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Naira Set to Break N1,445/$ as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Boost Nigerian Currency
The Nigerian Naira has maintained relative stability against the US dollar in the official market, even as…
FG, SEC, NGX Unite to Ensure Smooth Capital Gains Tax Reform in Nigeria
The Federal Government (FG) has launched the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), signaling a…
X Suspends European Commission’s Ad Account Following €120M Fine Over Blue…
Social media giant X has suspended the European Commission’s ad account after the EU body fined the platform €120…
Nigerian Stock Market Surges N2.44tn Driven by ICT and Banking Stocks
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed the week on a high note, with the market surging by N2.44 trillion,…
European Markets Slip as Investors Await Crucial Fed Rate Decision
European markets opened the week on a quiet note on Monday, with major indexes edging slightly lower as global…
Nigerian Insurance Leaders Push for Tech-Driven Growth as Sector Seeks Wider Reach
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s insurance industry are calling for urgent technology-driven solutions to expand the…
Nigerian Banks Shift Focus to New Revenue Streams as FX Gains Dry Up
As foreign exchange gains that boosted Nigerian banks over the past two years begin to fade, financial experts say…
Nigeria’s Domestic Gas Revenue Soars to N3.1trn as Local Demand Rises
Nigeria’s domestic gas market has posted a major boost this year, with sales rising by 19 per cent to hit N3.1…
Nigeria Opens 2025 Oil Licensing Round, Targets $10bn Investment Boost
Nigeria has officially kicked off its 2025 oil licensing round, offering 50 oil blocks to investors as the country…
Apple Executive Shake-Up Continues with Departures of General Counsel and Policy…
Apple’s executive shake-up is showing no signs of slowing down. Following the recent departures of AI chief John…
European Stocks Rise Ahead of Fed Meeting as Investors Weigh Interest Rate Cuts
European stocks opened higher on Friday, signaling cautious optimism among global investors as attention turns to…
NGX Extends Modest Rebound as ASI Inches Up 0.10% Amid Mixed Investor Sentiment
The Nigerian equities market extended its recovery on Thursday, December 4, 2025, as the All Share Index (ASI)…
Udoma and Mbah Call for Transparent, Efficient Nigerian Capital Market at PEARL…
Former Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udo Udoma, has called for greater transparency in Nigeria’s…
Nigerian Stock Market Gains N97bn as Bulls Extend Winning Streak
The Nigerian equities market continued its upward momentum yesterday, with market capitalisation climbing by N97…
FG Approves N185 Billion to Clear Gas Debts, Boost Power Supply Nationwide
The Federal Government (FG) has taken a major step to stabilize Nigeria’s energy sector by approving the payment of…
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit $46.7 Billion — Highest in Nearly Seven Years, Says…
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have climbed to $46.7 billion, marking the highest level in nearly seven years, the…
Asia-Pacific Markets Fall Amid Mixed U.S. Session and Rising Bond Yields
Asia-Pacific markets opened lower on Friday following a muted session on Wall Street, as investors weighed economic…
Experts share growth strategies for African SMEs
Business leaders across Africa have emphasized actionable strategies to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs)…
PENGASSAN Urges FG to Expose Sponsors of Terrorism Amid Rising Insecurity in…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has called on the Federal Government…
Asian Markets Slip as Investors Await US Data and Possible Fed Rate Cut
Asian markets traded mixed on Friday as investors approached the weekend cautiously, weighed down by a quiet lead…
Innovation and Partnerships Poised to Drive Nigeria’s Economic Breakthrough —…
Nigeria is positioning itself for a major economic breakthrough powered by innovation, strong private-sector…
Asia Markets Climb on Wall Street Gains Amid Federal Reserve Rate-Cut Hopes
Asia-Pacific stock markets mostly climbed Thursday, buoyed by Wall Street’s overnight gains and renewed hopes that…
South Africa Business Confidence Rebounds in Q4 2025 Amid Economic Optimism
South Africa’s business confidence saw a notable rebound in the final quarter of 2025, reversing two consecutive…
Nigeria–S’Africa chamber celebrates 25-year economic partnership
The Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC) marked a significant milestone this week, celebrating 25 years…
FIRS clarifies new tax laws, debunks levy misconceptions
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws are intended to…
Nigeria’s GDP Grows in Q3 2025, but CPPE Warns of Rising Cost of Living
Nigeria’s economy recorded a year-on-year GDP growth of 3.98% in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest…
Ghana Reference Rate Drops to 15.9% in December, Easing Borrowing Costs for…
Ghana’s benchmark reference rate for bank lending has fallen sharply in December, offering a welcome reprieve for…
Nigerian Equities Surge N252 Billion as Guinness and Tier-1 Banks Drive Market…
The Nigerian equities market recorded a notable gain on Wednesday, adding N252.1 billion in market capitalisation,…
Nigeria’s Business Confidence Hits 13-Month High on Stable FX and Easing Inflation
Nigeria’s business confidence has reached its highest level in over a year, buoyed by easing inflationary pressures…
CBN Removes Deposit Limits, Raises Weekly Cash Withdrawal Cap to N500,000
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a major shake-up of its cash-handling policies, removing all limits…