Porsche Shares Drop 7% as Profit Outlook Cut; European Markets Slide Amid U.S. Visa Crackdown
European stock markets slipped on Monday morning as investors reacted to a mix of corporate news and political developments. The…
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Nigerian Stock Market Weekly Report: NGX Turnover Slumps to N85.20bn Despite ASI Gains
Trading activity on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) slowed last week as investors exchanged 2.74 billion shares valued at N85.20…
U.S. Inflation Data to Test Fed’s Rate Cut as Markets Eye Friday Report
All eyes are on Washington this week as the Federal Reserve braces for new inflation data that could determine whether…
Falling Inflation Sparks Rate-Cut Speculation as CBN’s MPC Meets in Abuja
Nigeria’s steadily easing inflation is fuelling expectations that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) may finally…
Dangote Alleges NUPENG Truck Levies Fuel Nigeria’s Pump Price Hikes
Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has accused the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural…
Afreximbank’s FEDA Records $40.3 Million Profit in 2024, Expands Impact Across Africa
The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the impact investment arm of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has reported…
Ghana Treasury Bills Oversubscribed as Investor Demand Surges Despite Falling Yields
Investor appetite for Ghana’s short-term government securities remained strong last week, as Treasury bills were oversubscribed despite falling yields. According…
Naira Strengthens as CBN Injects $150m, FX Market Turnover Soars 75%
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market saw a dramatic turnaround last week, with the naira regaining ground and trading activity surging. According…
Nigerian Banks Park Surplus Cash at CBN Lending Window as Interbank Market Stalls
Nigeria’s banking sector is swimming in cash, but instead of driving up lending between institutions, banks are choosing to park…
Nigeria Supplies 67.6 Million Barrels of Crude to Local Refineries, But Demand Still Outpaces Supply
The Federal Government says it delivered over 67.6 million barrels of crude oil to Nigeria’s domestic refineries between January and…
Trump Confirms Murdoch, Oracle and Dell in TikTok U.S. Takeover Talks Amid Push for 50% American Ownership
The long-running saga over TikTok’s future in the United States is reaching a turning point. President Donald Trump confirmed over…
Tinubunomics Under Fire: Abuja SMEs Struggle With Rising Costs, Taxes, and Uncertain Policies
Small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria’s capital city are sounding the alarm over a mounting cost crisis that is…
Legend Internet Posts Profit Surge but Faces Cash Crunch Amid Rising Costs in Nigeria’s ISP Market
Legend Internet Plc, Nigeria’s first publicly listed internet service provider (ISP), has delivered stronger annual profits even as it battles…
Afreximbank Warns of $330 Billion MSME Financing Gap in Africa, Calls for Inclusive Financial Reforms
The African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) has sounded the alarm over a staggering $330 billion financing gap facing micro, small, and…
VFD Group Completes N4.24 Billion Commercial Paper Redemption, Reinforcing Investor Confidence in Nigeria’s Debt Market
VFD Group Plc has successfully redeemed its ₦4.24 billion Series 4 Commercial Paper, issued on December 19, 2024, under its…
Nigerian Stocks Outperform Inflation: What August 2025’s Drop Means for Equity Investors
Nigeria’s stock market is extending its winning streak, delivering returns well above the country’s cooling inflation rate. With August inflation…
Continental Stock Soars 32% After Aumovio Spin-Off Amid European Market Gains
European markets opened higher on Friday as investors weighed trade developments and economic data across the region. The pan-European Stoxx…
Nigerian Stock Market Adds ₦309bn as Investors Snap Up Dangote Cement and Blue-Chip Shares
The Nigerian stock market closed firmly in positive territory on Tuesday, adding a hefty ₦309 billion to its value as…
Economist Warns Bank of Ghana’s Aggressive Rate Cut Risks Inflation Amid Rising Utility Tariffs
Economist Professor Patrick Asuming has cautioned the Bank of Ghana (BoG) over its latest policy decision, describing the central bank’s…
China Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria Under Global Governance Initiative (GGI)
China has restated its commitment to working closely with Nigeria and other African nations under the new Global Governance Initiative…
Global Economy Shows Resilience Amid Trump’s Trade and Fed Policy Shocks
The world economy is defying expectations in the early months of President Donald Trump’s administration. Despite a wave of policy…
Google’s Equiano Submarine Cable to Boost Nigeria’s Economy by $11.1 Billion and Drive Africa’s Digital Growth
Google has announced that its Equiano submarine cable and broader Africa Connect programme will significantly boost Nigeria’s economy by an…
Court Halts NUPENG Strike Threat Against Dangote Refinery and Oil Partners
A National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has stopped the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and…
NECA Urges CBN to Cut Interest Rates as Inflation Eases, Calls for Relief for Nigerian Businesses and Households
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has applauded the steady decline in Nigeria’s inflation rate, saying it offers a rare…
Google Invests $9M in African Universities, Launches AI Tools and Subsea Cable Hubs to Boost Connectivity
Google has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa with a major announcement that includes a $9 million fund for universities, new…
Experts Divided Over NERC’s Net Billing Plan: Nigeria’s Solar Energy Future at a Crossroads
Energy experts are divided over the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) proposed net billing plan, a regulation that would allow…
Google to Launch Four Africa Infrastructure Hubs to Boost Internet Access and AI Growth
Google is set to transform Africa’s digital landscape with the establishment of four new infrastructure hubs across the continent. The…
Nigeria’s Pharma Stocks Surge: Fidson and May & Baker Lead Market Rally Amid Growing Healthcare Demand
Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector has emerged as a standout performer on the stock market in 2025, with Fidson and May &…
Standard Chartered Hosts Economic Roundtable in Accra, Pledges Support for Ghanaian Businesses and Growth
Standard Chartered Ghana convened a high-level Business and Economic Roundtable at its Accra headquarters, gathering senior government officials, private sector…
FAAC Distributes N2.2 Trillion August 2025 Revenue to FG, States and LGs
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) on Wednesday announced that the Federal Government, states, and local government councils shared a…