EconomyFeaturedNigeria’s capital imports nosedive 78.6% to $1.295 bn in Q2International Finance Business DeskSeptember 1, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 1, 2020 Its capital imports had dropped $21.32 billion seven years ago to $5.12 billion in 2016 and has merely recovered ever since... Read more
BankingFeaturedThe Access Bank UK sees strong growth in key marketsInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 5, 2020October 13, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 5, 2020October 13, 2020 The main focus of the bank lies in building and strengthening customer relationships in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and the Mena region... Read more
MagazineTechnologyThe rise of crypto adoption in AfricaWebAdminJuly 22, 2020August 11, 2020 by WebAdminJuly 22, 2020August 11, 2020 Facebook’s Libra and CBDCs are contributing factors to increase the popularity of cryptocurrency in Africa... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingSamsung seeks to modernise shipbuilding in NigeriaInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 16, 2020July 16, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 16, 2020July 16, 2020 The company has identified Nigeria and West Africa as emerging markets with growth potential... Read more
FeaturedFinanceNigeria, Kenya, South Africa sees 613 VC deals in 6 yearsInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 13, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 13, 2020 It is reported that 21 percent of venture capital deals were achieved by African-owned companies established outside the continent... Read more
EconomyFeaturedNigeria anticipated to hit its worst recession in four decades: World BankInternational Finance Business DeskJune 26, 2020June 26, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 26, 2020June 26, 2020 The IMF and the World Bank anticipate the Nigerian economy to slip into recession impacting its lenders at a large scale... Read more
BankingFeaturedNew digital bank called Sparkle launches in NigeriaPritam BordoloiJune 3, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 3, 2020 Sparkle is launched by former Diamond Bank CEO and tech entrepreneur Uzoma Dozie... Read more
BankingFeaturedNigeria suspends layoffs for banks despite difficult timesInternational Finance Business DeskMay 7, 2020May 7, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 7, 2020May 7, 2020 Commercial lenders will have to seek approval from the central bank to implement job cuts... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareNigerian healthtech 54gene launches mobile Covid-19 testing labsPritam BordoloiApril 30, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiApril 30, 2020 The startup has partnered with First City Monument Bank and the Ogun state government... Read more
FeaturedFintechNigerian fintech Okra secures $1 mn funding to boost infrastructurePritam BordoloiApril 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiApril 28, 2020 TLcom Capital led the funding round for Okra... Read more