Top Nigerian Stock Picks This Week: UBA, NPF Microfinance Bank, Lafarge Lead the Market
Nigerian stocks posted a 1.4% gain this week despite shorter trading sessions due to the Eid-el-Fitr public holidays on Thursday…
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Emerging AI Jobs in Nigeria Open Doors for Young Professionals
As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms industries worldwide, Nigeria is quietly stepping into the global AI economy through the rise of…
Middle East Crisis Pushes Brent Oil Above $100: Nigerians Face Rising Fuel Costs
The ongoing crisis in the Middle East continues to push global energy prices higher, with Brent crude oil surging past…
£746 Million UK-Nigeria Deal Set to Transform Lagos Ports
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark £746 million (£1.4 billion) financing agreement to redevelop the Lagos Port…
Nigeria $2 Billion Fibre Project Gets $6.1 Million Boost for Experts to Expand Broadband Access
The federal government of Nigeria is fast-tracking a $2 billion nationwide fibre-optic expansion, earmarking $6.1 million for consultancy services to…
New Tax Law Raises Bar for Professionals, Redefines Tax Practice in Nigeria
The enactment of Nigeria’s new tax reform laws has significantly raised the importance of certified tax professionals in the country’s…
Rebuilding Nigeria’s Commodities and Futures Exchange: Key to Economic Diversification
Nigeria’s ambition to diversify its economy beyond oil has placed agriculture, solid minerals, and manufacturing at the center of policy…
Nigerian Equities Surge N1.086 Trillion as Banking and Large-Cap Stocks Drive Market Rally
The Nigerian equities market recorded a significant boost on Tuesday, advancing by N1.086 trillion as renewed investor interest in select…
FG and NGX Champion Women’s Participation in Nigeria’s Capital Market
The federal government and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) are intensifying efforts to boost women’s participation in Nigeria’s capital market,…
Meta Deploys AI on Facebook and Instagram to Combat Scams and Boost User Support
Meta has unveiled a new generation of artificial intelligence tools on Facebook and Instagram, aiming to transform user support and…
Africa Must Strengthen Industrial Cybersecurity Amid Rising Digital Threats
As Africa’s industrial market grows, cybersecurity experts are urging companies to upgrade their digital defenses. The continent’s cybersecurity market, valued…
OpenAI Shuts Down Sora: The Creepy AI Social App That Shook the Internet
OpenAI announced on Tuesday that it is shutting down Sora, its AI-driven social app that launched just six months ago.…
Cardoso Calls for African Financial Regulators to Unite Against Rising Cross-Border Risks
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has called on African financial regulators to strengthen collaboration…
UK-Educated Alumni Drive Nigeria’s Tech, Culture, and Healthcare Innovation — British Council
Nigerians educated in the United Kingdom are making a lasting impact across technology, culture, healthcare, and social development, the British…
Nigeria Needs $100bn Investment to Achieve Reliable Electricity, Says FG
Nigeria requires more than $100 billion in investments across its power sector to ensure a reliable, round-the-clock electricity supply, the…
NNPC to Increase Oil Production by 100,000 BPD Amid Global Energy Pressures
Nigeria’s state oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), is set to increase its oil output by approximately…
European Markets Rise as U.S.-Iran Talks Ease War Tensions
European stock markets are poised for a stronger open on Wednesday, lifted by growing optimism that tensions between the United…
Naira Weakens to N1,383.5/$ as External Reserves Fall to $49.6 Billion
The Nigerian naira recorded a slight depreciation on Tuesday, settling at N1,383.5 per dollar, compared to N1,383/$ on Monday, as…
CBN Orders IMTOs to Open Naira Settlement Accounts to Boost FX Transparency
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) to open and maintain naira settlement…
Global Trade Moves 500bn Tonnes of Virtual Water Yearly – World Bank Report
Global trade is responsible for transporting an estimated 500 billion tonnes of “virtual water” each year, according to a new…