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Nigeria’s AI Strategy Targets $15bn GDP Boost, Equips Youth with 70% AI Skills by…
Nigeria is making a bold play to secure its place in the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution with an!-->…
SEC DG Calls for Urgent West African Capital Market Integration to Drive…
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has urged West African!-->…
AI Startup Valuations Spark Bubble Fears as Funding Hits Record Highs
Artificial intelligence (AI) startups are pulling in unprecedented levels of funding, but some of the world’s!-->…
Ghana Inflation Falls to 9.4%, Economist Warns Against “Overstretching” the Fight
Ghana has recorded its first single-digit inflation in four years, as headline consumer prices slowed to 9.4% in!-->…
CBN Rate Cut to 27% Puts Pressure on Nigerian Banks’ Profits, Says Moody’s
Global ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service has warned that Nigerian banks could face shrinking profits!-->…
Nigeria Becomes Senegal’s Key Crude Supplier Despite New Oil Discovery
Nigeria has emerged as a lifeline for Senegal’s energy sector, supplying the bulk of crude oil to the country’s!-->…
Google Warns Executives of High-Volume Extortion Emails Claiming Oracle Data…
Google has issued a warning to executives across multiple organizations after hackers allegedly sent extortion!-->…
Global Stocks Rise as U.S. Shutdown Sparks Safe-Haven Demand and Fed Rate-Cut Bets
Global stock markets edged higher on Thursday as investors weighed the economic fallout from a potential U.S.!-->…
Group Warns of External Plots Against Dangote Refinery, Urges Protection of…
The Stand-Up South South Security Group has raised alarms over what it described as external efforts aimed at!-->…
Pension Funds Expand Foreign Investments as PenCom Issues New Guidelines
Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) and Closed Pension Fund Administrators (CPFAs) are increasingly shifting funds!-->…
Experts Say NIIRA 2025 Will Boost Economic Growth, Strengthen Insurance Sector in…
The recently enacted Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 has been described by industry leaders as!-->…
Stock Market Investors Gain N1.8 Trillion in September Amid CBN Reforms
Investors in Nigeria’s stock market smiled to the bank in September 2025, as market capitalization surged by N1.8!-->…
Nigerian Farmers Launch Digital ID and Database to Strengthen Food Security and…
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has introduced a groundbreaking digital identity card and database!-->…
Bank of Ghana Unveils Virtual Asset Bill to Ensure Safer Digital Transactions
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has taken a bold step toward regulating the country’s fast-growing digital asset market!-->…
Nigeria Spends $2.86bn on Debt Servicing in Eight Months, CBN Data Reveals
Nigeria has spent a staggering $2.86 billion servicing external debt between January and August 2025, according to!-->…
Oil Prices Dip to 17-Week Low Amid U.S. Government Shutdown and OPEC Output…
Global oil prices slipped to their lowest levels in 17 weeks as traders reacted to a combination of political and!-->…
Samsung, SK Hynix Stocks Hit One-Year Highs After OpenAI Partnership Boosts…
South Korea’s leading chipmakers, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, surged to their highest stock levels in a year!-->…
Elon Musk’s Net Worth Hits $500 Billion, Becomes First Person in History to Reach…
Elon Musk has set yet another world record, becoming the first individual in history to cross the $500 billion net!-->…
SEC Urges Nigerian Youth to Build Wealth Through Capital Market Investments
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged Nigerian youth to embrace the capital market as a pathway!-->…
NNPC Counts Heavy Losses as PENGASSAN Halts Strike Against Dangote Refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has revealed that the recent three-day strike by the!-->…
Nigerian Fintech Leaders Engage Regulators and Lawmakers to Shape Inclusive Growth…
Nigeria’s fast-growing financial technology industry is strengthening its ties with government regulators and!-->…
Court Blocks PENGASSAN From Cutting Gas Supply to Dangote Refinery Amid Labour…
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has issued a temporary order stopping the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior!-->…
NGX Introduces N150 Million Capital Gains Tax Exemption to Boost Nigerian…
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has announced a significant tax relief for investors in the country’s capital!-->…
NNPC, Dangote Refinery Ink New Two-Year Crude Supply Deal to Boost Domestic Fuel…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has signed a fresh two-year crude oil supply agreement with!-->…
Dangote Refinery Strike: PENGASSAN Defies Court Order, Vows to Continue Industrial…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has vowed to continue its strike at!-->…
Nairobi Securities Exchange Secondary Bond Market Hits Record KSh 2 Trillion…
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has achieved a historic milestone as its secondary bond market surpassed KSh!-->…
Tullow Exits Kenya as Gulf Energy Takes Over Turkana Oil, Government Ramps Up…
After 14 years in Kenya, British oil explorer Tullow Oil has officially exited the country, selling its entire!-->…
ECG Records Historic GH¢1.74 Billion Revenue in July 2025 Amid Major Reforms
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has hit a historic milestone, raising GH¢1.74 billion in revenue in July!-->…
European Markets Open Higher as Lufthansa Cuts 4,000 Jobs, Spain’s Inflation Rises
European stock markets started the week on a positive note on Monday, shrugging off worries about a possible U.S.!-->…
NGX Urges Nigeria to Harness Blue Bonds for Maritime Growth and $10bn Investment…
Nigeria’s vast maritime resources could soon power a new wave of economic growth if the country embraces!-->…