Just in: NGX Market Capitalisation hits ₦100trn
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited recorded a major milestone on Monday as its market capitalisation crossed the ₦100 trillion mark…
Day: January 5, 2026
Plaud Unveils AI-Powered NotePin S and Desktop Meeting Notetaker Ahead of CES 2026
Plaud, the hardware innovator known for its smart meeting devices, has introduced its latest AI-powered notetaking tools ahead of CES…
Ghanaian Tech Entrepreneur Freeman Faithful Carves a Niche in the UK Pet-Tech Industry
At just 30, Ghanaian serial tech entrepreneur Freeman Faithful has lived multiple professional lives—student, tech consultant, cybersecurity engineer, and founder.…
Africa Can Own and Manage Its Strategic Resources – Tony Elumelu on $500M Seplat Acquisition
Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Energies, has reiterated Africa’s ability to own, develop, and responsibly manage its strategic resources. Speaking…
European Stocks Rise as Maduro’s Capture Sends Global Markets Reacting
European stocks opened higher on Monday as investors responded to the dramatic U.S. operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro…
Nigeria Tax Reforms Spark Security Alert as NRS Warns Against Misinformation
The Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has put the nation’s security agencies on high alert…
AI Investment Boom Could Drive Global Inflation in 2026, Experts Warn
Global stock markets are starting 2026 on a high, fueled by AI enthusiasm and strong corporate earnings. In the U.S.,…
Nigeria’s Current Account Surplus Set to Reach $18.81 Billion in 2026 – CBN Forecast
Nigeria’s current account balance is set to strengthen significantly in 2026, with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) projecting a…
NGX Premium Stocks Lead Market Gains in 2025: Seplat Posts Steady Returns Amid Strong Index Growth
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Premium Index closed 2025 on a high note, outpacing the broader All-Share Index with a remarkable…
Ghana Stock Market Leads Africa in 2025 with 79% Gain
The Ghana Securities Exchange (GSE) Composite Index has claimed the title of Africa’s best-performing stock market in 2025, leaving Nigeria’s…
Dangote Refinery’s Free Petrol Delivery Set to Drive Down Pump Prices Nationwide
Nigerian motorists may soon breathe a sigh of relief as Dangote Refinery finalizes plans to distribute petrol for free to…
Nigeria’s Rising Debt Driven by Exchange Rate Shifts, Not New Borrowing – Budget Office
Nigeria’s soaring debt figures are largely the result of exchange-rate revaluation of existing foreign-currency obligations rather than fresh borrowing, the…
Cash Circulation Stabilizes in Nigeria Amid Central Bank Reforms
Nigeria’s cash supply is showing remarkable signs of stability following sweeping reforms by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), easing…
OPEC+ Pauses Oil Output Increase Amid Venezuela Uncertainty
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, known as OPEC+, have decided to pause planned oil supply increases…
Venezuela Crisis Could Create $10B Gap in Nigeria’s N58 Trillion 2026 Budget
Nigeria’s 2026 spending plan, pegged at N58.18 trillion, could face a $10 billion shortfall due to the unfolding crisis in…
Nigeria’s Private Sector Growth Strengthens as PMI Hits 53.5 in December
Nigeria’s private sector concluded 2025 on a strong note, driven by rising customer demand and steady business activity. The Stanbic…
Dollar Strengthens as Traders Focus on U.S. Economic Data Despite Venezuela Tensions
The U.S. dollar started the first full trading week of 2026 on a strong note, rising to a three-and-a-half-week high…
Bank of Ghana Tightens International Money Transfer Rules to Protect Consumers and FX Flows
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has unveiled new regulations for International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs), signaling a major shift in…
AI and Job Security: Prioritizing Human Welfare in Nigerian Workplaces
As Nigeria’s workplaces embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation, workers and employers face a crucial challenge: how to integrate technology…
Naira Starts 2026 Stronger at ₦1,430/$ Amid Stable FX Market
The naira opened 2026 on a strong note, appreciating to ₦1,430.84 per US dollar at the official window, signaling a…
NNPC Debt Crisis: Subsidiary Obligations Surge to ₦30.3 Trillion Amid Financial Pressures
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is grappling with significant financial strain as debts owed by its subsidiaries and…
India Orders Elon Musk’s X to Fix Grok AI After Obscene Content Complaints
India has directed Elon Musk’s social media platform X to implement urgent changes to its AI chatbot, Grok, following complaints…
Dangote Refinery Pumps 43 Million Litres, Denies Petrol Shutdown Amid Price Hike Fears
Officials of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery have dismissed claims that the facility shut down its petrol processing unit, confirming that…
30% Capital Gains Tax May Trigger Investor Flight, Double Taxation Fears in Nigeria’s Capital Market
Nigeria’s proposed 30 per cent Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on capital market transactions above ₦150 million has sparked widespread concern…