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Africa Prudential Plc delivered a strong financial performance in the first half of 2026, reporting double-digit growth in revenue and earnings as the company benefited from higher activity in Nigeria’s capital market, improved treasury income and expanding adoption of its technology-driven services. The company posted gross earnings of N4.28 billion for the six months ended […] The post Africa Prudential Grows H1 Profit by 18% as Revenue Climbs 27% appeared first on Investors King. Source link

Amnesty International and its partners on Wednesday demanded that Shell Plc answer for pollution in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region. “Shell must answer for decades of pollution in the Niger Delta after internal company documents revealed broken rules, failing infrastructure and unresolved clean-up costs that risk leaving affected communities to pay the price,” read a statement announcing on Wednesday the release of a new report on the environmental impacts and human rights implications of Shell operations in the Niger Delta. Titled ‘Nigeria: Lifting the Lid,’ the report was jointly released by a coalition of eight human rights and environmental organisations. They…

Troops of 65 Battalion under the leadership of the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel S Adeojo, have dismantled a suspected illegal bunkering site in the Orile area of Lagos. This was disclosed in a statement by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 81 Division Nigerian Army, Lt-Col Musa Yahaya. Yahaya said while acting on credible intelligence, the troops raided the site and arrested six suspected oil bunkerers. According to him, the operation also led to the recovery of four trucks, one pumping machine, and assorted pipes and drums allegedly used for illegal bunkering activities. He added that the suspects and…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsJuly 28, 2026 21:36 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Chelsea tipped to land Scott Chelsea are the frontrunners to land Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott amid interest from Manchester United, according to The Athletic. The England international has emerged as a top target for multiple Premier League teams, but the Blues have the upper hand at the moment.The Blues have already had an opening bid worth £64m turned down, and reports claim a renewed approach could be made very soon.United are also long-term admirers of the 22-year-old, but they are unlikely to afford…

The UN Security Council met on Monday at Ukraine’s request, following recent large-scale Russian attacks on Kyiv and elsewhere. At least one civilian was killed and more than a dozen wounded in an overnight strike on the capital on 19 July that also damaged homes and civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian authorities described it as one of the largest and most intense attacks since the invasion began. Follow live updates below.  Source link

Fincart, an Egyptian startup building an AI-powered operating system for e-commerce merchants, has raised a $2.8 million seed round to expand across Africa and the Middle East after pivoting beyond logistics software into merchant finance and business automation. Launch Africa, a pan-African venture capital fund, and Antler MENAP, the early-stage fund focused on the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan regions, co-led the funding round, with participation from Yango Ventures, Five35 Ventures, Bluestream Capital, Hi2 Global, Kalahari Venture Labs, and other unnamed investors. The raise comes 18 months after Fincart’s undisclosed pre-seed round and coincides with the startup’s pivot from a…

FG has revealed 7 costly mistakes that could stop Nigerians from getting public service jobs.NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal Government has identified seven common mistakes that could deny Nigerians the opportunity to secure public service jobs, urging job seekers to strictly adhere to official recruitment procedures and steer clear of fraudulent schemes.The warning was contained in a public awareness advisory published on Tuesday by the Federal Character Commission (FCC) on its official website.According to the commission, many applicants unknowingly reduce their chances of success by failing to follow recruitment guidelines, submitting inaccurate information, or relying on unofficial sources for…

Nigeria could lose its competitive position in Africa’s emerging single market unless authorities address the structural challenges driving up production costs for local manufacturers, the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has said. The warning was delivered by the Executive Secretary of the NSDC, Kamar Bakrin, during the technical session of the 17th National Council on Industry, Trade and Investment held in Enugu. Bakrin said the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents both an opportunity and a threat, noting that countries with lower production costs will naturally capture larger shares of regional trade while less competitive economies risk becoming destinations…

The Imole Campaign Council (TICC), the campaign organisation of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, has dismissed the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s plan to deploy governors, lawmakers and other political leaders for its campaign ahead of the 15 August governorship election. The council said the APC’s strategy reflected what it described as an exaggerated assessment of the influence of political office holders in determining the outcome of the poll. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the Osun governorship election for Saturday, 15 August. The poll is an off-cycle election, separate from the 2027 general elections. The latest exchange…

Africa Prudential Plc, a leading provider of share registration services and capital market solutions, successfully hosted its H1 2026 Investor Call on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, convening institutional investors, shareholders, investment analysts, regulators, and members of the investment community to discuss the company’s financial performance, strategic priorities, and outlook. Africa Prudential reported another strong half-year performance, demonstrating strong corporate governance and resilience, and the effectiveness of its growth strategy despite an evolving macroeconomic environment. During the call, management presented the company’s robust financial performance for H1, 2026, highlighting gross earnings of N4.28 billion, representing a 27% YoY growth from N3.34…