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Banks Alert Customers as FIRS Intensifies Enforcement of 10% Tax on Fixed-Income…
Nigerian banks have begun issuing fresh alerts to customers after the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)…
Nigerian Stocks Stall After N7 Trillion Loss Amid Market Volatility
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI), which has enjoyed a remarkable rally this year thanks to…
NGX Tech Listings Stalled as Awareness Gap Drives Startups Toward Acquisitions
Nigeria’s technology startups are showing little interest in listing on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), with a…
Nigeria’s Pension Fund Hits N26 Trillion as Assets Grow 22% in 12 Months
Nigeria’s pension fund assets have soared to N26.09 trillion as of September 2025, marking a 22.03% year-on-year…
E-Cedi to Strengthen Ghana’s Monetary Sovereignty and Reduce Forex Dependence –…
The Managing Director of Ecobank Ghana, Abena Osei-Poku, has highlighted the pivotal role of the E-Cedi in…
TotalEnergies Eyes Nigeria’s 2025 Oil Licensing Round After 2024 Block Wins
French energy giant TotalEnergies has expressed keen interest in participating in Nigeria’s upcoming 2025 oil…
Internet banking overtakes ATM, PoS as transaction values surge to ₦542.98trn
Banking transactions conducted through Web Pay, also known as internet banking, surged to ₦542.98 trillion in the…
Seplat Energy Chairman Udoma to Lead 2025 PEARL Awards Nite in Lagos
The Board of Governors of the PEARL Awards Nigeria has announced that Mr. Udoma Udo Udoma, Chairman of Seplat…
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit 7-Year High of $46.7 Billion Amid Economic Recovery
Nigeria’s foreign-exchange reserves have climbed to a seven-year high of $46.7 billion, the Central Bank of Nigeria…
European Markets Slip as Investors Await Nvidia Earnings and UK Inflation Cools
European markets were on track for a cautious start Wednesday as investors turned their focus to Nvidia’s highly…
Nigeria Surpasses 1.7m Barrels Per Day as Oil Output Rebounds — NUPRC
Nigeria’s oil production has crossed the 1.7 million barrels per day (bpd) mark multiple times in 2025, signaling a…
Seplat Empowers 25 Imo Journalists Through Two-Day Media Capacity Workshop
Seplat Energy Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s media landscape by hosting a two-day…
FG Begins Testing for National Single Window Ahead of 2026 Rollout
The Federal Government has officially kicked off User Acceptance Testing for the National Single Window (NSW),…
Africa Lags in Global Clean Energy Boom as Renewable Investment Hits $2.4 Trillion
Global investment in renewable energy surged to a record $2.4 trillion in 2024, yet sub-Saharan Africa captured…
Tamrose Repays $10M Loan, Highlights Success of Nigeria’s Local Content Initiative
Nigeria’s indigenous oil-service company, Tamrose Limited, has drawn widespread praise after fully repaying its $10…
Naira Steadies as Nigeria’s Forex Reserves Hit $46.7 Billion Amid Strong FX…
Nigeria’s naira held steady on Monday in the official foreign exchange (FX) market as the country’s external…
Elumelu and FirstBank Call for Stronger Support for Nigerian Entrepreneurs
Nigeria’s economic future lies in entrepreneurship, not government handouts or foreign aid, according to Tony…
Aradel Leads Nigerian Stock Market with N21.4 Billion Deals as Cement Selloff…
The Nigerian stock market closed sharply lower on Monday, November 17, as the All-Share Index (ASI) slipped by…
Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Prices, Says Marketers’ Reductions Followed Its…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has clarified that its recent reduction in petrol gantry and coastal prices prompted the…
Lagos State’s N200bn Bond Oversubscribed by 55%, Signaling Strong Investor…
Lagos State’s N200 billion bond has been oversubscribed by an impressive 55%, reflecting strong confidence from…
Nigeria Economic Growth Outlook Brightens as Business Activity Strengthens
Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of recovery as it heads into 2026, driven by stronger business momentum, easing…
Nigeria’s Inflation Hits Three-Year Low at 16.05% Amid Persistent Cost-of-Living…
Nigeria’s inflation rate eased to 16.05% in October 2025, marking the lowest level in three years and eight months,…
Nigeria’s Trade with Africa Surges 14% as Regional Ties Strengthen
Nigeria’s trade with other African countries has grown by 14% in the first half of 2025, highlighting the impact of…
FX Trading Slumps 30% in Nigeria Amid Dollar Supply Crunch and Market Caution
Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) market experienced a sharp slowdown last week, with total trading turnover plunging…
European Markets Slide as Fresh AI Concerns Shake Global Investor Confidence
European markets are poised for a weak start on Tuesday as global investors pull back amid renewed anxiety…
Abia strengthens investment appeal, partners bank
Abia State’s investment profile received a major boost as Zenith Bank Plc declared a strong commitment to partner…
Nigeria’s FX Inflows Surge as CBN Reforms Boost Investor Confidence
Nigeria is witnessing a notable revival in foreign-exchange inflows as investor confidence gradually returns,…
NGX Records Sharp Loss as Investors Shed N1.17tn Amid Renewed Sell Pressure
The Nigerian stock market opened the week on a negative note as renewed sell pressure dragged the All-Share Index…
Emadeb E&P Achieves First Oil Production from Ibom Field, Boosting Nigeria’s…
Emadeb Exploration and Production Company Limited has successfully recorded its first oil production from the Ibom…
European Markets Edge Higher as Saab Soars 6% on Colombia Jet Deal
European stocks started the week on a cautiously optimistic note Monday, with most major indices trading in…