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SEC Confirms June 1 Launch for T+1 Settlement Cycle in Nigerian Capital Market
Nigeria’s capital market will officially transition to a T+1 settlement cycle from June 1, 2026, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The new system means that…
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Nigeria’s Military Spending Is Falling — What That Means for Private Capital
How does a declining military budget affect one of Africa’s largest economic hubs, and what opportunities does this provide for private investors in the continent’s most populous…
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UK Political Tensions Rise as Health Secretary Resigns
Britain’s political landscape has been thrown into fresh uncertainty following the resignation of Health Secretary Wes Streeting, a move that has intensified speculation over a possible…
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The Mozambique Paradox: When Capital Flows Where Governance Doesn’t
Despite a score of 21/100 on the Corruption Perception Index, Mozambique landed a $20 billion LNG deal anyway — the largest private investment in Africa. What does this reveal about how…
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Meta Introduces WhatsApp “Incognito” Mode for Private Conversations
Meta Platforms has unveiled a new privacy-focused feature on WhatsApp called “Incognito Chat,” designed to give users more secure and temporary conversations with the platform’s AI…
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Nigeria Faces Massive Losses as Gas Flaring Escalates
Over the first five months of 2024, Nigeria flared enough natural gas to produce approximately 12,700 GWh of potential electricity—a loss estimated at ₦662 billion (US $445.6 million),…
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We Have Uncovered Fraud in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector – EFCC
Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that it has exposed extensive fraudulent activities within the country's oil and gas industry. This revelation…
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Kenya President Urges Police to ‘Shoot Protesters in the Leg’ to Stop Vandalism
President William Ruto has ordered security forces to adopt a controversial approach to curb rising protest-related violence.
He instructed police to “shoot in the leg” anyone found…
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ECOWAS Urges Restraint Amid Rising Tensions in Togo
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for all parties in Togo to exercise restraint and prioritize dialogue, following a recent surge in protests,…
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USAID Officially Shuts Down as U.S. Foreign Aid Overhaul Rolls Out
After more than six decades of global development work, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has officially ceased independent operations on July 1, 2025. The agency…
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