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Dangote Refinery vs Importers: Petrol Price Debate Amid US-Iran Tensions
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Nigeria is witnessing a sharp debate over petrol prices as the Dangote…
Nigeria Positions for Stronger AfCFTA Gains with Subnational Export Expansion
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering tangible results under the African Continental…
FG Introduces New Presumptive Tax Rules to Simplify Compliance for MSMEs
The federal government of Nigeria has introduced new presumptive tax rules aimed at Micro, Small, and Medium…
Manufacturers Optimistic as CBN Interest Rate Cuts Promise Credit Boost Beyond…
Manufacturers in Nigeria are eyeing a rebound in access to bank credit after lending to the sector dropped to N7.09…
Asia Markets Edge Higher Amid Iran Conflict Concerns and Oil Price Volatility
Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Friday as investors cautiously assessed the impact of escalating tensions in…
Nigerian Equities Market Rebounds, NGX Gains N220bn Amid Investor Optimism
The Nigerian equities market recorded a strong rebound on Thursday, as gains in several medium- and large-cap…
Bitcoin Holds Above $72K Amid 2022 Crash Echoes: Analysts Eye Key Support Levels
Bitcoin continued trading above $72,000 on Thursday, giving investors a sense of relief after a recent pullback.…
Nigerian Stock Market Gains N221bn as Nestle Nigeria Drives Investor Demand
The Nigerian stock market witnessed a notable boost yesterday, with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) gaining…
Naira Holds Strong at N1,850/£1 Amid UK Pound Weakness and Rising Local Demand
The Nigerian naira settled at N1,850 per British pound (GBP) in the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday,…
CBN Withdraws N13.41 Trillion in January 2026 Amid Tight Liquidity Conditions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) pulled a record N13.41 trillion from the financial system in January 2026, nearly…
Dangote Refinery Absorbs 20% Crude Cost Surge to Stabilise Petrol Supply in…
Nigeria’s largest refining facility, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, has assured Nigerians…
Jaiz Bank Leads Trading Volume as Nigerian Stock Market Rises 0.18%
The Nigerian stock market closed slightly higher on March 5, 2026, as the Nigerian Exchange All-Share…
Finance and Technology Key to Unlocking Nigeria’s Gas Potential – Industry Leaders
Industry experts have stressed that stronger financing frameworks, strategic infrastructure investment, and the…
Report: Rising oil prices will improve current account balances of Nigeria, Ghana
A surge in global oil prices triggered by the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran…
Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions, Strait of Hormuz Supply at Risk
Oil prices surged sharply on Wednesday as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupted global energy supplies,…
Oil Price Surges to $84 Per Barrel, Surpassing Nigeria’s 2026 Benchmark Amid…
Crude oil prices soared on Thursday, reaching $84 per barrel, the highest level in 2026, well above Nigeria’s…
Nigerian Private Sector Credit Slides to N75.24 Trillion in January 2026 Amid…
Nigerian banks’ lending to the private sector dipped to N75.24 trillion in January 2026, down from N75.83 trillion…
Nigeria to Launch National Single Window Digital Trade Platform on March 27
Nigeria is set to officially launch its National Single Window (NSW) digital trade platform on March 27, a move…
AfDB Invests €6.5 Million in Saviu II to Boost Tech Startups in Francophone Africa
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a €6.5 million investment in the Saviu II venture capital…
IMF Warns Middle East Conflict Could Trigger Global Economic Shock
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could…
FG Sets Ambitious Goal: Manufacturing to Contribute 25% to Nigeria’s GDP by 2035
The federal government has unveiled a bold plan to significantly expand Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, targeting a…
CBN Strengthens Gold Reserves to $3.5bn as Senate Moves to Make Apex Bank Lead…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased its gold reserves to $3.5 billion by acquiring domestically…
Nigeria’s $6 Billion Freight Market: Why Local Shipping Investors Are Missing Out
Despite Nigeria’s strategic 900-kilometre coastline and a market of over 200 million people, local shipping…
Nigeria’s Money Supply Falls to N123 Trillion as Bank Liquidity Tightens
Nigeria’s money supply (M²) experienced a slight decline in January 2026, falling 0.8 percent month-on-month to…
MTN and Aradel Lead Nigerian Market Value as All-Share Index Edges Down 0.08%
The Nigerian All-Share Index (ASI) closed slightly lower on 4th March 2026, dipping 0.08% to 196,463.2 points,…
Cooking Gas Price Soars 40% to N1,400 per KG Amid Middle East Crisis
The price of cooking gas in Nigeria has surged sharply, jumping 40 percent to N1,400 per kilogram, following…
US-Iran Conflict Sparks UK Fuel Crisis While Nigeria Secures Supply with Dangote…
Motorists across Britain are facing long queues and empty pumps as fears of an oil shortage escalate amid the…
European Markets Brace for Mixed Open Amid U.S.-Israel-Iran Conflict
European markets are set to open in mixed territory on Thursday, reflecting heightened investor caution amid…
CBN Forex Reforms Boost Reserves and Stabilize Naira Amid Economic Recovery
Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) forex reforms have yielded significant results, with the country’s external reserves…
CBN Reforms Push Naira to First Annual Gain in 13 Years
Nigeria’s currency recorded a historic turnaround in 2025 as reforms by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) helped…