4 h. ago Nigeria’s largest bank is betting on Africa. Its margins are paying the price

Access Holdings Plc is stitching together a pan-African banking empire but its acquisitions are coming at a steep cost, for read more Nigeria’s largest bank is betting on Africa. Its margins are paying the price

Economics

10 h. ago CBN’s reforms restoring macroeconomic stability, confidence — Cardoso to investors

Nigeria’s central bank governor Olayemi Cardoso has assured international investors that the Bank’s reforms are gradually ensuring macroeconomic stability and read more CBN’s reforms restoring macroeconomic stability, confidence — Cardoso to investors

Economics

10 h. ago Onakoya Sets New Chess World Record, Continues Marathon With 70

Nigerian chess champion and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, exceeding the previous record of 61 hours. Together with United States chess master Shawn Martinez, Onakoya surpassed the 62-hour mark on Sunday and is now aiming to reach an ambitious 70-hour […] The post Onakoya Sets New Chess World Record, Continues Marathon With 70-Hour Ambition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Jimoh Ibrahim makes list of speakers at Cambridge Africa Business Conference

Jimoh Ibrahim, senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District and chairman/chief executive officer of Global Fleet Group has been named among read more Jimoh Ibrahim makes list of speakers at Cambridge Africa Business Conference

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12 h. ago Top global luxury brands doing sustainability right in Africa

In global discussions about sustainability, Africa is frequently mentioned but seldom included as an active participant. Despite contributing less than read more Top global luxury brands doing sustainability right in Africa

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12 h. ago CBN’s FX market transformation attracts global investor confidence

Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) market having undergone a dramatic transformation under the current leadership of the Central Bank of Nigeria read more CBN’s FX market transformation attracts global investor confidence

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13 h. ago Paris Club refund: Melrose files contempt suit against CBN’s Cardoso, others

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Melrose General Services Limited has initiated contempt proceedings against Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso and Legal Services Director Salam-Alada Kofo for allegedly failing to comply with a Supreme Court judgement. The 2024 ruling reversed the forfeiture of ₦1.222 billion and ₦220 million linked to the Paris Club refund. […] The post Paris Club refund: Melrose files contempt suit against CBN’s Cardoso, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Celebrating African cinema: AMVCA’s growing influence in global entertainment

The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), often compared to the Oscars, has evolved beyond a simple awards ceremony into read more Celebrating African cinema: AMVCA’s growing influence in global entertainment

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15 h. ago Nigeria as Africa’s largest economy offers a dynamic market brimming with opportunities – Debbiche

HAITHEM DEBBICHE is the managing director of Tetra Pak West Africa who, in the last 21 years, has built his read more Nigeria as Africa’s largest economy offers a dynamic market brimming with opportunities – Debbiche

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16 h. ago CBN Showcases Reform Progress, Investment Opportunities In New York

As global financial leaders gather ahead of the 2025 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with J.P. Morgan and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), hosted a high-level investment forum at the Nasdaq MarketSite, focusing squarely on Nigeria’s macroeconomic outlook and reform agenda. Themed “The […]

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17 h. ago Higher FX inflows coming as CBN drives export products competitiveness in global markets

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is taking strategic measures to support Nigerian businesses in enhancing their competitiveness through capacity read more Higher FX inflows coming as CBN drives export products competitiveness in global markets

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20 h. ago Resilience: Alexander Odhiambo’s path to success in Africa’s Business Heroes competition

In entrepreneurship, resilience usually makes the difference between winning and losing. Alexander Odhiambo, who co-founded and leads Solutech Limited, exemplifies read more Resilience: Alexander Odhiambo’s path to success in Africa’s Business Heroes competition

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22 h. ago Lokpobiri harps on homegrown solutions to resolve challenges in African energy sector

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Minister of State, Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has recommended homegrown solutions as panacea for challenges confronting the energy sector on the African continent. According to him, Africa must begin to look inward for sustainable solutions to its energy challenges by boosting local production capacities while retaining generated resources within […] The post Lokpobiri harps on homegrown solutions to resolve challenges in African energy sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Nigerian Orondaam Otto Named 2025 Young Global Leader By World Economic Forum

Renowned Nigerian social entrepreneur and founder of Slum2School Africa, Orondaam Otto, has been selected by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as one of the Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2025, a prestigious recognition given to under-40 leaders creating meaningful impact across the world. Each year, about 100 individuals are selected globally into this elite […]

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31 h. ago How Ogungbile enhances Africa’s access to clean energy infrastructure

Kolapo Ogungbile is the chief executive officer of Lihon Energy – a business delivering renewable energy solutions to homes and read more How Ogungbile enhances Africa’s access to clean energy infrastructure

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33 h. ago Explainer: Why Access Bank has the lowest profit among its peers

Among Nigeria’s top-tier banks—First Holdco, Access Holdings, UBA, Zenith Bank, and GTCO—Access Holdings posted the lowest net income in 2024. read more Explainer: Why Access Bank has the lowest profit among its peers

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37 h. ago CBN governor Cardoso declares bold monetary reform in talk with Robinson

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, on Friday, held a pivotal exchange with renowned economist and read more CBN governor Cardoso declares bold monetary reform in talk with Robinson

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38 h. ago Burna Boy Makes History, Sells Out 100,000 Capacity Stade De France

Grammy Award-winning Nigerian music export, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has once again made history by becoming the first African to sell out a hundred thousand packed full stadium, Stade De France. With a capacity of 100,000, this feat marks the biggest milestone in his already groundbreaking career. The artist has continued […]

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40 h. ago Schulich and HumanSquad Launch Executive Leadership Program & AfriCanada Summit to Strengthen Africa–Canada Relations.

In June 2025, Toronto, Canada, will host an elite gathering of senior policymakers, government officials, private sector leaders, and entrepreneurs read more Schulich and HumanSquad Launch Executive Leadership Program & AfriCanada Summit to Strengthen Africa–Canada Relations.

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40 h. ago Adepoju Urges Chukwueze To Work Hard To Maintain Consistency At AC Milan

Former Nigerian international Mutiu Adepoju has advised Super Eagles’ winger Samuel Chukwueze to work hard in order to maintain consistent performance at AC Milan. Chukwueze has struggled for game time this season for AC Milan, as he has often come off the bench for the team. Speaking with RG, the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations […]

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