SEC T+1 Settlement Cycle Nigeria: SEC Sets June 1, 2026 for Capital Market Transition
The Securities and Exchange Commission (Nigeria) has announced a major shift in the country’s capital market structure, confirming that Nigeria…
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Wall Street Slips as Inflation Fears and Oil Shock Rattle US Markets
US stocks retreated in early trading on Tuesday as renewed inflation fears and rising global tensions pushed investors into a…
Pan-African AI Ethics Fellowship Launches to Shape Safer and More Inclusive Artificial Intelligence Governance
A new Pan-African initiative has been launched to strengthen ethical oversight and governance of artificial intelligence as African countries rapidly…
Equities Post Modest Rebound As Selective Gains Add N917bn On NGX
Trading at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed on a mildly positive note as selective buying interest helped the market recover,…
W’Bank flags skills deficit across African economies
A growing mismatch between the skills African workers have and what employers actually need is becoming a major barrier to…
Google Search Goes Fully AI
Google has officially announced what may be the biggest transformation in its history: a complete overhaul of Google Search powered…
FGN Bond Subscriptions Drop 45% as Investors React to Higher Yields in 2026 Auction
Investor confidence in Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds weakened in May 2026, as total subscriptions dropped sharply by 45.6…
European Stocks Slip as Bond Yield Surge, Inflation Data Weigh on Investor Sentiment
European stock markets opened in negative territory on Wednesday as investors grappled with rising global bond yields, fresh inflation data…
BUA Cement, Banking Stocks Lift NGX as All-Share Index Ends Four-Day Losing Streak
The Nigerian stock market returned to positive territory on Tuesday as gains in BUA Cement and several large-cap banking stocks…
World Bank says global carbon pricing revenue tops $107 billion in 2025
Global carbon pricing revenue climbed above $107 billion in 2025, marking another milestone in the worldwide push to reduce greenhouse…
South African Investors Set Sights on Dangote Refinery as Africa’s Industrial Future Gains Momentum
Africa’s largest industrial project may soon attract significant South African capital as leading pension and investment institutions expressed strong interest…
CBN Set to Maintain Tight Monetary Policy as Inflation and Global Oil Shock Deepen Pressure on Economy
Financial analysts and economists are widely expecting the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to maintain its current tight monetary policy…
Tax reform: FG opens free dispute resolution channels
The Federal Government has launched a new free tax dispute resolution system in Nigeria, allowing taxpayers to resolve issues without…
CBN Likely to Hold Interest Rate at 26.5% as Inflation Pressures Persist — Analysts
Nigeria’s monetary policy direction is once again in focus as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) prepares for its Monetary…
Nigeria Revenue Service Introduces Unified Tax ID System for All Taxpayers Nationwide
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), in partnership with the Joint Revenue Board (JRB), has officially announced the rollout of a…
AKK Gas Pipeline Project Set to Revolutionize Nigeria’s Economy and Industrial Growth
Nigeria’s ambitious $2.8 billion Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project is being described as a game-changer that could reshape the country’s…
Institute Advocates AI Adoption
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly shifting from a theoretical innovation to a powerful driver of transformation across industries, according to…
Intel Foundry Business Gains Momentum as CEO Signals New Customer Deals and Manufacturing Breakthrough
Intel is seeing renewed optimism around its foundry business as CEO Lip-Bu Tan says the company’s external chip manufacturing arm…
CBN Monetary Policy Rate Decision: Analysts Expect Hold at 26.5% Amid Rising Inflation Pressures
Analysts are widely expecting the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to keep its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) unchanged at 26.5%…
Anthropic Acquires Stainless: AI Giant Strengthens Dev Tools Control with Major Startup Deal
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has officially acquired the developer tools startup Stainless, a company whose software is already widely used…
US–Iran Crisis Pushes Nigerian Crude Toward $120 as Global Oil Prices Surge
Nigeria’s crude oil market is once again feeling the heat of global tensions, as the ongoing US–Iran crisis drives prices…
Asia Markets Mixed as Oil Prices Ease After Trump Delays Iran Strike Amid Global Uncertainty
Asia-Pacific financial markets traded in a mixed pattern on Tuesday as investors reacted to easing oil prices and renewed geopolitical…
Nigerian Stock Market Dips as Investors Lose N81bn Amid Profit-Taking Pressure
The Nigerian equities market started the week on a weak note as investors recorded losses of about N81bn following a…
Banks Flood Treasury Bills Market as High Yields Attract Surplus Liquidity in Nigeria
Nigeria’s banking sector is once again turning to government securities as a safe haven, with commercial banks increasingly channeling excess…
CPPE Warns CBN: Further Interest Rate Hikes Could Stall Nigeria’s Economic Recovery
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to tread carefully…
Rank Capital Named Among Africa’s Fastest-Growing Fintechs on FT List
Rank Capital has earned a spot on the Financial Times’ list of Africa’s fastest-growing companies, ranking seventh among fintech firms…
Aradel Leads N37.02bn NGX Turnover as Oil Stocks Drive Mixed Market Performance on Monday
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) started the week on a mixed note as Aradel Holdings Plc emerged as the standout performer,…
SEC Nigeria Approves T+1 Settlement Cycle to Modernize Capital Market from June 1, 2026
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a major shift in how trades are settled in the country’s capital…
Dangote Refinery reduces Jet Fuel Price to N1,650
Nigeria’s aviation industry has received a major boost as Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals announced a reduction in the price…
AFC Unveils $100 Million Investment Plan to Boost Africa’s Tech Startups and Digital Economy
Africa’s technology sector is set for a major boost as the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) announced plans to invest up…