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Hope Moses-Ashike

Naira gains as dollar sold for N1,386.55 to end trading week

Naira cools to 10-day low of N1,443.08

Hope Moses-Ashike Nov 13, 2025

The naira on Wednesday depreciated slightly to a 10-day low of N1,443.08 per dollar, extending its losing streak for the...

Nigeria’s economic activities expand for 11 consecutive months

Nigeria’s economic activities expand for 11 consecutive months

Hope Moses-Ashike Nov 12, 2025

Nigeria’s economic activities have maintained steady growth for 11 consecutive months, as the composite Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for October...

CBN holds rates as falling core inflation signals policy gains

FX Reforms support successful Eurobond issuance

Hope Moses-Ashike Nov 12, 2025

Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) reforms and the relative stability of the naira have been credited with bolstering investor confidence and...

Book spotlights Olowo’s role in strengthening Nigeria’s financial reporting framework

FRC integrates Islamic finance services into financial reporting framework

Hope Moses-Ashike Nov 12, 2025

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has announced plans to integrate Islamic finance services into the country’s financial reporting...

NDIC, Wema Bank bicker over Banana Island properties

NDIC advises depositors to maintain alternate account for reimbursement

Hope Moses-Ashike Nov 12, 2025

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has advised bank depositors across the country to maintain an alternate account in another...

Naira gains further by 0.5% after CBN retains interest rate

Naira maintains flat rate as external reserves rise to $43.36bn

Hope Moses-Ashike Nov 11, 2025

The naira on Tuesday maintained its steady run, closing flat across segments of the foreign exchange (FX) market as Nigeria’s...

Book spotlights Olowo’s role in strengthening Nigeria’s financial reporting framework

FRC integrates Islamic finance services into financial reporting framework

Hope Moses-Ashike Nov 11, 2025

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has announced plans to integrate Islamic Finance Services into the country’s financial reporting...

Naira holds weekly gain as dollar holders count losses

Naira flat as weekly FX inflows decline by 15.7%

Hope Moses-Ashike Nov 11, 2025

The naira on Monday closed flat across the foreign exchange (FX) markets as weekly inflows declined by 15.7 percent, reflecting...

Ecobank Adire Lagos experience strengthens SME market access Hope Moses-Ashike Ecobank Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by providing a platform that connects entrepreneurs with customers, business partners and new markets through the fifth edition of the Ecobank Adire Lagos Experience. The four-day fair, which held recently at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) in Lagos, attracted more than 30,000 visitors, shoppers, exhibitors, industry stakeholders and cultural enthusiasts, underscoring its growing role in promoting indigenous businesses and African craftsmanship. Hundreds of exhibitors showcased a wide range of products, including Adire fabrics, fashion accessories, footwear, leather products, arts and crafts, beauty products and other locally made goods. The event created opportunities for entrepreneurs to engage directly with customers, access new markets, establish business partnerships and expand their professional networks. This year’s edition also drew a distinguished audience, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, Lagos State First Lady Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, captains of industry, senior banking executives, traditional rulers and their spouses, government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, development partners and other notable personalities. Exhibitors commended Ecobank Nigeria for creating a platform that enabled them to showcase their products, boost sales, interact directly with customers and generate valuable business leads. Visitors and shoppers also praised the bank for sustaining the initiative over the years, noting that it has evolved into a major platform for promoting local enterprise, creativity, cultural tourism and African craftsmanship. Bolaji Lawal, managing director and regional executive of Ecobank Nigeria, thanked exhibitors, partners, customers, government agencies, members of the diplomatic community, the media and thousands of visitors for contributing to the success of the event. According to him, the outcome of this year’s edition reinforces Ecobank’s commitment to supporting SMEs, promoting local industries and creating sustainable opportunities for businesses to grow. “We are delighted with the tremendous turnout and positive impact recorded during this year’s Ecobank Adire Lagos Experience. We sincerely appreciate all our exhibitors, partners, customers, guests, and visitors who contributed to making the event a remarkable success,” Lawal said. “Their continued support inspires us to create platforms that empower entrepreneurs, preserve our cultural heritage, promote intra-African trade and stimulate economic growth.” Since its inception, the Ecobank Adire Lagos Experience has grown into one of Nigeria’s leading cultural and business exhibitions, providing entrepreneurs with a marketplace to showcase their products while celebrating the heritage, creativity and global appeal of Adire and other indigenous African products.

Ecobank, Proparco sign a €10m trade finance guarantee for African SMEs

Hope Moses-Ashike Nov 11, 2025

Proparco and Ecobank Group are reaffirming their commitment to supporting the supply of essential products in Africa. They are reinforcing...

Naira gains further by 0.5% after CBN retains interest rate

Naira flat as weekly FX inflows decline by 15.7%

Hope Moses-Ashike Nov 11, 2025

The naira closed flat across the foreign exchange (FX) markets on Monday as weekly inflows fell by 15.7 per cent,...

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