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How to boost economic growth – Agbakoba

A legal luminary and former president of the Nigeria Bar Association, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, has stated that over-concentration of power at the centre will deprive Nigeria, with its abundant untapped resources, from moving to a desirable developed economy. The optimistic lawyer made this observation while addressing journalists during the presentation of a comprehensive 35-page report...
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Afriland Properties grows profit by 51%

A real estate development and management company, Afriland Properties Plc, grew its profit after tax by 51 per cent to N2.6bn at the close of the 2024 financial period. This is as the company recorded a profit before tax of N3.7bn, representing a 53 per cent increase from the N2.41bn reported in the previous year,...
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Cutix CEO Odunoye bags NASME award

The Chief Executive Officer of Cutix Plc, Ijeoma Odunoye, has been honoured with the award of the most successful female entrepreneur/excellent performer as a woman chief executive by the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises. Odunoye, who doubles as the Deputy President South of NASME, was feted at the NASME 2025 International Women’s Day/Awards,...
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SFS Capital retains top credit rating

Global Credit Ratings has reaffirmed SFS Capital Nigeria Limited’s credit rating. According to a statement issued on Monday, the agency maintained the company’s long-term issuer rating at A-(NG) and short-term rating at A2(NG), with a stable outlook signalling confidence in its strong financial health and risk management practices. GCR attributed the ratings to SFS Capital’s...
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CWG doubles dividend as profit soars by 428%

The dividend payout of Computer Warehouse Group more than doubled to 39 kobo at the end of the 2024 financial year as its profits rose by 428 per cent. The dividend declared at the company’s 20th Annual General Meeting held on Thursday in Lagos received commendation from shareholders. The company’s revenue surged by 97 per...
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Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria receives West Africa 2024 award

Corporate and investment bank Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited has been recognised by DealMakers AFRICA for its lead advisory role in the exit of CardinalStone Partners from iFitness to Verod Capital Management. In a statement on Sunday, the firm said that the transaction underscored RMB’s deep expertise in executing complex private equity exits and facilitating...
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Stakeholders to discuss Africa’s energy future

Experts and other stakeholders will gather for the 2025 NOG Energy Week to discuss Africa’s energy sector. The 24th edition of NOG Energy Week will help to advance conversations on raising African stakes in the global energy industry. Themed ‘Accelerating Global Energy Progress through Investment, Partnerships and Innovation’, the event is scheduled to be held...
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LJLA unveils top speakers for 2025 Lagos Leadership Summit

The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy has unveiled an exceptional lineup of speakers for the forthcoming Lagos Leadership Summit 2025, scheduled for April 16th and 17th at the Konga Place, Lekki, Lagos.  Anchored on the theme ‘Transformative Leadership: Developing Responsive, Adaptive, and Inclusive Models’, this year’s summit promises to deliver a unique blend of ideas, insights,...
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