eTranzact partners SMEDAN to expand digital access for SMEs
By Elizabeth Adegbesan eTranzact International Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, through digital payment solutions, as it deepens its partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN, to promote financial inclusion. The commitment was made at the SMEDAN/eTranzact Town Hall Engagement, themed, “Financial Literacy and […]
GTCO’s profit up 23.2% to N1.23 trn
By Peter Egwuatu Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc , GTCO, has recorded interest income of N1.622 trillion for the audited financial year ended December 31, 2025, up by 22.8% from N1.321 trillion recorded in the corresponding period 2024. The company also declared a dividend of N12.76 per share for the financial year 2025. The results released […]
Dangote Refinery secures $4bn syndicated loan, Afreximbank underwrites $2.5bn
By Udeme Akpan The African Export-Import Bank has underwritten $2.5 billion of a $4 billion senior syndicated term loan for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. A syndicated loan is a financing arrangement involving a large sum of money provided by a group of lenders. In a statement confirming the deal, Afreximbank disclosed that it […]
STOCK MARKET: Investors reap N29trn in 3mths amid economic reforms
By Peter Egwuatu Nigeria’s stock market ended the first quarter of 2026 on a high note, with investors making massive gains of over N29 trillion in just three months. The strong performance comes amid ongoing economic reforms in the country. The total value of all listed companies on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), known as market capitalization, […]
Nigeria’s debts to hit N155trn as Senate approves FG’s $6bn loan request
Nigeria’s total debt stock is set to rise to N155.1 trillion, following an additional $6 billion loan request by President Bola Tinubu, hurriedly approved by the Senate yesterday.
GTCO’s interest income up 23.2% to N1.62 trillion
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc , GTCO, has recorded interest income of N1.622 trillion for the audited financial year ended December 31, 2025, up by 22.8% from N1.321 trillion recorded in the corresponding period 2024.
