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Google Invests $9M in African Universities, Launches AI Tools and Subsea Cable…
Google has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa with a major announcement that includes a $9 million fund for!-->…
Experts Divided Over NERC’s Net Billing Plan: Nigeria’s Solar Energy Future at a…
Energy experts are divided over the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) proposed net billing plan,!-->…
Google to Launch Four Africa Infrastructure Hubs to Boost Internet Access and AI…
Google is set to transform Africa’s digital landscape with the establishment of four new infrastructure hubs!-->…
Nigeria’s Pharma Stocks Surge: Fidson and May & Baker Lead Market Rally Amid…
Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector has emerged as a standout performer on the stock market in 2025, with Fidson and!-->…
Standard Chartered Hosts Economic Roundtable in Accra, Pledges Support for…
Standard Chartered Ghana convened a high-level Business and Economic Roundtable at its Accra headquarters,!-->…
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!-->…
Olisa Agbakoba Urges Nigerian Government to Build Sustainable Business Environment…
Former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President and maritime law expert, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, has called on the!-->…
Expert Champions Ethical Procurement, Sustainable Growth
The just-concluded IFMA Global Africa Conference 2025 in Lagos gathered facility-management leaders, policymakers,!-->…
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,!-->…
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Falls Below OPEC Quota in August, Reversing Gains from…
Nigeria’s crude oil production slipped below its OPEC quota in August 2025, reversing two months of gains that had!-->…
Nigerian Businesses Lead the World in Responsible AI Adoption and Privacy…
Nigerian companies are emerging as global frontrunners in combining cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) with!-->…
CSCS Records ₦2.1 Trillion Transactions in Four Months, Plans T+2 Settlement to…
The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) has announced a major surge in trading activity, recording!-->…
DAPPMAN Refutes Dangote Refinery Claims, Attributes Petrol Price Drop to Naira…
Nigeria’s Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association (DAPPMAN) has pushed back against the Dangote!-->…
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!-->…
Ghana’s Central Bank Slashes Record 350bps as Inflation Eases, Economy Shows…
Ghana’s central bank stunned markets on Wednesday by delivering its largest-ever policy rate cut, reducing the!-->…
Naira Slips N9.88 Against Dollar Despite Rising External Reserves: Experts See…
The Nigerian naira fell by N9.88 against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday, even!-->…
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!-->…
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!-->…
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!-->…
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!-->…
Dangote Refinery Exports First Petrol Shipment to U.S., Signaling Nigeria’s Rise…
Nigeria’s 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery has exported its first petrol (gasoline) shipment to the United!-->…
Google Play Partners with VerveLife 8.0 to Elevate Fitness and Wellness Across…
Verve, Africa’s leading domestic payments card scheme under the Interswitch Group, has announced Google Play as a!-->…
UK and US Sign $42 Billion Tech Partnership to Boost AI, Quantum Computing and…
Britain and the United States have sealed a landmark “Tech Prosperity Deal” worth £31 billion ($42 billion),!-->…
Cedi Loses Steam: Ghana’s Currency Appreciation Against Dollar Slows to 21% Amid…
Ghana’s cedi, which dazzled global markets with record gains earlier this year, is now losing momentum. New Bank!-->…
FintechNGR Strengthens Collaboration with CBN and Lawmakers to Drive Nigeria’s…
The Fintech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR) has stepped up efforts to deepen collaboration with key regulators!-->…
Dangote Group Eyes Global Leadership in Urea Fertiliser Exports by 2026, Unveils…
Nigeria is set to emerge as a global force in fertiliser and petrochemicals as the Dangote Group targets becoming!-->…
Naira appreciates to N1,497/$ 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.
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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!-->…
Africa Loses $200 Billion Annually to Poor Sanitation — World Bank Urges Urgent…
The World Bank has sounded the alarm on the growing sanitation crisis, revealing that Africa loses an estimated!-->…
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!-->…