service by roaming on the MTN Nigeria network. This has been made possible through the launch of the Network-as-a-Servic...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:37:23 +0000

Source: Standard Media

How fertiliser subsidy is driving firms out of business

the current model, where farmers collect fertilisers at the NCPB, has led to market fragmentation, underutilised agronomic services and reduced farmer empowerment....

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:30:00 +0300

Source: SABC News

Government to respond to US’s 30% tariff on SA goods

The tariffs have impacted key export sectors such as automotive and agriculture...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:15:53 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

NGX All-Share Index Rebounds by 0.09% to 145,880.77 points

By Dipo Olowookere The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited made a rebound of 0.09 per cent on Monday after recording its first loss in 27 consecutive trading days last Friday due to mild profit-taking in...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:15:24 +0000

Source: SABC News

Study reveals 92% of women are not retirement-ready

According to a study, only about 8% of surveyed women were confident about their retirement....

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:30:11 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Oil Prices Slightly up Ahead of US-Russia Talks

By Adedapo Adesanya Oil prices were marginally up on Monday as investors looked towards talks between the US and Russia over the war in Ukraine later this week, with Brent crude chalking up 4 cents or...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:26:14 +0000

Source: Standard Media

Regulator begins recovery of missing Sh550m at Afya Sacco

Sasra has moved to recover part of more than Sh500 million, said to have been misappropriated by the management of Afya Sacco Society Ltd....

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0300

Source: Standard Media

Ruto puts banks to task over constant high lending rates

Banks have always come under fire by both the regulator and customers for being slow to reduce the rates when the CBR is revised downwards, but quick when it is raised....

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0300

Source: Business Post Nigeria

MyRepublic Completes Sale of Remaining 49.9% Stake in Broadband Business to StarHub

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – MyRepublic today announced that StarHub has acquired the remaining 49.9% stake in MyRepublic’s flagship broadband busines...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:10:00 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

eefit Returns to the International Academic Stage — Patented Far Infrared Technology Praised by Nobel Laureate and Renowned Scientists

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – With a rapidly increasing aging population, chronic non-communicable diseases and sub-health problems faced by middle-aged...

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Source: Standard Media

Equity to cool off State securities as half-year profit hits Sh34.6b

Equity Group Holdings has revealed plans to reduce its exposure to government securities by over 80 per cent as it reallocates its balance sheet to reflect the changing economic climate....

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Source: Standard Media

Fertiliser subsidy: A double-edged sword driving firms out of business

the current model, where farmers collect fertilisers at the NCPB, has led to market fragmentation, underutilised agronomic services and reduced farmer empowerment....

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Chowdeck Raises $9m Series A Funding to Drive Expansion

By Adedapo Adesanya Nigerian food delivery platform, Chowdeck, has raised $9 million in Series A funding to expand its operations in Nigeria and Ghana. The equity round was led by Novastar Ventures, w...

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:19:42 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Ibom Air Passenger Comfort Emmanson in Kirikiri for Assaulting Crew

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The Ibom Air passenger, Ms Comfort Emmanson, who allegedly assaulted a crew member of the airline, has been remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos. She was sent to jail...

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:29:23 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Binance Gives Important Tips to Protect Users from Evolving Crypto Scams

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The evolving crypto scams in Africa have spurred a global cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, to educate its users on how to protect them from losing their hard-earned money to frau...

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:47:50 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

NCSP Lauds Firm’s $550m Proposed Steel Factory in Ogun

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The decision of a major player in the domestic steel sector in Nigeria, Inner Galaxy Steel Company, to establish a new plant in Ogun State with a projected annual output of 2 mill...

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:30:16 +0000