Business Local Stock Fidson, MeCure, or Neimeth: Which Nigerian Pharma Stock Offers the Best Investment Value in 2025? December 8, 2025 Ekemini Uba Investors seeking opportunities in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector have three notable options: Fidson Healthcare Plc, MeCure Industries Plc, and Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc. While all three companies operate within the same…
Local Technology Bazara Tech Launches Manovar: AI-Powered Corporate Banking Platform Transforming Africa’s Financial Sector December 8, 2025 Ekemini Uba Bazara Tech has officially launched Manovar, an AI-powered corporate banking and asset management platform designed to unify fragmented systems, automate workflows, and provide real-time insights for financial institutions. The platform…
Breaking Local Macroeconomic BREAKING: Nigeria’s external reserves surpass $45 billion – first time in 6 years December 8, 2025 Ekemini Uba Nigeria’s external reserves have officially crossed the $45 billion mark, marking the first time in six years that the country has reached this milestone, according to the Central Bank of…
Business Local Macroeconomic Naira Set to Break N1,445/$ as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Boost Nigerian Currency December 8, 2025 Ekemini Uba The Nigerian Naira has maintained relative stability against the US dollar in the official market, even as expectations build for a key policy move by the US Federal Reserve. Analysts…
Business Finance Local FG, SEC, NGX Unite to Ensure Smooth Capital Gains Tax Reform in Nigeria December 8, 2025 Ekemini Uba The Federal Government (FG) has launched the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), signaling a deliberate and coordinated approach to rolling out the recently enacted Capital Gains Tax (CGT) provisions.…
Business International Technology X Suspends European Commission’s Ad Account Following €120M Fine Over Blue Checkmarks December 8, 2025 Ekemini Uba Social media giant X has suspended the European Commission’s ad account after the EU body fined the platform €120 million ($140 million) for alleged violations of the Digital Services Act…
Business investment Local Nigerian Stock Market Surges N2.44tn Driven by ICT and Banking Stocks December 8, 2025 Ekemini Uba The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed the week on a high note, with the market surging by N2.44 trillion, thanks to strong performances in the ICT and banking sectors. The…
Business International Market European Markets Slip as Investors Await Crucial Fed Rate Decision December 8, 2025 Ekemini Uba European markets opened the week on a quiet note on Monday, with major indexes edging slightly lower as global investors turned their attention to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated…
Business Local Nigerian Insurance Leaders Push for Tech-Driven Growth as Sector Seeks Wider Reach December 8, 2025 Ekemini Uba Stakeholders in Nigeria’s insurance industry are calling for urgent technology-driven solutions to expand the sector and strengthen its ability to withstand growing economic and environmental challenges. This message dominated discussions…
Banking Business Finance Local Nigerian Banks Shift Focus to New Revenue Streams as FX Gains Dry Up December 8, 2025 Ekemini Uba As foreign exchange gains that boosted Nigerian banks over the past two years begin to fade, financial experts say lenders are now racing to diversify their earnings. This shift comes…
Business Energy Local Nigeria’s Domestic Gas Revenue Soars to N3.1trn as Local Demand Rises December 5, 2025 Ekemini Uba Nigeria’s domestic gas market has posted a major boost this year, with sales rising by 19 per cent to hit N3.1 trillion within the first 10 months of 2025. Fresh…
Business Energy International Nigeria Opens 2025 Oil Licensing Round, Targets $10bn Investment Boost December 5, 2025 Ekemini Uba Nigeria has officially kicked off its 2025 oil licensing round, offering 50 oil blocks to investors as the country pushes to revive crude production and attract fresh capital. The announcement,…
International Technology Africa Surges Ahead in Workplace AI Adoption as 64% of Employees Embrace New Technologies December 5, 2025 Ekemini Uba Africa’s digital transformation is accelerating at a remarkable pace, with 64% of workers on the continent reporting that they used artificial intelligence tools in the past year—significantly above the global…
Business International Technology Apple Executive Shake-Up Continues with Departures of General Counsel and Policy Head December 5, 2025 Ekemini Uba Apple’s executive shake-up is showing no signs of slowing down. Following the recent departures of AI chief John Giannandrea and design executive Alan Dye, the iPhone maker has now announced…
Business Local Stock European Stocks Rise Ahead of Fed Meeting as Investors Weigh Interest Rate Cuts December 5, 2025 Ekemini Uba European stocks opened higher on Friday, signaling cautious optimism among global investors as attention turns to next week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting. The pan-European Stoxx 600 climbed 0.3% shortly after…
Business Local Stock NGX Extends Modest Rebound as ASI Inches Up 0.10% Amid Mixed Investor Sentiment December 5, 2025 Ekemini Uba The Nigerian equities market extended its recovery on Thursday, December 4, 2025, as the All Share Index (ASI) inched up 0.10% to 145,476.15 points from Wednesday’s close of 145,323.87 points.…
Business Finance Local Udoma and Mbah Call for Transparent, Efficient Nigerian Capital Market at PEARL Awards December 5, 2025 Ekemini Uba Former Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udo Udoma, has called for greater transparency in Nigeria’s capital market, emphasizing its critical role in driving sustainable economic growth. Speaking at…
Local Technology Nigeria at Risk of Falling Behind in AI Race Amid Data Centre Infrastructure Gaps December 5, 2025 Ekemini Uba Nigeria’s drive to become a global player in artificial intelligence (AI) is under threat due to significant gaps in local digital infrastructure, industry experts have warned. Despite a surge of…
Business Finance Local Nigerian Stock Market Gains N97bn as Bulls Extend Winning Streak December 5, 2025 Ekemini Uba The Nigerian equities market continued its upward momentum yesterday, with market capitalisation climbing by N97 billion. The All Share Index (ASI) rose by 152.28 points, representing a 0.10 per cent…
investment Local Technology Africa’s $3.4 Trillion Market at Risk: Afreximbank Urges Digital Trade Innovation December 5, 2025 Ekemini Uba Africa could lose out on the full potential of its $3.4 trillion market unless urgent steps are taken to remove digital barriers, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has warned. Dr.…
Business Energy Local FG Approves N185 Billion to Clear Gas Debts, Boost Power Supply Nationwide December 5, 2025 Ekemini Uba The Federal Government (FG) has taken a major step to stabilize Nigeria’s energy sector by approving the payment of N185 billion in outstanding debts owed to natural gas producers. The…
investment Local DMO Allocates N709.6 Billion in Treasury Bills as 1-Year Yield Surges to 17.5% December 5, 2025 Ekemini Uba The Debt Management Office (DMO) concluded its Nigerian Treasury Bills (NT-Bills) auction on December 3, 2025, raising a total of N709.621 billion across all tenors. Investors showed the strongest appetite…
Banking Business Local Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit $46.7 Billion — Highest in Nearly Seven Years, Says CBN Governor December 5, 2025 Ekemini Uba Nigeria’s foreign reserves have climbed to $46.7 billion, marking the highest level in nearly seven years, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Olayemi Cardoso, told the Senate Committee on…
Local Technology Politics, Music, and Viral Trends Dominate Google Searches in Nigeria 2025 December 5, 2025 Ekemini Uba In 2025, Nigerians turned to Google to navigate a year full of political developments, cultural phenomena, and entertainment milestones. From high-stakes political shifts to the viral “Labubu” craze, Google searches…
Local Technology Nigeria Needs 72 Data Centres to Power $1 Trillion Economy by 2030 December 5, 2025 Ekemini Uba As Nigeria sets its sights on a $1 trillion economy by 2030, technology experts warn that the country urgently needs 72 edge data centres to power its digital transformation. According…
Business International Market Asia-Pacific Markets Fall Amid Mixed U.S. Session and Rising Bond Yields December 5, 2025 Ekemini Uba Asia-Pacific markets opened lower on Friday following a muted session on Wall Street, as investors weighed economic signals and rising bond yields. Australia’s ASX/S&P 200 slipped 0.17%, while Japan’s Nikkei…
Business Local Experts share growth strategies for African SMEs December 5, 2025 Ekemini Uba Business leaders across Africa have emphasized actionable strategies to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) scale, create jobs, and drive economic growth across the continent. Speaking at the third edition…
Business Local Macroeconomic PENGASSAN Urges FG to Expose Sponsors of Terrorism Amid Rising Insecurity in Nigeria December 5, 2025 Ekemini Uba The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has called on the Federal Government to publicly identify and prosecute sponsors of terrorism, warning that escalating insecurity threatens…
International Local Lagos Targets 100% Growth in Tech Contribution to GDP by 2030 — Commissioner December 5, 2025 Ekemini Uba Lagos State has unveiled an ambitious plan to double the contribution of technology to its economy by 2030, according to the Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology, Olatunbosun Alake. Speaking…
Business International Market Asian Markets Slip as Investors Await US Data and Possible Fed Rate Cut December 5, 2025 Ekemini Uba Asian markets traded mixed on Friday as investors approached the weekend cautiously, weighed down by a quiet lead from Wall Street and uncertainty around the US Federal Reserve’s next interest…
