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Pay TV provider, StarTimes boosts viewers’ digital TV access

BusinessDay Apr 15, 2015

Popular digital television service provider, StarTimes is further enriching its content, enhancing access for viewers, and pushing the boundaries to delight...

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Dangote taps into Cameroon cement import ban to ramp up local production

BusinessDay Apr 15, 2015

Management of leading pan-African cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement plc, has assured the government of Cameroon that it would help shore...

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Unity Bank’s earnings spike amid macro-economic challenges

BusinessDay Apr 15, 2015

Unity Bank plc has meandered the macro-economic challenges bedevilling Nigerian lenders as it recorded a 36.52 percent increase in after...

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Oil rises as Iran export recovery remains in doubt

BusinessDay Apr 15, 2015

Oil advanced a third day as scepticism among US lawmakers over a nuclear deal with Iran undermined prospects that the...

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CPPL harps on business strategies to drive growth, profitability

BusinessDay Apr 15, 2015

Not deterred by the pre-election mood of Nigeria, Customer Passion Point Limited (CPPL) recently held the March edition of its...

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Emerging stocks head for longest rally since 2005

BusinessDay Apr 15, 2015

Emerging-market stocks headed for their longest winning streak in 10 years as a surprise slump in Chinese exports prompted bets...

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China’s crude imports slow to 4-month low as storage tanks fill

BusinessDay Apr 15, 2015

China’s record pace of crude imports is easing as its refiners fill commercial stockpiles and new tanks for holding emergency...

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The Abraaj Group announces winners of ‘Abraaj Growth Markets’ grant

BusinessDay Apr 15, 2015

The Abraaj Group, a leading investor operating in global growth markets, has announced the recipients of its Growth Markets Grant....

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NASD gains as SEC unveils new rules on trading unlisted securities

BusinessDay Apr 14, 2015

The NASD OTC may be the major winner as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last week quietly broadened the...

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Stanbic IBTC Bank gets ISO 27001 certification on information security

BusinessDay Apr 14, 2015

In yet another reflection of its commitment to safeguarding depositors’ funds and mitigating risk, Stanbic IBTC Bank, a member of...

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Sterling Bank focuses on cost reduction to strengthen bottom-line

BusinessDay Apr 14, 2015

Sterling Bank plc has reiterated its commitment to strengthen its mid- and bottom-line performances as its increasing focus on cost...

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Accountancy body commends CGMA’s sponsorship of ACOA 

BusinessDay Apr 14, 2015

Africa regional director for the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Samantha Louis, has said the Institute is elated about...

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S&P: Rivers outlook revised to negative; 'B' rating affirmed

BusinessDay Apr 14, 2015

The Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has revised its outlook on Rivers State to negative from stable. It also affirmed...

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Afriland Properties declares 40k dividends to shareholders

BusinessDay Apr 14, 2015

Afriland Properties plc, whose securities are trading on NASD OTC market recently, released its audited results for the year ended...

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Resourcery achieves Uptime Institute ATD certification

BusinessDay Apr 14, 2015

West Africa’s foremost Information Technology Company, Resourcery plc has recently achieved the Uptime Institute’s Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) Certification through...