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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

Data from Stears shows 73 private market deals were conducted in the third quarter of this year Q3’2024, including 39 deals with a combined disclosed value of $2.27 billion. 

Stears records 73 private market deals in Q3'24

Following South Africa’s emergence as the first African country to assume G20 presidency focus is on expanding impact in areas such advancing inclusive economic growth, food security and artificial intelligence. 

How can the Global Alliance Against Hunger & Poverty work for Africa?

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?

In a chat with CNBC Africa, Awani stressed that sub-sovereigns face challenges such as fiscal, and administration shortfall and a perceived lack of creditworthiness.

Afreximbank looks to sub-sovereign governments to deepen integration 

After a successful listing by introduction on the Nigerian Exchange, Group Managing Director of Haldane McCall, Edward Akinlade, says the 3.12 billion shares listed on the Nigerian Exchange opens the real estate and hospitality company to expansion.

Haldane McCall listing: Plan is to offer affordable housing - Group MD

With Nigeria’s plans to borrow about $2.2 billion in support of the 2024 budget, experts are raising concerns regarding sustainability amid revenue generation challenges. 

How should Nigeria address debt sustainability concerns?

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. 

TLP Advisory: 51% of startups face dificulties in securing funding

Nigeria and India are eyeing increased investment flows and partnerships following talks between President Bola Tinubu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Nigeria.

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