4 d. ago Moody’s flags profitability risks for banks after CBN rate cut

Tribune Online Moody’s flags profitability risks for banks after CBN rate cut Global credit ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service has cautioned that Nigerian banks could face renewed profitability pressures following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recent decision to cut the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 27 percent from 27.5 percent. The CBN said the 50-basis-point reduction was aimed at sustaining disinflation, encouraging credit expansion, and stimulating […] Moody’s flags profitability risks for banks after CBN rate cut Tribune Online

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2 w. ago UNGA 2025: FG beckons global investors to tap opportunities in Nigeria’s Oil Sector

…says Nigeria’s energy sector is now competitive, attractive The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, has called on read more UNGA 2025: FG beckons global investors to tap opportunities in Nigeria’s Oil Sector

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2 w. ago 80th UNGA: FG urges investors to take advantage of reformed oil sector

Tribune Online 80th UNGA: FG urges investors to take advantage of reformed oil sector The FG calls on global investors on oil sector opportunities in Nigeria's evolving market driven by robust reforms and partnerships. 80th UNGA: FG urges investors to take advantage of reformed oil sector Tribune Online

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2 w. ago UNGA 80: Nigeria Speaks On Oil Sector Reforms, Seeks Strategic Global Investors

Nigeria has opened previously inactive oil blocks to investors and is actively seeking deeper and more strategic partnerships with global players to resume production on those assets. The minister of state for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, made this disclosure while delivering a keynote address at the United States–Nigeria Council’s session on oil sector […]

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2 w. ago Global tech job cuts may exceed 235,000 by year end – Analysts

…Nigeria ramps up digital training for local talent   By Chinenye Anuforo chinenyeanuforo@gmail.com    The global technology industry is undergoing one of its most turbulent years in decades, with more than 166,000 jobs lost since January 2025. Analysts said the mass layoffs are being driven by rising interest rates, slowing global growth and investor demands […] The post Global tech job cuts may exceed 235,000 by year end – Analysts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago UNGA80: Shettima markets Nigeria’s $200bn energy transition opportunity to investors in New York

• says country positioned as natural hub for AfCFTA’s $3.4trn market From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on September 22, 2025, Vice President Kashim Shettima passionately showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity, urging global investors to seize the vast multi-faceted prospects available […] The post UNGA80: Shettima markets Nigeria’s $200bn energy transition opportunity to investors in New York appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago We have a responsibility to protect, empower youths of Africa —Monde Twala

Tribune Online We have a responsibility to protect, empower youths of Africa —Monde Twala Senior Vice President and General Manager of Paramount Africa, Monde Twala, leads some of the continent’s biggest entertainment brands, including MTV Base, BET Africa, Nickelodeon, and Comedy Central. In this interview by ADERONKE ADESANYA, Twala discusses the launch of the “Room of Safety” campaign, a powerful initiative designed to educate young people on online safety, […] We have a responsibility to protect, empower youths of Africa —Monde Twala Tribune Online

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2 w. ago LISW: Oyetola woos global investors to Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy

From Idu Jude Abuja The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on international investors to seize the vast opportunities in Nigeria’s marine and blue economy, describing the sector as a gateway to Africa’s economic transformation. Speaking on Thursday at the Africa Maritime and Shipping Assembly, held at the headquarters of the […] The post LISW: Oyetola woos global investors to Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Consolidation or concentration? The stakes behind Africa’s fintech deal wave

Global investors are cautious. High interest rates, volatile currencies, and geopolitical shocks have slowed dealmaking across most emerging markets. Africa, read more Consolidation or concentration? The stakes behind Africa’s fintech deal wave

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3 w. ago Global investors bet on Africa as ARISE IIP closes $700m transaction

By Chinenye Anuforo ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), the developer of the IPR Free Zone in partnership with Ogun State, has completed a landmark $700 million capital raise, securing one of the largest private infrastructure transactions in Africa to date. The deal brings Vision Invest, a leading Saudi Arabian infrastructure investor and developer, into […] The post Global investors bet on Africa as ARISE IIP closes $700m transaction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ARISE IIP secures $700m in landmark deal, adds Saudi’s Vision Invest

ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP) has completed a $700 million capital raise, one of the largest private infrastructure transactions read more ARISE IIP secures $700m in landmark deal, adds Saudi’s Vision Invest

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s economy back on global investors’ radar as reforms take hold

Tribune Online Nigeria’s economy back on global investors’ radar as reforms take hold CBN’s FX overhaul, stable naira spark renewed confidence despite lag in long-term FDIs Nigeria is re-emerging as a preferred destination for global capital, with fresh data showing inflows hit $5.6 billion in the first quarter of 2025, the highest in five years. The rise, a 67 percent increase from the $3.4 billion recorded a year […] Nigeria’s economy back on global investors’ radar as reforms take hold Tribune Online

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