The Nigerian equity market is struggling to shake off the bout of risk aversion stocks have been seeing from investors and traders since around the end of May, which has depressed the main equity ind… [+3226 chars]
Airtel Africa purchased 60 megahertz (MHz) more of telecom spectrum in the 2600 MHz from the Communications Authority of Kenya, the wireless carrier said on Monday, its second of such transaction on … [+2414 chars]
BY IRENE DAVID-ARINZE “Up Solar, Up Solar.” These were the euphoric chants of Mafolabomi who runs a small provision store in Igbonla community along the coast in Ilaje LGA in Ondo state. The commun… [+9839 chars]
If Elon Musk does eventually take over Twitter Inc. he will quickly discover the one feature hes disparaged the most, bots, are the key to the platforms ongoing growth. Musk may also be glad to see t… [+5530 chars]
Extended-stay hotels are a hot topic lately. <ul><li>This year Blackstone and Starwood Capital bought 111 WoodSpring Suites hotels for $1.5 billion. </li><li>Last year, the same two investment firms… [+4854 chars]
Cryptocurrencies have become popular in African and other developing countries. Thats according to a policy brief released recently by UNCTAD, a United Nations agency. Significant proportions of Keny… [+6060 chars]
Upstream is part of NHST Media Group AS. From November 1st NHST Media Group is responsible for controlling your data on Upstream. We use your data to ensure you have a secure and enjoyable user expe… [+363 chars]
A Credit Rating Agency (CRA), DataPro, has, in its latest report, affirmed Providus Bank Plc’s long-term rating of A- with a stable outlook for the year 2021/2022. A statement by the firm explained… [+1808 chars]
Analysts at Bank of America expect oil prices to continue to stay above $100 in 2023, but a deepening recession or a ceasefire in Ukraine could bring that figure lower. The bank's $100-a-barrel for… [+1434 chars]
The development of products such as methane reducing animal feeds and high protein crops have received a boost today (Monday 25 July) with Defra opening a £12.5m competition to support research and i… [+2471 chars]
Zenith Bank Plc has been ranked as the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital in the 2022 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking published by The Banker Magazine. For the thirteenth consecutive year, the… [+4104 chars]
Read Schroders Sustainable Investment Report Q2 2022 here Sustainability never stands still. The sustainable investment landscape continues to move at pace and we are committed to responding to thes… [+1634 chars]