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We can unlock the investment needed for a net-zero, vibrant future for the continent by weaving together data, technology and digitally enabled, risk-informed inclusive finance, writes Dalu Ajene, Standard Chartered CEO and Head of Coverage, Africa.

Soldiers have been deployed onto the streets for the polls in a move that has alarmed opposition figures.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung surprised everyone by playing drums to K-pop hits after formal talks in Tokyo.

More than 150,000 people fled two Kurdish-held pockets of the city in the five days of fighting that saw almost two dozen people killed.

Premier Cool, Nigeria’s leading antibacterial cooling bar soap, has launched a nationwide consumer promotion tagged “10K for 10K”, in partnership with PalmPay, a leading digital banking platform, to reward 10,000 Nigerians with a total of ₦100 million in cash prizes. The post Firms roll out ₦100 million consumer promo appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

In this interview with Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor of Vanguard Newspaper, the Managing Director of Summit Bank Limited, Dr. Sirajo Salisu, gave insight into the operations in the sub-sector The post Why many Nigerians choose non-interest banking – Summit Bank CEO appeared first on Vanguard News.

Manufacturers have expressed fresh worry over the exorbitant cost of energy, citing attendant operating costs and lack of competitive edge. While Nigeria does not have the most expensive tariff in Africa The post Manufacturers decry high cost of energy, erratic supply appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

By Nkiruka Nnorom In an evolving development, 23 Nigerian banks, including Sterling Bank, First Bank of Nigeria (FBN), and several others, have successfully met the new capitalisation requirements set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The accomplishment is a significant step toward strengthening the resilience of the country’s banking sector, which is critical in […] The post Sterling Bank, FBN, Ecobank, 21 others reach recapitalisation goal appeared first on Vanguard News.

Activities of criminal incursion on farmland in the northern part of the country, already threatening farmers’ productivity, may frustrate the $500m World Bank agricultural support intervention in Nigeria. Besides, the Federal government’s policy on tax waivers, particularly for ‘contractors’ importing The post Insecurity, food imports threaten $500m World Bank agric intervention in North West appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Tariffs on machinery, vehicles, electrical equipment, apparel, and furniture will be phased out over the next three to five years. The post CEPA: Nigeria to export over 7,000 products duty-free to UAE under new trade deal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.