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Business · BusinessDay ·
IFC takes 6.5% stake in Quickmart through KSh15bn IPO
The International Finance Corporation has taken a 6.5% stake in Quickmart through an initial public offering valued at KSh15 billion, according to the headline.
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Business · Daily Post ·
US Consulate: New Lagos building to inject $95m into Nigerian economy
The US Consulate says its new building in Lagos is expected to inject $95 million into Nigeria’s economy. The headline does not specify how the projected economic impact will be generated or when it is expected to occur.
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Business · Nigerian Tribune ·
Nigeria targets Spanish investment to unlock blue economy potential
Nigeria is seeking investment from Spain to develop its blue economy, which encompasses economic activity linked to the country’s marine and aquatic resources. The effort aims to attract capital that could help unlock the sector’s potential.
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Business · Nigerian Tribune ·
How real estate marketers use virtual layout tours to sell swamp land
The report examines how real estate marketers use virtual layout tours to promote and sell land described as swampy, presenting prospective buyers with a digital view of property layouts.
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Business · Nairametrics ·
World Bank projects Africa’s per capita GDP growth at 1.8%, poverty at 47.8% in 2026
The World Bank projects that Africa’s per capita GDP will grow by 1.8% in 2026, while the share of the population living in poverty is expected to reach 47.8%.
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Business · BusinessDay ·
World Bank warns of election risks, lifts growth forecast to 4.3%
The World Bank has raised its growth forecast to 4.3% while warning that election-related risks could affect the outlook. The headline does not specify which risks the bank identified or the period covered by the forecast.
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Business · Nigerian Tribune ·
NUPRC announces 2026 licensing round, unveils plans to boost production
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has announced a 2026 licensing round and outlined plans aimed at increasing production. The headline does not provide details on the licensing process or the measures to be introduced.
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Business · Premium Times ·
Abia trains ward agricultural coordinators, extension personnel
Abia has trained ward agricultural coordinators and extension personnel. The headline does not provide details about the training’s content, timing, number of participants or expected outcomes.
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Business · Nigerian Tribune ·
UK invests £2m in clean energy projects across eight African countries
The United Kingdom is investing £2 million in clean energy projects across eight African countries. The headline does not identify the countries, describe the projects or state their expected outcomes.
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Business · Channels TV ·
Oil Rises, Stocks Fall As Worries Over Attacks In Strait Of Hormuz Flare
Oil prices rose while stock markets fell as concerns about attacks in the Strait of Hormuz resurfaced. The headline points to renewed unease among investors over possible disruption or risk in the strategically important waterway.
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Business · Nigerian Tribune ·
Kogi govt to protect cashew farmers, block illegal revenue collection
The Kogi State Government says it will protect cashew farmers and take steps to stop illegal revenue collection affecting the sector. The headline does not specify how the measures will be implemented.
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Business · BusinessDay ·
Shettima signals historic market surge as NNPC prepares for stock market listing
Vice President Kashim Shettima has signalled the prospect of a historic market surge as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company prepares for a stock market listing. The headline does not specify the timing or details of the planned listing.
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Business · BusinessDay ·
UACN, Unilever lead analyst October stock picks
UACN and Unilever are at the forefront of analysts’ stock selections for October, according to BusinessDay’s headline; it does not specify the reasons for their inclusion.
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Business · BusinessDay ·
NGX loses ground as First HoldCo leads banking selloff
The Nigerian Exchange lost ground as banking stocks came under selling pressure, with First HoldCo leading the sector’s decline. The headline does not specify the scale of the market drop or the reasons behind the selloff.
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Business · Leadership News ·
NDPHC To Deliver More Electricity Wth Dedicated Supply Initiative
NDPHC plans to increase electricity delivery through a dedicated supply initiative. The headline does not provide details about the initiative, its expected reach or when the additional supply will begin.
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Business · Leadership News ·
Carbon Markets Must Not Become Greenwashing,Says DGC
A DGC representative has cautioned that carbon markets must maintain credibility and should not be used to create a misleading impression of environmental responsibility. The headline does not specify further details about the warning.
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Business · PM News ·
FG offers 40 oil blocks as 2026 licencing round opens
The Federal Government has opened its 2026 licensing round, offering 40 oil blocks to prospective applicants. No further details about the blocks, application requirements or timeline are provided.
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Business · The Punch ·
Oil rises, stocks fall as Hormuz worries flare
Oil prices rose while stocks declined as concerns over the Strait of Hormuz intensified. The headline points to a shift in financial markets amid renewed uncertainty surrounding the important shipping route.
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Business · Vanguard ·
Nigeria’ll not be Africa’s warehouse, but Africa’s workshop — Tinubu
Tinubu says Nigeria should become Africa’s workshop rather than its warehouse, describing a role centered on making goods and building productive capacity for the continent.
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Business · BusinessDay ·
FG to prioritise gas for industrial clusters, says no factory can compete in dark
The Federal Government says it will prioritise gas supply for industrial clusters, linking reliable energy access to factories’ ability to compete. The announcement highlights gas as a priority for supporting industrial activity amid challenges with electricity supply.