AfCFTA SG: How Africa Can Thrive in the New Global Economy
The global economic landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, with rising protectionism and trade barriers reshaping traditional markets. Speaking at…
Day: January 29, 2026
Nigeria Eyes $400 Billion Commodities Market Through UAE-LCFE Partnership
Nigeria is positioning itself as a key gateway to Africa’s $1 trillion commodities market, aiming to capture $400 billion in…
Reforms and Price Transparency Set to Transform Nigeria’s Markets in 2026 – NGX CEO
Nigeria’s capital markets are poised for a stronger, more transparent future in 2026, thanks to ongoing macroeconomic reforms and improved…
Multi-Trex Secures NGX Approval to Boost Public Shareholding
Multi-Trex Integrated Foods Plc has received a regulatory nod from the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) to take steps toward increasing its…
S&P 500 Futures Steady as Investors Digest Fed Rate Hold and Tech Earnings
S&P 500 futures held steady Wednesday evening as investors weighed a mix of Federal Reserve signals and earnings reports from…
NNPC Petrol Price Increase: Lagos Rises to N835, Abuja to N839 Amid Market Forces
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has increased petrol prices, with Lagos motorists now paying N835 per litre and…
Nigeria Loses Billions Daily to Illegal Mining, Experts Warn
Nigeria is losing billions of naira every day to illegal mining and the underexploitation of non-oil resources, the Nigerian Mining…
Nigeria’s Top Startups Dominate 2025 Funding, Capturing 83% of Capital Inflows
Nigeria’s startup ecosystem in 2025 saw a striking concentration of investment, with a handful of companies attracting the lion’s share…
NIPetE Symposium Highlights Innovation-Driven Future for Nigeria’s Energy Sector
Nigeria’s energy future is poised for transformation, as experts at the 2026 NIPetE Oil and Gas Symposium emphasized the need…
Nigeria’s 5G Reality Check: Half of 5G Device Users Still Lack Network Access
As Nigerians increasingly upgrade to 5G-enabled smartphones, a surprising digital paradox is emerging: around 50% of device owners cannot actually…
South-West States Unveil N8.7tn 2026 Budget Focused on Capital Projects and Economic Growth
The South-West states of Nigeria have proposed a combined budget of N8.7 trillion for 2026, with capital expenditure accounting for…
Nigerian Exchange Dips 549 Points, Clings to 165,000 Level Amid Mixed Market Sentiment
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) ended trading in negative territory, shedding 549.4 points to settle at…
PenCom Raises NSITF Retirees’ Pensions by 1,173% After 21-Year Freeze
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has approved a historic 1,173% increase in pensions for retirees under the Nigeria Social Insurance…
Nigeria Crude Oil Exports Set to Fall 14% in March Amid Bonga and Forcados Cutbacks
Nigeria’s crude oil exports are expected to drop by about 14% in March 2026, falling to roughly 793,000 barrels per…
CBN Governor Cardoso Hosts British Investors to Boost Financial Sector Reforms
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, welcomed a high-profile…
Nigeria Completes 60% of 90,000km Fibre Optic Rollout, Plans Two New Satellites
Nigeria has marked a major milestone in its digital infrastructure drive, completing 60 percent of its planned 90,000 kilometres of…
European Markets Open Higher as Earnings Super Thursday Drives Investor Focus
European markets opened higher on Thursday as investors turned their attention to a busy slate of corporate earnings from some…
Tinubu Urged to Intervene as Nigeria Commodity Exchange Faces Imminent Collapse
Workers of the Nigeria Commodity Exchange (NCX) have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene and prevent what…
NCC Reports Improved Telecom Network Quality in Q4 2025, Signals Stronger Service Delivery Nationwide
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says telecom network quality and service delivery improved across the country in the fourth quarter…
Nigeria Earns ₦55.5 Trillion from Crude Oil Sales in 2025 Despite Production Shortfalls
Nigeria generated an estimated ₦55.5 trillion in crude oil revenue in 2025, driven largely by global oil prices despite struggling…