Fintech Surge: Nigerians Shift to Digital Payments as Banks Struggle with Outages
In 2024, fintech companies like Opay and PalmPay saw significant growth as they became the go-to alternatives for…
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Nigeria’s data privacy breaches surge amid regulatory pressure
Nigeria is experiencing a significant rise in data privacy breaches despite increased regulatory oversight by the…
Nigerian Manufacturers Face N666bn Cost Surge Amid Inflation and Economic…
In 2024, the cost of sales for 10 major manufacturing and consumer goods companies in Nigeria surged to N665.95bn,…
Equity market gains N884bn in one week
The Nigerian equity market experienced significant growth last week, with the All-Share Index climbing by 1.38% to…
IBM Shifts African Operations to MIBB, Exiting Key Markets in Nigeria and Ghana
IBM, the American tech giant, is reportedly set to exit Nigeria, Ghana, and other significant African markets.…
Nigeria’s GDP Growth May Fall to 0.8% in 2025, Warns Rand Merchant Bank
Nigeria's economic growth could significantly slow down in 2025, with projections suggesting a possible dip to…
Excessive govt spending undermining monetary policy – MPC member
A member of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Murtala Sagagi, has raised…
UAC Nigeria Reports 109% Profit Growth in 2024, Driven by Strategic Market…
UAC Nigeria PLC, a diversified holding company, reported impressive financial results for the year 2024, showing a…
Bulls persist at NGX as equities investors earn N332.2bn
The Nigerian stock market maintained a positive trajectory, as the All-Share Index (ASI) gained 0.51%, closing at…
Mahama Nominates Thomas Nyarko Ampem as Deputy Finance Minister-GHANA
In a significant move to strengthen the country’s economic management, President John Dramani Mahama has nominated…
Ghana National Gas Company Faces Growing Debt Crisis Amid VRA Payment Struggles
The Ghana National Gas Company Limited (GNGLC) is grappling with a deepening financial crisis, largely stemming…
FG plans new national shipping line
The Nigerian Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has launched a strategic initiative to establish a national flag…
TTP Integrates CBN’s NXP System with Ètò Electronic Call-Up to Streamline…
Trucks Transit Parks Ltd (TTP) has announced the successful integration of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN)…
FG must bolster domestic industries to achieve $1trn economy –NESG
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has called on the Federal Government to prioritize the support of local…
Edun Highlights Nigeria’s Economic Growth to Investors, Turkish Delegation
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, presented the country’s…
Report: GenAI Flaws Could Negatively Impact Organisation’s Cybersecurity…
A recent report by Sophos, a leader in cybersecurity solutions, highlights both the potential and the risks of…
Tinubu Proposes N54.6 Trillion Budget for 2025: Implications for Nigeria’s Economy…
On February 6, 2025, President Bola Tinubu proposed a budget increase for Nigeria, raising the 2025 budget from…
Naira’s Parallel Market Approaches Official Exchange Rate Amid CBN Reforms
The Nigerian naira has been steadily appreciating in the parallel market, narrowing the gap with the official…
Trump’s Tariffs and Shale Oil Boom Pose Risks to Naira’s Recovery
Donald Trump’s imposition of strategic tariffs on imports from key trade partners, including China, Canada, and…
U.S. Bill Could Ban Deepseek Over Security Concerns”
A new bill proposed by Republican Senator Josh Hawley aims to ban technology developed in China, such as the…
Equity market booms as NGX gains N332bn
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) experienced a significant rally on February 5, 2025, as the equity market gained…
Six companies record N255bn FX loss
Six companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited reported a combined foreign exchange (FX) loss of N255.72…
FG seeks fresh $580m W’Bank loans
Nigeria is in discussions with the World Bank to secure two new loans totaling $580 million, with approval…
CBN Sets $25,000 Weekly Limit on BDC Forex Purchases to Stabilize Naira
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced new forex restrictions, limiting Bureau de Change (BDC) operators…
NAICOM Releases New Regulation on Annuity Business Underwriting
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has introduced new regulatory requirements for life insurance companies…
PTAD Pledges Implementation Of N32,000 Pension Increment
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the N32,000…
Nigerian Immigration to launch contactless passport solution in Europe on February…
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) is set to introduce a contactless passport application solution in Europe,…
Nigeria’s Debt Financing Strategy Raises Concerns Over Sustainability and…
Nigeria’s growing reliance on asset sales and multilateral loans to finance its public debt is sparking concerns…
Eurocham Nigeria Hosts 2025 Stakeholder Conference, Strengthens EU-Nigeria…
Eurocham Nigeria recently hosted its 2025 Annual Stakeholder Conference in Lagos, bringing together European…
Marketing and growth strategies for cross-border payment solutions in 2025
As cross-border payments continue to evolve, businesses are leveraging multiple strategies to scale and expand…