Selective Buying Boosts NGX by N3.45bn as NPF Microfinance and Morison Lead Market Gainers
Selective buying in a few key stocks helped lift the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) slightly on Monday, despite subdued trading…
Month: January 2026
Nigerian Stock Market Loses N395bn Amid Investor Profit-Taking
The Nigerian stock market experienced its first weekly decline last week, shedding N395 billion in market value as investors intensified…
European Stocks Climb on EU-India “Mother of All Deals” While Dr Martens Slumps
European stocks edged higher on Tuesday as investors reacted positively to the European Union’s historic trade agreement with India. The…
AI-Enabled Talent Intelligence: The Competitive Edge for Nigeria’s Digital Economy
Artificial intelligence promises faster processes, fewer errors, and leaner operations—but technology alone doesn’t guarantee better results. Across Nigeria’s telecoms and…
FGN Bond Auction Overshoots N900 Billion, Allots N1.54 Trillion in January 2026
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) exceeded expectations at its January 2026 bond auction, allotting a total of N1.54 trillion,…
Nigeria’s Exports to Africa Surge 14% in H1 2025, Fuel Leads Trade Growth
Nigeria’s exports to Africa surged 14% in the first half of 2025, reaching N4.82 trillion, up from N4.21 trillion in…
FG Launches Nationwide Cloves Farming Programme to Empower 74,000 Farmers in 2026
The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated its maiden nationwide cloves farming programme for the 2026 wet season, aiming to…
Central Bank of Kenya Plans KSh 50 Billion Bond Sale Amid Investor Interest Surge
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is set to raise KSh 50 billion in February through the sale of long-term…
Kenya Launches KSh 454 Million EU-Backed Cybersecurity Project to Combat Rising Digital Threats
Kenya has unveiled a KSh 454 million (€3 million) European Union-funded cybersecurity initiative aimed at fortifying the country’s digital infrastructure…
Ghana Treasury Bill Auction: Gov’t Raises GH¢12.83bn as 364-Day Rates Hit 13.06%
Ghana’s government successfully raised GH¢12.83 billion in its latest Treasury bill auction, surpassing expectations as investor demand for short-term government…
Google to Pay $68 Million in Settlement Over Voice Assistant Privacy Concerns
Google has agreed to pay $68 million to settle claims that its voice assistant illegally recorded users’ private conversations, Reuters…
Meta Tests Premium Subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp
Meta is stepping into the world of premium subscriptions, aiming to offer users exclusive features across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp.…
Nigeria’s N20.12 Trillion Budget Deficit Could Squeeze Private Sector Credit in 2026
Nigeria’s projected N20.12 trillion budget deficit for the 2026 fiscal year has raised alarms among financial analysts, who warn that…
Nigeria’s Debt Crisis Deepens: Budget Deficit Hits N23.85 Trillion Amid Rising Borrowing
Nigeria’s public debt burden has escalated dramatically over the past decade, with the budget deficit soaring from N2.2 trillion in…
US Records $1.45 Billion Trade Surplus with Nigeria Amid Export Growth and Tariff Shifts
The United States has reversed last year’s trade deficit with Nigeria, recording a $1.45 billion goods trade surplus in the…
Meta Faces Lawsuit Over WhatsApp Privacy Breach Allegations
Meta Platforms, Inc. is facing a major lawsuit from an international group of plaintiffs who claim the company misled users…
Nigerians Embrace Self-Improvement and Entrepreneurship in 2026, Google Searches Reveal
As 2026 kicks off, Nigerians are increasingly using Google Search to fuel personal growth, entrepreneurship, and healthier lifestyles. Recent search…
European Markets Poised to Open Higher as Earnings Season Takes Center Stage
European markets are expected to start Tuesday on a positive note, with investors turning their attention to a packed earnings…
Tax Reforms Leave Workers Cold as Salary Increases Fall Short
Many Nigerian workers say the much-publicised Personal Income Tax (PIT) reforms have brought little relief to their finances, with only…
NNPC, Chevron Target 146,000bpd as Awodi-07 Oil Discovery Boosts Production Hopes
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Chevron Nigeria Limited have set sights on ramping up crude oil production…
Nigeria’s New Tax Law Tackles Double Taxation and Boosts Digital Economy Compliance
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled new tax measures aimed at curbing double taxation, expanding the tax net, and…
Nigeria’s Mutual Fund Industry Surges to N7.67 Trillion Amid Rising Investor Demand
Nigeria’s mutual fund industry has experienced an unprecedented growth surge, with total assets under management (AUM) reaching N7.672 trillion in…
NNPC Confirms Major Oil Discovery at Awodi-07 Well in Niger Delta
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has confirmed a significant oil discovery at the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration…
Heirs Holdings Strengthens Board with Appointments of Obinna Ufudo and Sola Yomi-Ajayi
Heirs Holdings, a leading pan-African investment company, has announced the appointment of Obinna Ufudo and Sola Yomi-Ajayi as Non-Executive Directors,…
Naira Weakens Across FX Markets Amid Supply Constraints and Demand Pressures
The naira closed last week on a weaker note across Nigeria’s foreign exchange markets, as supply shortages and persistent demand…
Tinubu Secures $20bn Shell Investment for Nigeria’s Energy Sector
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has successfully reinforced the country’s investment appeal, welcoming Shell Plc’s CEO, Wael Sawan, to the Presidential…
Pipeline Infrastructure Ltd Pledges Support for Nigeria’s 2.5 Million BPD Crude Output Target
Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), the private security company responsible for monitoring the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline…
Nigerians Prioritize Entrepreneurship and Self-Improvement in 2026 – Google Search Trends Reveal Shi
As 2026 begins, Nigerians are turning their attention toward building businesses, enhancing personal skills, and prioritizing wellness, according to the…
Terra Industries Urges African Startups: Focus on Revenue Before Chasing Valuations
Abuja-based Terra Industries, a defence technology startup, is sending a clear message to Africa’s budding entrepreneurs: focus on real revenue…
Top 5 Nigerian Stocks to Watch This Week: Dangote Sugar, Fidelity Bank, GTCO, May & Baker, and Presco
Nigeria’s stock market continues to present opportunities for investors looking for strong growth and promising returns. This week, five companies…