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Africa Startup Funding 2025 Surges: Local Investors and Strong Fundamentals Drive…
Africa’s startup ecosystem staged a strong comeback in 2025, ending a two-year slump as total funding climbed to…
Paystack Expands into Banking with Ladder Microfinance Acquisition in Nigeria
Nigeria’s fintech landscape is set to change as Paystack, the Stripe-owned payments giant, officially steps into…
DAPPMAN Confirms 60% National Fuel Supply, Pledges Commitment to Nigeria’s Energy…
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has confirmed that its members now…
FG Enforces 0.5% Levy on Fuel Wholesalers: What Nigeria’s Downstream Petroleum…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has moved to tighten regulatory control over the downstream petroleum sector by…
Nigeria to Generate $3 Billion Annually from Carbon Market, Says President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria is set to mobilize between $2.5 billion and $3 billion annually…
15 Nigerian States Allocate N10.7tn for Infrastructure Development in 2026
Fifteen Nigerian states are set to invest more than N10 trillion in infrastructure this year, marking a major push…
European Stocks Soar as Greenland Talks Take Center Stage; BP Flags $5 Billion Q4…
European stocks surged to record levels on Wednesday as investors shifted their focus to high-stakes talks over…
Nigeria-UAE Trade Deal: CEPA Agreement to Liberalize Over 7,000 Products
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have officially signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement…
Statistics Bureau Reviews Inflation Data Standards Amid 31% December Spike…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced a revision in its inflation calculation method, ahead of…
Nigerian Stock Market Capitalisation Hits N106 Trillion as Investors Gain N1.66…
The Nigerian stock market surged to new heights yesterday, closing on a bullish note for the seventh consecutive…
NCC Launches Telecom Competition Assessment to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a nationwide assessment of competition in Nigeria’s…
Oil Prices Hit Seven-Week High as Fears Grow Over Iran Export Disruptions
Global oil prices settled at their highest levels in seven weeks on Monday as investors grew increasingly concerned…
World Bank Raises Nigeria Growth Forecast to 4.4%, Signalling Strongest Economic…
The World Bank has upgraded its outlook for Nigeria’s economy, projecting growth of 4.4 percent in 2026, a sharp…
NBS Updates CPI: Modern Consumption Patterns Transform Nigeria’s Inflation Data
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has officially overhauled its approach to measuring inflation, discarding…
Nigerian Insurers Oppose Tax Breaks for Foreign Firms, Warn of Market Distortion
A proposal to exempt foreign insurance companies from paying taxes on premiums generated in Nigeria has sparked…
FG to Review Tariff Policies to Boost Local Manufacturing and Reduce Business…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a strategic review of tariff policies to strengthen local…
Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Boost Balance of Payments and Foreign Exchange Inflows
Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms are showing tangible results, as the country records a significant rebound in…
Seplat Shares Soar 6.2% YTD in 2026 on Heirs Energies Acquisition and Strong…
Seplat Energy has started 2026 on a high note, with its shares gaining 6.2% year-to-date within the first trading…
Alphabet Surges to $4 Trillion Valuation as AI Innovations Boost Investor…
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, briefly crossed the $4 trillion market valuation mark on Monday, becoming…
Nigeria’s Forex Earnings Face Pressure Amid Global Energy Divide
Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings are facing increasing pressure as the global energy landscape becomes sharply…
Top 10 Insurance Stocks in Nigeria That Delivered Massive Returns in 2025
The Nigerian insurance sector powered through 2025 with a remarkable 65.64% return, surpassing the broader…
Dangote Refinery Turns Nigeria into a Maritime Goldmine: Experts Highlight Jobs…
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery is rapidly reshaping the country’s maritime landscape, according to industry experts.…
Apple Partners with Google’s Gemini AI to Power Siri: A New Era in AI Integration
Apple and Google have announced a groundbreaking multi-year partnership that will see Apple’s Siri digital…
Nigeria Ranks 72nd Globally in AI Readiness as Egypt Leads Africa
Nigeria has been ranked 72nd globally in artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, placing fourth in sub-Saharan…
European Markets Set to Open Higher as Geopolitical Tensions and U.S. Data Shape…
European stocks are expected to open broadly higher on Tuesday, extending a cautiously optimistic start to the week…
Three Nigerian Bank Mergers Expected Ahead of CBN Recapitalisation Deadline
At least three bank mergers are expected in Nigeria in early 2026 as lenders race to meet the Central Bank of…
NGX Opens Week Stronger as Market Gains ₦745bn on Renewed Investor Confidence
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) started the new trading week on a positive footing on Monday, adding ₦745bn to…
Traders Target India and China to Restart Venezuelan Crude Exports
Global commodities giants Vitol and Trafigura have begun discussions with refiners in India and China to sell…
NASD Market Capitalisation Surges 106% in 2025 Amid Strong Listings and…
The NASD Securities Exchange has reported a remarkable growth in 2025, with its market capitalisation hitting N2.12…
Nigeria’s Stock Market Hits N100 Trillion on Back of Reforms and Collaboration
Nigeria’s equity market has officially crossed the N100 trillion market capitalisation mark, signaling a remarkable…