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IFC, TLG Capital Announce $75m First Close Of African Private Credit Fund to Support SMEs
To support small and medium sized enterprises in Africa—and to protect jobs at those businesses—IFC and TLG Capital today announced the first close of a new private credit fund, TLG Africa Growth Impact Fund II (AGIF II), with $75 million raised. IFC, through its Distressed Asset Recovery Program (DARP), is anchoring the AGIF II Fund […] The post IFC, TLG Capital Announce $75m First Close Of African Private Credit Fund to Support SMEs first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Unreleased Budgetary Allocations For MDAs Hinders Insurance For Federal Workers, Assets
The Nigerian Insurers Association, NIA, said Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), workers and asserts are yet to be insured by the government in 2025. Kunle Ahmed, Chairman  NIA, disclosed this during a quarterly briefing with Nigerian Association of Insurance and pension editors in Lagos, this the association attributed to unreleased budgetary allocations for MDAs.  […] The post Unreleased Budgetary Allocations For MDAs Hinders Insurance For Federal Workers, Assets first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Can Africa’s space agency deliver on its promise?
Senegal made history in 2024. The small Western African country joined the space race by launching its first satellite, GaindéSAT-1A, read more Can Africa’s space agency deliver on its promise?
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Katsina handover site for LNG/CNG facility to developer
The Katsina State Govt has officially handed over the site to the investors in preparation for the takeoff of the construction. read more Katsina handover site for LNG/CNG facility to developer
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‘More local cybersecurity solutions needed to win threat fight’
African-tailored cybersecurity solutions are needed to deal with local cybersecurity problems as against imported cybersecurity solutions. Goodness Okpani, chief solution read more ‘More local cybersecurity solutions needed to win threat fight’
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Eni Aluko quits Women’s Football Awards amid feud with Ian Wright
Eni Aluko has stepped down from presenting the Women’s Football Awards following the backlash to her recent comments about former read more Eni Aluko quits Women’s Football Awards amid feud with Ian Wright
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How we’re transforming personal finance through tech – Olayemi Olamide
Olayemi Olamide Joy, founder of JJ Trust Finance, is driving change in Nigeria’s fintech space. With over four years of read more How we’re transforming personal finance through tech – Olayemi Olamide
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Ferdinand, Crouch urge Man United to sign Osimhen over Delap
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand and ex-Liverpool striker Peter Crouch have urged the Red Devils to prioritise the signing read more Ferdinand, Crouch urge Man United to sign Osimhen over Delap
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We have zero abandoned projects – Abba Aliyu, REA Boss, assures Nigerians
Abba Aliyu, managing director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has stated that there are no abandoned rural electrification projects read more We have zero abandoned projects – Abba Aliyu, REA Boss, assures Nigerians
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TotalEnergies Nigeria grows shareholders’ funds amid earnings drop
TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc’s first-quarter 2025 financial report paints a mixed picture — one of short-term earnings pain but long-term read more TotalEnergies Nigeria grows shareholders’ funds amid earnings drop
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Here are 13 major U.S. companies under Chinese ownership
Over the past decade, Chinese firms have acquired several high-profile American companies, marking a notable shift in global business dynamics. read more Here are 13 major U.S. companies under Chinese ownership
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REA, LPV Technologies partner to halt capital flight on renewable energy
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is working to collaborate with LPV Technologies, Nigeria’s first vertically integrated solar manufacturing and renewable read more REA, LPV Technologies partner to halt capital flight on renewable energy
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2027: Only a northerner can challenge Tinubu, says Dele Momodu
Dele Momodu, the publisher of Ovation Magazine, has suggested that the only viable challenge to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid read more 2027: Only a northerner can challenge Tinubu, says Dele Momodu
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‘Digital youths will drive contactless transactions’
Nigeria’s digitally active youths, between the ages of 18 to 35, will be the major drivers of contactless payment transactions read more ‘Digital youths will drive contactless transactions’
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مصرف قطر المركزي يعلن عن قيمة العمليات التي نفذها نظام فورا
الدوحة– بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلن مصرف قطر المركزي أن نظام الدفع الفوري “فورا – FAWRAN” الذي تم إطلاقه في مارس 2024، سجّل أداءً مميزًا منذ انطلاقه، حيث بلغ إجمالي قيمة العمليات المالية المنفذة عبر النظام 10.1 مليار ريال قطري، موزعة على نحو 5.5 مليون عملية مالية. وبحسب بيانات نشرها المصرف عبر منصة “إكس”، فقد شهد […] The post مصرف قطر المركزي يعلن عن قيمة العمليات التي نفذها نظام فورا appeared first on Business News Report.
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“بروج الإماراتية” تعلن عن صافي أرباحها في الربع الأول 2025
أبوظبي – بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| أعلنت شركة “بروج بي إل سي” الإماراتية عن تحقيق أرباح صافية بلغت 1.03 مليار درهم إماراتي (281 مليون دولار أميركي) خلال الربع الأول من عام 2025، مستفيدةً من نمو ملحوظ في الإنتاج والمبيعات، إلى جانب استمرارها في إدارة التكاليف بكفاءة عالية. وسجلت الشركة إنتاجًا شهريًا قياسيًا في مارس، مما ساهم […] The post “بروج الإماراتية” تعلن عن صافي أرباحها في الربع الأول 2025 appeared first on Business News Report.
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The art of negotiation
I have always been fascinated by the art of negotiation – where effective communication, emotional intelligence, flexibility and persuasion meet read more The art of negotiation
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هل تصبح مجموعة بريكس نواة لنظام عالمي متعدد الأقطاب؟
عواصم- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| في عالم طغت فيه الهيمنة الاقتصادية الأميركية لعقود، بدأت تظهر ملامح تحوّل في موازين القوى العالمية، مجموعة بريكس، التي بدأت كتكتل اقتصادي ناشئ، تطوّرت اليوم إلى مشروع استراتيجي يطمح لإحداث توازن جديد في النظام العالمي، بل وربما تحدي سطوة الدولار مستقبلاً. وتسارعت هذه الديناميات مع تولي دونالد ترامب الرئاسة، واتباعه سياسات […] The post هل تصبح مجموعة بريكس نواة لنظام عالمي متعدد الأقطاب؟ appeared first on Business News Report.
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‘Contactless payment is no longer futuristic, but a necessity’
Contactless payment, which used to be futuristic, is now a necessity for ensuring secure and fast transactions. Ugo Obasi, chief read more ‘Contactless payment is no longer futuristic, but a necessity’
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Group wants Finance Minister to join Ogun guber race
A socio-political movement under the aegis of the Advocates for Ogun Development and Innovations (AODI), has impressed on Nigeria’s Minister read more Group wants Finance Minister to join Ogun guber race
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Here’s how UAC performed in Q1’25
UAC of Nigeria Plc has released its results for the first-quarter (Q1) period ended March 31, 2025. Its revenue of read more Here’s how UAC performed in Q1’25
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Emirates, FG sign MoU to grow inbound tourism
Emirates and the federal government through Nigerian Ministry of Art Culture Tourism and the Creative Economy have signed a Memorandum read more Emirates, FG sign MoU to grow inbound tourism
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Bumpa Launches Strategic Partners’ Program to Scale Digital Commerce Across Africa; Calls for Applications
In a significant move to scale digital commerce across Africa, Bumpa today launched its comprehensive Partners’ Program – a structured read more Bumpa Launches Strategic Partners’ Program to Scale Digital Commerce Across Africa; Calls for Applications
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FCMB Group shareholders approve dividend payment
…closes FY’24 with N7.1trn total assets FCMB Group Plc convened its 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos on April read more FCMB Group shareholders approve dividend payment
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JustMarkets Launches Improved IB Program Focused on Transparency and Unlimited Growth
Global broker JustMarkets announces the official launch of its updated Introducing Broker (IB) program, which is designed to provide partners read more JustMarkets Launches Improved IB Program Focused on Transparency and Unlimited Growth
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Remo Stars’ victory opens doors for greater private ownership of clubs and professionalism in Nigerian football.
GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited is one stakeholder excited about Remo Stars FC of Ikenne’s emergence as the Nigerian read more Remo Stars’ victory opens doors for greater private ownership of clubs and professionalism in Nigerian football.
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Nigeria to establish centralised system for verifying travel documents – Tunji-Ojo
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced plans to establish a centralised system for the authentication and verification of read more Nigeria to establish centralised system for verifying travel documents – Tunji-Ojo
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How Mixta Africa is changing the face of real estate in Nigeria
Since its inception in 2005, Mixta Africa is committed to delivering modern, integrated communities and addressing the housing deficit across read more How Mixta Africa is changing the face of real estate in Nigeria
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Nigeria deploys 35 medical professionals to Tanzania
The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), says it is deploying 35 medical professionals to Zanzibar, Tanzania, to bridge both the read more Nigeria deploys 35 medical professionals to Tanzania
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Nigerian Law Student wins $2,000 grant at Innovate Conference 2025 with Plastic-to-Paint business
Daniel Chukwueloka Monyei, a final-year Law student from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, has emerged victorious at the recently concluded Innovate read more Nigerian Law Student wins $2,000 grant at Innovate Conference 2025 with Plastic-to-Paint business
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Nigeria, UK sign MoU to combat cybercrimes, improve criminal justice system
Nigeria on Tuesday signed a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UK to combat the menace of cybercrimes in read more Nigeria, UK sign MoU to combat cybercrimes, improve criminal justice system
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Gates, others launch $500m fund to save newborn children in Africa
A group of philanthropies including the Gates Foundation has set up a fund backed with nearly $500 million to help read more Gates, others launch $500m fund to save newborn children in Africa
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Victor Osimhen gifts Remo Stars N10m cash for NPFL title win
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has rewarded newly crowned Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Remo Stars with a N10 million read more Victor Osimhen gifts Remo Stars N10m cash for NPFL title win
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Cabzero launches in Nigeria with all-electric fleet for corporate transportation
Cabzero has officially launched Nigeria’s first all-electric fleet solution designed specifically for corporate transportation, aiming to revolutionise how businesses manage read more Cabzero launches in Nigeria with all-electric fleet for corporate transportation
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Citibank Nigeria Limited Partners with Junior Achievement Nigeria to commemorate International Women’s Day
Citibank Nigeria Limited (Citi) joined global celebrations to commemorate 2025 Women’s History, which included an opening bell ringing at the read more Citibank Nigeria Limited Partners with Junior Achievement Nigeria to commemorate International Women’s Day
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Champions League: Arteta charges Arsenal to fightback in Paris
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has charged his team to deliver a “special” comeback performance in Paris after Ousmane Dembele’s early read more Champions League: Arteta charges Arsenal to fightback in Paris
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