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African startups raise $3.2bn in 2025 funding

African startups, led by energy and fintech sectors, raised $3.2 billion in 2025, marking a 40% year-over-year increase and a strong rebound from previous declines. Discover the key players and trends.

RMB Nigeria Meets CBN Capital Requirement Ahead of Deadline

Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria has successfully met the CBN's new N50 billion minimum capital requirement for merchant banks, achieving the milestone in December 2025. This move strengthens regulatory compliance and market confidence.

Kano Governor Signs ₦1.477 Trillion 2026 Budget

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has signed the amended ₦1.477 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill for Kano State, prioritizing capital projects to improve living standards and infrastructure.

Soludo Assents to N766bn 2026 Anambra Budget

Governor Chukwuma Soludo signs the adjusted N766.37bn 2026 Appropriation Bill into law in Awka. The budget increased by N8.49bn after legislative review, focusing on capital projects and welfare.

RusselSmith Fully Repays N3bn Series 1 Commercial Paper

RusselSmith Nigeria Limited has successfully repaid its N3 billion Series 1 Commercial Paper, fulfilling all investor obligations on schedule. This milestone reinforces its credibility in Nigeria's capital markets. Discover the details.

SEC: Over ₦753bn Raised via Commercial Paper Issuance

SEC DG Dr. Emomotimi Agama reveals Nigerian firms raised over ₦753bn in commercial papers from April to October 2025, signaling strong investor confidence and market resilience. Discover the key drivers and future outlook.

Senate Fast-Tracks 2026 Budget in 3 Days

Nigeria's Senate passed President Tinubu's 2026 budget in just three legislative days with no opposition. The N58.5 trillion budget prioritizes capital spending. Read the full details and analysis.

Bago signs Niger's N1.07 trillion 2026 budget

Governor Umaru Bago has enacted Niger State's N1.073 trillion 2026 budget, with over N783bn for capital projects. Nasarawa Assembly also passes N545.2bn appropriation bill. Read the details.

House Passes Revised 2024, 2025 Budgets

Nigeria's House of Representatives approves revised N43.56tr 2024 and N48.31tr 2025 budgets, extending capital implementation to March 2026. Read the full breakdown of allocations and fiscal reforms.

Niger State's N1.073 Trillion 2026 Budget Signed

Governor Umaru Bago has signed Niger State's 2026 budget of over N1.073 trillion into law, with capital expenditure exceeding N783 billion. The governor praised the Assembly for swift passage.

Kwara's N644bn 2026 Budget Targets Growth, Projects

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presents a N644 billion 2026 budget to the Kwara State Assembly, with 66% for capital expenditure to complete ongoing projects and support workers. Read the full breakdown.

Foreign Capital Inflows to Nigeria Jump 70% in 2025

CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso reports a 70% surge in foreign capital inflows to $20.98bn for 2025. The removal from the FATF grey list is a key driver. Will this translate to better living standards for Nigerians?

Ex-UN Envoy Rejects Death Penalty for Kidnappers

Former UN Human Rights Envoy, Prof. Uchenna Emelonye, urges Nigerian Senate to strengthen security institutions, not expand capital punishment laws, to effectively combat kidnapping and banditry.

TikTok Signs Deal to Avert U.S. Ban Threat

TikTok forms a U.S.-based joint venture with Oracle and others to protect American user data, ending a long standoff and securing its 170 million users. Read the full details.

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