GTBank Strengthens Capital Base with N365.9bn Funding from GTCO

GTBank Strengthens Capital Base with N365.9bn Funding from GTCO

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc has strengthened the capital base of its banking subsidiary, Guaranty Trust Bank Limited, with an injection of N365.9bn, ensuring compliance with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s revised minimum capital requirement for lenders operating internationally.The holding company, in filings to the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the London Stock Exchange on Friday, […]

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 Lafarge Africa Expands Sustainable Solutions Portfolio with New EcoCrete

Lafarge Africa Expands Sustainable Solutions Portfolio with New EcoCrete

Lafarge Africa Plc has introduced EcoCrete, Nigeria’s first low-carbon ready-mix concrete, as part of its drive to promote sustainable building practices and reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry.In a statement, the building solutions company said EcoCrete achieves at least a 20 per cent reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to conventional CEM I concrete, without […]

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 Coronation Asset Lists 8.79bn Infrastructure Fund on NGX

Coronation Asset Lists 8.79bn Infrastructure Fund on NGX

Coronation Asset Management has officially listed the Coronation Infrastructure Fund on the Main Board of the Nigerian Exchange , a development expected to broaden opportunities for infrastructure financing and deepen Nigeria’s capital market.The listing covers 87.9 million units, priced at N100 each, bringing the total value to N8.79 billion. As the country’s largest Series I […]

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 Axella Ranked Among Nigeria’s top Energy Corporates

Axella Ranked Among Nigeria’s top Energy Corporates

Agusto & Co. has announced the upgrade of Axxela Limited’s corporate rating from ‘A’ to ‘Aa-’ with a stable outlook, a development that places the energy company among the highest-rated corporates in Nigeria. The credit rating agency explained that the decision reflects Axxela’s strong financial fundamentals, prudent capital structure, and consistent track record in delivering […]

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 Aradel Affirms Commitment to Nigeria’s Gas Reforms, with NLNG Supply Agreement

Aradel Affirms Commitment to Nigeria’s Gas Reforms, with NLNG Supply Agreement

Aradel Holdings Plc has strengthened its alignment with the Federal Government’s gas sector reforms and domestic energy policy by signing a Gas Supply Agreement to deliver additional gas volumes to Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG). The agreement was executed through Aradel Gas Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the company, in collaboration with Shell […]

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 South Africa Opens Payment System to Fintechs Under New SARB Rules

South Africa Opens Payment System to Fintechs Under New SARB Rules

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has taken a major step in reshaping the nation’s financial ecosystem by allowing non-bank fintechs direct access to the National Payment System (NPS) — the infrastructure that underpins clearing, settlement, and transactions across the economy. This marks the first time fintechs, including mobile money operators and wallet-based platforms, will […]

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 Schneider Electric Strengthens Nigerian IT Ecosystem with AI-Ready Infrastructure

Schneider Electric Strengthens Nigerian IT Ecosystem with AI-Ready Infrastructure

Schneider Electric is expanding its support for Nigeria’s technology sector by equipping local IT partners with the tools to build and manage secure, scalable, and energy-efficient infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI). As AI adoption grows across industries including banking, telecommunications, healthcare, and manufacturing, demand for robust infrastructure has intensified. Schneider Electric says its EcoStruxure™ platform […]

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