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United Capital Proposes N9bn Final Dividend Following Strong 2024 Performance
United Capital Plc has announced a final dividend of N9 billion, equivalent to 50 kobo per share, for the year…
DeepSeek’s Growth Highlights the Rise of China’s AI Industry, Says…
DeepSeek, a rising AI startup based in Hangzhou, is being hailed as a symbol of China's growing prominence in…
Hedge Funds and Institutional Investors Boost Retail Store Stocks Amid Economic…
In recent months, institutional investors, including hedge funds, have increased their investments in both online…
Cash Crunch Drives 171% Surge in Bank Borrowings from CBN Amid Tight Monetary…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has seen a significant rise in bank borrowings, with a 171% increase…
GIPC CEO Calls for Diversification of Foreign Direct Investment in Ghana
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has advocated for…
Selling Price Inflation Eases in Nigeria, Business Activity Accelerates in…
Nigeria's selling price inflation slowed to a seven-month low in February, according to the latest Stanbic IBTC…
CBN Strengthens Nigeria’s Financial System with Strategic Policy…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), under the leadership of Governor Olayemi Cardoso, is recalibrating its monetary…
Nigeria and UK Strengthen Trade Relations with National Quality Policy to Drive…
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reinforced their commitment to enhancing bilateral trade and economic growth…
China to Launch Policy Supporting Nationwide RISC-V Chip Adoption
China is set to issue a policy to promote the use of open-source RISC-V chip technology nationwide, aiming to…
Etranzact Ghana Named ‘Fintech Company of the Year’ at 2025 Ghana…
Etranzact Ghana, a leader in payment technology services, was awarded the prestigious 'Fintech Company of the…
U.S. Consulate Partners to Empower 120 Nigerian Technicians for Economic Growth
The U.S. Consulate General Lagos has collaborated with the Field of Skills and Dreams VTE Academy to launch the…
Stock Market Begins March on a Negative Note, Drops by 0.34%
The Nigerian stock market opened March 2025 on a downturn, as investors engaged in profit-taking across various…
CBN Enhances Oversight to Safeguard Nigeria’s Financial System
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is intensifying efforts to ensure a transparent and resilient financial system…
Nigeria’s Key Economic Sectors Stagnant, Urgent Reforms Needed for Growth –…
Nigeria’s economy has been facing significant challenges, with key sectors that are crucial for its economic…
Ten Stockbrokers Trade Over N601 Billion on NGX in First Two Months of 2025
In the first two months of 2025, ten stockbrokers on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) facilitated transactions…
Ghana’s T-Bill Rates Plummet to New Lows: What’s Next for Investors?
On February 28, 2025, treasury bill rates saw a remarkable drop, marking one of the most significant declines in…
NGX Group Sees 157.3% Surge in Profit, Reaches Record N13.6 Billion for 2024
NGX Group has reported a significant profit before tax (PBT) of N13.6 billion for the year ending 31 December…
Bitcoin Rallies Over 20% After Trump Announces Strategic Crypto Reserve
Bitcoin surged over 20% from last week’s lows after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to include…
CBN Enhances Financial Oversight to Strengthen Compliance with Global Banking…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to reinforcing the nation's financial sector by…
South Africa Fines Google R500 Million and Investigates Tech Giants Over…
South Africa's Competition Commission has launched an investigation into major tech companies, including Google,…
Strategies for Staying Authentically Informed in the Digital Age
Staying informed as a citizen in the digital age has become increasingly complex due to the abundance of…
Google Launches Free AI Coding Assistant for Nigerian Developers
Google has launched a new AI-powered coding assistant called Gemini Code Assist, offering a free version to…
Elumelu Pledges Support for Gabon’s Infrastructure Development and Youth…
Tony Elumelu, the Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF),…
Banking Sector Outperforms with 7.76% YtD Gain as Recapitalisation Efforts Gain…
In 2025, the Nigerian banking sector has emerged as a standout performer on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX),…
Exchange Rate and Inflation: Fixing the fundamentals first
In many developing economies, exchange rate fluctuations serve as the main driver of inflation. In Nigeria, the…
India’s Trade Minister Piyush Goyal Heads to the U.S. for Crucial Trade Talks Amid…
India's trade minister, Piyush Goyal, embarked on a trip to the United States on Monday for urgent trade talks,…
Nigerian Stock Market Suffers N421bn Loss Amid Bearish Trends
The Nigerian Exchange experienced a significant downturn last week, with the market losing N421bn. The All-Share…
Naira Ends February Strong, Defying Pressure with Gains in Parallel Market
The Nigerian naira ended February 2025 with notable fluctuations in its performance across both the parallel and…
CBN Halts Interest Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Slowdown and Naira Strengthening
In a notable shift from its aggressive tightening policies, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has paused its…
Capital Market Key to Nigeria’s Economic Stability, Says Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has highlighted the crucial role of Nigeria’s capital market in ensuring economic…