Friday, November 13, 2026

Economy

October 26, 2026

FG proposes impact assessments before major tax, tariff changes

Mr Oyedele said economic success should be reflected in household incomes, employment and the ability of small businesses to expand.

Taiwo Oyedele
October 26, 2026

Flutterwave appoints Guo Songmei as regional VP of sales, partnerships for Greater China, Asia

“Songmei brings more than 20 years of cross-border corporate and commercial banking leadership spanning Africa,” Flutterwave said.

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October 26, 2026

Afreximbank records $813.5 million net income in nine months

Afreximbank noted that the growth was underpinned by an expansion of its lending portfolio.

Afreximbank
October 26, 2026

Credit card company American Express to fire 3,500 workers over AI use

Multinational financial services company American Express plans to lay off 3,500 employees worldwide as it expands the use of artificial intelligence to take on more roles.

American Express
October 26, 2026

Islamic corporation surpasses $100 billion in trade finance approvals

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation has surpassed $100 billion in cumulative trade finance approvals since commencing operations in 2008.

Islamic Trade Finance Corporation
October 26, 2026

Ghana’s five-year $11 billion renewable plan praised

Kowatek hailed Ghana’s updated Renewable Energy Master Plan for 2026 to 2030, targeting 852 megawatt-peak of utility-scale solar and 709 megawatt-peak of utility-scale wind.

Kowatek Solar
October 26, 2026

FirstBank reaffirms commitment to sustaining 106-year-old polo tournament

FirstBank of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to sustain the prestigious, over-a-decade-old FirstBank Georgian Cup Polo tournament.

FirstBank Georgian Cup Polo tournament
October 26, 2026

Moody’s affirms ICIEC as leading Shariah-compliant export credit insurer, gets Aa3 affirmation

Moody’s has affirmed the Islamic Cooperation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit’s Aa3 Insurance Financial Strength Rating (IFSR), with a stable outlook for 2026.

ICIEC, Moody’s
October 26, 2026

Tax Ombud seeks NIPOST partnership to reach traders, rural taxpayers

The Office of the Tax Ombud says it is seeking a partnership with NIPOST to extend free tax complaint-resolution services to market traders and rural taxpayers.

John Nwabueze
October 26, 2026

IPO: Investors rush for Dangote Refinery shares as offer closes Tuesday

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reported a sharp increase in investor subscriptions as its landmark Initial Public Offering (IPO) enters its final days.

Dangote Refinery