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Ecobank Announces $250M Capital Boost at Annual General Meeting in Togo

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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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OPay Introduces New Security Features for Customers

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Nigerian fintech company OPay has introduced new security features to improve the safety of its application.

The company unveiled the Emergency Lock and Safety PIN features to give customers better control over their funds and provide added protection against fraud and unauthorized transactions.

The Emergency Lock feature allows customers to instantly freeze their OPay account with a single tap whenever they sense a threat or believe their account may be at risk.

The newly launched Safety PIN introduces an additional layer of security, helping customers protect themselves in situations where they may be forced to make a transfer or payment against their will.


 

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Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector Cannot Thrive Without Investment – FG

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has spoken on the agriculture sector of the country and shared that, in its current state, it needs more capital as it cannot stand alone without it.

They stated that even more capital will be needed in order to transform the agricultural sector and improve food production in Nigeria.

“Relying solely on public capital will not suffice to finance the transformation of Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Similarly, private capital will not be mobilised at the necessary scale unless the associated risks are comprehensively understood, appropriately allocated, and effectively managed.”


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Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol and Diesel Prices

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It has been noted that there is now an increase in fuel all around Nigeria, from … to 1000 plus in fuel stations.

It was also noted that Dangote Petroleum Refinery increased the price to 1,175 per litre and diesel has been increased to 1,620 per litre.

This new spike in fuel increase has caused Nigerians to lament widely, wondering why this change happened all of a sudden.


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