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J.P. Morgan Bond Index Return: What It Means for the Naira

J.P. Morgan Bond Index Return: What It Means for the Naira

Nigeria’s inclusion to J.P. Morgan’s new emerging-market bond index could draw billions of dollars into the country’s local debt market, read more What J.P. Morgan’s bond index return means for the naira

Via BusinessDay Nigeria1 min read
Aig-Imoukhuede Hosts Dangote Foundation WEF Young Leaders

Aig-Imoukhuede Hosts Dangote Foundation WEF Young Leaders

Leading African business, finance and investment leaders joined current and former members of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders community at Access Tower, Lagos, for the Finance and Investment segment of the Aliko Dangote Fo

Via Nairametrics1 min read
Sidian Bank, KIE to boost manufacturer loans

Sidian Bank, KIE to boost manufacturer loans

The partnership will provide MSMEs with financing, training and business support, as well as referrals to larger credit facilities as they expand.

Via Capital FM Business Kenya1 min read
Dangote Petroleum IPO Opens via MorganCapital

Dangote Petroleum IPO Opens via MorganCapital

Take your place in the Dangote Petroleum IPO through MorganCapital Securities Limited—a leading Trading Licence Holder of the Nigerian Exchange Limited and an appointed market intermediary for the offer. With MorganCapital, investors enjo

Via Nairametrics1 min read
Netflix, WhatsApp Face Closer Scrutiny From SA Regulator

Netflix, WhatsApp Face Closer Scrutiny From SA Regulator

‘Look at this inquiry as Icasa trying to level the playing field, just to make sure that anyone who provides services, at least they work within defined rules of the game,’ says Icasa chair Mothibi Ramusi.

Via Moneyweb1 min read
African Telcos Hand Vendors Their Business Blueprint

African Telcos Hand Vendors Their Business Blueprint

African telecom operators are entering a new phase in which the most important part of their business may no longer read more How African telcos are handing vendors the blueprint to their business

Via BusinessDay Nigeria1 min read
Gunmen kill 13, including nine passengers, in Plateau attack

Gunmen kill 13, including nine passengers, in Plateau attack

…Plateau govt. condemns attacks, urges citizens against reprisals At least 13 people have been killed and several others injured in read more Gunmen kill 13, including nine passengers in fresh Plateau attack

Via BusinessDay Nigeria1 min read
Dangote IPO Exposes Fintech Gaps as N1.5trn Subscribed

Dangote IPO Exposes Fintech Gaps as N1.5trn Subscribed

Nigeria’s biggest retail investment experiment is exposing capacity weaknesses across the country’s digital investment infrastructure after a rush to buy read more Dangote IPO exposes fintech capacity gaps as N1.5trn subscribed

Via BusinessDay Nigeria1 min read
WTO Warns Weak Trade Rules Could Cut Global GDP by 10%

WTO Warns Weak Trade Rules Could Cut Global GDP by 10%

The warning came in the WTO's annual flagship publication, World Trade Report 2026: A Critical Juncture for the World Trading System, which examines the achievements of the multilateral trading system over the past 80 years and the challeng

Via Capital FM Business Kenya1 min read