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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!-->…
Net Foreign Exchange Inflows Surge by 44% to $41.89 Billion in 2024
The net foreign exchange inflows into Nigeria's economy increased by 44.8% year-on-year, reaching $41.89 billion!-->…
Foreign Investment Outflow Hits N20.19bn in January, Threatening Market Stability
In January 2025, Nigeria’s stock market faced a significant challenge with a net foreign investment outflow of!-->…
ECOWAS Workshop Reinforces Regional Energy Data Integration
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing regional energy!-->…
Q4 2024 GDP Report Reveals Economic Weaknesses and Imbalance – Expert Analysis
The recently released Q4 2024 GDP figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicate a!-->…
ICT Contributes 17.7% to Nigeria’s GDP, Telecom Sector Leads Growth
In a recent report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the Information and Communications Technology!-->…
World Bank to Approve $2.2 Billion Loan for Nigeria in 2025
Nigeria is set to receive a $2.2 billion loan from the World Bank in 2025, aimed at supporting six major!-->…
Interswitch Pushes for AI Integration in Africa’s Workforce and Economy
Interswitch, a leading integrated payments and digital commerce company in Africa, is emphasizing the critical!-->…
U.S. and Euro Zone Inflation Divergence Reaches Three-Year High Amid Economic…
Traders are betting on the sharpest inflation divergence between the U.S. and the euro zone in three years, driven!-->…
NESG Calls for AI Adoption in Nigerian Town Planning to Boost Productivity
The Chairman of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), Olaniyi Yusuf, has emphasized the need for the!-->…
Concerns Mount as Naira Strengthens Amid Decline in Forex Reserves
The Nigerian naira has shown notable improvement recently, gaining strength due to foreign exchange reforms!-->…
GPHA Warns Ghana Could Lose Port Business to Lomé, Abidjan
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has raised concerns over the potential loss of port business to!-->…
Ghana and Rwanda Sign MoU to Enhance Cross-Border Fintech Operations
Ghana and Rwanda have taken a significant step towards financial innovation by signing a Memorandum of!-->…
Naira Strengthens to N1,485 as Dollar Liquidity Improves
The Nigerian naira has strengthened against the US dollar in the parallel market, reaching a rate of N1,485 per!-->…
Global Markets Tread Carefully Amid Rising Tensions and Economic Concerns
Global stock markets showed cautious gains as investors weighed the potential for economic slowdown in the U.S.!-->…
SEC Shortens Capital Market Approval Time to 14 Days
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has significantly reduced the approval time for companies looking to!-->…
Rewane: CBN’s Intervention Policies Strengthen Naira Stability
Economist Bismarck Rewane, CEO of Financial Derivative Company, has praised the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN)!-->…
LCCI Calls for Monetary Policy to Address Real Economic Pressures, Not Just…
The Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr. Chinyere Almona, has urged the!-->…
Nigeria and Kazakhstan to Strengthen Cooperation in Agriculture, Trade, and…
Nigeria and Kazakhstan are preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance bilateral relations,!-->…
Experts Predict Strong Q4 GDP Growth in Nigeria but Full Year May Fall Short
Nigeria's economy is projected to see a strong Q4 2024 GDP growth, surpassing the 3.46% recorded in Q3 2024.!-->…
Strong Demand for Bank of Ghana Treasury Bills as Rising Interest Rates Influence…
The Bank of Ghana's latest treasury bills auction, held on February 21, 2025, revealed strong demand for!-->…