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Seni Adetu Takes New Role at JPMorgan Merchant Bank
Seni Adetu, former chief executive of Guinness Nigeria, is moving further into banking governance following his appointment to the board of JPMorgan Merchant Bank…
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Seplat Energy Names Effiong Okon New CEO
Seplat Energy has appointed Effiong Okon as its new chief executive officer, placing an experienced oil and gas executive in charge of the Nigerian…
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Lagos to Open Three New Blue Line Stations by February 2027
Lagos State is set to expand its Blue Line rail network with three new stations expected to begin operations by the end of February…
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10 African Countries With the Highest Fuel Prices in October 2026
Fuel prices remain a major economic concern across Africa, putting pressure on households and businesses as transportation and operating costs continue to rise. In…
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John Alamu Seeks $72m IFC Loan for Sesame, Cashew Factories
Nigerian entrepreneur John Alamu is seeking $72 million in financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to expand agricultural processing operations in Nigeria and…
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Zambia Joins Africa’s Gold Refining Push
Zambia has joined a growing number of African countries investing in local gold refining as governments seek to retain more value from their mineral…
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PwC Confirms Cybersecurity Incident at Employee Training Vendor
Global professional services firm PwC has confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving a third-party vendor responsible for hosting employee learning records, raising fresh concerns about…
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Dangote Says He Owned 27 Cars and Bought His First Private Jet at 23
Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has reflected on his early years of wealth, revealing that he owned 27 cars at a young age and…
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Kenya Opens $1.17bn Port Investment to Private Firms
Kenya has opened a $1.17 billion investment programme covering major facilities at the ports of Mombasa and Lamu to private investors, as the government…
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$550,000 Rolls-Royce Delivery Draws Attention to Luxury Car Market
$550,000 Rolls-Royce Delivery Draws Attention to Luxury Car Market A $550,000 custom-built Rolls-Royce Phantom ordered by late Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has arrived in…
