Nigerian Breweries Plc, has released its audited Group Financial Statements for the financial year 2024, recording a revenue of N1.1trn. This represents a massive 81 per cent increase on the N599.6bn recorded in the corresponding period in 2023. According to a statement from the company, a further breakdown of the […]
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Tightened US Immigration Policies Will Affect Nigerian Diaspora Remittances – CPPE
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has highlighted the potential impact of tightened U.S. immigration policies under the Trump administration on Nigerian diaspora remittances, which serve as a crucial source of foreign exchange for Nigeria. Dr. Muda Yusuf, Director/CEO of CPPE, emphasized that stricter immigration […]
AMCE Unveils Construction Milestones as June 2025 Launch Approaches
The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), a groundbreaking tertiary medical institution spearheaded by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with King’s College Hospital, London, hosted a high-level stakeholder and media tour to showcase major construction milestones and reaffirm its commitment to revolutionising healthcare in Africa by building a world-class […]
Air Peace Promotes Senior First Officer To Captain on Boeing 777 Fleet
Air Peace, Nigeria’s foremost airline and West Africa’s largest carrier, proudly announces the elevation of Senior First Officer Chibuzo Mbanefo to the rank of Captain on its Boeing 777 fleet. Captain Mbanefo has consistently demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership, and commitment to upholding Air Peace’s high operational standards. After undergoing rigorous […]
Manufacturers Warn 15% Port Tariff Increase Will Fuel Inflation, Smuggling
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has strongly opposed the proposed 15 per cent increase in port-related charges, warning that the decision will drive up production costs, fuel inflation, and encourage smuggling. The association stressed that the hike is ill-timed, given the economic challenges businesses are currently facing. MAN’s […]
Sales From Sugar Accounts For 48% Of BUA Foods Revenue As Food Inflation Soars
The Sugar division contributed 48 per cent to BUA Foods’s revenue in full year 2024 according to the company’s earnings release. Nigeria’s food inflation rate hit 39.84 per cent in December 2024, a 5.91 per cent increase from the 39.93 per cent recorded in December 2023, […]
Airtel Africa’s Data Penetration Climbs 13.8% To 71.4m as Customer Base Expands
Airtel Africa has reported a significant increase in its data and mobile money customer base in its nine months ended December 31, 2024. The company’s total customer base grew by 7.9 per cent to reach 163.1m, with data customer penetration rising by 13.8 per cent, bringing the number of […]
Over N2.4bn Disbursed For 2023 FG Projects, Yet No Contractor On Site-BudgIT
Tracka, BudgIT’s service delivery promotion platform, which allows citizens to collaborate, track and give feedback on public projects in their communities, has uncovered payments worth N2.4bn to seventeen contractors for fifteen projects across nine states, yet no contractor has commenced work on these sites. According to the organisation’s […]
Global Lenders Pledge $8 Billion to Africa’s $90 Billion Power Expansion Plan
Efforts to provide electricity to 300 million Africans received a significant boost as the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), and other financial institutions pledged over $8bn in new funding for the Mission 300 initiative. The program, launched in April by the World Bank and […]
Trump’s Policies Shifts: What They Mean For Nigeria, Africa’s Future-Analysts
Donald Trump’s recent speech and executive orders have sparked discussions about their potential implications for Nigeria and Africa. Analysts at Data Services and Resources Limited have highlighted key areas of impact, ranging from trade policies to energy, immigration, and global influence. The analysts noted that the U.S. administration’s protectionist […]