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Meristem projects oil, banking sector gains amid rising crude prices
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Meristem projects oil, banking sector gains amid rising crude prices

Investment firm Meristem Securities Limited has projected that Nigerian oil and banking stocks stand to benefit from the ongoing rise in global crude oil prices, driven largely by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In its latest macroeconomic and capital market update, Meristem stated that the upward trend in oil prices could carry significant implications […]

ITU announces investment to boost global connectivity
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ITU announces investment to boost global connectivity

The International Telecommunications Union has announced investment commitments totaling $4.8 billion to enhance global connectivity. This announcement was made on Monday during the plenary of the 2024 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) forum in Geneva, Switzerland. According to the ITU, these new commitments bring the total pledges aimed at closing the digital divide […]

Nigeria, United kingdom sign historic trade, investment deal
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Nigeria, United kingdom sign historic trade, investment deal

By Melvin Onwubuke   United kingdom secretary of business and trade, Kemi Badenoch, on Tuesday signed a deal with Nigeria to enhance trade and investment between the two countries. According to The Punch, the United kingdom secretary, Business and Trade,Kemi Badenoch and her counterpart, Doris uzoka-Anite, minister for trade and investment signed the historic deal. […]

Egypt leads Africa in foreign direct investment
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Egypt leads Africa in foreign direct investment

Bisola David The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development World Investment Report 2023, has revealed that Egypt experienced a tremendous increase in FDI, more than double of the $11 billion in 2022, establishing it as Africa’s leading economy with the most foreign investments. Business Insider reported that this considerable growth can be ascribed to increased cross-border merger […]

EKEDC chair demands increased investment in electricity sector
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EKEDC chair demands increased investment in electricity sector

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Eko Electricity Distribution Company,  Dr Dere Otubu, has advocated for additional investment in Nigeria’s power sector to satisfy the country’s rising energy demand. According to The PUNCH, Otubu made the plea during a recent discussion hosted by the Nigeria-India Business Council’s trade mission to Nigeria in Abuja. […]

Special Economic Zones amass $66bn foreign investment - Report
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Special Economic Zones amass $66bn foreign investment – Report

Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones have received more than $66 billion in foreign direct investment and N620 billion in domestic direct investment. The PUNCH reported that the Chairman of the Nigeria Economic Zones Association, Nabil Saleh, said this at the association’s annual general meeting on Wednesday in Lagos. He stated that the investments have resulted in the creation […]

FG, AfDB discuss Coastal, trans-sahara highway projects funding
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AfDB to partner Enugu govt on investment drive

The African Development Bank has reiterated its willingness to collaborate with the Enugu State Government to increase investment and infrastructure development. The PUNCH reported that during a meeting with Governor Peter Mbah at Government House, the Director-General of AfDB’s Nigeria Country Department, Lamin Barrow, stated that Nigeria was crucial to AfDB’s programs. According to him, the first […]

Kenya waives visa fees for Ethiopia, five other nations
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Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria top Africa’s investment destination list – Report

Africa’s investment landscape is shaping up to be a captivating story of growth and expansion, with Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa emerging as the top funding destinations. According to the “Africa Investment Report 2023,” Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa would account for 68% of the continent’s total investment in 2023. According to the […]

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Nigeria needs to balance foreign investment with local growth – KPMG

A professional services firm, KPMG, has stated that Nigeria must strike a balance between attracting foreign capital and supporting domestic growth through policies that favour foreign investment while also building a conducive climate for indigenous enterprises to prosper. According to the firm’s flashnotes published on January 4, 2024, capital importation numbers show a consistent quarterly fall, indicating continued issues […]

Only four Nigeria states attract foreign investment in Q4 - Report
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Foreign investment in manufacturing sector falls by 54% – NBS

The latest Capital Importation data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that foreign investments in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector decreased by $326 million (54%) to $279.5 million in the third quarter of 2023 from $605 million in the second quarter. According to The PUNCH, the report’s further research, despite the large decline, the production sector […]

Sony to invest $10m in African entertainment startups
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Sony to invest $10m in African entertainment startups

The Sony Group on Wednesday announced the launch of Sony Innovation Fund: Africa (SIF: AF), a programme that will aid the expansion of entertainment companies in Africa. Tokyo multinational conglomerate Sony Ventures Corporation (SVC) has set aside $10 million for early-stage entrepreneurs in the gaming, music, film, and content distribution industries. This fund targeted at […]

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