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Cocoa Prices Climb to Six-Month Peak as West Africa Faces Fresh Supply Threats

Nigeria, July 10 -- Persistent rain across West Africa has disrupted cocoa-growing areas, slowed the transfer of harvested pods, and raised concerns about black pod disease-a fungal disease that can d... Read More


Dembele Reveals Mbappe's Match-Winning Advice After France Beat Morocco

Nigeria, July 10 -- The News Chronicle reports that Dembele said Mbappe advised him to stay in a central position ready for a counterattack just before France's second goal. The winger claimed the cap... Read More


Reps Condemn Xenophobic Attacks but Reject Move to Cut South Africa Ties

Nigeria, July 10 -- Despite continuous guarantees from South African officials, The News Chronicle reports that legislators voiced worry over the ongoing killings, harassment, and persecution of Niger... Read More


SEC Sets 2027 Deadline for Mandatory ESG Reporting by Major Companies

Nigeria, July 10 -- he News Chronicle reports that large companies will first voluntarily comply, and in 2027 it will be mandatory. While small and medium-sized companies are projected to comply by 20... Read More


Dangote Begins $17bn Kenya Refinery Project to Transform East Africa's Fuel Market

Nigeria, July 8 -- Preliminary activities, including site selection, soil testing, and engineering work, have already begun ahead of construction. The News Chronicle reports that the refinery will be... Read More


Egypt Allege Unfair Officiating After Painful World Cup Exit to Argentina

Nigeria, July 8 -- The News Chronicle reports that the Pharaohs took a two-goal lead before Argentina staged an amazing late comeback and were in total control. After VAR disallowed Mostafa Zico's att... Read More


Nigerian Stock Market Gains N1.86 Trillion as Investors Position for Interim Dividends

Nigeria, July 8 -- The revived purchasing interest helped the market rise by N1.86 trillion, indicating greater confidence in banking equities and other large-cap firms. Investors are increasingly... Read More


FGN Savings Bond Interest Hits 15.716% as DMO Launches July 2026 Investment Offer

Nigeria, July 7 -- The subscription window will remain open from July 6 to July 10, while successful investors will be settled on July 15. The offer provides another opportunity for retail investors s... Read More


Why Cement Prices Remain High in Nigeria Despite Massive Local Production.

Nigeria, July 7 -- A 50kg bag is currently selling between N12,500 and N15,000 in major cities, far above prices in countries such as South Africa, Egypt, Kenya and Ghana, where cement is generally mo... Read More


Why Cement Prices Remain High in Nigeria Despite Massive Local Production

Nigeria, July 7 -- A 50kg bag is currently selling between N12,500 and N15,000 in major cities, far above prices in countries such as South Africa, Egypt, Kenya and Ghana, where cement is generally mo... Read More