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U.S. Congress recommends blocking beef exports from Nigeria to disarm Fulani herdsmen
February 28, 2026
U.S. Congress recommends blocking beef exports from Nigeria to disarm Fulani herdsmen
The U.S. Congress has recommended blocking beef exports from Nigeria as a measure to compel Fulani herdsmen to disarm, following…
Nigerian startup Alerzo begins sale of assets amid N4.38bn Moniepoint debt
February 28, 2026
Nigerian startup Alerzo begins sale of assets amid N4.38bn Moniepoint debt
Nigerian B2B e-commerce startup Alerzo is liquidating its delivery assets, including buses, motorcycles, and operational vehicles, as it grapples with a multibillion-naira…
Most funded alternative energy startups in Africa in 2025
February 27, 2026
Most funded alternative energy startups in Africa in 2025
Investors expressed great interest in Africa’s energy startup sector in 2025.Companies developing renewable energy solutions, off-grid technologies, and sustainable energy access received…
The MPC’s 50bps rate cut and what it means for your money
February 27, 2026
The MPC’s 50bps rate cut and what it means for your money
At the 304th policy meeting held yesterday, the Monetary Policy Committee cut the policy rate by 50 basis points to…
New Zealand to revise open work visa conditions from April 20, 2026
February 27, 2026
New Zealand to revise open work visa conditions from April 20, 2026
New Zealand will implement new employment conditions for holders of open work visas from April 20, 2026, as part of…
How to apply for 2026 NNPC/Seplat JV undergraduate scholarship programme
February 27, 2026
How to apply for 2026 NNPC/Seplat JV undergraduate scholarship programme
Seplat Energy has announced the commencement of the 2026 NNPC/Seplat Joint Venture National Undergraduate Scholarship Programme.The disclosure was made via…
Six banks grow customer deposits to N35 trillion — what’s driving the surge?
February 27, 2026
Six banks grow customer deposits to N35 trillion — what’s driving the surge?
Six of Nigeria’s listed banks that have released their unaudited financial statements for 2025 reported a combined N35 trillion in…
Capital market stakeholders seek urgent reforms to integrate African economies
February 27, 2026
Capital market stakeholders seek urgent reforms to integrate African economies
Capital market stakeholders have called for urgent reforms to integrate African markets and accelerate economic growth across the continent.The call…
Georgia to restrict foreign nationals without PR from transport, tourism jobs
February 27, 2026
Georgia to restrict foreign nationals without PR from transport, tourism jobs
The government of Georgia has stated that foreign nationals without permanent residency will be effectively barred from working in courier…
Lagos completes rehabilitation of Chevron–Admiralty stretch of Lekki–Ajah road
February 27, 2026
Lagos completes rehabilitation of Chevron–Admiralty stretch of Lekki–Ajah road
The Lagos State Government has completed the rehabilitation of the Lagos-bound Chevron to Admiralty stretch of the Lekki–Ajah Road.The disclosure…