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Sokoto Strengthens Investment Drive with New Board Inauguration
Governor Ahmed Aliyu has inaugurated the Chairman and Board members of the Sokoto Investment Company, reaffirming…
Weak Naira Attracted Tourists and Boosted Economy in December
The depreciation of Nigeria’s local currency, the naira, significantly influenced international tourism and…
NASD OTC Exchange Sees Record Growth with 224% Return
In 2024, Nigeria's NASD OTC Securities Exchange saw a significant increase in turnover, with the NASD Securities…
Recapitalisation: Access Holdings’ market cap hits N1.3tr
Access Holdings Plc has concluded its recapitalization process with 17.77 billion additional shares at the…
High Interest Rate: Manufacturers cut back on bank loans
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) aggressive monetary tightening has driven manufacturers to cut back on bank…
Trump Promises Swift Action on US Crises at Pre-Inauguration Rally
At a massive pre-inauguration rally in Washington, President-elect Donald Trump vowed to take immediate action on…
Government Targets Passage Of Digital Economy Bill By Q2
The Federal Government of Nigeria aims to pass the Digital Economy Bill by the second quarter of 2025 as part of…
Rising Debt Burden Hits Nigerian Firms as Liabilities Reach N3.6tn
A recent report has revealed that 15 listed companies on the Nigerian Exchange Limited recorded a combined…
Government Ensures Quality Service as Telecom Tariff Hike Looms
The Nigerian government has pledged to improve telecom service quality as it prepares for an upcoming tariff…
Crypto Scams and AI Cyberattacks Threaten Nigeria’s Digital Security
Nigeria’s cybersecurity landscape in 2025 is expected to be dominated by cryptocurrency scams and AI-driven…
Equity market loses N1.45tn in one week
The Nigerian equity market experienced significant losses last week, dropping by 2.94% to close at 102,353.68…
Nigeria’s Current Account Surplus Strengthens Forex Stability
Nigeria recorded a current account (CA) surplus of $6.1 billion in Q3 2024, up from $3.9 billion in Q2, marking…
CBN Unveils Digital Payment and Document Management Solutions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched two major initiatives: the Document Flow (DocFlow) System and the…
Foreign Firms Rethink Investments Amid Capital Decline
Foreign-owned companies in Nigeria are scaling back their capital investments as returns on capital employed…
FG to Establish Farmers Database for Targeted Support
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, has signed an agreement…
NCC Orders Disconnection of Nine Banks’ USSD Services Over Unpaid Debts
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunications companies to disconnect the…
Tinubu and UAE Leader Discuss Trade Investment and Regional Stability
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
Scott Bessent Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Taxes Trade and Deficits
Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, is set to face tough questions from…
Nigerians To Pay More For Calls And Data As Tariffs Increase
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has announced that Nigerians will face a tariff…
Apple Seeks New Credit Card Partner as Goldman Backs Out
Apple is in talks with Barclays and Synchrony Financial to replace Goldman Sachs as its credit card partner,…
Nigerians Embrace AI with High Enthusiasm and Adoption
A new global survey by Ipsos and Google reveals that Nigeria's online population is leading in Artificial…
Smartphone Market Grows in 2024 Despite Economic Challenges
Global smartphone shipments grew by 2.4% year-over-year (YoY) in the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching 331.7…
NCC and FCCPC Sign Agreement to Strengthen Telecom Consumer Protection
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission…
Wini Group Debuts AI Varsity In Nigeria To Boost Africa’s Tech Adoption
Wini Group has announced the establishment of Wini University, Nigeria’s first Artificial Intelligence-focused…
FG’s Economic Policies to Boost Marketing Industry in 2025
Industry experts predict Nigeria’s marketing and advertising sector will benefit from the federal government's…
Equity market posts N930bn loss
The Nigerian equity market recorded a significant loss of N930.62bn at the close of trading on Wednesday, marking…
34.8% inflation rate triggers fears of rising prices, hardship
Nigeria's inflation rate surged to 34.80% in December 2024, a marginal increase from November's 34.60%, according…
FCMB appoints executive director
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has announced the appointment of Felicia Obozuwa as its new Executive Director of…
Nigeria’s Inflation Hits 34.80% Dampening Hopes for Rate Cut
Nigeria’s inflation rate surged to 34.80% in December 2024, dampening expectations for a potential rate cut by the…
Nine Nigerian Banks Face USSD Disconnection Over N160 Billion Debt
Telecommunication companies in Nigeria, under the directive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), will…