September 19
Nigeria: Infinity MFB Secures Long-Term Rating From Datapro
This Day
Infinity Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited has received an A- long-term rating from DataPro, one of Nigeria's foremost compliance, corporate governance, and fraud risk management… Read more »
Nigeria: This Budget Is More Than a Mess
This Day
Using the hashtag, #TheBudgetisaMess, BudgIT Nigeria made a crisp post Tuesday on X (formerly Twitter): "Just look at this, Nigerians! A Federal Polytechnic (NICTM) in Edo (State)… Read more »
Nigeria: Nsdc Partners Acci to Mobilise $5bn Investments Into Sugar Production
This Day
·Niger Food, Turkish firm seal $2 billion soya beans deal Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria's Tax System Is Undergoing Significant Reforms - FIRS
Daily Trust
The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zaach Adedeji, yesterday explained that Nigeria's tax system reforms are driven by the need for increased revenue,… Read more »
Nigeria: Msme Conference to Focus On Growing Nigerian Products - SMEDAN
Daily Trust
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) says that the 2024 edition of the National MSME Conference, themed "GROW NIGERIAN: Sustaining an Innovation… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN to Now Charge Cybercrime Levy At 0.005 Percent in New Guidelines
Daily Trust
Reconstitutes Keystone Bank's board Read more »
Nigeria: Digital Economy GDP Contribution Surpasses Oil, Hits 14.8 Percent in Q1 2024 - Afrides
Daily Trust
Nigeria's digital economy's contribution to the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) surpassed the oil sector as a primary driver of the GDP, contributing a significant 14.8% in… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogonis Laments 500,000bpd Untapped Crude Oil in Their Communities
Daily Trust
The Movement for the Survival of Ogonis People, MOSOP, said it's worried that a proven oil production capacity of 500,000 barrels per day of crude oil is still untapped in their… Read more »
Nigeria: Recapitalisation - Investors Inject N75bn Into Sterling Holdco
Daily Trust
As part of its drive to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN's) recapitalisation requirements, investors of Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC have injected $50m (about… Read more »
Nigeria: FCT Teachers Resume Strike Over Arrears, Others
Daily Trust
Primary school teachers of the Local Education Authority (LEA) in the FCT have resumed their suspended strike over non-payment of their minimum wage arrears and other entitlements… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Capital Markets High Schools Quiz Competition Roadmap Outlined
The Herald
The Capital Markets-High Schools Quiz Competition, which seeks to impart knowledge on the role of capital markets in economic growth and household savings, which started on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: KMH Finalising Talks for Gold Mine Reboot
The Herald
Kuvimba Mining House (KMH) says discussions with various funders for the development of the US$150 million open pit project at Shamva Gold Mine will be concluded this year, paving… Read more »
Nigeria: Zenith Bank Proud of Basketball Growth in Nigeria
This Day
*2nd Phase of National Women's League to start on Sunday Read more »
Nigeria: Ibadan Marathon Will Boost Local Businesses, Says Makinde
This Day
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said the Ibadan Marathon billed for November 2 will boost local businesses, create jobs and strengthen community bonds. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Warns Developers On High Safety Standards to Avert Building Collapse
This Day
The General Manager, Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory Agency (LSMTL), Engr. Olayinka Abdul, has warned building developers in Lagos to adhere strictly to the highest… Read more »
September 18
Nigeria: Actress Turns Spotlight on Nigeria's Nutrition Crisis
allAfrica
"I want to leave a legacy of having to be someone who championed good causes." Read more »
Angola: 2024 Census Officially Opened
ANGOP
The General Population and Housing Census "Census 2024" in Angola was officially opened on Wednesday, in Luanda Province, in an event chaired by the coordinator of the… Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs Its Own Medical Research for Its Health Issues, Experts Say
VOA
One of the hurdles to improving health care systems for African countries is the shortage of scientists and lack of meaningful medical research on the continent, experts say. Read more »
Africa: 'Create a Future Fit for Our Grandchildren', Guterres Urges, Ahead of Gamechanger Summit
UN News
Countries must use a once-in-a-generation UN summit to address current and emerging global challenges and reform outdated international institutions, Secretary-General… Read more »
Africa: 'Absolutely Ridiculous' - Zombie Mines Multiply in SA's Opaque Coal Sector [analysis]
African Arguments
African Arguments visited ten "active" coal mines around Ermelo in South Africa. Three were abandoned, and had been for years according to locals. Read more »
Senegal: Senegal's Dollar Bonds Fall As IMF Warns of Fiscal Deterioration
Daba Finance
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Kenya: Ruto Rallies Broad-Based Cabinet Behind Reform Plan
Capital FM
President William Ruto chaired the first meeting of the newly constituted Cabinet at State House Nairobi on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Three Workers Injured After Trench Collapse - South African News Briefs - September 18, 2024
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Ghana: Ghana's Economy Grows At Fastest Pace in Five Years in Second Quarter
Daba Finance
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South Africa: South Africa Inflation At Below Central Bank Target, Rate Cut Likely
Daba Finance
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