Asia Markets Climb on Wall Street Gains Amid Federal Reserve Rate-Cut Hopes
Asia-Pacific stock markets mostly climbed Thursday, buoyed by Wall Street’s overnight gains and renewed hopes that the U.S. Federal Reserve…
Day: December 4, 2025
South Africa Business Confidence Rebounds in Q4 2025 Amid Economic Optimism
South Africa’s business confidence saw a notable rebound in the final quarter of 2025, reversing two consecutive declines as the…
Tinubu Launches N160 Billion Telecom Tower Rollout to Boost Security and Connectivity in Rural Nigeria
In a decisive move to strengthen Nigeria’s security and digital infrastructure, President Bola Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency…
Nigeria–S’Africa chamber celebrates 25-year economic partnership
The Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC) marked a significant milestone this week, celebrating 25 years of fostering trade and…
FIRS clarifies new tax laws, debunks levy misconceptions
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws are intended to enhance economic competitiveness,…
Nigeria’s GDP Grows in Q3 2025, but CPPE Warns of Rising Cost of Living
Nigeria’s economy recorded a year-on-year GDP growth of 3.98% in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest data…
Ghana Reference Rate Drops to 15.9% in December, Easing Borrowing Costs for Businesses
Ghana’s benchmark reference rate for bank lending has fallen sharply in December, offering a welcome reprieve for businesses and consumers…
FEC Approves 4,000 Telecom Towers to Boost Digital Access in Nigeria
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the deployment of 4,000 telecom towers across Nigeria, a move aimed at improving…
Nigerian Equities Surge N252 Billion as Guinness and Tier-1 Banks Drive Market Rally
The Nigerian equities market recorded a notable gain on Wednesday, adding N252.1 billion in market capitalisation, continuing the rebound from…
Gemini was Google’s top trending search term in 2025
In 2025, curiosity around the world was dominated by technology, sports, and pop culture, according to Google’s annual “Year in…
Nigeria’s Business Confidence Hits 13-Month High on Stable FX and Easing Inflation
Nigeria’s business confidence has reached its highest level in over a year, buoyed by easing inflationary pressures and a more…
CBN Removes Deposit Limits, Raises Weekly Cash Withdrawal Cap to N500,000
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a major shake-up of its cash-handling policies, removing all limits on cash…
Seplat Energy Empowers 49 Niger Delta Youths with Technical Skills to Boost Oil and Gas Careers
Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited (SEPNU) has strengthened its commitment to community development by empowering 49 youths from the Niger…
Nigeria Named Headquarters of African Petroleum Regulators Forum, Komolafe Elected Chairman
The African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF) has officially chosen Nigeria as its headquarters, signaling the country’s growing influence in Africa’s…
US Firm Pulls Nigeria’s Presidential Jet from Sale Amid Government Review
In a surprising development, the US marketing firm handling the sale of Nigeria’s presidential Boeing 737‑700 Business Jet has officially…
Nigeria Ranks 97th Globally in Digital Quality of Life Amid Affordability Challenges
Nigeria’s digital quality of life has seen only modest improvements in 2025, with the country ranking 97th globally in the…
Dollar Weakens as Rate-Cut Hopes Grow, Euro Hits Seven-Week High
The U.S. dollar slipped on Thursday as a fresh batch of underwhelming economic data strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve…
FG Unveils N54.43tn 2026 Budget as Soaring Debt Service Takes N15.91tn
The Federal Government has presented a N54.43tn national budget for 2026, unveiling a financial plan marked by a record-breaking deficit…
CBN Holds Interest Rate at 27% as Disinflation Advances and Economy Stabilises
The Central Bank of Nigeria has once again held the Monetary Policy Rate at 27 per cent, choosing caution as…
Nigeria’s GDP Set for 4.22% Rebound in Q4 2025 as Economy Strengthens — Report
Nigeria’s economy is expected to close the year on a stronger note, as analysts at CardinalStone project a rebound in…