Vertiv Acquires PurgeRite in $1 Billion Deal to Boost Data Centre Cooling and AI Infrastructure
Vertiv Holdings Co has announced a major $1 billion acquisition of PurgeRite, a Houston-based leader in mechanical flushing, purging, and…
Day: November 18, 2025
Peec AI Raises $21M to Help Brands Optimize for ChatGPT Searches
As consumers increasingly turn to ChatGPT instead of Google, the way people discover products is shifting — and Berlin-based startup…
Africa Lags in Global Clean Energy Boom as Renewable Investment Hits $2.4 Trillion
Global investment in renewable energy surged to a record $2.4 trillion in 2024, yet sub-Saharan Africa captured only 2.3% of…
Tamrose Repays $10M Loan, Highlights Success of Nigeria’s Local Content Initiative
Nigeria’s indigenous oil-service company, Tamrose Limited, has drawn widespread praise after fully repaying its $10 million loan from the Nigerian…
Naira Steadies as Nigeria’s Forex Reserves Hit $46.7 Billion Amid Strong FX Inflows
Nigeria’s naira held steady on Monday in the official foreign exchange (FX) market as the country’s external reserves surged to…
Tinubu Highlights Youth-Focused Economic Reforms During Duke of Edinburgh Visit
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, to the State House in Abuja, using the occasion…
Elumelu and FirstBank Call for Stronger Support for Nigerian Entrepreneurs
Nigeria’s economic future lies in entrepreneurship, not government handouts or foreign aid, according to Tony Elumelu, Group Chairman of Heirs…
Aradel Leads Nigerian Stock Market with N21.4 Billion Deals as Cement Selloff Pushes ASI Down 1.26%
The Nigerian stock market closed sharply lower on Monday, November 17, as the All-Share Index (ASI) slipped by 1,853.82 points…
Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Prices, Says Marketers’ Reductions Followed Its Lead
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has clarified that its recent reduction in petrol gantry and coastal prices prompted the subsequent drop in…
Lagos State’s N200bn Bond Oversubscribed by 55%, Signaling Strong Investor Confidence
Lagos State’s N200 billion bond has been oversubscribed by an impressive 55%, reflecting strong confidence from domestic investors. The record-breaking…
Tinubu Champions Faster Borders and Local-Currency Trade to Boost Africa’s Economy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stressed that Africa’s economic success will be measured not by lofty declarations but by tangible…
Nigeria’s Bonds and Treasury Bills Rally as N6.17 Trillion Liquidity Boost Drives Yields Down
Nigeria’s fixed-income market witnessed a strong rally last week as excess liquidity of N6.17 trillion triggered a significant fall in…
Nigeria Economic Growth Outlook Brightens as Business Activity Strengthens
Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of recovery as it heads into 2026, driven by stronger business momentum, easing inflation, and…
Nigeria’s Inflation Hits Three-Year Low at 16.05% Amid Persistent Cost-of-Living Challenges
Nigeria’s inflation rate eased to 16.05% in October 2025, marking the lowest level in three years and eight months, according…
Nigeria’s Trade with Africa Surges 14% as Regional Ties Strengthen
Nigeria’s trade with other African countries has grown by 14% in the first half of 2025, highlighting the impact of…
FX Trading Slumps 30% in Nigeria Amid Dollar Supply Crunch and Market Caution
Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) market experienced a sharp slowdown last week, with total trading turnover plunging by more than 30%,…
European Markets Slide as Fresh AI Concerns Shake Global Investor Confidence
European markets are poised for a weak start on Tuesday as global investors pull back amid renewed anxiety surrounding artificial…
Abia strengthens investment appeal, partners bank
Abia State’s investment profile received a major boost as Zenith Bank Plc declared a strong commitment to partner with the…
Nigeria’s FX Inflows Surge as CBN Reforms Boost Investor Confidence
Nigeria is witnessing a notable revival in foreign-exchange inflows as investor confidence gradually returns, following years of policy uncertainty and…
NGX Records Sharp Loss as Investors Shed N1.17tn Amid Renewed Sell Pressure
The Nigerian stock market opened the week on a negative note as renewed sell pressure dragged the All-Share Index down…