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Africa’s economies must reform financial systems to unlock industrial growth — Oyedele

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,Taiwo Oyedele, has called for urgent...

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Otedola acquires N43.4 billion shares in First HoldCo

Femi Otedola, the chair of the financial services group First HoldCo Plc, has purchased new...

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France-Nigeria trade hits $4.7 billion as Tinubu pushes for jobs, infrastructure gains at Africa...

President Bola Tinubusays the growing economic relationship between Nigeria and France must now translate into...

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NITDA, IDCA partner to transform Nigeria’s digital economy

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the...

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VISTAGUI: the union files a strike notice and denounces the working conditions

La Délégation Syndicale de la VISTAGUI a officiellement déposé, le mardi 12 mai 2026, un...

Mosaiqueguinee | Yesterday| EN |

After Nairobi, President Mamadi Doumbouya expected in Kigali for the CEO Forum

Après avoir pris part au sommet « Africa Forward » à Nairobi, au Kenya, le...

Mosaiqueguinee | Yesterday| EN |

At Africa Forward Summit, Tinubu calls for reform of global financial architecture

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, led Nigeria’s government, diplomatic, and business delegation to the Africa...

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FCCPC supports Lagos smart metering rollout, crackdown on estimated billing

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission(FCCPC) has backed recent moves by the Lagos State...

Premiumtimesng | May 12, 2026| EN |

Fidelity Bank’s annual revenue up 46%

Fidelity Bankrecorded a 45.6 per cent surge in revenue for last year, compared to 2024,...

Premiumtimesng | May 12, 2026| EN |

Academic training determines Nigerian policymakers’ use of scientific evidence — Study

A new study has found that senior Nigerian policymakers with doctorate degrees are significantly more...

Premiumtimesng | May 12, 2026| EN |

Max Air flight makes emergency return to Abuja after takeoff

Passengers aboard aMax Air flightfrom Abuja to Katsina on Monday recounted a frightening experience after...

Premiumtimesng | May 12, 2026| EN |

Economy: Guinea signs a $280 million agreement with the OPEC Fund

L’économie guinéenne en pôle position. Le pays a conclu un accord-cadre de partenariat de trois...

Mosaiqueguinee | May 10, 2026| EN |

FCMB appoints Adebajo as Independent Non-Executive Director

FCMB Group Plc has appointed the former Chief Executive Officer at Lafarge Africa Plc,Adepeju Adebajo,...

Premiumtimesng | May 9, 2026| EN |

NCAA to launch drone regulation portal at DroneTecX conference in Lagos

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said it will officially launch a digital drone...

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AGF warns that Nigeria may reject delayed World Bank loans

Nigeria’s Accountant General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has warned that the country may decline...

Premiumtimesng | May 8, 2026| EN |

Nigeria’s power plants operated at 31% capacity in April — NERC

Nigeria’s grid-connected power plants operated at just 31 per cent of their installed capacity in...

Premiumtimesng | May 8, 2026| EN |

FirstHoldCo targets ₦1tn capital base in aggressive balance sheet push

FirstHoldCoPlc, the parent entity of Nigeria’s oldest commercial lender (First Bank), is seeking to double...

Premiumtimesng | May 8, 2026| EN |

Nigeria’s mining sector attracted $2.6 billion in 30 months – Shettima

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has said the reforms of the administration of President Bola...

Premiumtimesng | May 8, 2026| EN |

Why some bank dividends are paused and what it means for investors

There is a quiet but important shift underway in Nigeria’s banking sector, and shareholders are...

Premiumtimesng | May 8, 2026| EN |

Banks grow earnings and income streams despite impact of 2025 provisions

Nigeria’s banking sector is reaping the benefits of a high-interest-rate environment, posting its biggest growth...

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