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Italy Investigates Meta Over AI Tool Integration in WhatsApp
Italy’s antitrust authority has launched a formal investigation into Meta Platforms Inc. over its integration of!-->…
Asian Markets Waver Ahead of Fed Decision and U.S. Tariff Deadline
Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday as investors digested the lack of progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations!-->…
Bank of Ghana Cracks Down on Forex Violations: Banks and MTOs Face Licence…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a stern warning to financial institutions, threatening to revoke the licenses!-->…
African Fintechs Dominate H1 2025 Start-Up Funding, Attracting $640M – Fintech…
In the first half of 2025, African fintech startups led the continent's start-up funding landscape, securing!-->…
FCMB Sees Strong Growth as Earnings Hit N529.2bn in H1
FCMB Group Plc has reported strong financial results for the first half of 2025, with gross earnings rising by!-->…
Nigerian Stock Market Hits 18-Day Bull Run as NGX Rallies Past ₦85 Trillion —…
The Nigerian equity market is experiencing an extraordinary bullish streak, notching up 18 consecutive days of!-->…
Dangote Refinery Withdraws ₦100bn Lawsuit Against NNPC, Marketers Amid Industry…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has abruptly withdrawn its ₦100 billion lawsuit against several key!-->…
Meta’s Bold Superintelligence Gamble Faces Profit Pressure Amid AI Spending Surge
Meta Platforms is facing heightened scrutiny as CEO Mark Zuckerberg doubles down on a high-risk, high-cost bet to!-->…
Manufacturers Urge CBN to Cut Interest Rates Amid Inflation Crisis
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to cut interest rates,!-->…
CBN Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Pressures, Eyes Economic Stability
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in a decisive move during its July 2025 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)!-->…
CBN Rate Hold Spurs Four Smart Investment Strategies: Experts Advise on Fixed…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 27.5 percent, a move!-->…
NGX Gains ₦400bn as Investor Optimism Boosts Trading Activity
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) kicked off the trading week on a bullish trajectory, gaining ₦400 billion in!-->…
Nigeria’s Agriculture GDP Share Rises to 27.8% in Q1 2025 Despite Sector…
Nigeria’s agricultural sector recorded a notable increase in its GDP share to 27.8% in Q1 2025, according to new!-->…
Nigeria Enacts New Law Mandating Banks to Report Transactions Over N25m Monthly —…
Beginning January 2026, Nigerian banks, insurance companies, and financial institutions will be required to report!-->…
GNCCI Urges BoG to Cut Policy Rate by 3% to Boost Private Sector Growth-Ghana
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has called on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to reduce the!-->…
AI Data Labeling Startup Micro1 Eyes $500M Valuation in Series A Fundraising
Micro1, a rising competitor to Scale AI, is reportedly nearing completion of a Series A funding round that would!-->…
NGX Market Capitalisation Surges to ₦85.5tn on Investor Optimism and Strong Q2…
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) experienced significant growth in the first half of 2025, with its market!-->…
Chams Corporation Reports 42% Revenue Surge and Strategic Restructuring for…
Chams Holding Company PLC announced a 42% increase in revenue, reaching ₦14.93 billion for the financial year!-->…
Nigerian Stock Market Surges by N1.81 Trillion in One Week Amid Earnings Season…
The Nigerian stock market maintained its bullish run last week, appreciating by N1.81 trillion as investors!-->…
Private Sector Urges Action on Logistics, Security, and Trade Policies as…
Despite a marginal decline in Nigeria’s headline inflation rate for the fourth consecutive month, private sector!-->…
Replicate Naira-for-Crude Success Across Sectors, Says Dangote
Aliko Dangote has called on the Federal Government to expand the Naira-for-Crude policy beyond oil, hailing the!-->…
Cashless Surge: Nigerians Push E-Payments to N317.2 Trillion in Q1 2025
Nigeria’s adoption of digital finance continues to surge as electronic payment transactions rose by 24%!-->…
Nigerian Stock Market Gains N69bn Amid Mixed Investor Sentiment
The Nigerian stock market continued its bullish trend during midweek trading, with a total gain of ₦69!-->…
SIGA to Revamp Performance Contracts in Line with Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Drive
The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has announced plans to revise performance contracts for!-->…
World Bank Partners with Nigeria on Landmark 90,000km Fiber Optic Project to Boost…
The World Bank has announced a major partnership with the Nigerian government to roll out a nationwide!-->…
FCMB, ICCN Call for Sustainable Trade Reforms to Boost Nigeria’s Global…
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and the International Chamber of Commerce Nigeria (ICCN) Banking Commission have!-->…
Nigeria Slips to Fourth in African Startup Funding as South Africa Dominates H1…
South Africa emerged as Africa’s leading startup investment hub in the first half of 2025, securing $344 million!-->…
Nigeria Becomes Net Importer of U.S. Crude Amid Dangote Refinery Surge
For the first time in history, Nigeria imported more crude oil from the United States than it exported, reversing!-->…
Nigerian Stock Market Inches Higher as Nestle, 29 Stocks Lift NGX Index by 0.08%
Equities on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) extended their upward momentum on Wednesday, July 24, 2025, with!-->…
SEC Embraces Quantum and Blockchain to Transform Nigeria’s Capital Market
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, has reaffirmed the!-->…