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TotalEnergies deploys deepwater rig for fresh Akpo drilling
TotalEnergies has deployed an ultra-deepwater drillship to Nigeria’s Akpo field as it prepares to begin a fresh drilling campaign aimed at expanding activities at…
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Fidelity Bank expands affordable financing for Abuja SMEs
Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Abuja through affordable financing, business advisory services and capacity-building…
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Access Bank considers exit from underperforming foreign market
Access Holdings Plc is considering exiting at least one of its foreign markets as it moves to comply with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
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Kaduna’s dairy drive targets $1.5bn milk import market
Kaduna State is intensifying efforts to expand local milk production as Nigeria continues to spend about $1.5 billion annually on imported milk and dairy…
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Shoprite Group, Investec seal alliance banking partnership
The Shoprite Group and Investec have entered into an agreement to expand financial services for customers across South Africa. The proposed partnership will strengthen…
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EFCC seeks licensed operators for illegal oil, mineral facilities in Ogere
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) plans to engage licensed operators to manage industrial facilities uncovered during its crackdown on illegal activities in…
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Wema Bank awards N300m to 11 innovators at Hackaholics 7.0 finale
Wema Bank has awarded N300 million to 11 winning teams at the seventh edition of its Hackaholics innovation programme. The bank announced the winners…
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FG targets 600 farmers for N180m interest-free loans in Niger State
The Federal Government has partnered with the Niger State Government to provide N180 million in interest-free loans to 600 small-scale farmers. The initiative falls…
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Shettima urges investors to fund African creative businesses
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged investors and financial institutions to provide early-stage funding for African creative businesses, describing the sector as a major…
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Nigeria’s debt to China rises to $5.7bn – World Bank
Nigeria’s outstanding bilateral loans from China have reached $5.7 billion, according to the World Bank, highlighting the country’s continued reliance on external borrowing to…
