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As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments
The recent surge in Bitcoin’s value has sparked interest among luxury brands to explore cryptocurrency as a!-->…
Sterling Bank champions African Cinema at 2024 S16 Film Festival
Sterling Bank has underscored its commitment to Africa's creative economy by sponsoring the 2024 S16 Film!-->…
Leadway Assurance Plays Transformative Role in SMEs
Leadway Assurance has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by offering more!-->…
UBA to Expand SMEs Lending, Invest in Digital Technology with N239.4bn Rights …
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced plans to utilize the net proceeds of its ongoing N239.4 billion!-->…
Lagos State partners with Access Bank to develop 704 housing units
The Lagos State government and Access Bank have signed an MoU to build 704 two-bedroom apartments in Odo-Nla,!-->…
ICPC Recovers N30 Billion and $966900 in Cash Over One Year
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) announced the recovery of N29.7!-->…
Naira closes flat across FX markets
The naira remained stable across Nigeria's foreign exchange markets on Tuesday as dollar demand eased slightly. At!-->…
Foreign portfolio investment in the stock market rises 180.9%
Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPIs) in the Nigerian stock market surged by 180.95% in the first ten months of!-->…
UBA donates N500m to Lagos security trust fund
The United Bank for Africa (UBA), through its corporate social responsibility arm, UBA Foundation, has donated!-->…
Stock Market Gains N330.24bn on Strong Demand for Aradel Holdings and Others
The Nigerian stock market kicked off the week on a positive note, driven by a surge in investor interest for!-->…
Nigeria’s exports to ECOWAS hit N1.5tn – NBS
Nigeria's exports to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) surged to N1.54 trillion in the third!-->…
2025 Budget: N13trn Deficit To Be Financed Through Borrowing – Finance Minister
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved Nigeria's 2025 budget, which projects a deficit of N13.1!-->…
How N239.4bn Rights Issue will contribute to UBA’s growth – Elumelu
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) is undertaking a N239.4 billion Rights Issue to fund digital transformation and!-->…
FG, World Bank invest $600m on rural roads
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the World Bank, has earmarked $600 million to!-->…
FCMB Hackathon: Startups Work on Solutions for Livestock Mortality and Financial…
For conceptualising and developing actionable solutions to bridge gaps in Nigeria’s agribusiness ecosystem,!-->!-->!-->…
Bitcoin buyer MicroStrategy jumps on Nasdaq 100 entry
MicroStrategy’s shares surged 4% in premarket trading as the company prepared to join the Nasdaq 100 index, a!-->…
FG issues N1.1trn Sovereign Sukuk for 124 road projects across Nigeria
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that the Nigerian government has issued six Sovereign!-->…
BUA Group donates N2bn for reconstruction of collapsed Zaria mosque
The Emir of Zazzau in Kaduna, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, has praised Alh Abdulsamad Rabiu, the Chairman of BUA!-->…
Morning Bid: Making Bitcoin Great – and above $105,000
Bitcoin has reached a new milestone, soaring above $105,000 for the first time in history, spurred by comments!-->…
PalmPay Partners Jumia to Boost Payment Transaction
PalmPay, a leading fintech company in Nigeria, has partnered with e-commerce platform Jumia to improve the payment!-->…
Currency Outside Banks Now N4.29tn, 94.2% of Currency in Circulation
Currency outside banks in Nigeria surged to N4.29 trillion in October 2024, accounting for 94.2% of the total!-->…
Nigeria excluded from the $1bn OPEC fund for development financing
Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, was conspicuously absent from the list of beneficiaries of nearly $1!-->…
Capital Express unveils insurance group
Capital Express Group has officially unveiled its insurance arm, comprising two rebranded entities: Capital!-->…
Nigeria Needs Robust Policies To Boost Foreign Trade – Analysts
Analysts have urged Nigeria’s fiscal and monetary authorities to adopt strategic policies aimed at enhancing!-->…
NSIA Insurance donates furniture to school
NSIA Insurance Limited has donated furniture and school supplies to Government College, Victoria Island, Lagos, as!-->…
Firm partners NexHub to boost creative exports
Bruit Costaud, a leading policy communications and government affairs firm, partnered with NexHub to amplify!-->…
Continental Reinsurance gets positive ratings
Continental Reinsurance, a leading pan-African reinsurance company, has received a B+ financial strength rating!-->…
Access Bank set to acquire 100% equity in South Africa’s Bidvest Bank
Access Bank, a subsidiary of Access Holdings Plc, has announced its agreement to acquire a 100% equity stake in!-->…
BudPay Highlights Lack of Data Among SMEs Hindering African Business Growth
Despite the surge in digital transactions across Africa, 73% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) lack access to!-->…
World Bank may approve $500m loan to Nigeria today
The World Bank is expected to approve a $500 million loan for Nigeria to enhance rural access and agricultural!-->…