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Day: May 15, 2026

Nigeria Inflation Rises to 15.69% in April 2026
BusinessLocalMacroeconomic

Nigeria Inflation Rises to 15.69% in April 2026

Nigeria inflation rises to 15.69% in April 2026, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026
What happens when AI starts building itself?
InternationalTechnology

What happens when AI starts building itself?

A new wave in artificial intelligence is taking shape as San Francisco-based startup Recursive Superintelligence emerges from stealth with a…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026
Nvidia Stock Outlook: Jim Cramer Says AI Chip Sales in China May Help, But Growth Is Strong Either Way
BusinessInternationalTechnology

Nvidia Stock Outlook: Jim Cramer Says AI Chip Sales in China May Help, But Growth Is Strong Either Way

CNBC’s Jim Cramer has weighed in on the growing debate around Nvidia’s future in China, saying the company should be…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026
Africa’s Cement Industry Set to Hit $11.71bn by 2029 Amid Infrastructure Boom
BusinessEconomyInternational

Africa’s Cement Industry Set to Hit $11.71bn by 2029 Amid Infrastructure Boom

Africa’s cement manufacturing industry is on track for significant expansion, with its total market value projected to rise from about…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026
IMF Says US-China Dialogue Could Boost Global Economy Amid Rising Oil and Inflation Pressures
BusinessEconomyInternational

IMF Says US-China Dialogue Could Boost Global Economy Amid Rising Oil and Inflation Pressures

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed recent high-level discussions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping,…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026
Kospi Crashes 6% From Record High as Tech Stocks Tumble
BusinessInternationalStock

Kospi Crashes 6% From Record High as Tech Stocks Tumble

South Korea’s stock market took a dramatic turn on Friday as the Kospi index plunged more than 6%, wiping out…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026
NGX Market Dips Slightly as Profit-Taking Hits Blue-Chip Stocks Amid Mixed Investor Sentiment
BusinessEconomyLocal

NGX Market Dips Slightly as Profit-Taking Hits Blue-Chip Stocks Amid Mixed Investor Sentiment

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded a mild downturn in trading activities as profit-taking pressure weighed on key market indicators, despite…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026
Institute Restates Commitment To Capital Market Growth
BusinessLocalMarket

Institute Restates Commitment To Capital Market Growth

The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s capital market following the election of Jude…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026
Nigerian Stock Market Loses N170bn as Investors Trigger Mid-Cap Selloff Amid Profit-Taking
BusinessLocalStock

Nigerian Stock Market Loses N170bn as Investors Trigger Mid-Cap Selloff Amid Profit-Taking

The Nigerian equities market ended trading on a weak note on Thursday, wiping off about N170 billion in investor wealth…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026
SEC Raises Alarm Over Rising Fake Online Investment Platforms Targeting Nigerians (Ponzi Scheme Warning)
BusinessEconomyFinanceLocal

SEC Raises Alarm Over Rising Fake Online Investment Platforms Targeting Nigerians (Ponzi Scheme Warning)

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a strong warning to Nigerians over the growing spread of unregistered online…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026
Iran wants BRICS to condemn US, Washington boosts UN aid, Kenya fuel prices surge and other stories
BusinessInternational

Iran wants BRICS to condemn US, Washington boosts UN aid, Kenya fuel prices surge and other stories

Global tensions intensified at a recent BRICS+ summit in New Delhi as Iran called on member states to condemn the…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026
Naira Climbs to N1,853/£ as UK Political Crisis Weakens Pound Sterling
BusinessEconomyLocal

Naira Climbs to N1,853/£ as UK Political Crisis Weakens Pound Sterling

The Nigerian Naira has posted a noticeable rebound in the foreign exchange market, strengthening to around N1,853 per British pound,…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026
Nigerian Stock Market Losses as Investors Lose N170bn Amid Bearish Pressure
BusinessLocalStock

Nigerian Stock Market Losses as Investors Lose N170bn Amid Bearish Pressure

The Nigerian stock market ended trading on a negative note as investors collectively lost about N170 billion following sustained bearish…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026
NNPC Urged to Revive Refineries Amid Controversy Over Dangote Refinery Stake Expansion
BusinessEnergyLocal

NNPC Urged to Revive Refineries Amid Controversy Over Dangote Refinery Stake Expansion

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has come under fresh criticism from industry stakeholders over its reported interest in…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026
NCC, Judiciary Strengthen Digital Safety and Telecom Infrastructure Protection in Nigeria
LocalTechnology

NCC, Judiciary Strengthen Digital Safety and Telecom Infrastructure Protection in Nigeria

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Judicial Institute (NJI) have stepped up efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s digital safety…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026
Nigeria, Germany Sign €365m Development Deal to Boost Energy, Agriculture and Investment Growth
BusinessEconomyInternational

Nigeria, Germany Sign €365m Development Deal to Boost Energy, Agriculture and Investment Growth

Nigeria and Germany have entered into a major €365 million development and investment partnership aimed at accelerating economic growth, expanding…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026
SpaceXAI Talent Exodus Deepens as Over 50 Engineers Quit After Musk Merger
InternationalTechnology

SpaceXAI Talent Exodus Deepens as Over 50 Engineers Quit After Musk Merger

Elon Musk’s newly formed AI powerhouse, SpaceXAI, is reportedly experiencing a significant wave of staff departures just months after its…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026
Tier-1 Nigerian Banks Surge to N114 Trillion Deposits as Lending Slows Amid Tight Monetary Policy
BankingBusinessLocal

Tier-1 Nigerian Banks Surge to N114 Trillion Deposits as Lending Slows Amid Tight Monetary Policy

Nigeria’s biggest banks ended 2025 with a powerful surge in customer deposits, even as lending activity slowed under tight monetary…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026
OMO sales hit N5.63 trillion in two weeks as 126-day bill draws oversubscription
BusinessEconomyLocal

OMO sales hit N5.63 trillion in two weeks as 126-day bill draws oversubscription

Nigeria’s fixed income market saw a surge of investor activity as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recorded a staggering…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026
Heirs Holdings Subsidiaries Ranked Among Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies by Financial Times
BusinessInternationalinvestment

Heirs Holdings Subsidiaries Ranked Among Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies by Financial Times

Heirs Holdings has strengthened its reputation as one of Africa’s leading investment groups after three of its subsidiaries earned spots…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026
Nigeria Set to Attract $20bn Foreign Investments in 2026 — Tinubu Declares at Africa CEO Forum
EnergyInternationalinvestmentLocal

Nigeria Set to Attract $20bn Foreign Investments in 2026 — Tinubu Declares at Africa CEO Forum

President Bola Tinubu has projected that Nigeria could attract nearly $20 billion in foreign direct investments (FDI) in 2026, signaling…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026
PenCom Gives PFAs Green Light to Invest in Dangote Refinery IPO Ahead of Historic Listing
BusinessEnergyLocalMarket

PenCom Gives PFAs Green Light to Invest in Dangote Refinery IPO Ahead of Historic Listing

Nigeria’s pension industry is set for a major investment shift after the National Pension Commission (PenCom) approved a special waiver…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026
Tinubu Targets Massive Investment in Power, Mining Sectors at Africa CEO Forum — Oyedele
BusinessInternationalinvestment

Tinubu Targets Massive Investment in Power, Mining Sectors at Africa CEO Forum — Oyedele

Nigeria’s push to attract fresh foreign investment took centre stage at the ongoing Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, as…

byEkemini UbaMay 15, 2026

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