PTAD Pledges Implementation Of N32,000 Pension Increment
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the N32,000 pension increment for retirees under the…
Month: February 2025
Nigerian Immigration to launch contactless passport solution in Europe on February 7
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) is set to introduce a contactless passport application solution in Europe, with the United Kingdom…
Nigeria’s Debt Financing Strategy Raises Concerns Over Sustainability and Economic Stability
Nigeria’s growing reliance on asset sales and multilateral loans to finance its public debt is sparking concerns about the sustainability…
Eurocham Nigeria Hosts 2025 Stakeholder Conference, Strengthens EU-Nigeria Economic Ties
Eurocham Nigeria recently hosted its 2025 Annual Stakeholder Conference in Lagos, bringing together European businesses, policymakers, and private-sector leaders to…
Marketing and growth strategies for cross-border payment solutions in 2025
As cross-border payments continue to evolve, businesses are leveraging multiple strategies to scale and expand their operations. A major driver…
Nigerian Banks Earn N2.6 Trillion from Loans as Interest Rates Surge
Amid rising interest rates, five Nigerian banks FBN Holdings, FCMB Group, Wema Bank, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, and Sterling Financial Holdings…
Blockchain will aid market regulation — SEC
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has emphasized the transformative potential of blockchain…
Stock Market Stays Upbeat, Gains N98bn
The Nigerian stock market maintained its bullish momentum, with overall market capitalization increasing by N98 billion. The All Share Index…
Top-performing Nigerian equity funds in January 2025
The Nigerian stock market started 2025 on a positive trajectory, with the All-Share Index (ASI) gaining 1.53% in January. This…
FG to raise broadband investments by 500% – Minister
The Federal Government of Nigeria is launching a new initiative, the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN), with the aim…
SEC DG Highlights Blockchain’s Role in Enhancing Capital Market Regulation
The Director General of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has emphasized the crucial role of blockchain…
Naira sustains gains, appreciates to N1,595/$
The Naira strengthened to N1,595 per dollar in the parallel market yesterday, showing a significant improvement from N1,610 per dollar…
Naira Holds Steady as CBN Extends Dollar Access to Bureau De Change Operators
The naira remained stable across Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) markets on Tuesday, as reduced dollar demand and improved liquidity followed…
FG to Issue N758bn Bonds to Clear Pension Debts, Boost Economy
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to issue bonds worth N758bn to clear outstanding pension debts under the…
Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza, Sparking Global Controversy
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a controversial plan for the Gaza Strip, suggesting that the United States should…
Ghana Faces Revenue Dilemma Amid Proposed Tax Cuts
The Ghanaian government is considering removing key taxes, including the e-levy, betting tax, and emission levy, in response to concerns…
Ghana fuel prices increase for third consecutive time in 2025
Fuel prices in Ghana have increased for the third consecutive time in 2025, with Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) adjusting their…
NPA goes tough on use of NXP for export cargos
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has mandated the enforcement of the Nigeria Export Proceed (NXP) as a key requirement for…
NUPRC cracks down on IOCs, others over crude oil diversion
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has issued a stern warning to International Oil Companies (IOCs) and independent producers…
FG Approves N4.2 Trillion for Major Infrastructure Projects, Unveils Plan to Boost Creative Economy
The Nigerian federal government has approved road infrastructure projects totaling N4.2 trillion, including key highways, bridges, and the second phase…
CBN extends $25,000 weekly forex sales to BDCs
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced an extension of the temporary arrangement that allows Bureau de Change (BDC)…
Oil firms must supply local refineries or lose export permits – NUPRC
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has issued a directive compelling oil exploration and production companies to strictly adhere…
Insurers given six months to perfect annuity irregularities
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has given life insurance operators six months to fully comply with new annuity guidelines introduced…
OPEC to monitor oil production compliance as Nigeria eyes 2.7mbpd
Nigeria has set an ambitious goal to increase its oil production to 2.7 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2027,…
Meta says it may stop development of AI systems it deems too risky
Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has committed to one day making artificial general intelligence (AGI) accessible to the public. However, the…
Telecom tariff hike: NLC suspends planned nationwide protest
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned nationwide protest, which was set for February 4, 2025, in response…
Africa’s Climate Crisis: A Struggle It Didn’t Cause but Can’t Escape
Despite contributing just 4% of global carbon emissions, Africa faces the worst consequences of climate change. The continent is already…
FG Clarifies Position on Electricity Tariff Hike, Says N200bn Paid on Subsidy Monthly
The Federal Government has denied reports suggesting a 65% increase in electricity tariffs, calling them a misrepresentation. According to the…
EU to Disburse €150bn to Nigeria, Africa Under Global Gateway Initiative
The European Union (EU), through its Global Gateway initiative, has committed €150 billion to be disbursed by 2027 to Nigeria…
Nigeria’s business confidence rises as PMI hits 52.0 in January 2025
Nigerian businesses have shown resilience in the face of economic challenges, as reflected by the Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria Purchasing…