Deborah Dan-Awoh, Author at Nairametrics Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:55:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Deborah Dan-Awoh, Author at Nairametrics 32 32 201037849 Africa Film Finance Forum eyes $20 billion Pan-African film economy  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/africa-film-finance-forum-eyes-20-billion-pan-african-film-economy/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/africa-film-finance-forum-eyes-20-billion-pan-african-film-economy/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:55:23 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518817 The Africa Film Finance Forum (AFFF) has unveiled plans to unlock a $20 billion Pan-African film economy, a bold move aimed at transforming the continent’s underfunded and informal film sector into a structured, high-value industry.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/africa-film-finance-forum-eyes-20-billion-pan-african-film-economy/feed/ 0 518817 Jensen Huang’s Nvidia hits $4 trillion valuation, becomes world’s most valuable company  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/jensen-huangs-nvidia-hits-4-trillion-valuation-becomes-worlds-most-valuable-company/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/jensen-huangs-nvidia-hits-4-trillion-valuation-becomes-worlds-most-valuable-company/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:57:53 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518813 Nvidia has officially become the most valuable publicly traded company in the world, reaching a market capitalization of $4 trillion on Wednesday, a historic jump powered by the surging demand for artificial intelligence and the chips that fuel it. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/jensen-huangs-nvidia-hits-4-trillion-valuation-becomes-worlds-most-valuable-company/feed/ 0 518813 World’s richest woman, Alice Walton, her brothers lose $6.3 billion in 1 day   https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/worlds-richest-woman-alice-walton-her-brothers-lose-6-3-billion-in-1-day/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/worlds-richest-woman-alice-walton-her-brothers-lose-6-3-billion-in-1-day/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:21:38 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518769 Over a single trading day, the world’s richest woman, Alice Walton, and her two brothers, Rob and Jim Walton, lost a combined $6.3 billion, as Walmart shares tumbled on Tuesday. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/worlds-richest-woman-alice-walton-her-brothers-lose-6-3-billion-in-1-day/feed/ 0 518769 US tightens visa policy for Nigerians, limits non-migrant visas to single-entry, 3-month Validity   https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/us-tightens-visa-policy-for-nigerians-limits-non-migrant-visas-to-single-entry-3-month-validity/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/us-tightens-visa-policy-for-nigerians-limits-non-migrant-visas-to-single-entry-3-month-validity/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:36:42 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518751 The U.S. Department of State has revised its visa policy for Nigerian nationals, introducing more restrictive terms for most non-immigrant, non-diplomatic visas.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/07/fashion-billionaires-arnault-and-amancio-record-4-5-billion-loss-in-1-day/feed/ 0 518610 Ex-world’s richest woman Francoise Bettencourt Meyers is $18 billion richer in 2025 https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/06/ex-worlds-richest-woman-francoise-bettencourt-meyers-is-18-billion-richer-in-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/06/ex-worlds-richest-woman-francoise-bettencourt-meyers-is-18-billion-richer-in-2025/#respond Sun, 06 Jul 2025 15:44:41 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518592 Francoise Bettencourt Meyers may no longer hold the crown as the world’s richest woman, but her financial ascent in 2025 remains striking.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/06/ex-worlds-richest-woman-francoise-bettencourt-meyers-is-18-billion-richer-in-2025/feed/ 0 518592 Top MD/CEOs of Asset Management Companies in Nigeria  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/06/top-md-ceos-of-asset-management-companies-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/06/top-md-ceos-of-asset-management-companies-in-nigeria/#comments Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:38:54 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518558 In this feature, the Net Asset Value (NAV) of all collective investment schemes (CIS) as of 20th June 2025 has been used as a proxy to highlight the scale and performance of Nigeria’s leading asset managers and the strategic executives behind them.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/06/top-md-ceos-of-asset-management-companies-in-nigeria/feed/ 1 518558 World Bank Appoints Mathew Verghis as Country Director for Nigeria  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/04/world-bank-appoints-mathew-verghis-as-country-director-for-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/04/world-bank-appoints-mathew-verghis-as-country-director-for-nigeria/#comments Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:22:44 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518496 The World Bank has appointed Mathew Verghis as its new Country Director for Nigeria, effective July 1, 2025. He succeeds Ndiame Diop, who has taken on a new role within the institution. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/04/world-bank-appoints-mathew-verghis-as-country-director-for-nigeria/feed/ 1 518496 CAF President, Patrice Motsepe’s net worth hits $3.4 billion  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/04/caf-president-patrice-motsepes-net-worth-hits-3-4-billion/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/04/caf-president-patrice-motsepes-net-worth-hits-3-4-billion/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:22:43 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518454 Patrice Motsepe, the South African billionaire businessman and president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has seen his net worth rise to $3.4 billion, according to real-time billionaire tracking by Forbes.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/04/caf-president-patrice-motsepes-net-worth-hits-3-4-billion/feed/ 0 518454 Larry Ellison, 2 others are $13 billion richer in 1 day  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/04/larry-ellison-2-others-are-13-billion-richer-in-1-day/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/04/larry-ellison-2-others-are-13-billion-richer-in-1-day/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:57:35 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518453 A powerful rally in tech stocks added a collective $13 billion to the personal fortunes of three of the world’s richest men on Thursday, showing the sector’s outsized influence on global wealth and investor sentiment. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/04/larry-ellison-2-others-are-13-billion-richer-in-1-day/feed/ 0 518453 UK announces highest hike in immigration legal aid fees in 29 years  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/uk-announces-highest-hike-in-immigration-legal-aid-fees-in-29-years/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/uk-announces-highest-hike-in-immigration-legal-aid-fees-in-29-years/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:53:26 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518393 The Ministry of Justice has announced a landmark increase in legal aid fees for immigration and asylum work, marking the most significant increment in the sector since 1996.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/uk-announces-highest-hike-in-immigration-legal-aid-fees-in-29-years/feed/ 0 518393 Poland tightens immigration policy, now requires entry on national work visa  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/poland-tightens-immigration-policy-now-requires-entry-on-national-work-visa/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/poland-tightens-immigration-policy-now-requires-entry-on-national-work-visa/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:34:59 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518390 Poland has introduced a major change to its immigration policy, altering how foreign nationals can apply for the Single Permit, a combined work and residence authorization.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/poland-tightens-immigration-policy-now-requires-entry-on-national-work-visa/feed/ 0 518390 Bernard Arnault gains $6.9 billion as LVMH shares rise https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/bernard-arnault-gains-6-9-billion-as-lvmh-shares-rise/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/bernard-arnault-gains-6-9-billion-as-lvmh-shares-rise/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:22:13 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518298 Bernard Arnault, chairman and chief executive of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, saw his net worth climb by $6.9billion, following a nearly 5.7% rise in LVMH shares that closed at €469.05.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/bernard-arnault-gains-6-9-billion-as-lvmh-shares-rise/feed/ 0 518298 Jeff Bezos sells $737 million worth of Amazon stocks in first major sale of 2025  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/jeff-bezos-sells-737-million-worth-of-amazon-stocks-in-first-major-sale-of-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/jeff-bezos-sells-737-million-worth-of-amazon-stocks-in-first-major-sale-of-2025/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:45:14 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518295 Jeff Bezos, the founder and executive chairman of Amazon, sold approximately $737 million worth of company stock last week, marking his first major divestment of Amazon shares this year. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/jeff-bezos-sells-737-million-worth-of-amazon-stocks-in-first-major-sale-of-2025/feed/ 0 518295 Billionaire Larry Ellison adds $8.8 billion to net worth in 1 day   https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/01/billionaire-larry-ellison-adds-8-8-billion-to-net-worth-in-1-day/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/01/billionaire-larry-ellison-adds-8-8-billion-to-net-worth-in-1-day/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:09:40 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518247 Larry Ellison, Oracle Corporation’s co-founder, chairman, and chief technology officer, gained $8.8 billion in a single day on Monday, as shares of the software giant surged to an all-time high.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/01/billionaire-larry-ellison-adds-8-8-billion-to-net-worth-in-1-day/feed/ 0 518247 Nollywood’s ‘Red Circle’ hits N100 million in 3 weeks   https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/nollywoods-red-circle-hits-n100-million-in-3-weeks/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/nollywoods-red-circle-hits-n100-million-in-3-weeks/#respond Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:17:01 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518192 Feature film Red Circle has hit the N100 million mark at the Nigerian box office, just three weeks after its theatrical release.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/nollywoods-red-circle-hits-n100-million-in-3-weeks/feed/ 0 518192 Hong Kong to raise immigration, passport fees starting September 8  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/hong-kong-to-raise-immigration-passport-fees-starting-september-8/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/hong-kong-to-raise-immigration-passport-fees-starting-september-8/#respond Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:24:33 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518133 The Hong Kong Immigration Department will implement a broad increase in fees for immigration and passport-related services beginning September 8, 2025, marking the first major revision in several years.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/hong-kong-to-raise-immigration-passport-fees-starting-september-8/feed/ 0 518133 Meet the owners of the 15 most expensive hotels in Nigeria https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/29/meet-the-owners-of-the-15-most-expensive-hotels-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/29/meet-the-owners-of-the-15-most-expensive-hotels-in-nigeria/#comments Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:35:14 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518082 Nigeria’s luxury hospitality market is growing steadily and quietly with strong investor confidence, regional business travel, and a growing appetite for premium experiences among Africa’s elite.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/29/meet-the-owners-of-the-15-most-expensive-hotels-in-nigeria/feed/ 1 518082 Warren Buffett donates $6 billion in Berkshire shares to Gates foundation, 4 others  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/29/warren-buffett-donates-6-billion-in-berkshire-shares-to-gates-foundation-4-others/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/29/warren-buffett-donates-6-billion-in-berkshire-shares-to-gates-foundation-4-others/#respond Sun, 29 Jun 2025 08:15:01 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518078 Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor and longtime chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has donated approximately $6 billion worth of company shares to five charitable foundations, continuing his long-standing philanthropic commitment. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/29/warren-buffett-donates-6-billion-in-berkshire-shares-to-gates-foundation-4-others/feed/ 0 518078 FG declares State of emergency on Suleja-Minna Road  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/29/fg-declares-state-of-emergency-on-suleja-minna-road/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/29/fg-declares-state-of-emergency-on-suleja-minna-road/#respond Sun, 29 Jun 2025 07:29:34 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518076 The Federal Government has declared a state of emergency on the Suleja-Minna Road, citing the deteriorated condition of the highway and long-standing failures by the original contractor, Salini Nigeria Limited.

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