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Seplat to complete 10% NNPC JV sale December
BusinessEnergyLocal

Seplat to complete 10% NNPC JV sale December

Seplat Energy is on course to complete the sale of a 10 per cent working interest in its joint venture…

byayotilewaAugust 6, 2026
NAICOM Begins Issuing New Licences as Insurance Recapitalisation Ushers in New Era
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NAICOM Begins Issuing New Licences as Insurance Recapitalisation Ushers in New Era

Nigeria’s insurance industry has entered a new phase as the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) begins issuing fresh operating licences to…

byayotilewaAugust 6, 2026
IMF Urges Ghana to End Quasi-Fiscal Activities After GH¢22 Billion Gold Programme Losses
BusinessEconomyInternational

IMF Urges Ghana to End Quasi-Fiscal Activities After GH¢22 Billion Gold Programme Losses

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Ghana to permanently end quasi-fiscal activities after the Bank of Ghana (BoG)…

byayotilewaAugust 6, 2026
Kenya’s stock exchange plans East Africa’s first AI-focused ETF
BusinessInternationalTechnology

Kenya’s stock exchange plans East Africa’s first AI-focused ETF

Kenya is preparing to make history in Africa’s financial markets as the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) plans to launch East…

byayotilewaAugust 6, 2026
PMI: Agriculture records 24th consecutive month of growth as private sector expands in July
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PMI: Agriculture records 24th consecutive month of growth as private sector expands in July

Nigeria’s private sector continued its steady recovery in July 2026, with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reporting a Purchasing…

byayotilewaAugust 6, 2026
CBN Reports Stronger Loan Demand as Nigerian Banks Record Fewer Defaults in Q2 2026
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CBN Reports Stronger Loan Demand as Nigerian Banks Record Fewer Defaults in Q2 2026

Nigeria’s banking sector showed renewed strength in the second quarter of 2026 as demand for loans increased while default rates…

byayotilewaAugust 6, 2026August 6, 2026
We’ve started paying depositors of 46 microfinance banks — NDIC
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We’ve started paying depositors of 46 microfinance banks — NDIC

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced the reimbursement of customers affected by the recent closure of 46 microfinance…

byayotilewaAugust 6, 2026
World Bank Urges Developing Nations to Invest in Power and Internet to Unlock AI’s Full Potential
InternationalTechnology

World Bank Urges Developing Nations to Invest in Power and Internet to Unlock AI’s Full Potential

The World Bank has called on developing countries to make urgent investments in electricity, internet connectivity, digital skills, and institutional…

byayotilewaAugust 6, 2026
Nigeria’s Business Growth Faces New Threat as Rising Costs Stall Investment Plans
BusinessEconomyLocal

Nigeria’s Business Growth Faces New Threat as Rising Costs Stall Investment Plans

Nigeria’s economy is showing encouraging signs of recovery, with businesses recording stronger production, rising demand, and improved profitability across major…

byayotilewaAugust 6, 2026
Nigeria Sets Sights on $50bn Offshore Oil Investment Boom by 2030
BusinessEnergyLocal

Nigeria Sets Sights on $50bn Offshore Oil Investment Boom by 2030

Nigeria is positioning itself for a major boost in its oil and gas industry as the Federal Government, through the…

byayotilewaAugust 6, 2026
SoftBank Rides Intel Windfall as $8.2 Billion Gain Overshadows OpenAI Investments
InternationalTechnology

SoftBank Rides Intel Windfall as $8.2 Billion Gain Overshadows OpenAI Investments

SoftBank delivered better-than-expected financial results for its first fiscal quarter, thanks to a massive $8.2 billion boost from its investment…

byayotilewaAugust 6, 2026
Banking stocks lift Nigerian market by N70.6 billion despite consumer goods selloff
BusinessLocalStock

Banking stocks lift Nigerian market by N70.6 billion despite consumer goods selloff

The Nigerian stock market ended Wednesday’s trading session on a positive note, with banking stocks helping investors recover from the…

byayotilewaAugust 6, 2026
Meta AI Security Test Breach Raises Fresh Concerns Over AI Safety Standards
InternationalTechnology

Meta AI Security Test Breach Raises Fresh Concerns Over AI Safety Standards

Meta has revealed that one of its artificial intelligence models breached the systems of an external organization during a cybersecurity…

byayotilewaAugust 6, 2026
Tinubu Credits Economic Reforms for Record Profit Growth of NGX Companies in H1 2026
BusinessEconomyLocal

Tinubu Credits Economic Reforms for Record Profit Growth of NGX Companies in H1 2026

President Bola Tinubu has attributed the impressive financial results posted by several companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) during…

byayotilewaAugust 6, 2026
How African startups are using AI to solve real-life challenges
InternationalTechnology

How African startups are using AI to solve real-life challenges

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming more than just a buzzword in Africa. While global tech giants compete to develop powerful…

byayotilewaAugust 6, 2026
Tax swallows N1.13 trillion from Aradel, Seplat half-year profits
BusinessEnergyLocal

Tax swallows N1.13 trillion from Aradel, Seplat half-year profits

Aradel Holdings and Seplat Energy delivered exceptional financial performances in the first half of 2026, generating a combined pre-tax profit…

byayotilewaAugust 6, 2026
S/Africa targets Dangote Refinery secondary listing after planned Nigeria IPO
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S/Africa targets Dangote Refinery secondary listing after planned Nigeria IPO

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is making a bold move to secure a secondary listing for Dangote Petroleum Refinery once…

byayotilewaAugust 6, 2026
Dangote Refinery Expands African Crude Imports as Nigerian Supply Declines
BusinessEnergyLocal

Dangote Refinery Expands African Crude Imports as Nigerian Supply Declines

Dangote Refinery is accelerating its shift toward sourcing crude oil from across Africa as supplies from Nigeria continue to decline,…

byayotilewaAugust 6, 2026
Nigeria’s cement firms rake in N3.2 trillion in six months amid price hikes, construction boom
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Nigeria’s cement firms rake in N3.2 trillion in six months amid price hikes, construction boom

Nigeria’s cement industry has recorded one of its strongest performances in recent years, with the country’s three largest manufacturers generating…

byayotilewaAugust 6, 2026
Dangote Refinery drops PMS to ₦1,165/Litre, diesel to ₦1,570/litre
BusinessEnergyLocal

Dangote Refinery drops PMS to ₦1,165/Litre, diesel to ₦1,570/litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced another reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol,…

byayotilewaAugust 6, 2026
Nigeria’s oil boom threatened by 50-year-old problem, says NURPC’s Eyesan
BusinessEnergyLocal

Nigeria’s oil boom threatened by 50-year-old problem, says NURPC’s Eyesan

Nigeria’s renewed push to reclaim its position as one of Africa’s leading oil producers is facing an unexpected obstacle—not insecurity…

byayotilewaAugust 6, 2026
Nigeria Tightens Crypto Regulations as Government Unveils New Tax Rules for Virtual Assets
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Nigeria Tightens Crypto Regulations as Government Unveils New Tax Rules for Virtual Assets

The Nigerian government has introduced new taxation guidelines for cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets, marking a major step toward regulating…

byayotilewaAugust 5, 2026
China Relaxes Fuel Export Restrictions as Global Energy Supply Crisis Intensifies
BusinessEnergyInternational

China Relaxes Fuel Export Restrictions as Global Energy Supply Crisis Intensifies

China has taken a significant step toward easing pressure on the global energy market by partially lifting the fuel export…

byayotilewaAugust 5, 2026
China Relaxes Fuel Export Restrictions as Global Energy Supply Crisis Intensifies
BusinessEnergyInternational

China Relaxes Fuel Export Restrictions as Global Energy Supply Crisis Intensifies

China has taken a significant step toward easing pressure on the global energy market by partially lifting the fuel export…

byayotilewaAugust 5, 2026
Chinese Open-Weight AI Model Closes the Performance Gap, But Raises New Safety Concerns
InternationalTechnology

Chinese Open-Weight AI Model Closes the Performance Gap, But Raises New Safety Concerns

The race to build the world’s most capable artificial intelligence systems has entered a new phase as China’s open-weight AI…

byayotilewaAugust 5, 2026
NITDA Launches Sovereign Cloud Initiative to Accelerate AI and Data Centre Growth
LocalTechnology

NITDA Launches Sovereign Cloud Initiative to Accelerate AI and Data Centre Growth

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has taken a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria’s digital economy by signing key…

byayotilewaAugust 5, 2026
S&P 500 and Dow futures tick higher after record day on Wall Street
BusinessInternationalStock

S&P 500 and Dow futures tick higher after record day on Wall Street

Wall Street looked set to extend its winning streak on Wednesday after the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average…

byayotilewaAugust 5, 2026
Nigerian Stock Market Loses N599bn as Sell-Off Hits Nestlé, First Holdco, NGX Stocks
BusinessLocal

Nigerian Stock Market Loses N599bn as Sell-Off Hits Nestlé, First Holdco, NGX Stocks

The Nigerian stock market returned to negative territory on Wednesday after investors wiped out N599 billion in market value through…

byayotilewaAugust 5, 2026
Lekki Port Boosts Global Trade as MSC Launches Weekly Shipping Service
BusinessLocalTrade

Lekki Port Boosts Global Trade as MSC Launches Weekly Shipping Service

Lekki Port has taken another major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s international trade network with the arrival of the Mediterranean Shipping…

byayotilewaAugust 5, 2026
African Alliance submits recapitalisation plan to NAICOM after handover
BusinessinsuranceLocal

African Alliance submits recapitalisation plan to NAICOM after handover

African Alliance Insurance Plc has confirmed that it has officially submitted its recapitalisation plan to the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM),…

byayotilewaAugust 5, 2026

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