Nvidia Becomes First Company to Reach $4 Trillion Valuation Amid AI Boom
Nvidia made history on Wednesday by becoming the first publicly traded company to hit a market valuation of $4 trillion.…
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Nigeria’s Economy Expands for 6th Straight Month as Agriculture Leads Growth – CBN Warns of Rising Cost Pressures
Nigeria’s economy has recorded its sixth consecutive month of expansion, according to the June 2025 Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) released…
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Projected to Reach $41bn by Year-End Amid Naira Gains
Nigeria’s external reserves could reach $41 billion by the end of 2025, driven by the continued appreciation of the naira…
OpenAI to Launch AI-Powered Web Browser, Targeting Google Chrome’s Dominance
OpenAI is preparing to launch a groundbreaking AI-powered web browser that will directly compete with Google Chrome, according to sources…
European Investors Eye Earnings Season for Clues Amid Trade and Currency Volatility
European investors are closely watching the second-quarter earnings season, which could reveal how well companies are coping with renewed trade…
Nigerian Stocks Surge Midweek with N212bn Gain Amid Broad Market Optimism
The Nigerian equities market continued its bullish run midweek, with a significant gain of ₦212 billion in market capitalisation on…
IMF Boosts FIRS Support as Nigeria Implements Sweeping Tax Reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has strengthened its collaboration with Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), offering enhanced technical assistance…
India Clears Final Hurdle for Musk’s Starlink to Launch Commercial Operations
Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture under SpaceX, has finally received the green light to commence commercial operations in India,…
Nigerian Insurance Firms Project N14.1bn Q2 Profit Decline Amid FX Losses
Four Nigerian insurance firms—AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc, Linkage Assurance Plc, and Sunu Assurance Nigeria Plc, are…
Stronger Reserves to Boost Cedi Stability and Disposable Incomes, Merban Capital-GHANA
Ghana’s strengthened international reserves are expected to enhance currency stability and improve citizens’ purchasing power, according to Merban Capital’s Head…
Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price Again to N820 per Litre Amid Market Stabilisation
Dangote Refinery has further reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N840 to…
NCC Introduces N10m Licence for Bulk SMS Providers to Tackle Fraud and Spam
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a mandatory N10 million licence fee for companies sending bulk international SMS, commonly…
Naira Slightly Weakens to ₦1,529/$ as Forex Demand Rises Amid Card Transaction Resumption
The Nigerian naira experienced a marginal depreciation at the official foreign exchange market, closing at ₦1,529.22 to the dollar on…
IMF Calls on Nigeria to Deepen Inclusive Growth and Enforce Fiscal Discipline Amid Economic Strains
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria to prioritise inclusive economic growth, reinforce fiscal discipline, and increase domestic revenue…
Naira Breaks Free from Oil Dependency as Currency Holds Steady Despite Price Slump
Nigeria’s naira is showing signs of resilience and stability, decoupling from its historical dependence on crude oil prices, according to…
Despite 50% Tariff Hike, Nigeria’s Internet Usage Surges 30% in 2025
Despite a steep 50% increase in telecom tariffs earlier in 2025, Nigeria has seen a surprising 30.91% rise in average…
Meta Superintelligence Labs Poaches Elite AI Talent in Silicon Valley Hiring Blitz
Meta Platforms has launched a high-stakes hiring spree to populate its newly formed Superintelligence Labs, aimed at outpacing rivals like…
Nigeria Eyes Record $16.08bn in Foreign Portfolio Inflows Amid High Interest Rates
Nigeria is on track to record its highest-ever foreign portfolio investment (FPI) inflows by the end of 2025, as analysts…
CBN Raises Inflation Alarm as Rising Input Costs Threaten Business Margins
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised concerns about a potential surge in inflation, citing rising input costs across…
Dangote Refinery Targets 100% Nigerian Crude by Year-End in Energy Sector Milestone
Dangote Industries Limited has announced plans to fully switch its massive 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery to use only Nigerian crude oil…
CBN Rolls Out Stricter Loan Reporting Rules to Boost Transparency in Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new guidelines to enhance credit reporting standards among commercial banks. The move…
Nigeria and South Africa Boost Intra-African Trade to $220.3 Billion in 2024
Intra-African trade rose significantly by 12.4% in 2024 to reach $220.3 billion, up from $196.04 billion in 2023, according to…
European Markets Climb as Investors Await U.S. Trade Moves; Mergers and Energy Shifts Also in Focus
European stocks ended Monday’s trading session mostly higher as investors looked ahead to potential U.S. trade deal announcements. The Stoxx…
NGX Chairman Deepens Capital Market Collaboration with Dubai Financial Market
In a significant step toward enhancing cross-border market integration, the Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and CEO of Petralon…
NCC To Spotlight Mobile Virtual Network Investment, Growth Potential At Forum
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will headline the sixth edition of the Telecom Sector Sustainability Forum (TSSF 6.0), focusing on…
Apple Appeals $587M EU Antitrust Fine Over App Store Restrictions
Apple has officially taken legal action against a €500 million ($587 million) antitrust fine imposed by the European Commission, filing…
Tinubu’s Tax Reforms Set Stage for Nigeria’s Economic Revival — IMPI
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s new tax reforms as a landmark in Nigeria’s…
European Markets Stall as Trump’s Tariff Threats Stir Global Trade Uncertainty
European shares remained largely unchanged on Tuesday, as investors weighed the potential impact of fresh tariff threats from U.S. President…
Naira Gains Slightly as Banks Resume International Use of Naira Cards
The Nigerian naira saw a modest appreciation on Monday across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets following the…
CBN Temporarily Lifts Cap on Tier-1 Capital to Boost Bank Resilience Until March 2026
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a temporary removal of caps on the recognition of Additional Tier-1 (AT1)…