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NCC Tightens Governance Rules as Nigeria’s Telecom Industry Targets $22.82bn…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has rolled out its 2025 Guidelines on Corporate Governance,!-->…
Insurance, Industrial Stocks Lift NGX by 0.12% Amid Banking Sector Profit-Taking
The Nigerian stock market closed in positive territory on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, as gains in insurance and!-->…
Nigeria Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise 9.4% to $40.29bn in August 2025 — Strongest…
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have climbed to their highest level since January, reaching $40.29 billion as!-->…
Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to N820, Deploys 4,000 CNG Trucks Nationwide
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as!-->…
Nigerian Equities Market Extends Bullish Run, Gains ₦111bn Amid Strong Investor…
The Nigerian stock market continued its bullish momentum on Tuesday, adding ₦111 billion to investors’ wealth as!-->…
IFC Partners with FCMB to Empower Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs
First City Monument Bank Ltd. (FCMB) has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to roll out!-->…
Insurance Penetration in Ghana Stalls at 1% Despite Growth in Insurance Density
Insurance penetration in Ghana remained stagnant at 1.0% in 2024, matching the level recorded in 2023, according!-->…
FG Disburses N5.12 Billion Pension Arrears to 90,689 DBS Pensioners as Part of…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has disbursed N5.12 billion in pension arrears to 90,689 beneficiaries under the!-->…
Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Surge Nearly 20% in H1 2025 Driven by Cocoa and Urea…
Nigeria’s non-oil exports rose by 19.6% to $3.225 billion in the first half of 2025, compared to $2.7 billion!-->…
Nigeria Earns N5.21tn from Oil Sales in H1 2025, Faces Revenue Target Pressure…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC),!-->…
Marketers Rush to Secure Direct Deals as Dangote Refinery Launches August 15 Fuel…
Petroleum marketers across Nigeria are intensifying negotiations with Dangote Petroleum Refinery Ltd. ahead of its!-->…
Ghana’s Financial Sector Assets Surge to GH₵525bn in 2024 Despite Lower GDP Share
Ghana’s financial sector recorded substantial growth in 2024, with total assets climbing by 34.6% to GH₵525.59!-->…
Elon Musk’s xAI Plans Legal Action Against Apple Over Alleged App Store Antitrust…
Elon Musk announced on Monday that his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, will take legal action against Apple,!-->…
European Markets Poised for Positive Start as Global Trade Talks Take Center Stage
European markets are expected to open the week on a positive note, with futures data indicating modest gains!-->…
NCC Enforces 5-Year Ban on Former Telecom Regulators Joining Operators to Boost…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled new corporate governance guidelines that impose strict!-->…
Petrol Prices Surge to ₦900/Litre Despite Crude Oil Drop; Marketers Predict…
Petrol prices across parts of Nigeria have surged past ₦900 per litre despite a recent decline in global crude oil!-->…
Asian Markets Rally as US-China Tariff Truce Boosts Investor Confidence
Asian stock markets gained on Tuesday, with Japan’s Nikkei reaching an all-time high, as the United States and!-->…
Global Markets Rally as U.S.–China Tariff Truce Extended; Focus Shifts to Key…
Global markets started the day on a strong note after the United States and China agreed to extend their tariff!-->…
First Securities Brokers Leads NGX in July with ₦414.46bn Trades, Secures Top Spot…
First Securities Brokers Limited, a subsidiary of First Holdco Plc, has emerged as the top-performing brokerage!-->…
NGX Opens Week Positive as Investors Gain ₦79.6bn on Renewed Buying Interest
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) kicked off the new trading week on a positive note as the All-Share Index!-->…
Tinubu Approves Landmark Pension Reforms for DBS Retirees Under Renewed Hope…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has endorsed significant reforms aimed at improving the welfare of retirees under!-->…
Apple Shares Surge 13% After CEO Tim Cook’s White House Visit, Announces $100…
Apple experienced its largest weekly stock gain since July 2020, with shares rising 13% after CEO Tim Cook joined!-->…
European Shares Rise Amid Trade Optimism; Orsted Shares Plunge on $9.4 Billion…
European stock markets opened higher on Monday, buoyed by positive sentiment around global trade developments. The!-->…
SEC DG Agama Named Vice Chair of IOSCO’s Africa/Middle East Committee
Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has been elected Vice!-->…
Insurance Act and Strong Q2 Earnings Drive Nigerian Stock Market to 3.2% Weekly…
The Nigerian stock market recorded a notable 3.2% gain in the week, driven by the recent enactment of the!-->…
Pension Fund Performance Review: FCMB Pensions Limited Leads with 5.68% Return in…
Nigeria’s pension industry maintained its steady performance in July 2025, delivering positive returns across all!-->…
Top 10 African Fintech Startups Secure $470M in H1 2025 Amid Global Funding…
Africa’s fintech industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the first half of 2025, attracting significant!-->…
Credit Enquiries in Ghana Jump 114% in 2024 as Digital Lending Dominates – Bank Of…
Credit enquiries in Ghana surged to 29.5 million in 2024, representing a 114.6% increase from 13.7 million in!-->…
Japan’s Political Turmoil Threatens Budget Process and Delays in BOJ Rate Hike
Japan is facing mounting political uncertainty as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba comes under intense pressure from!-->…
Domestic Sources Drive $31.06bn Forex Inflows in Seven Months as Foreign…
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market recorded total inflows of $31.06 billion between January and July 2025,!-->…