Lenders would have seized my assets if refinery failed – Dangote
The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that if his multibillion-dollar refinery project had failed, lenders would have seized…
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Kaduna seals $120m deal to boost irrigation, agriculture
The Kaduna State government has finalized a $120 million Memorandum of Understanding to transform irrigation farming and advance other agricultural projects in…
CBN reforms to deepen financial inclusion, boost economy – Cardoso
The Central Bank of Nigeria says ongoing reforms are aimed at strengthening the financial system, expanding inclusion, and boosting productivity across key…
FG sues Meta, X over Sowore anti-Tinubu post
The Federal Government has filed a five-count criminal charge against politician and activist Omoyele Sowore, accusing him of cyberbullying President Bola Ahmed…
MTN to develop AI-powered data centers in Africa
MTN Group, Africa’s largest telecom operator, is in advanced talks with United States and European firms to develop data centers across the…
Nigeria open for business, Shettima tells Visa
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has told payment giant Visa that Nigeria is open for business as President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms begin to…
I won’t allow ‘oil mafias’ kill my refinery – Dangote
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has accused powerful interests in Nigeria’s petroleum sector of deliberately working to undermine his multibillion-dollar refinery. Speaking…
Labour unions, marketers weaponised to frustrate refinery – Dangote
The Dangote Group has accused influential oil import cartels of using labour unions and industry associations to sabotage its refinery operations, warning…
Drop in crude theft could strengthen naira – Report
Nigeria’s recent gains in curbing crude oil theft could ease pressure on the foreign exchange market, boost fiscal revenues, and lift investor…
Apple shares drop after iPhone 17 launch
Apple Inc. has shed $56.8 billion in market value since unveiling its new iPhone 17 on September 9, a release that has…
Nigeria’s business creation rate declines amid economic challenges — Report
Nigeria’s business creation rate has taken a hit, with the 2024 State of Entrepreneurship Report revealing a downward trend over the past…
Dangote calls for urgent focus on food security across Africa
The President and CEO of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has urged African nations to urgently prioritise food security and self-sufficiency, emphasizing…