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Nigerian Stock Market Suffers N623bn Loss as Lafarge Africa, 47 Firms Lead…
The Nigerian stock market continued its bearish run yesterday, wiping out N623 billion in market value, as heavy!-->…
Nigeria’s Business Confidence Index Climbs to 107.3 Despite Financing and…
Nigeria’s business environment showed modest improvement in August 2025, with the Current Business Performance!-->…
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!-->…
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!-->…
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!-->…
Nigeria’s Economy Expands for 8th Straight Month as CBN Reports Growth Across Key…
Nigeria’s economy continued its upward trajectory in July 2025, recording its eighth consecutive month of growth,!-->…
NES Urges Agricultural, Trade, and Energy Reforms as Key Drivers of Nigeria’s…
The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) has called for urgent transformation in agriculture, trade, and energy,!-->…
Nigeria Strengthens Renewable Energy Drive with Local and International…
Nigeria is stepping up its renewable energy ambitions with stronger collaborations between local firms and!-->…
GNCCI Urges Government to Stabilize Exchange Rate to Boost Trade and Revenue in…
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has emphasized the urgent need for government!-->…
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 Imo!-->…
$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!-->…
Nestle sacks CEO over office romance
Swiss food giant, Nestlé, on Monday dismissed Laurent Freixe as chief executive with immediate effect over an!-->…
Nigeria Signs Deepwater Oil Deal with TotalEnergies to Boost Production and Energy…
Nigeria has formalized a major deepwater oil agreement with French energy giant TotalEnergies and local partner!-->…
Kola Aina on AI, Local Capital, and Startup Exits: Africa’s Tech Investment…
Kola Aina, founding partner of Ventures Platform, has been a pivotal figure in African venture capital for over a!-->…
Insurance Firms Rush to Meet Sept 30 Recapitalisation Deadline Amid New NIIRA 2025…
Insurance companies across Nigeria are racing against the September 30 deadline to submit their recapitalisation!-->…
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!-->…
Nigeria Economic Society Pushes for Inclusive Growth, Honours Shettima, CBN…
The Nigeria Economic Society (NES) has emphasized the need for inclusive economic growth as it prepares to honour!-->…
Dollar Weakens as Gold Hits Record High Amid Fed Rate Cut Speculation
Global financial markets were mixed on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar wobbled near five-week lows and gold surged to a!-->…
European Stocks Hold Steady as Chinese Tech Rally Boosts Market Sentiment
European equities opened the week on a steady note as gains in Chinese technology stocks helped balance pressure!-->…
NGX Opens September with ₦363bn Loss as Market Indices Decline
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) began September on a bearish note, with investors losing a total of ₦363 billion in!-->…
CBN’s $2 Billion FX Forwards Audit: Winners, Losers, and the Future of Nigeria’s…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has concluded a forensic audit into disputed foreign exchange (FX) forward!-->…
Amid Excess Liquidity in Financial Sector, Banks’ Borrowing from CBN Slumps 28.2%…
Amid excess liquidity in the financial sector, banks’ borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) dropped by!-->…
Naira Holds Steady in Black Market as U.S. Dollar Weakens Amid Global Uncertainty
The Nigerian naira remained stable in the black market, trading just below the N1.550/$ range in the first session!-->…
Nigeria’s Gas Flaring Drops to 7.16% in July 2025 as Gas Production Hits 7.59…
Nigeria recorded a significant energy milestone in July 2025 as gas flaring fell to 7.16%, even as daily gas!-->…
Dangote Refinery Sources Ghana Crude Amid Production Questions, RFCC Unit…
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has, for the first time, imported crude oil from Ghana, signaling a shift toward!-->…
Meta’s $14.3B Scale AI Partnership Shows Early Strains Amid Talent Departures and…
Meta’s multi-billion-dollar partnership with data-labeling startup Scale AI, launched in June with a $14.3 billion!-->…
India’s Strong GDP Growth Overshadowed by Weak Corporate Earnings and Market…
India’s economy recorded robust growth of 7.8% in the April–June quarter of 2025, outpacing global peers. Yet, the!-->…
FX Stability, Capital Inflows Push Nigerian Stock Market to N26trn Gain in 8…
Nigeria’s stock market recorded a remarkable growth of N26.01 trillion in market capitalisation within the first!-->…
Union Bank completes merger with Titan Trust Bank
Union Bank of Nigeria has announced the successful completion of its merger with Titan Trust Bank Limited,!-->…
Naira Strengthens to ₦1,531.57/$ as CBN Interventions and Rising Reserves Bolster…
The Nigerian naira appreciated to ₦1,531.57 per dollar on Friday, marking a 0.23% gain week-on-week in the!-->…