European Stocks Soar as Greenland Talks Take Center Stage; BP Flags $5 Billion Q4 Charge
European stocks surged to record levels on Wednesday as investors shifted their focus to high-stakes talks over Greenland’s future. The…
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Nigeria-UAE Trade Deal: CEPA Agreement to Liberalize Over 7,000 Products
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have officially signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signaling a major step…
Statistics Bureau Reviews Inflation Data Standards Amid 31% December Spike Forecast
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced a revision in its inflation calculation method, ahead of December’s consumer price…
Nigerian Stock Market Capitalisation Hits N106 Trillion as Investors Gain N1.66 Trillion
The Nigerian stock market surged to new heights yesterday, closing on a bullish note for the seventh consecutive trading session…
Top NGX SWOOT Dividend Stocks to Watch in January 2026
Nigeria’s stock market continued to impress investors in 2025, with a remarkable surge of over 51% year-to-date (YtD). Among the…
Nigerian Banking Stocks Set for 2026 Rally Amid Recapitalization and Market Optimism
Nigeria’s banking sector is positioning itself as one of the most compelling equity market opportunities for 2026, according to analysts…
Microsoft Expands AI Data Centers Without Raising Local Electricity Bills
Microsoft has announced a significant expansion of its AI data center network, promising to grow its infrastructure while keeping a…
NCC Launches Telecom Competition Assessment to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Economy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a nationwide assessment of competition in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, aiming to drive innovation,…
Oil Prices Hit Seven-Week High as Fears Grow Over Iran Export Disruptions
Global oil prices settled at their highest levels in seven weeks on Monday as investors grew increasingly concerned that Iran’s…
World Bank Raises Nigeria Growth Forecast to 4.4%, Signalling Strongest Economic Expansion in a Decade
The World Bank has upgraded its outlook for Nigeria’s economy, projecting growth of 4.4 percent in 2026, a sharp increase…
Pension Broad Index Tops NGX with 59.72% Return in 2025
The NGX Pension Broad Index emerged as the best-performing benchmark on the Nigerian Exchange in 2025, delivering a return of…
UK Investors Drive $48 Million Surge in Nigeria’s Foreign Investment in 2025
Nigeria is witnessing a significant boost in foreign investment, with UK investors emerging as the largest contributors in 2025. According…
NBS Updates CPI: Modern Consumption Patterns Transform Nigeria’s Inflation Data
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has officially overhauled its approach to measuring inflation, discarding outdated consumption items and refreshing…
FG Allocates N334.54 Billion for Contributory Pension in 2026 Budget
The Federal Government of Nigeria has earmarked N334.54 billion for contributory pension schemes across its agencies in the 2026 appropriation…
2026 Budget Shock: MDAs Add N3.5tn in New Projects Despite Federal Government Freeze
In a surprising turn, Nigeria’s 2026 budget reveals that Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) have introduced at least N3.5 trillion…
Nigerian Insurers Oppose Tax Breaks for Foreign Firms, Warn of Market Distortion
A proposal to exempt foreign insurance companies from paying taxes on premiums generated in Nigeria has sparked concern among local…
FG to Review Tariff Policies to Boost Local Manufacturing and Reduce Business Costs
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a strategic review of tariff policies to strengthen local manufacturing, protect domestic industries,…
Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Boost Balance of Payments and Foreign Exchange Inflows
Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms are showing tangible results, as the country records a significant rebound in its Balance of Payments…
Seplat Shares Soar 6.2% YTD in 2026 on Heirs Energies Acquisition and Strong Growth Outlook
Seplat Energy has started 2026 on a high note, with its shares gaining 6.2% year-to-date within the first trading week,…
Motional Pivots to AI-First Robotaxis, Aiming for Fully Driverless Service in 2026
Motional, the autonomous vehicle company born from a $4 billion joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, is rebooting…
Alphabet Surges to $4 Trillion Valuation as AI Innovations Boost Investor Confidence
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, briefly crossed the $4 trillion market valuation mark on Monday, becoming the fourth company…
Nigeria’s Forex Earnings Face Pressure Amid Global Energy Divide
Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings are facing increasing pressure as the global energy landscape becomes sharply divided between fossil-fuel-dependent “petrostates” and…
Top 10 Insurance Stocks in Nigeria That Delivered Massive Returns in 2025
The Nigerian insurance sector powered through 2025 with a remarkable 65.64% return, surpassing the broader All-Share Index, which gained 51.19%.…
Dangote Refinery Turns Nigeria into a Maritime Goldmine: Experts Highlight Jobs and Trade Opportunities
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery is rapidly reshaping the country’s maritime landscape, according to industry experts. Maritime authorities say the facility’s strategic…
FG Allocates N2.3 Trillion to Agriculture and Technology in 2026 Budget
The federal government has earmarked a total of N2.3 trillion for the Ministries of Agriculture and Food Security and Science,…
Apple Partners with Google’s Gemini AI to Power Siri: A New Era in AI Integration
Apple and Google have announced a groundbreaking multi-year partnership that will see Apple’s Siri digital assistant powered by Google’s Gemini…
Nigeria Ranks 72nd Globally in AI Readiness as Egypt Leads Africa
Nigeria has been ranked 72nd globally in artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, placing fourth in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) behind Kenya, South…
European Markets Set to Open Higher as Geopolitical Tensions and U.S. Data Shape Investor Sentiment
European stocks are expected to open broadly higher on Tuesday, extending a cautiously optimistic start to the week as investors…
Three Nigerian Bank Mergers Expected Ahead of CBN Recapitalisation Deadline
At least three bank mergers are expected in Nigeria in early 2026 as lenders race to meet the Central Bank…
NGX Opens Week Stronger as Market Gains ₦745bn on Renewed Investor Confidence
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) started the new trading week on a positive footing on Monday, adding ₦745bn to its…