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Lagos drivers seek repayment relief as markets fall, while African growth and investment outlooks shift.
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Lagos Drivers Seek Moove, LagRide Remittance Relief - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business
Lagos e-hailing drivers are seeking temporary relief from vehicle financing companies ahead of a proposed shutdown of Bolt and inDrive scheduled to begin on October 12. The Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has asked Moove Nigeria, Ibile Holdings, which operates LagRide, Finatrust Microfinance Bank and other financing organisations to suspend daily remittance [...]
Why it matters: A proposed Bolt and inDrive shutdown from 12 October is prompting Lagos drivers to seek temporary relief from vehicle financiers.
Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business · 6 October
NGX sheds N256 billion as five-day losing streak deepens
Nigeria’s equities market has lost N256 billion as its losing streak reached five sessions, marking another setback for investors.
Nairametrics · 6 October
World Bank raises Africa’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.3% - Businessday NG
The World Bank’s higher 2026 growth forecast puts Sub-Saharan Africa’s expected expansion at 4.3 percent, up from 4.1 percent.
Businessday NG · 6 October