Nigeria Seeks $500m World Bank Loan to Boost Power Distribution and Metering Nationwide
Nigeria’s Federal Government is turning to the World Bank for a $500 million lifeline to tackle the persistent challenges in…
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Global Stocks Rally as Dollar Weakens Amid Political Uncertainty in Argentina, Japan, and Europe
Global stock markets started the week on a positive note as the U.S. dollar slipped broadly, giving investors a boost…
AI Driving Scalability and Innovation in African Enterprises, Experts Say
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic buzzword but a transformative force shaping how African enterprises operate and expand.…
Dangote Refinery vs NUPENG: Fuel Supply Disruptions Deepen as Labour Dispute Escalates
Nigeria’s oil sector is facing fresh tension as talks between Dangote Refinery and labour unions—NUPENG and PENGASSAN, ended in deadlock…
Foreign Investors Retreat as Nigeria’s Forex Inflows Drop 26.9% in August
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market witnessed a significant slowdown in August, with inflows into the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) falling…
Nigeria’s $76bn Telecom Investment Still Leaves 27 Million Without Connectivity
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry has attracted nearly $76 billion in investment since privatisation in 2001, transforming the sector from fewer than…
SpaceX Strikes $17 Billion Deal with EchoStar to Power Next-Gen Starlink Connectivity
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has secured a landmark $17 billion agreement with EchoStar Corp to accelerate the expansion of its Starlink…
Tinubu Sacks Aide on Digital and Creative Economy, Issues Stern Warning to Stakeholders
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed Fegho John Umunubo from his role as Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy…
U.S. Treasury Yields Steady Ahead of Key Inflation Reports as Market Eyes Fed Rate Decision
U.S. Treasury yields remained largely unchanged on Tuesday as investors awaited critical inflation data that could shape the Federal Reserve’s…
Exchange Rate Reflects Economy, Not Defines It — Prof. Baah-Boateng Explains Ghana’s Cedi Movements
The Vice Chancellor of Methodist University and prominent economist, Professor William Baah-Boateng, has emphasized that exchange rate movements, while noteworthy,…
Nigerian Firms Allocate Over 30% of IT Budgets to Privacy Amid Rising AI Adoption
Nigerian companies are significantly ramping up investments in privacy protection as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes central to their operations. According…
Nigeria’s Trade Investments Plunge as Inflation and FX Pressures Bite Amid Local Sourcing Shift
Foreign investment in Nigeria’s trade sector has taken a sharp hit, with capital inflows plummeting to $34.39 million in the…
NGX Gains N263bn as Consumer Goods, Insurance Stocks Drive Market Rally
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) opened the week on a positive note, posting a N263 billion gain in market capitalization as…
Nigeria Risks Losing Digital-Native Investors Amid Capital Market Bottlenecks – Proshare Report
Nigeria, widely recognized for its rapid adoption of cryptocurrencies and digital wallets, is struggling to convert its tech-savvy population into…
Investors Lose N833bn as NGX Ends Holiday-Shortened Week in Red
The Nigerian stock market closed last week on a bearish note, with investors losing a staggering ₦833 billion in a…
Heirs Insurance Earns Strong Agusto&Co Ratings, Strengthening Market Position
Heirs Insurance Group has secured a major boost to its credibility after leading ratings agency Agusto&Co awarded strong credit ratings…
Nigeria’s Tax Committee Exempts Kerosene, LPG, and CNG from 5% Fuel Surcharge to Ease Cost-of-Living Pressure
The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has announced that Nigeria’s new 5% fuel surcharge will not apply to…
Dangote Refinery Denies Shutdown Rumors, Reaffirms Commitment to Petrol Supply
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed reports suggesting it plans to shut its petrol unit for up to three months,…
Nigeria Launches 1Gov Cloud Project to Drive Paperless Governance Across MDAs
The Federal Government has officially launched the 1Government Cloud (1Gov) Digitalisation Project, a sovereign platform designed to modernise public service…
Tesla Proposes $1 Trillion Elon Musk Pay Deal with Scaled-Back Promises
Tesla has unveiled a staggering $1 trillion pay package for CEO Elon Musk, but many of the milestones tied to…
Samsung Launches Galaxy A07 in Nigeria: Slim Design, Durability, and Affordable Care+ Plan
Samsung Electronics has officially introduced the Galaxy A07 in Nigeria, the latest addition to its popular A-series lineup. Following the…
Stock Futures Hold Steady as Investors Await Key Inflation Reports This Week
Stock futures opened little changed on Sunday evening as Wall Street prepared for a pivotal week centered on new inflation…
NGX Lifts Suspension on Universal Insurance as Firm Meets Financial Reporting Obligations
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has officially restored trading rights to Universal Insurance Plc, following the insurer’s compliance with its…
CBN Governor Cardoso Hints at Interest Rate Cuts as Inflation Eases and Investor Confidence Rises
Nigeria’s Central Bank governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has indicated that interest rates could soon fall as inflation shows signs of cooling…
Google Antitrust Win Sparks $420 Billion Surge as Tech Giants Hit $21 Trillion Market Value
The U.S. tech industry capped off a historic week, with megacap stocks adding more than $420 billion in market value,…
U.S. Treasury Yields Hold Steady as Investors Await Key Inflation Data
U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Monday as markets turned their attention to crucial inflation data expected later this…
NGX Slams N133m Fines on 17 Companies Over Late Financial Filings
The Nigerian Exchange Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo) has fined 17 listed companies a total of ₦133.4 million for failing to…
Nigerian Businesses Struggle as Loan Interest Rates Soar to 36%
Nigerian businesses are reeling under crushing loan costs, with commercial bank interest rates now ranging between 29% and 36%. The…
Naira Strengthens to ₦1,514/$, Hits Five-Month High on Strong Dollar Inflows
The Nigerian naira ended last week on a strong note, trading at ₦1,514.86 to the US dollar at the official…
Foreign Investors Bet Big on Lagos as Africa’s Innovation Powerhouse
Lagos is fast emerging as Africa’s leading innovation hub, with foreign investors doubling down on the city’s growing reputation as…