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Short-Let Rentals Boom in Nigeria: Housing Crisis Drives De

Short-let rentals, particularly through platforms like Airbnb, are rapidly transforming Nigeria’s property market, particularly in major urban areas such as Lagos, JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI writes As Nigeria grapples with its escalating housing crisis, the short-let market has emerged as a significant alternative to traditional long-term rentals. With housing shortages becoming more pronounced in major cities, particularly...
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Fight Against Ponzi Schemes: Sycamore MD’s Insights

The new Managing Director of Sycamore Investment and Asset Management Limited, Gbenga Magbagbeola, explains how his firm is tackling long-standing gaps in the investment landscape, why financial literacy remains critical, and what the industry must do to win back public trust, in this interview with OLUWAKEMI ABIMBOLA As a capital market expert now leading Sycamore’s...
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NGX Surges N1.81tn Despite Holiday

The Nigerian Exchange closed the first week of June on a bullish note, adding N1.81tn to investors’ wealth despite a shortened trading week due to the Eid-el-Kabir public holidays. The All-Share Index rose by 2.57 per cent to settle at 114,616.75 index points, while the market capitalisation appreciated to N72.275 tn from N70.465 tn recorded...
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Transparency Deal Boosts Nigerian Market

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has formally endorsed Petroleumprice.ng as the authoritative digital platform for petroleum pricing, downstream industry news, and marketplace services in Nigeria. The endorsement, announced in a statement signed by PETROAN’s National Public Relations Officer, Dr. Joseph Obele, followed a rigorous evaluation of the platform’s performance, transparency standards,...
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Pension Dividend: Trustfund Declares 55 Kobo

Trustfund Pensions Limited has declared a dividend of 55 kobo per share for the 2024 financial year following a strong performance across major financial indicators. According to a press statement issued by the firm, the announcement was made during the company’s 16th Annual General Meeting held on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Fraser Suites, Abuja....
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Maternal Health: FrieslandCampina’s Pledge

FrieslandCampina WAMCO, makers of Three Crowns Milk, has reaffirmed its commitment to improving maternal health and nutrition in Nigeria through its latest campaign, “Treasure That Nourishes Our World.” The company made this known in a statement to mark the 2025 World Milk Day, celebrated every June 1. Marketing Manager of Three Crowns, Chioma Igwe, said...
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Brazil & Nigeria: Strengthening Cultural Ties

The President/CEO of the Brazilian Tourism Board (Embratur), Marcelo Freixo, has stated that the history of Brazil cannot be complete without mentioning Yorubaland. At a recent meeting with the Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation, Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, in Brazil, Freixo said there is no way anybody in the world would talk...
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Honeywell Profit Soars 246% in 2025

Honeywell Flour Mills Plc has posted a profit after tax of N14.59bn for the financial year ended 31 March 2025, representing a 246 per cent increase compared to a loss of N10.12bn recorded in the previous year. According to its audited financial statements filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Monday, Honeywell Flour Mills experienced...
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Heirs Wins Insurance Award: Industry Recognition 2024

Heirs Insurance Group has emerged as the Insurance Company of The Year at the 2024 Industry Awards. In a statement at the weekend, it was revealed that the recognition celebrates the group’s outstanding performance, innovation, and impact on Nigeria’s insurance sector. Commenting on the award, the Chief Marketing Officer of Heirs Insurance Group, Ifesinachi Okpagu,...
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Africa Re Profit Soars 32% to $22.5M

The African Reinsurance Corporation has reported an overall net profit of $22.5m for the first quarter of 2025, indicating a 32.5 per cent increase compared to the $16.9m profit in the same period in 2024. According to the firm’s quarterly report, the net income increase was driven by an improvement in underwriting profit, coupled with...
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