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Africa – Unity Key to Remarkable Success in Fighting Covid-19
The corona scare has passed, and most countries of Africa are reopening their borders and businesses. Infection rates never reached the apocalyptic highs that had been predicted. With around 17 percent of the world population, the continent tabulated just under
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Simba Group: Simba’s Roar is Heard Across Nigeria, in a Variety of Sectors and Industries
The Simba Group, founded in Nigeria in 1988, is a conglomerate with operations spanning Nigeria’s most dynamic economic sectors: agriculture, power, ICT, and transport. Simba, in partnership with world-class organizations, has leadership positions across all five of its companies. Those
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South Africa and the Struggle for Reform
Widely considered a bellwether for emerging market sentiment, South Africa’s rand has been on a dizzying rollercoaster ride, seesawing on currency markets as traders try to match fact with perception and decipher the country’s true predicament. On 11 June, the
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Affordable Housing, Entrepreneurship, Nigerian Economy as Targets: Sonnie Ayere Has the Experience to Make It Happen
Founding chairman and group MD of investment firm DLM Capital Group, Sonnie Ayere, has a passion for empowering young Nigerian entrepreneurs – and the goal of boosting the country’s economy. He has the right sort of experience in corporate and
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The Access Bank UK Limited: It’s All About Service for Nigerian Bank Making Impact on the World
Fundamental to the growth of the The Access Bank UK is an operational culture built on strong customer relationships and the delivery of quality services. The Access Bank UK Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Bank Plc, a
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PwC Nigeria: Nigeria’s Finance Act Gets a Facelift to Attract Business and Investment
Earlier this year, Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari signed the Finance Bill 2019 into law as the Finance Act of 2019 — the first amendment to the country’s tax laws since 1999. The Act, which comprises 57 sections, seeks to amend
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First Ally Capital: Ebenezer Olufowose has Sharp Eye for Financial Solutions
In attendance were representatives from the oil and gas, finance, agriculture, insurance and other sectors of the Nigerian economy. FACL offers an array of products and services capable of raising the standards of the financial services industry. Over the course
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Q&A with CEO of First Pension Custodian, Nigeria: Kunle Jinadu
His excitement hasn’t faded — and nor has his optimism for the sector. What excited you about the businesses you worked for during your earlier career, and what excites you about the business you now lead? Kunle Jinadu: My first
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The Credit Direct Story: Audacity, Innovation, and a Heart for Inclusiveness
With a culture of simple execution, consistency, dedication and authenticity Credit Direct Ltd has carved a niche for itself in Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation. Credit Direct pioneered the unsecured lending business in Nigeria, and in the following
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Simba Group, Nigeria: Strategy Written in Pencil, Values Engraved in Stone
CFI.co: Simba is present in several sectors that are key to Nigeria’s development. Can you tell us about the group’s journey to this point? Kunal Grover: The Simba Group has been operating in Nigeria since 1988. Our flagship company, Wandel
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