CBN, NCC Partner to Combat SIM-Related Fraud in Nigeria
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to secure its fast-growing digital economy as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the…
Day: April 21, 2026
Lagos Rolls Out Cybersecurity Guidelines to Protect Businesses and Residents
The Lagos State Government has introduced new cybersecurity guidelines designed to improve digital safety for businesses, public institutions, and residents…
Nigeria Needs $759bn Transport Investment as ICRC Pushes PPP Financing Models
Nigeria’s transport sector will require an estimated $759 billion in investment, according to the Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory…
Nigeria Expands Mini-Grid Power Market as Regulatory Clashes Raise Investment Concerns
Nigeria’s electricity sector is entering a major structural shift as updated mini-grid regulations broaden the scope of distributed power projects,…
NGX Extends Trading Hours to 4pm as Nigerian Exchange Boosts Market Liquidity and Investor Access
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has announced an extension of its trading hours, moving operations to a new schedule of…
Nigeria’s Capital Market Gains Investor Exit Credibility Amid Reforms – NGX Boss
Nigeria’s capital market is gradually gaining stronger credibility as a reliable exit route for institutional investors, according to the Group…
Nigeria Imports 61.7 Million Barrels of US Crude Amid Rising Oil Exports and Local Refining Gap
Nigeria imported about 61.7 million barrels of crude oil from the United States between January 2024 and January 2026, highlighting…
CBN to Raise N750bn in April Treasury Bills Auction as Investor Demand Strengthens
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to raise N750 billion through its second Treasury Bills auction in…
Dangote Refinery to Begin Crude Production as Upstream Output Testing Starts
The Dangote Group has announced a major step forward in its upstream expansion, confirming that it has achieved first oil…
Flutterwave Denies $75m Tinubu Government Investment Claim, Dismisses IPO Rumours
Flutterwave, one of Africa’s most prominent fintech companies, has firmly denied reports claiming it received a $75 million investment from…
Naira Weakens to N1,349/$ as Dollar Slides Amid Iran Peace Talks Optimism
The Nigerian naira slipped further on Monday, trading at N1,349 to the US dollar, compared to N1,342.5 recorded at the…
Top Nigerian Stockbrokers Ranked for Q1 2026
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has released its broker performance report for the first quarter of 2026, offering a clear snapshot…
Apple names John Ternus as new CEO in historic leadership transition at $4 trillion tech giant
Apple Inc. has announced a major leadership change, naming John Ternus as its new chief executive officer. The appointment marks…
Iran–Israel Conflict Exposes Nigeria’s Weak Economic Shock Response Toolkit as Oil Price Volatility Rattles Markets
Security, economic, and policy analysts have warned that the ongoing Iran–Israel–US conflict is exposing serious gaps in Nigeria’s ability to…
Nigerian stock market rally pushes ASI above 218,000 as equities hit N140 trillion milestone
The Nigerian stock market extended its bullish run on April 20, 2026, as the All-Share Index (ASI) climbed 0.44% to…
NCC, CBN Partner to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Economy with New Anti-Fraud MoU
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have entered a new partnership aimed at strengthening…
European Stocks Edge Higher as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Deadline Nears
European markets opened on a cautious but positive note on Tuesday, as investors closely tracked developments surrounding the fragile ceasefire…
Google Expands Gemini in Chrome to 7 New Countries
Google has announced a fresh expansion of its AI-powered browsing feature, Gemini in Chrome, rolling it out to seven additional…
FG Eyes $75m Investment in Flutterwave IPO to Boost Nigeria’s Tech Sector
Nigeria’s Federal Government is set to invest $75 million in Flutterwave’s planned $250 million initial public offering (IPO), marking a…
Pension Returns Catch Up with Inflation in Nigeria After Seven Years, Signalling Recovery
For the first time in seven years, pension returns in Nigeria are beginning to match inflation, offering a sense of…