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British Council's Going Global conference kicks off today in Abuja, Nigeria as the conference seeks to provide a platform to learn about and engage with global and regional challenges in tertiary education. 

British Council’s 'Going Global' conference kicks off

Nigeria’s economy is maintaining its positive growth trajectory in the third quarter of this year, growing by 3.46 per cent year-on-year. 

Can Nigeria sustain GDP growth momentum?

Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee has raised the main interest rate by 25 basis points to 27.5 per cent at its just concluded meeting. 

Is Nigeria near end of monetary policy tightening season?

Data from SBM Intelligence Africa Country Instability Risk index shows Sub-Saharan Africa recorded an average of 45.4 per cent this year. Of the 48 countries surveyed, 31 reported improved performance, while the rest deteriorated. 

SBM: Africa country instability risk index at 45.4% in 2024

The re-election of Donal Trump as U.S. President and the changing global role and investment landscape, global trade war as well as rising political violence are among the 5 main risks to international businesses in the coming year. 

Control Risks: US global role, red line geopolitics risks to international businesses in 2025

Data from Canalys’ latest research shows Africa's smartphone market grew by 3 percent year-on-year in third quarter of this year reaching 18.4 million units. 

Canalys: Africa's smartphone expansion slows, projected at 1% for 2025

The Founder of MainOne, Funke Opeke says shared infrastructure, lower costs and eliminating regulatory barriers are vital to ensure a thriving tech ecosystem in Nigeria.

Opeke: Shared infrastructure, lower costs vital to market access

The CEO of Northcourt, Ayo Ibaru says real estate investors will adopt a wait and see approach in the first quarter of next year as they focus on the announcement and execution of the 2025 budget. 

Northcourt: 2025 budget to fuel wait and see approach in Q1’25

Since the announcement of Nigeria’s bank recapitalization initiative in March 2024 several banks have raised significant amounts to meet the new capital requirements. 

Nigeria’s banking recapitalisation & the path to financial system stability 

Dangote refinery has resumed importing crude oil from the United States despite a deal with the Nigerian government for the supply of up to 400,000 barrels of local oil daily, paid for in naira. 

Can Nigeria meet local crude demand?

A drop in cocoa output from Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire could continue to impact the pricing of cocoa futures which are up over 16 percent this month. 

Can Nigeria fill cocoa supply gap?

Latest survey from TLP Advisory shows 51 per cent of surveyed startups report difficulties in securing funding due to currency volatility. Meanwhile, the survey highlights angel investors emerging as a crucial support. 

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