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Bitcoin Jumps 10% as Trump Promises U.S. to Help Crypto’s Growth

Bitcoin increases with 10% and crypto-related stocks see gains, due to Donald Trump’s stance and win in the 2024 presidential election. Trump also promises to improve bitcoin with a new strategy and the markets now boost with this promise.
Trump was once considered a scam for accepting bitcoin and there was doubt about the finance but has now made a positive impact on bitcoin and gathered investors. Crypto now has a huge boost with prices soaring and investors taking interest in this.
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Aliko Dangote to Step Down as Dangote Sugar Chairman After 20 Years

Aliko Dangote is stepping down as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc after two decades of steering the company’s growth and transformation. His retirement will officially take effect on June 16, 2025.
The announcement was made in a statement signed by the company’s secretary, Temitope Hassan, who praised Dangote’s contributions since he took over leadership in 2005. Over the years, he has played a major role in shaping Dangote Sugar into a top player in Nigeria’s sugar industry, overseeing its expansion and pushing key reforms in governance and operations.
During his time at the helm, the company rolled out several major projects focused on backward integration, setting up large-scale sugar production facilities in Adamawa, Taraba, and Nasarawa. These projects were designed to boost local output and cut down on the country’s reliance on imported sugar.
As part of a planned succession process, the board has named Arnold Ekpe as the incoming Chairman. Ekpe, who is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director on the board, will take over on the same day Dangote retires.
Ekpe brings decades of leadership experience, having served as Group CEO of Ecobank and held top positions across different industries. The board expressed confidence in his ability to lead the company into its next phase while also thanking Dangote for his outstanding service and dedication throughout the years.
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Ecobank Announces $250M Capital Boost at Annual General Meeting in Togo

Ecobank Group is reportedly set to raise up to $250 million through an Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital offering in order to strengthen the bank’s capital base.
This was revealed during the company’s annual general meeting held in Togo on the 29th of May, 2025. According to the meeting, the bank stated that the conversion price for the shares will be based on the higher of the prevailing exchange rate and the floor price of $0.02 per ordinary share.
The speaker stated “As we cast our eyes into the future and reimagine all possibilities—rising competition from banks, fintechs, and non-bank financial institutions, as well as factors such as geopolitics, regulations, and capital markets—we cannot afford complacency.”
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CBN Assures Nigerian Stakeholders of the Banking Sector Stability and Deposit Security

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently assured stakeholders about the state of the banking sector in Nigeria, stating that the banking sector can still be trusted and is secure.
The assurance was shared in a statement signed by Hakama Sidi Ali, Acting Director of Corporate Communications at the CBN. In the statement, it was emphasized that stakeholders should disregard any negative news concerning the banking sector, as such reports are misleading.
The CBN also highlighted the security of the deposits entrusted to it, stating, “There is no reason for the public to worry about the security of their deposits.” The extent of the measures and security in place was also emphasized by the director in the statement.
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