Olisa Agbakoba Urges Nigerian Government to Build Sustainable Business Environment for Private Sector Growth
Former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President and maritime law expert, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, has called on the federal government to…
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Expert Champions Ethical Procurement, Sustainable Growth
The just-concluded IFMA Global Africa Conference 2025 in Lagos gathered facility-management leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across the continent to…
Aderonke Atoyebi Urges African Leaders to Explain How Tax Revenues Are Spent
The Technical Assistant to the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on Broadcast Media, Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi,…
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Falls Below OPEC Quota in August, Reversing Gains from June and July
Nigeria’s crude oil production slipped below its OPEC quota in August 2025, reversing two months of gains that had briefly…
Nigerian Businesses Lead the World in Responsible AI Adoption and Privacy Protection – Zoho Study
Nigerian companies are emerging as global frontrunners in combining cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) with robust privacy protections, according to new…
CSCS Records ₦2.1 Trillion Transactions in Four Months, Plans T+2 Settlement to Boost Market Efficiency
The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) has announced a major surge in trading activity, recording securities transactions worth ₦2.112 trillion…
DAPPMAN Refutes Dangote Refinery Claims, Attributes Petrol Price Drop to Naira Strength and Global Oil Trends
Nigeria’s Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association (DAPPMAN) has pushed back against the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company, rejecting claims…
Nigerian Stock Market Gains N309bn in One Day as Investor Confidence Rises
The Nigerian stock market surged on Wednesday, adding ₦309 billion in market value in a single trading session as renewed…
Ghana’s Central Bank Slashes Record 350bps as Inflation Eases, Economy Shows Strong Growth
Ghana’s central bank stunned markets on Wednesday by delivering its largest-ever policy rate cut, reducing the main lending rate by…
Naira Slips N9.88 Against Dollar Despite Rising External Reserves: Experts See Medium-Term Stability
The Nigerian naira fell by N9.88 against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday, even as…
NGX Considers Extending Trading Hours to 5 PM Amid Push for Market Innovation
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) is exploring a significant extension of its trading hours, moving from the current 9:30 am–2:30…
OGTAN Champions Human Capacity Development as Key to Nigeria’s Energy Future
The Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) has reinforced its dedication to developing industry-ready skills to strengthen Nigeria’s…
Nigerian Stock Market Loses ₦79 Billion as 27 Equities Decline on NGX
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed on a weak note on Tuesday as market capitalisation fell by ₦79 billion following widespread…
European Stocks Edge Higher Ahead of U.S. Federal Reserve Rate Cut Decision
European equity markets opened in positive territory on Wednesday as global investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision.…
Dangote Refinery Exports First Petrol Shipment to U.S., Signaling Nigeria’s Rise in Global Fuel Market
Nigeria’s 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery has exported its first petrol (gasoline) shipment to the United States, a landmark development for Africa’s…
Google Play Partners with VerveLife 8.0 to Elevate Fitness and Wellness Across Africa
Verve, Africa’s leading domestic payments card scheme under the Interswitch Group, has announced Google Play as a strategic partner for…
UK and US Sign $42 Billion Tech Partnership to Boost AI, Quantum Computing and Nuclear Energy
Britain and the United States have sealed a landmark “Tech Prosperity Deal” worth £31 billion ($42 billion), marking U.S. President…
Cedi Loses Steam: Ghana’s Currency Appreciation Against Dollar Slows to 21% Amid Market Pressures
Ghana’s cedi, which dazzled global markets with record gains earlier this year, is now losing momentum. New Bank of Ghana…
FintechNGR Strengthens Collaboration with CBN and Lawmakers to Drive Nigeria’s Fintech Growth
The Fintech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR) has stepped up efforts to deepen collaboration with key regulators and lawmakers in a…
Dangote Group Eyes Global Leadership in Urea Fertiliser Exports by 2026, Unveils CNG Fleet to Create 24,000 Jobs
Nigeria is set to emerge as a global force in fertiliser and petrochemicals as the Dangote Group targets becoming the…
Naira appreciates to N1,497/$ at official market — first time since March
The naira appreciated to N1,497.46 per dollar at the official foreign exchange (FX) market on Monday. The currency appreciated by…
Naira Strengthens Below ₦1,500/$ Amid Rising FX Inflows and Growing Reserves
Nigeria’s naira on Monday posted a significant recovery against the United States dollar, trading below the ₦1,500/$ mark for the…
Africa Loses $200 Billion Annually to Poor Sanitation — World Bank Urges Urgent Investment
The World Bank has sounded the alarm on the growing sanitation crisis, revealing that Africa loses an estimated $200 billion…
European Stocks Dip as U.S.-China Trade Talks and Fed Decision Loom
European equities opened slightly lower on Tuesday as investors weighed the latest signals from ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations. The pan-European…
Turning stock market downturns into long-term gains
In Nigeria, headlines about plunging indices, falling share prices, and foreign capital flight often stir anxiety among investors. Yet experts…
Five NGX-Listed Companies Forecast N24.34bn Combined Profit for 2025 Financial Year
Five companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) have projected a combined profit after tax of ₦24.34 billion for the…
Nigeria’s External Reserves Surge 12% to $41.66 Billion Amid Naira Gains and Rising Remittances
Nigeria’s external reserves have recorded a strong rebound, rising by 12 per cent in just three months to hit $41.663…
Nigeria Leads Global AI Adoption with Privacy-First Approach
Nigeria has emerged as a world leader in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, outpacing global averages in both deployment and privacy…
Nigeria’s Inflation Drops to 20.12% in August 2025 as Food Prices Ease – NBS Report
Nigeria’s headline inflation slowed for the fifth consecutive month in August 2025, dropping to 20.12% from 21.88% in July, according…
Google Unveils $6.8 Billion UK Investment and New Data Centre Ahead of Trump’s State Visit
Google has announced a massive £5 billion ($6.8 billion) investment in the United Kingdom just days before U.S. President Donald…