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Nigeria Imports N1.2tn Worth of Crude Despite Being Africa’s Top Oil Producer
Nigeria, despite being Africa's largest oil producer, imported crude oil worth N1.19 trillion in the first quarter!-->…
FCMB Reassures Shareholders of Dividends Amid CBN’s New Banking Restrictions
FCMB Group Plc has moved to allay shareholder concerns following a new directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria!-->…
CBN Dividend Suspension Triggers Sharp Decline in Banking Stocks
The Nigerian banking sector faced a significant downturn following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recent!-->…
Edun, Cardoso Strategize as Nigeria’s Inflation Drops to 22.97%
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, met with Central Bank Governor Yemi!-->…
Cedi Gains Offer Little Relief Without Inflation Tamed, Says Blue Skies…
Anthony Pile, founder of leading fruit exporter Blue Skies Company Ltd., has raised concerns that Ghana’s recent!-->…
CBN Dividend Ban Triggers Sharp Decline in Bank Stocks on NGX
Bank stocks on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) suffered significant losses on Monday, June 16, 2025, after the Central!-->…
Israel-Iran Conflict Threatens Nigerian Economy with Investment Risks and Rising…
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that the escalating conflict between Israel!-->…
OpenAI Considers Antitrust Action Against Microsoft Amid Partnership Tensions
OpenAI executives are weighing whether to accuse Microsoft, their largest investor, of anticompetitive practices,!-->…
Nigerian Breweries Bounces Back: Q1 2025 Profits Signal Strong Recovery, Spark…
Nigerian Breweries Plc has earned praise from financial stakeholders following its impressive Q1 2025 financial!-->…
CBN Crackdown on Forbearance Exposes FirstHoldco, Others to Billions in Loan Risks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken a firm stance by reverting to orthodox monetary policy, enforcing!-->…
U.S. Backs Investment Push in Lagos Free Zone, Eyes Stronger Economic Ties with…
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting foreign direct investment in Nigeria, particularly!-->…
SEC Charts Path for Cross-Border Trade with Naira-Backed Stablecoin Framework
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has unveiled plans to develop a regulatory framework for!-->…
CBN’s $4.01bn Forbearance Loans Under Review as Nigeria Plans Gradual Phase-Out
A new report by Renaissance Capital Africa has revealed that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) extended a total of!-->…
NGX, SEC Strengthen Ties with China to Boost Cross-Border Capital Market…
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are intensifying efforts to!-->…
Blue Skies Ltd Urges Government Crackdown on Illegal Sand Winning Threatening…
Anthony Pile, the founder of Blue Skies Ltd, a leading agribusiness exporter in Ghana, has called on the!-->…
Microsoft Commits to Keeping European Cloud Data Within EU Borders
Microsoft has announced a comprehensive plan to protect the data of its European cloud customers by ensuring all!-->…
Nigerian Equities Gain N513bn in 3-Day Trading Amid Bullish Investor Sentiment
Despite a shortened trading week due to public holidays marking Eid-el-Kabir and Democracy Day, the Nigerian!-->…
Ibukun Awosika Unveils African Marketplace Dubai 2025 to Boost Global Trade for…
In a bold move to showcase Africa and the Caribbean's finest export-ready businesses, Ibukun Awosika has announced!-->…
Nigeria’s Crude Export Earnings Drop to N12.96tn Amid Refining Setbacks and…
Nigeria’s crude oil export earnings fell to N12.96 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, representing a 16.34%!-->…
Meta Appoints Arun Srinivas as India Head Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Meta Platforms has named Arun Srinivas as its new Managing Director and Head for India, with the appointment!-->…
CBN Halts Dividends for Banks Under Forbearance to Strengthen Capital Base
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered banks operating under regulatory forbearance to suspend the payment!-->…
DevSecFlow Launches AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platform to Fortify Nigeria’s Fintech…
DevSecFlow, a cybersecurity firm, has launched an advanced security operations platform called SECOYA, aimed at!-->…
Afreximbank Projects $44 Billion in Trade Deals at IATF 2025 in Bold Push for…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is forecasting over US$44 billion in trade and investment agreements!-->…
AfCFTA Chief Challenges Intra-Africa Trade Figures, Rallies Business Support for…
Wamkele Mene, the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), has cast doubt on widely!-->…
Government Orders 10–15% Data Bundle Boost by July 1 to Improve…
In a major policy move aimed at improving internet accessibility across Ghana, the government has directed all!-->…
Recapitalization Deadline: BDCs In Talks With CBN, Seek Extension To Dec 31
Following the expiration of the June 3, 2025 recapitalisation deadline for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, a!-->…
France’s Mistral Launches Europe’s First AI Reasoning Model in Bid to Rival U.S.…
French AI startup Mistral has unveiled Europe’s first AI reasoning model, marking a significant step in the!-->…
Crypto Exchange Bullish Quietly Files for U.S. IPO Amid Renewed Market Optimism
Peter Thiel-backed cryptocurrency exchange Bullish has reportedly filed confidentially for an initial public!-->…
Profit-Taking Drags Nigerian Stock Market Down by N377.9bn After Sallah Break
The Nigerian stock market opened on a bearish note after the Sallah holiday, suffering a major setback as!-->…
FX Inflows Surge 62% in May to $5.96bn as Investor Confidence Rebounds
Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) market experienced a significant revival in May 2025, as total inflows rose!-->…