Nigeria’s AI Industry Surpasses 120 Startups Amid Funding Challenges
Nigeria’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem is rapidly expanding, now hosting over 120 active startups across sectors like healthtech, fintech, agritech,…
Year: 2026
Top 10 Largest Companies in Nigeria by Market Value in 2026: MTN, BUA Foods, Dangote Cement Lead
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) continues to showcase the strength of the country’s biggest firms, with the top 10 companies now…
African Green Projects Seek $3.09 Billion Funding at Africa Green Economy Summit 2026
Green projects across Africa are aiming to secure around $3.09 billion in funding as investors prepare to explore a curated…
Canva Expands Creative Suite with Cavalry and MangoAI Acquisitions to Boost Animation and Marketing
Creative platform Canva has made two strategic acquisitions to enhance its capabilities in animation and marketing technology. On Monday, the…
Fiscal Reforms Drive Nigerian Capital Market Beyond N125 Trillion – Oyedele
Nigeria’s capital market has surged past N125 trillion, a milestone attributed to ongoing fiscal reforms aimed at strengthening investor confidence…
Global Mobility Boosts Nigeria’s Economy, Not Capital Flight — Optiva Capital Chairman
The rising trend of Nigerians seeking opportunities abroad is fueling economic growth rather than draining national resources, according to Mr.…
Naira Dips to N1,353.5/$ Ahead of 304th MPC Meeting
The Nigerian naira weakened slightly in the official foreign exchange market on Monday, closing at N1,353.5/$, up from N1,348/$ recorded…
NNPC Faces Liquidity Risks After Tinubu’s Oil Revenue Executive Order
Analysts have raised alarms over the potential liquidity crunch for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) following President Bola…
Nigerian Telecoms Rebound as Banks Settle N300bn USSD Debt, Boosting Investor Confidence
Investor confidence is returning to Nigeria’s telecommunications sector following the resolution of a long-standing N300 billion Unstructured Supplementary Service Data…
NGX Suspends Zichis Agro-Allied Trading Amid Investigation Over Surging Shares
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has suspended trading in Zichis Agro-Allied Industries Plc shares, following unusually high price movements since…
Europe Stocks Poised for Positive Start Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns
European markets are set to open broadly positive on Tuesday as investors digest the impact of the latest U.S. tariffs.…
CBN Drives Cross-Border Payment Reforms to Boost Nigerian MSMEs
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is spearheading reforms in cross-border digital payments to drive growth and financial inclusion for…
Ondo Signs MoUs to Launch Deep Seaport and Fertilizer Plant
The Ondo State Government has taken a major step toward reshaping its economic future with the signing of Memoranda of…
Nigeria Capital Market Contribution to GDP Hits 33% as Market Cap Surges by ₦68.83tn
Nigeria’s capital market has recorded a remarkable expansion, with its contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product rising from 13…
FG Targets $5.7bn China Investment Deal to Boost Power, Mining and Manufacturing
Nigeria’s Federal Government is intensifying efforts to secure a $5.7bn China investment deal aimed at transforming key sectors of the…
NGX Suspends Zichis Agro-Allied Shares After 772% Price Surge
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has suspended trading in the shares of Zichis Agro-Allied Industries Plc following an extraordinary 772%…
Goldman Sachs Raises Brent Oil Price Outlook to $60 in Q4 2026 Amid Shifting Market Fundamentals
Global investment banking giant Goldman Sachs has revised its oil price outlook upward, projecting that Brent crude will average $60…
FG Moves to Secure $5.7bn China Investments to Boost Power, Mining and Manufacturing
Nigeria’s Federal Government is making a major push to attract up to $5.7 billion in new Chinese investments to strengthen…
Mutual Benefits Pays N5.94bn in January Claims, Reinforcing Trust and Financial Strength
Mutual Benefits Insurance Plc has made a remarkable start to 2026, paying a total of N5.94bn in claims to its…
Ellah Lakes Refunds Investors After N235 Billion Public Offer Falls Short
Ellah Lakes Plc has announced it will refund all investors following the unsuccessful conclusion of its N235 billion public offer.…
FG and Japan Launch $50 Million Innovation Fund to Boost Nigerian Startups
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has officially launched a $50 million…
CBN Set to Ease Rates as Inflation Cools and Naira Strengthens
As the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) begins its meeting today, analysts are signaling…
LG Launches AI-Powered Smart Home Solutions Across Middle East and Africa
LG Electronics is bringing the future into homes across the Middle East and Africa with its latest artificial intelligence-powered smart…
Nvidia Targets India’s AI Startups Early with New Partnerships
Nvidia is stepping up its involvement in India’s burgeoning artificial intelligence scene by reaching out to startups at the earliest…
Nigeria’s Capital Market Contribution to GDP Hits 33% as Market Surges Past N123 Trillion
Nigeria’s capital market has recorded a historic surge, with its contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) climbing to…
Nigeria Allocates 5% of GDP to Industrial Financing in Bold Move to Boost Manufacturing
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled plans to allocate up to 5% of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)…
Bitcoin Price Drop to $64,000 as US Tariff Uncertainty Shakes Crypto Markets
Bitcoin fell sharply in early Asian trading on Monday, sliding toward $64,000 as uncertainty over United States tariff policy rattled…
NGX Sees N252bn Equity Trades as Market Cap Hits N125 Trillion
Equity investors on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) exchanged 7.66 billion shares worth N252.56 billion in 345,118 deals between February 16…
Dangote Refinery Shares to Open to Nigerians in Five Months: Retail Investors to Benefit
Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has confirmed that ordinary Nigerians will be able to purchase shares in the…
NGX Weekly Gain: Heavyweight Banking Stocks Drive Historic N8.14trn Market Rally
The Nigerian equities market delivered one of its most remarkable performances in recent years, as investors added a staggering N8.14…