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World Bank Applauds Nigeria’s Strong GDP Growth, Urges Continued Economic Reforms
The World Bank has praised Nigeria’s recent economic progress, specifically its 3.4% GDP growth in 2024, the…
SEC, SMEDAN Partner to Enhance SME Financing through Capital Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria…
Frustration grows amid prolonged network glitch
Since the federal government approved a 50% tariff hike in January 2025 to supposedly improve telecom services,…
Nigeria’s Inflation Climbs to 24.23% as Cost of Healthy Diet Doubles — NBS…
Nigeria's inflation rate has surged yet again, hitting 24.23% in March 2025, according to fresh data from the…
Nigeria and Sweden Launch EPICENTRE Innovation Hub to Boost Green, Digital…
Nigeria is taking a big step toward a more sustainable, tech-driven future through a new partnership between 21st…
Nigeria reaffirms strong ties with US amid global uncertainty
Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has emphasized the country’s unwavering…
Analysts Predict Temporary Easing of Inflation in April Amidst Economic Pressures
Economic analysts are cautiously optimistic that Nigeria could see some easing in inflation for April 2025,…
Africa Sees 14% Surge in Spyware Attacks Amid Rising Cyber Threats — Kaspersky
Africa witnessed a 14% year-on-year increase in spyware detections targeting businesses between 2023 and 2024,…
Stock Market Close Lower on Profit-taking in Nestle Nigeria, 23 Others
The Nigerian stock market kicked off the week on a slight downturn as investors cashed out on gains from Nestle…
Trump’s Tariff War and Global Trade: A Push for Responsible Governance
In a recent debate on global trade and governance, economist Jeffrey Sachs criticized the U.S. administration's…
CBN Advocates for Stronger Banks to Achieve $1 Trillion Economy by 2030
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has emphasized the need for resilient and stable banks in achieving the nation's…
Declining Oil Production Threatens Nigeria’s Fiscal Stability and Dollar…
Nigeria's fiscal stability is under increasing pressure as the country’s crude oil production dropped to its…
GNCCI Warns Ghana’s 2025 Inflation Target at Risk Due to Rising Costs and Policy…
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has raised concerns that the country's 2025 inflation…
Firm secures funding to promote AI
The Kayode Alabi Leadership and Career Initiative (KLCI) has received N75 million in cloud credits from Amazon Web…
CBN Warns Banks Against Illicit Funds Amid Recapitalisation Drive
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a strong warning to deposit money banks against sourcing capital from…
Entrepreneurs Applaud FCMB’s BEST Programme for Boosting Business Growth
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is receiving widespread praise for its recent Business Empowerment, Sustainability…
Nigeria’s Oil Production Hits 2025 Low, Threatening Budget and Economic Stability
Nigeria’s oil production has dropped to its lowest level in 2025, raising concerns over the country’s economic…
Banks and Manufacturers Overcome Economic Challenges to Post Impressive Profits…
Despite Nigeria's economic struggles, including high inflation, a depreciating naira, and rising interest rates,…
Afriland Properties Approves N865.5m Dividend as 2024 Profits Surge
Afriland Properties Plc has received shareholder approval to distribute a total dividend of N865.5 million,…
Telecom Operators Begin Infrastructure Overhaul Amid Service Complaints and Tariff…
Telecommunications operators across Nigeria have begun major upgrades and equipment installations to improve…
Investors Cautious as NGX Sheds N440bn Amid Economic Jitters
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) faced a sharp downturn last week, with market capitalisation dropping by N440.51…
Unclaimed Dividends Hit ₦68.7bn in 2024 as SEC Doubles Down on Tech-Driven…
In 2024, thirteen major companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) reported a combined ₦68.7 billion in…
FG Seeks Continued EU Support for Nigeria’s Power Sector Reform
The Nigerian government is calling for continued technical and financial support from the European Union (EU) to…
Government Achieves GH¢6.67bn in Treasury Bill Auction Oversubscription-GHANA
The government of Ghana successfully raised GH¢6.67 billion in its latest treasury bill auction, surpassing its…
Ghana’s Damang Mine Decision Paves Way for Local Investment in Mining Sector –…
The Ghanaian government’s decision not to extend the mining lease for the Damang Gold Mine has been positioned as…
ISA 2025 Ushers in Bold Reforms to Transform Nigeria’s Capital Market
The newly enacted Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 has been hailed as a landmark reform that resets…
Oil Slump and US Tariffs Shake Nigeria’s FX Market, Deepening Naira Volatility
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market has once again come under intense pressure as a mix of falling global oil prices…
Nigerian Stocks to Watch: Oando’s Struggles, VFD’s Surge, and Wema’s Rights Issue…
The Nigerian stock market closed the week ending April 11, 2025, on a bearish note, as the All-Share Index dropped…
Enugu issues 5MW power licence, boosts private sector participation in electricity…
Enugu State has issued a new 5MW power generation license to Tempo Power Solutions Ltd, authorizing the company to…
Google Slashes Prices to Woo U.S. Agencies, Challenges Microsoft’s Government…
In a bold move to challenge Microsoft's dominance in the U.S. government software market, Google has announced a…