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Day: June 3, 2026

Foreign Capital Inflows Surge 84% to $10.37 Billion as Investors Flock to Nigerian Assets in Q1 2026
EconomyinvestmentLocal

Foreign Capital Inflows Surge 84% to $10.37 Billion as Investors Flock to Nigerian Assets in Q1 2026

Nigeria witnessed a significant boost in foreign capital inflows during the first quarter of 2026, attracting a total of $10.37…

byayotilewaJune 3, 2026
ETF Turnover Falls to N3.67 Billion as Investor Activity Slows Despite Broad Market Gains
BusinessinvestmentLocal

ETF Turnover Falls to N3.67 Billion as Investor Activity Slows Despite Broad Market Gains

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) experienced a slight slowdown in trading activity in May 2026,…

byayotilewaJune 3, 2026
NOG Energy Forum 2026 to Tackle Gas Monetisation and Decarbonisation as Global Energy Pressures Mount
BusinessEnergyInternational

NOG Energy Forum 2026 to Tackle Gas Monetisation and Decarbonisation as Global Energy Pressures Mount

The 2026 edition of the NOG Energy Week is set to become a major global meeting point for energy experts…

byayotilewaJune 3, 2026
Nigeria Insurance Sector Races to Meet Recapitalisation Rules as NAICOM Deposit Deadline Expires
BusinessinsuranceLocal

Nigeria Insurance Sector Races to Meet Recapitalisation Rules as NAICOM Deposit Deadline Expires

Nigeria’s insurance industry has entered a critical phase of reform as insurers and reinsurers intensify recapitalisation efforts following the expiration…

byayotilewaJune 3, 2026
NGX Group Calls for Stronger Capital Market Integration into Monetary Policy Framework
BusinessEconomyLocal

NGX Group Calls for Stronger Capital Market Integration into Monetary Policy Framework

The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has called for a stronger integration of the capital market into Nigeria’s monetary policy…

byayotilewaJune 3, 2026
Dulux owner Akzo Nobel plummets 19% after takeover talks fall through
BusinessInternationalMarket

Dulux owner Akzo Nobel plummets 19% after takeover talks fall through

European markets opened the day under pressure as investor sentiment weakened across major indices, with growing uncertainty driven by fresh…

byayotilewaJune 3, 2026
Dangote alleges crude supply sabotage by govt, NNPC objects
BusinessEnergyLocal

Dangote alleges crude supply sabotage by govt, NNPC objects

The battle between Africa’s richest man’s refinery and Nigeria’s oil authorities has escalated, as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals…

byayotilewaJune 3, 2026
AI Could Shake Global Jobs: ILO Warns of 52 Million Job Equivalents Lost and $3 Trillion Income Hit by 2027
BusinessTechnology

AI Could Shake Global Jobs: ILO Warns of 52 Million Job Equivalents Lost and $3 Trillion Income Hit by 2027

The rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global workforce, but a new warning from the International Labour…

byayotilewaJune 3, 2026
CBN FX Manual Reform: Cardoso Bets on Rules to Stabilise Nigeria’s Foreign Exchange Market
BusinessEconomyLocal

CBN FX Manual Reform: Cardoso Bets on Rules to Stabilise Nigeria’s Foreign Exchange Market

Nigeria’s foreign exchange market has long struggled with instability, uncertainty, and policy inconsistencies that have affected importers, exporters, and investors…

byayotilewaJune 3, 2026
Naira Strengthens to N1,833/£1 as CBN Policies and FX Reserves Support Stability in Nigeria FX Market
BusinessEconomyLocal

Naira Strengthens to N1,833/£1 as CBN Policies and FX Reserves Support Stability in Nigeria FX Market

The Nigerian naira has continued its steady performance against the British Pound Sterling, trading at around N1,833/£1 in the latest…

byayotilewaJune 3, 2026
Nigeria’s China Zero-Tariff Deal Faces Reality Check as Experts Demand Shift to Value-Added Exports
BusinessEconomyInternational

Nigeria’s China Zero-Tariff Deal Faces Reality Check as Experts Demand Shift to Value-Added Exports

More than a month after Nigeria was included in China’s zero-tariff arrangement for African exports, expectations are rising—but so are…

byayotilewaJune 3, 2026
Afreximbank deploys new instruments, trading models for AfCFTA
BusinessEconomyInternational

Afreximbank deploys new instruments, trading models for AfCFTA

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is ramping up efforts to turn the African Continental Free Trade Area (African Continental Free…

byayotilewaJune 3, 2026
Nigerian Stock Market Turns Bearish as NGX Loses N479bn Amid Broad Sell-Off
BusinessLocalStock

Nigerian Stock Market Turns Bearish as NGX Loses N479bn Amid Broad Sell-Off

The Nigerian equities market closed on a negative note as bearish sentiment dominated trading activities, wiping off about N479 billion…

byayotilewaJune 3, 2026
IMF Warns Against Costly Subsidies as Food Inflation Rises Globally
FinanceInternationalMacroeconomic

IMF Warns Against Costly Subsidies as Food Inflation Rises Globally

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a strong warning to governments worldwide, advising them to avoid sweeping subsidies, fuel…

byayotilewaJune 3, 2026
Dangote Crowned Africa’s Most Admired Brand for Eighth Consecutive Year
BusinessEconomyInternational

Dangote Crowned Africa’s Most Admired Brand for Eighth Consecutive Year

Dangote Industries Limited has once again solidified its reputation as a continental powerhouse after being named Africa’s Most Admired Brand…

byayotilewaJune 3, 2026
DMO Opens June 2026 FGN Savings Bond at 14.777% Interest as Nigeria Raises Investor Returns
BusinessinvestmentLocal

DMO Opens June 2026 FGN Savings Bond at 14.777% Interest as Nigeria Raises Investor Returns

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has officially opened subscription for the June 2026 FGN Savings Bond, offering Nigerians another chance…

byayotilewaJune 3, 2026
NGX Loses N2.29 Trillion as Market Sell-Off Deepens in Early June Trading
BusinessEconomyLocal

NGX Loses N2.29 Trillion as Market Sell-Off Deepens in Early June Trading

The Nigerian equities market started June 2026 on a bearish note, wiping out a staggering N2.29 trillion in market capitalisation…

byayotilewaJune 3, 2026
Microsoft Unveils Scout AI Assistant to Bring Personalized Automation to Microsoft 365
InternationalTechnology

Microsoft Unveils Scout AI Assistant to Bring Personalized Automation to Microsoft 365

Microsoft has introduced Scout, a next-generation AI assistant designed to help users automate tasks, manage workflows, and personalize their digital…

byayotilewaJune 3, 2026
Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Propel Nigerian Stock Market to Record N160 Trillion
BusinessEconomyLocal

Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Propel Nigerian Stock Market to Record N160 Trillion

Nigeria’s stock market has witnessed an unprecedented transformation over the last three years, with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) growing from…

byayotilewaJune 3, 2026
DisCos Generate N600bn in Q1 Despite Persistent Power Outages Across Nigeria
BusinessEconomyEnergy

DisCos Generate N600bn in Q1 Despite Persistent Power Outages Across Nigeria

Nigeria’s Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) generated nearly N600 billion in revenue during the first quarter of 2026, despite ongoing power…

byayotilewaJune 3, 2026

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