FG to List Power Assets on Nigerian Exchange to Boost Transparency and Investor Confidence
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to list three of Nigeria’s top-performing power assets on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), in…
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MTN Ghana to Gradually Phase Out 2G and 3G Networks, Prioritizes Smooth Transition to 4G
MTN Ghana has announced plans to gradually phase out its 2G and 3G networks, assuring customers that the transition will…
Nigerian Stock Market Slumps by N368bn as Profit-Taking Weighs on Investors
The Nigerian equities market suffered another setback as sustained profit-taking dragged the market into a deeper slump, wiping off ₦368…
Security Boost: FG Empowers 37 Young Agripreneurs with N18.5m Start-Up Capital
The Federal Government has taken another step toward strengthening food security and tackling graduate unemployment as the Ogun–Oshun River Basin…
Bitget Expands RWA Futures With Apple, Amazon, and Big Tech Stocks
Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 innovator, has announced the expansion of its Real-World Asset (RWA) Index Perpetual Futures,…
Nigeria’s Non-Oil Revenue Soars 40% to N20.6tn in 2025, Presidency Hails Fiscal Reforms
Nigeria’s Presidency has announced a significant boost in non-oil revenues, reporting a 40.5 percent rise to N20.6 trillion between January…
CBN FX Reforms Boost Yuan-Naira Trade as Naira Gains Stability
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent foreign exchange reforms are strengthening confidence in the naira and opening new opportunities for…
CNG Price Surges to N450/SCM as FG Reduces Subsidies Amid Long Queues
The cost of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has sharply risen to N450 per standard cubic metre (SCM) as the Federal…
Dangote Refinery Makes Historic First Gasoline Export to U.S., Expands Global Reach
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has marked a significant milestone by exporting its first gasoline shipment to the United States, signaling its…
SEC Warns Nigerians to Beware of Online Investment Scams, Advises Verification Before Investing
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians about the growing threat of online financial…
Watches of Switzerland Shares Soar 8% Despite U.S. Tariffs, Deutsche Bank Upgrades Stock
European stocks opened higher on Wednesday, reversing losses from the previous session as investors gained confidence amid ongoing fiscal concerns…
Nigerian Stock Market Drops 984 Points as Four Stocks Hit 10% Loss; SEPLAT Leads Market Value
The Nigerian stock market closed the week on a sour note as the All-Share Index (ASI) fell 984.55 points on…
Fintech Offers N3m Agric Financing, SMEs Funding
A new digital-first financial institution, Andray Finance Limited, is stepping into Nigeria’s lending space with a promise to transform access…
Naira-Yuan Swap Boosts Naira Stability, Promises Cheaper Imports from China
Nigeria’s currency, the naira, is gaining renewed strength as experts highlight the benefits of the Naira-Yuan currency swap between Nigeria…
Nigerian Stock Market Suffers N623bn Loss as Lafarge Africa, 47 Firms Lead Selloffs
The Nigerian stock market continued its bearish run yesterday, wiping out N623 billion in market value, as heavy selloffs in…
Nigeria’s Business Confidence Index Climbs to 107.3 Despite Financing and Structural Challenges
Nigeria’s business environment showed modest improvement in August 2025, with the Current Business Performance Index rising to 107.3 points, according…
Nigerian Stock Market Sheds N985.7bn in Two Days as Investor Sell-Off Deepens
The Nigerian stock market has suffered heavy losses at the start of September, wiping out nearly N985.7 billion in market…
Fintech, Banks, and OFIs Urged to Deepen Collaboration for Sustainable Growth
Financial expert, Samuel Olaniran, has stressed the urgent need for stronger collaboration between fintech companies, traditional banks, and Other Financial…
5G Adoption Spurs Smartphone Growth as Shipments Rise 3% in Africa, Middle East
Smartphone shipments across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) rose by 3% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, marking…
Nigeria’s Economy Expands for 8th Straight Month as CBN Reports Growth Across Key Sectors
Nigeria’s economy continued its upward trajectory in July 2025, recording its eighth consecutive month of growth, according to the Central…
NES Urges Agricultural, Trade, and Energy Reforms as Key Drivers of Nigeria’s Sustainable Economic Growth
The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) has called for urgent transformation in agriculture, trade, and energy, stressing that Nigeria and other…
Nigeria Strengthens Renewable Energy Drive with Local and International Partnerships
Nigeria is stepping up its renewable energy ambitions with stronger collaborations between local firms and international investors. The Federal Government…
GNCCI Urges Government to Stabilize Exchange Rate to Boost Trade and Revenue in Ghana
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has emphasized the urgent need for government intervention to stabilize the…
Four New Millionaires Emerge In Season 10 Of FCMB Millionaire Promo
A mechanic in Lagos, a computer technician in Osun, a retired civil servant in Abuja, and a wood merchant in…
$600m monthly diaspora remittances proof of reforms – FG
The Federal Government has expressed excitement over a sharp rise in diaspora remittances, which have surged to $600m monthly in…
Nestle sacks CEO over office romance
Swiss food giant, Nestlé, on Monday dismissed Laurent Freixe as chief executive with immediate effect over an “undisclosed romantic relationship…
Nigeria Signs Deepwater Oil Deal with TotalEnergies to Boost Production and Energy Security
Nigeria has formalized a major deepwater oil agreement with French energy giant TotalEnergies and local partner South Atlantic Petroleum Limited…
Kola Aina on AI, Local Capital, and Startup Exits: Africa’s Tech Investment Landscape in 2025
Kola Aina, founding partner of Ventures Platform, has been a pivotal figure in African venture capital for over a decade.…
Insurance Firms Rush to Meet Sept 30 Recapitalisation Deadline Amid New NIIRA 2025 Guidelines
Insurance companies across Nigeria are racing against the September 30 deadline to submit their recapitalisation plans to the National Insurance…
Dangote Refinery Boosts Fuel Exports Amid Middle East Refinery Shutdowns
The $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery has ramped up exports of petrol, aviation fuel, and diesel as refineries across Saudi…