Dangote Refinery vs Importers: Petrol Price Debate Amid US-Iran Tensions
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Nigeria is witnessing a sharp debate over petrol prices as the Dangote Petroleum…
Month: March 2026
Nigeria Positions for Stronger AfCFTA Gains with Subnational Export Expansion
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering tangible results under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), emphasizing…
FG Introduces New Presumptive Tax Rules to Simplify Compliance for MSMEs
The federal government of Nigeria has introduced new presumptive tax rules aimed at Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide.…
Manufacturers Optimistic as CBN Interest Rate Cuts Promise Credit Boost Beyond N7tn
Manufacturers in Nigeria are eyeing a rebound in access to bank credit after lending to the sector dropped to N7.09…
Nigerian Pension Funds Hit N28 Trillion as Contributor Base Tops 11 Million
The Nigerian pension fund industry has kicked off 2026 with remarkable growth, reaching a new high of N28.04 trillion in…
Asia Markets Edge Higher Amid Iran Conflict Concerns and Oil Price Volatility
Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Friday as investors cautiously assessed the impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East on…
Nigerian Equities Market Rebounds, NGX Gains N220bn Amid Investor Optimism
The Nigerian equities market recorded a strong rebound on Thursday, as gains in several medium- and large-cap stocks boosted overall…
Bitcoin Holds Above $72K Amid 2022 Crash Echoes: Analysts Eye Key Support Levels
Bitcoin continued trading above $72,000 on Thursday, giving investors a sense of relief after a recent pullback. Yet some market…
Nigerian Stock Market Gains N221bn as Nestle Nigeria Drives Investor Demand
The Nigerian stock market witnessed a notable boost yesterday, with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) gaining N221 billion, driven largely…
Naira Holds Strong at N1,850/£1 Amid UK Pound Weakness and Rising Local Demand
The Nigerian naira settled at N1,850 per British pound (GBP) in the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday, maintaining stability…
CBN Withdraws N13.41 Trillion in January 2026 Amid Tight Liquidity Conditions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) pulled a record N13.41 trillion from the financial system in January 2026, nearly five…
NTB Auction Sees N2.34 Trillion Demand as Investors Eye Higher Yields
Investors poured N2.34 trillion in bids at the latest Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTB) auction, more than double the N1.05 trillion…
U.S. Dollar Surges Amid Middle East Tensions: Poised for Biggest Weekly Gain in a Year
The U.S. dollar held steady in early Asian trading on Friday, buoyed by escalating tensions in the Middle East that…
Dangote Refinery Absorbs 20% Crude Cost Surge to Stabilise Petrol Supply in Nigeria
Nigeria’s largest refining facility, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, has assured Nigerians that it will maintain a steady supply…
Google Adds Yoruba and Hausa Language Support to AI Search in Nigeria
Google has expanded the language capabilities of its AI-powered search tools in Nigeria by adding support for Yorùbá and Hausa,…
Jaiz Bank Leads Trading Volume as Nigerian Stock Market Rises 0.18%
The Nigerian stock market closed slightly higher on March 5, 2026, as the Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index gained 343.9 points…
Finance and Technology Key to Unlocking Nigeria’s Gas Potential – Industry Leaders
Industry experts have stressed that stronger financing frameworks, strategic infrastructure investment, and the adoption of advanced technology are crucial to…
Report: Rising oil prices will improve current account balances of Nigeria, Ghana
A surge in global oil prices triggered by the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran could bring…
Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions, Strait of Hormuz Supply at Risk
Oil prices surged sharply on Wednesday as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupted global energy supplies, sending benchmarks to…
Oil Price Surges to $84 Per Barrel, Surpassing Nigeria’s 2026 Benchmark Amid Middle East Tensions
Crude oil prices soared on Thursday, reaching $84 per barrel, the highest level in 2026, well above Nigeria’s federal budget…
Nigerian Private Sector Credit Slides to N75.24 Trillion in January 2026 Amid Tight Lending Conditions
Nigerian banks’ lending to the private sector dipped to N75.24 trillion in January 2026, down from N75.83 trillion in December…
Nigeria to Launch National Single Window Digital Trade Platform on March 27
Nigeria is set to officially launch its National Single Window (NSW) digital trade platform on March 27, a move hailed…
AfDB Invests €6.5 Million in Saviu II to Boost Tech Startups in Francophone Africa
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a €6.5 million investment in the Saviu II venture capital fund, aiming…
IMF Warns Middle East Conflict Could Trigger Global Economic Shock
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could have…
Google Reduces Play Store Commissions to 20% After Settling with Epic Games
Google is making significant changes to its Play Store policies after settling a long-standing legal dispute with Epic Games. The…
FG Sets Ambitious Goal: Manufacturing to Contribute 25% to Nigeria’s GDP by 2035
The federal government has unveiled a bold plan to significantly expand Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, targeting a contribution of 25 per…
CBN Strengthens Gold Reserves to $3.5bn as Senate Moves to Make Apex Bank Lead Fintech Regulation
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased its gold reserves to $3.5 billion by acquiring domestically sourced, London Bullion…
Nigeria’s $6 Billion Freight Market: Why Local Shipping Investors Are Missing Out
Despite Nigeria’s strategic 900-kilometre coastline and a market of over 200 million people, local shipping investors are largely absent from…
Nigeria’s Money Supply Falls to N123 Trillion as Bank Liquidity Tightens
Nigeria’s money supply (M²) experienced a slight decline in January 2026, falling 0.8 percent month-on-month to N123.4 trillion from N124.4…
MTN and Aradel Lead Nigerian Market Value as All-Share Index Edges Down 0.08%
The Nigerian All-Share Index (ASI) closed slightly lower on 4th March 2026, dipping 0.08% to 196,463.2 points, halting its steady…