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Absa Eyes Two-Year Africa Banking Overhaul

Charles Russon of Absa Group says the lender is converting its Nigerian office into a merchant bank and aims to lift its Kenya stake to 85% by 2028.

  • Absa plans two-year Africa banking overhaul, according to Charles Russon
  • Establishing Nigerian merchant bank and Angolan representative office
  • Absa converting Nigerian office to merchant bank, consolidating Tanzania banks

iDICE Startup Summit Heads to Lagos, Ilorin and Abuja, with Over ₦40 Million in Direct Startup Investments

The iDICE Startup Summit is set to bring together ambitious entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders and ecosystem partners across Lagos, Ilorin and Abuja for a series of high-impact events aimed at…

  • iDICE Startup Summit held in Lagos, Ilorin, and Abuja
  • Over ₦40 million in direct startup investments announced
  • Crucible pitch series to identify and back promising ventures

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