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Nigerian Ports Thrive: Policy Reforms Boost Trade

23.06.2025
Nigerian ports have undergone modest improvements in recent years, driven by modernised projects, policy reforms, and investments in human capital, ANOZIE EGOLE writes The Nigerian Ports Authority’s efforts to bring sanity to the nation’s ports have received widespread acclaim from stakeholders. The authority’s initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, reducing congestion, and enhancing the overall experience...
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Zenith Bank Leads NGX Upswing

23.06.2025
The Nigerian Exchange recorded an upswing last week, as the market capitalisation appreciated by N1.875tn, driven by strong buying interest in key banking stocks, including Zenith Bank Plc, Access Holdings Plc, and Champion Breweries Plc. According to data from the NGX, the All-Share Index rose by 2.35 per cent to close at 118,138.22 points, while...
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NASD Index Drops 0.61% – Market Capitalization Falls

23.06.2025
The NASD Over-the-Counter Securities Exchange recorded a decline in market performance in week 25, as its securities index fell by 0.61 per cent to close at 3,320.91 points, down from 3,341.22 points in the previous week. Similarly, the market capitalisation dropped to N1.94tn from N1.96tn, reflecting a N20bn loss in investor wealth. Trading activity showed...
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Mastercard, Enza Boost Fintech Services in Africa

23.06.2025
Mastercard and a payment solutions company, enza, have collaborated to connect fintech companies across Africa to the Mastercard network to serve both consumers and businesses. This was indicated in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Saturday. A European Investment Bank report has indicated that the number of fintech companies in Africa has nearly...
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Domestic Investors Dominate N3.4tn Market

23.06.2025
Domestic investors have continued to dominate trading activity on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, with a total of N3.41tn worth of transactions recorded in the first five months of 2025, outpacing foreign participation. According to the latest Domestic and Foreign Portfolio Investment Report released by the NGX recently, domestic transactions accounted for N2.42tn or 70.83 per...
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BetKing empowers four states with Health Aid

23.06.2025
Sports betting firm, BetKing, has delivered healthcare services, nutrition support, and maternal aid to underserved communities in Lagos, Osun, Abia, and Bayelsa states. BetKing said in a statement that its empowerment, which ran from May 17 to June 17 under the banner ‘Month of Good,’ marked the conclusion of its 2025 corporate social responsibility campaign....
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OPay’s N1.2bn Scholarship: University of Calabar Benefits

23.06.2025
The University of Calabar has emerged as the latest beneficiary of the OPay N1.2bn 10-year scholarship scheme, thus reaffirming its dedication to education and youth empowerment. In a statement on Sunday, OPay said that it signed a memorandum of understanding with the university, which is now the eighth beneficiary of the scholarship scheme. The MOU...
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AIHS & Ministry Tackle Land Challenges

23.06.2025
The organisers of the Africa International Housing Show have announced a partnership with the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development for the 19th edition of the event, scheduled to be held from 27th July to 1st August, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. In a statement, it was noted that with the theme...
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Africa Trade: Thriving Despite US Tariffs

23.06.2025
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has noted that Africa can thrive despite the challenges of the United States of America’s new tariff order. The bank urged African countries to seize opportunities for economic growth by strengthening regional value chains and reassessing their global trade exposure. According to a statement, Chief Economist and Managing Director, Global...
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