Afreximbank Urges Nigeria, African Nations to End Lithium Exports and Build EV Battery Industry
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) President and Chairman of the Board, Dr. George Elombi, has called on Nigeria and other African…
Year: 2026
US-Nigeria Trade Surges to $15 Billion as America Deepens Economic and Security Partnership
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Nigeria after bilateral trade between both countries climbed to…
African Startup Funding Rebounds as Ventures Attract $3.9bn in Fresh Investment
Africa’s technology ecosystem is showing renewed strength as startups across the continent raised an impressive $3.9 billion through 506 deals…
Global Stock Markets Rally as South Korea Surges Despite Technology Sector Weakness
Global stock markets rallied on Friday, showing resilience despite continued weakness in semiconductor and technology stocks. Investors appeared encouraged by…
CBN Targets N5.8 Trillion Treasury Bill Sales in Q3 as Maturing Securities Hit N2.64 Trillion
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to significantly ramp up its liquidity management efforts in the third quarter…
Dangote Refinery Slashes Fuel Prices Again as Nigerians Brace for More Relief at the Pumps
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced another reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), offering fresh hope to millions…
Dangote Cement Raises Dividend by 50% as Shareholders Receive Record N753.8 Billion Payout
Dangote Cement Plc has rewarded its shareholders with a historic dividend payout after announcing a 50 per cent increase in…
NGX Extends Losing Streak as Investors Lose N877.9 Billion Amid Heavy Sell-Off in Banking Stocks
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded another difficult trading session on Thursday as investors lost an estimated N877.9 billion following widespread…
BOI Signs $170 Million iDICE Fund Deal to Accelerate Nigeria’s Tech and Creative Economy
Nigeria’s drive to strengthen its technology and creative industries has received a major boost as the Bank of Industry (BOI)…
India Halts WhatsApp Username Rollout Amid Rising Cyber Fraud Concerns
India has asked Meta to suspend the planned rollout of WhatsApp’s new username feature, raising concerns that the update could…
Apple Expands iPhone Lineup With Foldable Devices as Global Chip Shortage Reshapes Smartphone Market
Apple is reportedly preparing one of its most ambitious product expansions in years, with plans to introduce at least five…
Firm deploys AI, WhatsApp to boost learning in varsities
Nigeria’s education technology sector has received a significant boost with the launch of Gemnex, a new artificial intelligence-powered learning platform…
AI partnership to help firms automate compliance
Dun & Bradstreet has entered a strategic partnership with artificial intelligence company Anthropic to enhance compliance and business verification processes…
Arahas Global Appoints Folake Soetan to Drive Oilfield Services Transformation Across Africa
Arahas Global Oilfield Services has appointed renowned energy executive Folake Soetan as its new Managing Director, marking a major step…
NNPC Revenue Drops by N636bn Despite Stable Oil Production as Profit Declines in May
Nigeria’s national oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), recorded a significant decline in revenue in May 2026,…
7 NGX-Listed Companies Set to Pay Dividends in July 2026 as Investors Eye Strong Returns
Despite recent volatility on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), investors have something positive to look forward to in July 2026 as…
Naira Falls 1.1% in June Despite Strong FX Liquidity as Market Confidence Grows
Nigeria’s currency market showed signs of growing resilience in June 2026 as the naira recorded only a marginal decline despite…
Nigerian Stock Market Loses N2.39tn as Investors Dump Major Stocks in July Opening Trade
The Nigerian stock market began the month of July on a weak footing, wiping out N2.39 trillion in investor wealth…
Tinubu Backs Digital Trade Revolution to Unlock Africa’s $3.4 Trillion Market
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to driving Africa’s digital trade revolution, saying his administration is implementing key reforms…
U.S. Stock Futures Remain Volatile Ahead of Key Jobs Report as Investors Assess Market Outlook
U.S. stock futures traded cautiously on Thursday as investors awaited the release of a crucial employment report that could provide…
NGX unveils 2025 midyear index assessment results
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has announced the results of its highly anticipated 2025 Midyear Index Review, introducing significant changes…
CBN Revokes Licences of 46 Microfinance Banks Over Regulatory Violations
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks across the country, citing their…
Afreximbank Invests 80% of Resources in Africa to Drive Infrastructure and Economic Growth
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has revealed that about 80 per cent of its balance sheet is currently invested in…
CBN Caps Suspension of Payment Obligations for Troubled Banks at Two Business Days
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a major regulatory update that limits the suspension of payment and delivery…
IMF Flags Missing Public Spending in Nigeria’s Budget, Says 2% of GDP Went Unreported
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over Nigeria’s fiscal reporting, revealing that public spending equivalent to about 2%…
NGX Opens July with N2.39 Trillion Loss as Profit-Taking Hits Dangote Cement, Zenith Bank, Aradel
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) began the month of July with a significant setback as investors lost approximately N2.39 trillion in…
Nigeria’s Consumer Credit Drops to N3.03 Trillion as Retail Loans Crash 42%
Nigeria’s consumer credit market suffered a major setback in February 2026, with total outstanding consumer loans dropping sharply to N3.03…
Nigeria Leads Africa in IMD Economic Performance Ranking Despite Competitiveness Challenges
Nigeria has been ranked as the highest-performing economy in Africa on the economic performance pillar of the International Institute for…
NGX Rebounds as Airtel Africa Drives N652.8bn Market Gain Amid Persistent Selling Pressure
Nigeria’s stock market ended June on a positive note as renewed investor interest in Airtel Africa and other blue-chip stocks…
US Stock Futures Slip as Investors Pause After Dow’s Strongest First Half in Five Years
Wall Street looked set for a cautious start to July as U.S. stock futures slipped on Wednesday, following an impressive…