Meta Agrees to $32.8M Settlement with Nigeria Over Data Privacy Breach
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay $32.8 million to Nigeria’s Data Protection…
Day: October 8, 2025
FirstBank Pledges to Bridge Financing Gaps and Drive SME Growth with Digital Solutions
FirstBank Group has reaffirmed its commitment to bridging financial gaps and leveraging digital solutions to tackle business challenges in Nigeria,…
139 Million Nigerians Still in Poverty Despite Government Reforms – World Bank Report
Despite significant economic reforms in recent years, an estimated 139 million Nigerians are still living in poverty in 2025, the…
Nigeria’s Debt-to-GDP Projected to Fall to 39.8% in 2025 Amid Strong Growth and Naira Stability
For the first time in more than a decade, Nigeria’s debt burden is expected to ease significantly as the country’s…
World Bank Raises Ghana’s 2025 Growth Outlook to 4.3%, Signaling Stronger Economic Recovery
The World Bank has upgraded Ghana’s 2025 economic growth forecast to 4.3%, up from its earlier estimate of 3.9%, reflecting…
NaviSmart AI Revolutionizes Immigration Support with Smart Automation and Human Expertise
Immigration remains one of the most complex life processes—filled with forms, rules, and deadlines that can overwhelm even the most…
Nigerian Telecom Subscribers Decry Poor Network Quality Months After 50% Tariff Hike
Months after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approved a 50% tariff hike for telecom operators, millions of mobile subscribers across…
Dubai Opens World’s Largest Tech Expo as GITEX GLOBAL 2025 Unites 8,800 Innovators from 180 Nations
Dubai is once again at the center of global innovation as it hosts GITEX GLOBAL 2025, the world’s largest technology…
Orteva Partners FG and Delta State on $100 Million Carbon Project to Drive Nigeria’s Green Growth
Nigeria has taken another bold step toward a sustainable future as the Federal Government, in partnership with Orteva, Delta State,…
VivaJets Expands into Africa’s Oil Sector with $21 Million Investment to Boost Energy Logistics
VivaJets, one of Africa’s fastest-growing business aviation firms, is deepening its footprint in the continent’s oil and gas industry through…
DisCos’ Revenue Hits ₦564.7 Billion in Q2 2025 as NERC Reports Steady Growth in Collection Efficiency
Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) posted a significant boost in revenue for the second quarter of 2025, collecting a total…
Bauchi Government Reaffirms Commitment to Sustaining Investor-Friendly Economic Frameworks
The Bauchi State Government has reiterated its commitment to sustaining all economic frameworks and investor incentives introduced through its landmark…
Nigerian Agric-SMEs Seek Growth and Sustainable Funding at EDC-AGRA Forum in Lagos
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria’s agricultural sector are exploring new pathways for growth, funding, and business expansion following…
CBN Introduces New Agent Banking Guidelines to Boost Financial Inclusion and Service Efficiency in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled fresh operational guidelines for agent banking, set to take effect on April…
CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Price and Monetary Stability, Says Policies Are Delivering Results
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has restated its commitment to restoring and maintaining price and monetary stability across the…
Nigeria’s Non-Interest Capital Market Surges to ₦1.6 Trillion — SEC Highlights Investor Confidence in Ethical Finance
Nigeria’s non-interest capital market has reached a major milestone, hitting a valuation of ₦1.6 trillion, according to the Securities and…
Tinubu Seeks Lawmakers’ Approval to Raise $2.8 Billion from Global Capital Markets, Refinance Eurobonds
President Bola Tinubu has formally asked the National Assembly to approve Nigeria’s plan to raise $2.847 billion from the international…
FTSE Russell Adds Nigeria to Watch List for Frontier Market Reclassification Amid FX Reforms
Nigeria’s path back to the global investment spotlight brightened this week as FTSE Russell announced it has added the country…
European Steel Stocks Surge as EU Plans to Halve Tariff-Free Import Quotas
European markets climbed on Wednesday as investors reacted positively to the European Union’s proposal to slash tariff-free import quotas on…
Nigerian Stock Market Gains N92bn as Insurance Stocks Lead Bullish Run on NGX
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) extended its bullish momentum on Tuesday, adding ₦92 billion to market capitalisation as investors renewed…