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Afreximbank Lends US$200m Facility to Support BUA Industries Expansion Plans

Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Industries Limited, said that the $200 million corporate finance facility marks a crucial step in BUA’s commitment to industrializing Nigeria’s manufacturing, infrastructure and energy sector for local use and export.

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African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a US$200 million Corporate Finance Facility in favour of BUA Industries Limited (BIL) to support its expansion plans.

BIL is a Nigerian conglomerate with diversified business interest spanning across, sugar and cement manufacturing, flour milling, oil milling, port logistics, real estate development, oil and gas, and shipping.

The first tranche of $150 million was disbursed on October 16, 2024.

Commenting on the transaction, Mrs Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra Africa Trade and Export Development, Afreximbank, said that the facility will provide critical financial support to a leading Nigerian conglomerate as it pursues its expansion plans, thereby boosting its industrial base and Nigeria’s export manufacturing capacity.

“We are delighted at this partnership which promises to deliver significant impact through job creation, import substitution and export diversification – thereby boosting Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).”

On his part, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Industries Limited, said that the $200 million corporate finance facility marks a crucial step in BUA’s commitment to industrializing Nigeria’s manufacturing, infrastructure and energy sector for local use and export.

“With Afreximbank’s support, BUA can increase investments to strengthen industrial capacity and meet regional demand.

Our goal is sustainable growth that boosts Nigeria’s self-sufficiency and Africa’s global trade presence, creating jobs and building economic resilience,” he said.

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Exchange Rates Today Friday, 12 June

Black Market Rates
US Dollar (USD) ₦1,397
Great British Pound (GBP) ₦1,850

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Official CBN Exchange Rates

US Dollar (USD) ₦1,363. 83

Great British Pound (GBP) ₦1,821. 25

EURO (EUR) ₦1,572. 90

SWISS FRANC (CHF) ₦1,706. 49

JAPANESE YEN (JPN) ₦8.50

CHINESE YUAN (CNY) ₦201.20

West African CFA (XOF) ₦2.40

West African Unit Account (WAUA) ₦1,857. 45

SAUDI RIYAL (SAR) ₦363. 29

SOUTH AFRICAN RAND (ZAR) ₦82.61

Black Market Rates

US Dollar (USD) Buy ₦1,397 Sell ₦1,405

Great British Pound (GBP) Buy ₦1,850 Sell: ₦1,870

EURO (EUR) Buy ₦1,587 Sell ₦1, 607

Canadian Dollar (CAD) Buy ₦1,030 Sell ₦1,100

South African Rand (ZAR) Buy ₦75 Sell ₦90

UAE Dirham Buy ₦350 Sell ₦370

Chinese Yuan Buy ₦180 Sell ₦200

Ghana Cedi (GHS) Buy ₦95 Sell ₦110

West African CFA Buy ₦2, 380 Sell ₦2, 460

Central African CFA Buy ₦2, 220 Sell 2,300

Australian Dollar Buy ₦800 Sell ₦900

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Airtel launches data calculator to counter depletion complaints

Commenting on the significance of the launch, Dinesh Balsingh, Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, said that the company remains focused on building a network and customer experience ecosystem anchored on trust, transparency and continuous improvement.

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Airtel Nigeria has launched the Airtel Web Data Calculator, a new digital tool designed to help customers estimate and better understand their internet data consumption based on real-life usage patterns.

Available through Airtel’s website, the calculator enables customers to estimate data usage across common digital activities such as video streaming, social media engagement, voice and video calls, and everyday web browsing.

Speaking on the launch, Oladokun Oye, Customer Experience Director, Airtel Nigeria, said that the initiative reflects Airtel’s commitment to customer empowerment and service transparency.

“As Nigerians become increasingly dependent on digital services for work, education, entertainment and communication, it is important that customers have clear visibility into how their data is consumed.

The Airtel Web Data Calculator was developed to help our customers understand their usage patterns better, make informed choices, and enjoy greater confidence in their digital experience,” he said.

Commenting on the significance of the launch, Dinesh Balsingh, Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, said the company remains focused on building a network and customer experience ecosystem anchored on trust, transparency and continuous improvement.

“The future of telecommunications will be defined not only by network investments but also by how effectively operators help customers understand and manage their digital lives. The Airtel Web Data Calculator represents a practical innovation that places more information and control directly in the hands of our customers.” He said.

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Kingsley Moghalu chairs Bluecode Africa subsidiary in Nigeria

Moghalu served as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria from 2009 to 2014, heading the Financial System Stability and Operations Directorates at different periods.

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Bluecode Africa, the European payments infrastructure operator backed by leading US and European institutional investors, has named Prof Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu as Chairman of the Advisory Board of its Nigerian subsidiary, Bluecode Payments Nigeria Limited as the company formally enters the Nigerian market.

The appointment was jointly announced by Chris Pirkner, Founder of Bluecode, and Odin Krismayr, Managing Director of Bluecode Africa, who described it as a foundational governance decision for the company’s Nigerian and continental operations.

Moghalu served as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria from 2009 to 2014, heading the Financial System Stability and Operations Directorates at different periods.

He led the team that introduced the unique-identifier Bank Verification Number (BVN), enrolling 50 million banking users, simplifying Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, and doubled Nigeria’s financial inclusion rate from 33 to 60 per cent.

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