FG Deploys 100,000 CNG Kits as Nigerians Face Near N3 Trillion Fuel Spend in March
The Federal Government has announced the immediate nationwide rollout of about 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits to help…
Month: March 2026
TECNO Camon 50 Series Launches with Advanced AI Features for Nigeria’s Digital Creators
TECNO Mobile has officially unveiled its latest flagship lineup, the Camon 50 Series, signaling a stronger push into artificial intelligence-driven…
AI-Powered Apps Struggle to Retain Users Despite Early Revenue Gains
The rapid rise of AI-powered apps has transformed the app store landscape, but a new report shows that early excitement…
Naira Hits N1,400/$ Amid Global Tensions: What This Means for Nigeria’s FX Market
The naira traded at N1,401.4 per dollar on Tuesday at Nigeria’s official foreign exchange (FX) market, marking a continued depreciation.…
Dangote Reduces Petrol Prices by ₦100 Amid Global Oil Volatility: What Nigerians Need to Know
Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a ₦100 reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) yesterday, aiming to ease…
Google Brings Gemini AI to Chrome in India, Expanding Multilingual Support
Google has officially launched its Gemini AI integration for Chrome in India, alongside Canada and New Zealand. The new rollout…
Oil Price Surge Boosts Naira Stability and Strengthens Nigeria’s FX Reserves
Nigeria is witnessing a renewed boost to its foreign exchange reserves and naira stability, thanks to surging global oil prices.…
SEC Launches FinTech Clinic to Crack Down on Unregistered Digital Platforms in Nigeria
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a proactive step to regulate Nigeria’s rapidly expanding financial technology sector with…
Nigeria’s 4.07% GDP Growth Strengthens Economic Shield Amid Middle East Oil Crisis
Nigeria’s robust economic performance is positioning the country to withstand potential shocks from rising tensions in the Middle East. Finance…
AI-Driven Fraud Surges in Africa’s Fintech Sector: Nigeria Leads Fight Against Cybercrime
Artificial intelligence-driven fraud is rapidly escalating across Africa’s fintech sector, alarming regulators and industry experts about the sophistication of cybercriminal…
Oil Prices Drop to $91 as Trump Signals Possible End to Middle East War
Global oil prices fell sharply to around $91 per barrel on Tuesday after soaring to a more than three-year high…
Nigeria Non-Oil Exports Hit N12.36 Trillion in 2025 as Economy Diversifies Beyond Crude
Nigeria’s non-oil exports reached N12.36 trillion in 2025, marking a significant milestone in the country’s effort to diversify its economy…
European Markets Set for Lower Open as Iran Conflict Escalates in Strait of Hormuz
European stock markets are expected to open lower on Wednesday as investors react to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle…
Tinubu Meets Taiwo Oyedele to Drive Fiscal and Tax Reforms in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu yesterday welcomed Taiwo Oyedele, the Minister of State for Finance-designate, at the State House, in a clear…
Aradel and FTG Insurance Propel Nigerian Stock Market to N31.23bn in Trading Surge
The Nigerian stock market opened the second week of March with a strong performance, as heavy trading activity lifted total…
Why the Naira May Hover Around N1,400: Insights into Nigeria’s Currency Outlook
Nigeria’s Naira has returned to the N1,400 mark, reversing the optimism seen just weeks ago when many believed the currency…
OpenAI Acquires Promptfoo to Strengthen AI Agent Security
OpenAI has officially acquired Promptfoo, a cutting-edge AI security startup founded in 2024, signaling a major step toward safeguarding the…
Conoil, NGX Group, and Oando Boost Nigerian Stock Market by N147bn
The Nigerian stock market kicked off the week on a strong note on Monday, recording a total gain of N147…
SEC Calls for Stronger Women Participation in Nigeria’s Capital Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called for stronger participation of women in Nigeria’s capital market, highlighting their vital…
NSE Futures Margins Increased as Derivatives Trading Hits Record KSh 140.9 Million-Kenya
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has announced a significant revision of futures margins following a record surge in derivatives trading.…
Kenya’s Financial System Liquidity Hits Record KSh6 Trillion, Driven by Banking Sector Growth
Kenya’s financial system has hit a historic milestone, with total liquidity surpassing KSh6 trillion for the first time. According to…
AfDB Launches $25 Trillion Aviation Investment Plan to Boost Africa’s Air Travel Market
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has unveiled a continent-wide financing platform aimed at transforming Africa’s fast-growing air travel market…
Manufacturing VAT Surges 54.7% to N875bn in 9 Months as Nigeria’s Industrial Sector Boosts Non-Oil Revenue
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector has significantly boosted Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue, with payments reaching N875.420 billion in the first nine…
Nigeria Aims to Surpass $48.3 Billion in Trade Deals at Intra-African Trade Fair 2027
Nigeria is preparing to host the fifth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Lagos from November 5 to…
Ghana’s Economy Shows Signs of Recovery as Cedi Stabilizes and Inflation Falls – BoG Governor
Ghana’s economy is showing clear signs of recovery after a challenging period of high inflation and currency instability, the Governor…
Ghana Strengthens Diamond Export Controls Amid Kimberley Process Review
Ghana has intensified its diamond export controls as part of an international review under the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, a…
Nigeria’s Stock Market Surges in Dollar Terms Amid Global Tensions
Nigeria’s equity market continues to shine as a relative safe haven, extending its gains even as global tensions rise. According…
Market slows as Dangote hikes petrol, diesel to N1,175/N1,620
Nigeria’s petroleum market faced renewed uncertainty on Monday after Dangote Petroleum Refinery increased ex-depot prices of petrol and diesel to…
European Markets Poised for Gains as Oil Prices Drop Amid Middle East Tensions
European markets are expected to open notably higher on Tuesday, as investors respond to falling oil prices and ongoing geopolitical…
Dangote Refinery Buys Nigerian Crude at International Prices, Fuel Costs Remain High
The Managing Director and CEO of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, David Bird, has explained why Nigerian fuel prices are unlikely to…