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		<title>Pleias, GSMA Launch ‘CommonLingua’, Open Source Language Identification Model Supporting 61 African Languages</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:58:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pleias and the GSMA have announced the release of CommonLingua, an open-source language identification (LID) model purpose-built to unlock African language data at scale. It is delivered under the GSMA’s AI Language Models in Africa, by Africa, for Africa initiative, a coalition dedicated to closing the African language gap in AI. Africa is home to more than 2,000 living languages, many of which [&#8230;]
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		<title>Unity Bank Disburses Over N500m Through SHOCOF to Support Traders</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:48:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As part of efforts to promote SMEs and strengthen support for operators in the informal sector, Unity Bank has continued to empower small-scale traders and shop owners across Nigeria through its initiative called Shop Collateralised Facility (SHOCOF). SHOCOF is an innovative loan product, and Unity Bank has disbursed over N500 million to beneficiaries, significantly improving [&#8230;]
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		<title>CBN Engages Sub-national Govts, Reaffirms Commitment to Inflation Targeting</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:46:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has emphasised the critical role of State Governments in ensuring a successful transition to an Inflation Targeting (IT) monetary policy framework, stressing that sustained price stability can be achieved only through coordinated fiscal discipline across all tiers of government. Speaking during an engagement with sub‑national stakeholders, facilitated through the [&#8230;]
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		<title>Guinness Nigeria CEO Attributes Strong 2026 Start to Operational Efficiency, Localised Decision-Making</title>
		<link>https://www.businessjournalng.com/guinness-nigeria-ceo-attributes-strong-2026-start-to-operational-efficiency-localised-decision-making/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:43:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Managing Director/CEO of Guinness Nigeria Plc, Girish Sharma has attributed the company’s strong start in 2026 to a blend of operational efficiency, localised decision-making, and expanded market reach &#8211; factors he says have fundamentally repositioned the business for sustained growth. Speaking in an interview with CNBC Africa, Sharma said the results reflect not only [&#8230;]
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		<title>Stanbic IBTC Reinforces Leadership in Trade Finance at GTR West Africa 2026</title>
		<link>https://www.businessjournalng.com/stanbic-ibtc-reinforces-leadership-in-trade-finance-at-gtr-west-africa-2026/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:39:56 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Banking]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[L–R: Seun Ogundolapo, Head, Trade, Transaction Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank; Bukola Arabome, Lead Thinker, Targfit Experiential Limited; Jesuseun Fatoyinbo, Head, Transaction Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank; Victory Olumuyiwa, Global Head of Treasury &#38; Investor Relations, Sun King; Yinka Ogunnubi, Group Treasury Manager, Corporation for Africa &#38; Overseas; and Joyce Dimkpa, Head, Client Coverage, Corporate &#38; Investment [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.businessjournalng.com/stanbic-ibtc-reinforces-leadership-in-trade-finance-at-gtr-west-africa-2026/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>CIIN Unveils Programme for Insurance Week 2026</title>
		<link>https://www.businessjournalng.com/ciin-unveils-programme-for-insurance-week-2026/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:25:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) has rolled out activities for the 2026 Insurance Week to build on the success story of Insurance Week 2025. Mrs. Yetunde llori, the President/Chairman of Council of the CIIN said at a media engagement that the purpose of the annual insurance week remains to increase the awareness and [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.businessjournalng.com/ciin-unveils-programme-for-insurance-week-2026/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Machine Era of Spam: Nigeria is Africa’s Most Spammed Country</title>
		<link>https://www.businessjournalng.com/the-machine-era-of-spam-nigeria-is-africas-most-spammed-country/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:59:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A phone call used to mean a person on the other end. In Nigeria, that is no longer a safe assumption. Nigeria is the most spammed country in Africa. In 2025, 51% of all unknown calls received by Nigerians were identified as spam or fraud, more than one in every two. Nigeria ranks 8th globally [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.businessjournalng.com/the-machine-era-of-spam-nigeria-is-africas-most-spammed-country/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>NLNG Ignites Creative Storytelling with 98 Entries for The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts Maiden Edition</title>
		<link>https://www.businessjournalng.com/nlng-ignites-creative-storytelling-with-98-entries-for-the-nigeria-prize-for-creative-arts-maiden-edition/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:51:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A total of 98 entries were received at the close of submissions for the maiden edition of The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts, which closed on Thursday. The inaugural edition focuses on documentary filmmaking on Nigeria’s story under the theme “Identity,” with Nigerian youths aged 35 and below invited to participate. The handover of entries [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.businessjournalng.com/nlng-ignites-creative-storytelling-with-98-entries-for-the-nigeria-prize-for-creative-arts-maiden-edition/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Mutual Benefits Bags Double Honours at 2026 NIA Awards Ceremony</title>
		<link>https://www.businessjournalng.com/mutual-benefits-bags-double-honours-at-2026-nia-awards-ceremony/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:03:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has recorded a significant milestone as two of its foremost leaders were honoured at the recently held 2026 Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) Awards &#38; Recognition ceremony, underscoring the company’s enduring contributions to the growth and development of Nigeria’s insurance industry. The Managing Director, Olufemi Asenuga, was recognised for his outstanding contributions [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.businessjournalng.com/mutual-benefits-bags-double-honours-at-2026-nia-awards-ceremony/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Mutual Benefits Restates Commitment to Responsible Corporate Practice</title>
		<link>https://www.businessjournalng.com/mutual-benefits-restates-commitment-to-responsible-corporate-practice/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to strong governance, regulatory discipline and responsible corporate practice as part of its continued evolution as a trusted financial services institution. The company, a leading player in the Nigerian insurance industry, continues to strengthen its internal systems, processes and oversight structures in line with its broader [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.businessjournalng.com/mutual-benefits-restates-commitment-to-responsible-corporate-practice/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Stanbic IBTC Redefines Home Ownership in Nigeria with 450 Homes Disbursed</title>
		<link>https://www.businessjournalng.com/stanbic-ibtc-redefines-home-ownership-in-nigeria-with-450-homes-disbursed/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 08:53:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stanbic IBTC is strengthening its position as a trusted leader in home financing in Nigeria through its ongoing partnership with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF). The organisation’s Banking business continues to help professionals, entrepreneurs, and married couples in Nigeria and the diaspora achieve home-ownership with greater ease and confidence. In a market [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.businessjournalng.com/stanbic-ibtc-redefines-home-ownership-in-nigeria-with-450-homes-disbursed/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Why Botswana Has the Best Sovereign Rating in Africa</title>
		<link>https://www.businessjournalng.com/why-botswana-has-the-best-sovereign-rating-in-africa/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:34:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sovereign credit strength across Africa is concentrated within a relatively small group of issuers. The differences are shaped less by economic size and more by the interaction between institutional quality, fiscal discipline, economic structure, and external resilience. While several Sovereigns remain within or close to investment-grade territory, the real differentiation comes down to how consistently [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.businessjournalng.com/why-botswana-has-the-best-sovereign-rating-in-africa/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>emPLE Nigeria Paid over N7bn Claims to Support Individuals, Families, Businesses in 2025</title>
		<link>https://www.businessjournalng.com/emple-nigeria-paid-over-n7bn-claims-to-support-individuals-families-businesses-in-2025/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:24:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[emPLE, one of Nigeria’s rapidly growing insurance companies, has announced total claims payouts of over N7 billion in 2025, reaffirming its commitment to empowering individuals, families, and businesses with the financial support needed to rebuild after losses caused by life and business uncertainties. Amid evolving industry dynamics and regulatory expectations under the New Insurance Industry [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.businessjournalng.com/emple-nigeria-paid-over-n7bn-claims-to-support-individuals-families-businesses-in-2025/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Passpoint Announces the Financial Orchestration Layer for Africa, Europe, G20</title>
		<link>https://www.businessjournalng.com/passpoint-announces-the-financial-orchestration-layer-for-africa-europe-g20/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:22:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Passpoint, the financial infrastructure company building the orchestration layer for cross-border financial operations, today announced its formal positioning as the financial orchestration layer for Africa, Europe, and the G20. The announcement marks a defining moment for a company that has spent the past several years building the infrastructure layer that the African and global payment [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.businessjournalng.com/passpoint-announces-the-financial-orchestration-layer-for-africa-europe-g20/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Fixing the Real Problem with Nigeria’s SIM Recycling System</title>
		<link>https://www.businessjournalng.com/fixing-the-real-problem-with-nigerias-sim-recycling-system/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:18:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[ By Elvis Eromosele Nigeria’s push to strengthen digital trust has taken a new turn as the House of Representatives urges the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the SIM reassignment window to 18 months. At first glance, the proposal appears straightforward: give more time before inactive numbers are recycled to reduce fraud, identity theft, and [&#8230;]
<p><a href="https://www.businessjournalng.com/fixing-the-real-problem-with-nigerias-sim-recycling-system/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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