Nigeria’s Creative Economy: Experts Explore Models to Drive Social Impact and Investment
Leading experts and industry stakeholders convened in Lagos to explore practical strategies for harnessing Nigeria’s rapidly growing creative economy. The…
Day: November 26, 2025
Ghana Poised for Major Interest Rate Cut as Inflation Falls to Four-Year Low
Ghana is preparing for what could be its third consecutive major interest rate cut, as the country’s inflation continues to…
Nigeria’s monthly trade surplus falls 35% to $1.39bn
The Nigerian equities market staged an impressive rebound on Tuesday, recovering N95 billion in market capitalization after six straight sessions…
Nigerian Tech Firm, Task Systems, wins Microsoft Best Partner Award in US
Nigeria’s technology landscape received global recognition as Task Systems Limited, a leading indigenous ICT firm, won the prestigious Microsoft Partner…
Analysts Warn CBN’s 27% MPR Could Stifle Growth as Businesses Face Rising Credit Pressures
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to keep the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27 percent has sparked fresh…
Experts Advocate Innovation and Partnership for Sustainable Digital Transformation in Africa
In a bid to foster an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem, Adeyinka Adedokun, CEO and Principal Consultant of Avetium Consult…
OpenAI and Perplexity Launch AI Shopping Assistants, but Startups Remain Confident
With the holiday shopping season approaching, OpenAI and Perplexity have rolled out AI shopping assistants designed to help users research…
Africa’s $100 Billion SME Credit Gap Spurs Banks and Fintechs into Strategic Partnerships
Africa faces an estimated $100 billion shortfall in credit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), prompting banks, fintech startups, and…
Oil Prices Rise After One-Month Low Amid Signs of Ukraine-Russia Peace Progress
Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday, rebounding slightly after falling to a one-month low in the previous session, as markets…
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Global Aviation Safety at 42nd ICAO Assembly
Nigeria has reinforced its commitment to global aviation safety standards as its delegation, led by Minister of Aviation and Aerospace…
Dollar Weakens as U.S. Economic Data Fuels Expectations of December Fed Rate Cut
The U.S. dollar weakened on Tuesday as a mix of economic indicators, some delayed due to the recent government shutdown,…
Nigerian Equities Market Rebounds with N95 Billion Gain as CBN Holds Rates Steady
The Nigerian equities market staged a notable recovery on Tuesday, November 25, bouncing back from six consecutive days of declines.…
Ghana Cedi Surges 32% Against Dollar in 2025: Strongest Performance in West Africa
Ghana’s cedi has continued its remarkable upward trajectory in 2025, recording a 32.2% appreciation against the US dollar on the…
Nigeria to save millions in FX as export tests get global approval
Nigeria is set to save millions of dollars in foreign exchange after the Nigeria National Accreditation System (NINAS) received global…
Nigeria Champions Africa’s Digital Sovereignty and Regional Collaboration at ICEGOV 2025
Nigeria has once again positioned itself at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation, as the Director-General of the National Information…
NGX Rebounds After Six-Day Slump, Adds N94.47bn in Market Value
Bullish trading returned to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Tuesday, breaking a six-day losing streak that had dented investor…
European Stocks Poised to Rise as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Grow Ahead of UK Budget
European stocks are set to open higher on Wednesday as investor expectations build for a potential U.S. Federal Reserve interest…
Champion Breweries Launches N15.91bn Rights Issue to Boost Growth
Champion Breweries Plc has officially launched a N15.91 billion rights issue, inviting its qualified shareholders to participate in the capital-raising…
Sanwo-Olu Presents N4.2tn ‘Budget of Shared Prosperity’ for 2026 to Lagos Assembly
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday submitted a landmark N4.237 trillion 2026 budget proposal to the Lagos State House…
CBN Confirms 16 Banks Have Met Recapitalisation Target as March 2026 Deadline Nears
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that 16 Nigerian banks have now met the recapitalisation threshold, marking a…
Dangote, Honeywell Partner to Boost Refinery Capacity to 1.4m bpd by 2028
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has taken a major step toward becoming the world’s largest single-location refining complex after sealing a…