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Day: March 2, 2026

Nigeria Secures $1.3 Billion Alumina Refinery Deal with AFC to Boost Mining Sector
EconomyinvestmentLocal

Nigeria Secures $1.3 Billion Alumina Refinery Deal with AFC to Boost Mining Sector

In a major stride for the country’s mining industry, the Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a $1.3 billion investment…

byayotilewaMarch 2, 2026
Investors Gain N17.5 Trillion in February as Nigerian Stock Market Surges
BusinessinvestmentLocal

Investors Gain N17.5 Trillion in February as Nigerian Stock Market Surges

Investors in Nigeria’s stock market enjoyed a substantial boost in February 2026, with gains totaling N17.5 trillion as equities hit…

byayotilewaMarch 2, 2026
Nigeria Spends N6.32 Trillion on Domestic Debt in 9 Months Amid Rising Interest Costs
BusinessEconomyLocal

Nigeria Spends N6.32 Trillion on Domestic Debt in 9 Months Amid Rising Interest Costs

The Nigerian federal government spent a staggering N6.32 trillion on domestic debt servicing between January and September 2025, surpassing the…

byayotilewaMarch 2, 2026
Naira Depreciates to N1,368/$ Following CBN’s 304th MPC Meeting
BusinessEconomyLocal

Naira Depreciates to N1,368/$ Following CBN’s 304th MPC Meeting

The naira faced a steady decline throughout the week, closing at N1,368/$ in the official market, following the Central Bank…

byayotilewaMarch 2, 2026
Rising Public Debt Clouds CBN Rate Cut Despite Economic Gains
BusinessEconomyLocal

Rising Public Debt Clouds CBN Rate Cut Despite Economic Gains

Economic experts say Nigeria’s recent macroeconomic improvements are being tempered by a rising public debt profile, even as the Central…

byayotilewaMarch 2, 2026
Crude-Backed Loans Tie Up N8.36tn of Nigeria’s 2025 Oil Revenue
BusinessEnergyFinanceLocal

Crude-Backed Loans Tie Up N8.36tn of Nigeria’s 2025 Oil Revenue

Nigeria’s crude oil production in 2025 saw nearly 15% of output effectively pre-committed to servicing crude-backed loan facilities, amounting to…

byayotilewaMarch 2, 2026
OpenAI Secures Pentagon AI Deal Amid Controversy, Outlines Safety Safeguards
InternationalTechnology

OpenAI Secures Pentagon AI Deal Amid Controversy, Outlines Safety Safeguards

OpenAI has revealed new details about its recent agreement with the Pentagon, addressing concerns over ethics and safety in deploying…

byayotilewaMarch 2, 2026
N5tn Bank Recapitalisation Set to Transform Nigeria’s Financial Sector
BankingBusinessLocal

N5tn Bank Recapitalisation Set to Transform Nigeria’s Financial Sector

Nigeria’s banking sector is poised for a major transformation as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) nears completion of a…

byayotilewaMarch 2, 2026
Nigerian Stock Market Surges with N17.6 Trillion Gain in February 2026
BusinessFinanceLocal

Nigerian Stock Market Surges with N17.6 Trillion Gain in February 2026

The Nigerian stock market recorded historic growth in February 2026, with investors collectively gaining N17.6 trillion, marking the largest monthly…

byayotilewaMarch 2, 2026
Dangote Refinery Appoints Stanbic IBTC, Vetiva, and First Capital for Record-Breaking NGX Listing
BusinessEnergyinvestment

Dangote Refinery Appoints Stanbic IBTC, Vetiva, and First Capital for Record-Breaking NGX Listing

The Dangote Group has officially appointed Stanbic IBTC Capital, Vetiva Capital Management, and First Capital as lead issuing houses for…

byayotilewaMarch 2, 2026
Oil Prices Surge Toward $80 Amid Middle East Tensions – Global Markets on Edge
BusinessEnergyInternational

Oil Prices Surge Toward $80 Amid Middle East Tensions – Global Markets on Edge

Oil prices surged sharply on Monday as escalating military tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran sparked concerns of…

byayotilewaMarch 2, 2026
OpenAI and Amazon Launch $50 Billion AI Partnership to Revolutionize Enterprise Intelligence
BusinessInternationalTechnology

OpenAI and Amazon Launch $50 Billion AI Partnership to Revolutionize Enterprise Intelligence

In a move set to reshape the global artificial intelligence landscape, Amazon and OpenAI have unveiled a multi-year strategic partnership,…

byayotilewaMarch 2, 2026
OPEC+ Raises Oil Production Amid Middle East Tensions, Markets Watch Strait of Hormuz
BusinessEnergyLocal

OPEC+ Raises Oil Production Amid Middle East Tensions, Markets Watch Strait of Hormuz

Key members of OPEC+ have announced a higher-than-expected increase in oil production quotas, raising the stakes amid growing Middle East…

byayotilewaMarch 2, 2026
Nigeria’s Agriculture Sector Hits N101.46tn Turnover as Investment Boosts Growth
AgricultureBusinessLocal

Nigeria’s Agriculture Sector Hits N101.46tn Turnover as Investment Boosts Growth

Nigeria’s agriculture sector achieved a remarkable N101.46tn turnover in 2025, up from N96.46tn in 2024, signaling a strong rebound driven…

byayotilewaMarch 2, 2026
House of Representatives to Hold Public Hearing on Nigeria Fintech Regulatory Commission Bill
LocalPoliticsTechnology

House of Representatives to Hold Public Hearing on Nigeria Fintech Regulatory Commission Bill

The Nigerian House of Representatives has announced a public hearing on a bill seeking to establish a fintech regulatory commission,…

byayotilewaMarch 2, 2026
Nigeria Must Develop Homegrown AI or Face Stunted Growth, Experts Warn
LocalTechnology

Nigeria Must Develop Homegrown AI or Face Stunted Growth, Experts Warn

Nigeria is being urged to go beyond regulating artificial intelligence and actively invest in homegrown AI development to safeguard its…

byayotilewaMarch 2, 2026
Dangote Port Sparks Nigeria’s Revival as a Global Fuel Exporter
BusinessEnergyLocal

Dangote Port Sparks Nigeria’s Revival as a Global Fuel Exporter

Nigeria’s long-standing paradox of being Africa’s largest crude producer yet a major fuel importer is quietly shifting off the coast…

byayotilewaMarch 2, 2026
NGX Surges 16.60% in February as Oil & Gas Stocks Lead Broad Market Rally Toward 200,000 Mark
BusinessLocalStock

NGX Surges 16.60% in February as Oil & Gas Stocks Lead Broad Market Rally Toward 200,000 Mark

The Nigerian stock market delivered a strong performance in February 2026, with the All-Share Index climbing 16.60% to close at…

byayotilewaMarch 2, 2026
Global Markets Tumble as U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran Trigger European Stock Slump
BusinessEconomyInternational

Global Markets Tumble as U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran Trigger European Stock Slump

European stock markets are bracing for a sharp downturn at the start of the trading week following major military strikes…

byayotilewaMarch 2, 2026
Foreign Transactions on Nigerian Exchange Plunge 75% as Block Trades Disappear
BusinessEconomyLocal

Foreign Transactions on Nigerian Exchange Plunge 75% as Block Trades Disappear

Foreign investor activity on the Nigerian Exchange Limited fell sharply in January 2026, with total foreign transactions dropping by a…

byayotilewaMarch 2, 2026
NGX Loses N1.40tn as Bearish Sentiment Dominates Market
BusinessEconomyLocal

NGX Loses N1.40tn as Bearish Sentiment Dominates Market

Nigeria’s equities market ended February on a weak note as bearish sentiment swept across the trading floor of the Nigerian…

byayotilewaMarch 2, 2026

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