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Investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) enjoyed a remarkable start to 2026, recording unprecedented gains of N29 trillion in the first quarter. The market’s surge reflects sustained buying interest…
The Nigerian stock market opened the new week on a negative note, with profit-taking activities in Lafarge Africa Plc and 33 other stocks pulling overall market capitalization down by N275.15…
Senegal has successfully raised 304.15 billion CFA francs ($537.6 million) in its first public bond sale of 2026, securing interest rates as low as 6.40%, the Finance Ministry announced on…
No fewer than 9.2 million Nigerians have benefited from the Federal Government’s Household Prosperity and Empowerment Cash Transfer (HoPE-CT) Programme, with about N688 billion disbursed over the past two years.…
Nigeria’s Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has emphasised the urgent need to mobilise domestic capital to stimulate production, accelerate economic growth, and lift millions of…
For decades, Nigeria’s oil sector has been the backbone of the nation’s economy, funding government budgets and providing much of its foreign exchange. Yet today, the industry is at a…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has cautioned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could significantly affect Africa’s economic growth, potentially reducing it by up to 1.5% if the…
Nigeria is ramping up its natural gas production as part of an ambitious strategy to position the resource at the core of its energy transition. According to the Coordinating Director…
Nigeria’s imports of solar panels from Asia have surged, with the fourth quarter alone recording a total of N100.83 billion, according to reports by The PUNCH. This steady influx underscores…
Nigeria has the potential to increase its oil production by about 100,000 barrels per day in the next few months, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has highlighted the immense growth potential of Nigeria’s creative economy, projecting that it could surpass $13 billion in the coming years. Speaking at…
Bluesky’s latest AI tool, Attie, is facing intense backlash just days after its launch. The AI assistant, designed to let users create custom feeds and social media algorithms within Bluesky’s…
Glemad, a leading AI security research and products company, has introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence system designed to autonomously detect and respond to cyber threats. Named Autonomous Defence Transformers (ADT),…
European markets are heading toward their worst monthly performance since early 2020, with March trading marred by uncertainty over the ongoing conflict in Iran. The pan-European Stoxx 600, after briefly…
Thousands of Nigerian taxpayers were left stranded on Monday after technical glitches crippled the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) online portal, disrupting last-minute attempts to file annual tax…
Just one month into the Iran war, ordinary people around the world are already paying an extraordinary price for fossil fuels. A new analysis by 350.org estimates that soaring oil…
Nigeria’s banking sector has grown significantly following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) sweeping recapitalisation drive, which strengthened balance sheets and bolstered financial buffers across the industry. Over the past…
The Nigerian Stock Market ended the trading week on a subdued note as the All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 200,484.4 points on Monday, March 30, 2026. This marked a 0.21%…
Nigeria’s Eurobonds continued their bearish trend in March, as rising yields and falling bond prices signaled a shift in investor sentiment toward higher risk caution. Market data shows that investors…
Nigeria’s capital market regulator, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), has sanctioned five stockbroking firms for engaging in market manipulation, imposing a total fine of N291.29 million alongside corrective measures aimed…
Ghana is aiming to reduce its borrowing costs as it re-enters the domestic debt market with a new seven-year cedi-denominated bond, setting an initial pricing guidance between 12 and 12.5…
European markets are set for a mixed opening on Tuesday, as investors remain cautious over ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Uncertainty surrounding a possible resolution to the Iran…
The Nigerian equities market closed the week ending March 27, 2026, on a slightly negative note, slipping 0.12% to 200,913.06 points. This decline of 243.8 points ended a three-week winning…
Analysts and tax professionals at the 20th Annual Tax Week have hailed Nigeria’s 2025 tax reforms as a key driver for economic growth. The conference, themed “Nigeria’s Evolving Tax Landscape:…
Nigeria’s insurance sector continues to face a paradox: strong growth rates but minimal contribution to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). According to the latest data from the National Bureau…
Civil society organisations in Nigeria are calling for full transparency over the recent reported agreement on the controversial OPL 245 offshore oil block. The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially opened an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the National Digital Economy Research Clusters, a N12 billion initiative designed to strengthen research-led policymaking in…
Bluesky is stepping further into the world of AI with the launch of Attie, a standalone app that allows users to design their own social feeds, personalize content, and eventually…
Small and large businesses across Nigeria are experiencing lower production costs and improved operational efficiency, thanks to the Bank of Industry’s (BOI) N825 million green financing initiative. The fund supports…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the next phase of its Three Million Technical Talents (3MTT) programme, unveiling a partner network designed to scale digital skills training and…