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Startup's Financial Fortunes Shine: Moody's Affirms AFC with A3 Rating, Stable Outlook Secured!
Moody's affirmed Africa Finance Corporation’s (AFC) A3 rating with a stable outlook, citing stronger capital, solid liquidity, and stable asset quality. The infrastructure lender successfully raised $782 million in equity, boosting usable capital to $5 billion, though challenges remain in shareholder diversification and managing debt maturities amidst rapid asset growth.
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Onikola Waliyu: The Nigerian Innovator Who Built a Bookkeeping Tool for Traders
Nigerian digital product architect Onikola Waliyu built Ghost Ledger, a WhatsApp-based bookkeeping system designed to help informal traders turn everyday transactions into structured financial records.Precious O. Unusere
Street Smarts to Startups: Africa’s Informal Hustlers Are Evolving Into Entrepreneurs
From street corners to thriving startups, Africa’s street-smart hustlers are transforming survival skills into structured businesses and economic impact.Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
Six Legendary African Business Deals That Paid Off
A legendary deal is never just about the numbers. It’s about knowing what something is worth, before the world does.Ibukun Oluwa
Vitel Wireless & the Future of Telecom in Nigeria: Revolution or Hype?
Nigeria’s telecom landscape stands at a potential turning point with the arrival of Vitel Wireless, the first commercial MVNO (0712) in the country. Unveil the promises, the context, the risks, and why this matters for everyday Nigerians who’ve grown weary of “better network soon.”PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE