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Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Boost Resilience Amid Inflation

Ongoing economic reforms are strengthening Nigeria’s resilience, cushioning external shocks and sustaining growth momentum, even as inflation recorded a marginal increase in March due to global pressures, JUSTICE OKAMGBA writes Nigeria’s push toward achieving a single-digit inflation rate seems to remain on track, despite the slight uptick in price levels recorded in March, driven largely...
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Zenith Bank launches Côte d’Ivoire subsidiary in major expan

Zenith Bank Plc has officially announced the commencement of operations at its new Côte d’Ivoire subsidiary, marking a significant milestone in the group’s strategic push to dominate the Francophone West African financial landscape. The official opening ceremony for the Abidjan-based headquarters is expected to host a high-profile gathering of regulators, diplomats, and business leaders from...
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States earn N1.18tn VAT under new VAT sharing formula

States received N1.18tn from Value Added Tax revenue generated in the first quarter of 2026, following the commencement of the new VAT sharing formula, an analysis of Federation Account Allocation Committee reports has shown. The figure was calculated from FAAC reports and data from the National Bureau of Statistics and the Office of the Accountant-General...
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Jetour Nigeria Secures Exclusive Rights & Expands Network

Jetour Nigeria has consolidated its position as the exclusive representative of the Jetour brand in the country following its 2022 appointment by Jetour International. The company said in a statement that the move to clarify its exclusive status came after its successful hosting of the “Jetour Experience” in Lagos, where it unveiled its nationwide dealership...
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Nasarawa Seeks Deeper Dangote Industrial Investments

The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has called on the Dangote Group to deepen its investments in the state by taking advantage of its vast mineral resource base. Speaking at the opening of the 3rd edition of the Nasarawa Trade Fair and Exhibition, the Governor, represented by the Director of Trade in the state...
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Edo Partners With Chinese Firm for Cement Production Plant

The Edo State Government on Monday signed an agreement with a Chinese firm for a 10 million metric tonnes cement plant, expected to generate employment and boost industrial growth in the state. The State Commissioner for Information, Prince Kassim Afegbua, who disclosed this during a media briefing on Monday, said the plant, when completed, would...
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OPay urges fintechs to prioritize user health over volume

The Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer of OPay, Dotun Daniel Adekunle, has urged fintech companies to pivot their strategies from chasing transaction numbers to improving the actual financial well-being of their users. Delivering the keynote address at the inaugural BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026, held on 22 April 2026, in Lagos, Adekunle argued that...
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Transcorp Hotels Revenue Hits N22.41bn in Q1 2026 Results

Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc, has announced a robust start to the 2026 financial year, reporting a significant surge in revenue and profitability. The company’s unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026 reveal a revenue of N22.41bn, representing a 9 per cent growth compared to the...
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NGX Rallies as Investors Gain N5.5tn Despite Inflation

The Nigerian Exchange Limited concluded the trading week that ended 24 April 2026 on a significantly bullish note as total investor wealth surged by N5.5tn, representing a 3.94 per cent appreciation in market capitalisation. This rally, which pushed the total market value to a historic N145.335tn, occurred despite persistent macroeconomic headwinds and inflationary pressures that...
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Prudential Zenith Life & Lagos Food Bank Tackle Hunger

Prudential Zenith Life Insurance has partnered with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative to provide essential food aid to underserved households in Lagos. The collaboration reinforces the insurer’s commitment to delivering real-world impact and supporting community wellbeing. As part of the outreach, over 50 staff volunteers from Prudential Zenith Life joined the LFBI team to distribute...
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