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Firm launches AI marketing platform to boost businesses
Northbrix, the parent company of CyBrixTeam.ai, has officially launched what it calls the world’s first Agentic…
European Markets Set to Rise as Defense Stocks Surge and UK Borrowing Data…
European stock markets are poised to open higher on Tuesday, extending gains seen at the start of the week.…
CBN’s 24–48 Hour ATM Refund Rule Gets Strong Backing from Customers’ Group
The Bank Customers Association of Nigeria (BCAN) has voiced strong support for the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN)…
Fintech Innovator Qore Drives Digital Transformation for Nigeria’s Microfinance…
Nigeria’s microfinance sector is celebrating 20 years of empowering small businesses, entrepreneurs, and low-income…
EU Plans Complete Phase-Out of Russian Gas by 2028 to Curb Moscow’s War Funding
The European Union has formally committed to ending all Russian gas imports by January 1, 2028, marking a major…
IMF Urges Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa to Embrace Blended Finance, Tax Reforms…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning to Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan African…
African Development Bank and Partners Launch Innovative $70 Billion Infrastructure…
Nigeria is spearheading a groundbreaking financing model aimed at unlocking billions of dollars for infrastructure…
Nigeria’s Prime Lending Rate Hits 18.88% Amid 27% Monetary Policy Rate: Banks…
Nigeria’s average prime lending rate increased to 18.88% in August 2025, up from 18.54% in July, reflecting banks’…
FG Secures $1 Billion Private Investment to Expand Nigeria’s CNG Sector
The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully secured a $1 billion private investment aimed at expanding the…
Heirs Technologies Calls for Bold Investments to Unlock Africa’s $700bn Digital…
Heirs Technologies has urged African governments and private investors to make bold, coordinated investments to…
European Stocks Rise as Markets Shake Off U.S. Banking Fears and Focus on Earnings
European stocks started the week on a positive note, brushing off recent worries about bad loans in the U.S.…
How Safaricom Accidentally Became Kenya’s Most Powerful “Bank” Through M-PESA
Kenya’s telecom giant Safaricom has become an unlikely cornerstone of the country’s financial system. According to…
Top-Performing Nigerian Stocks This Week: Dangote Cement, Lafarge, and Insurance…
The Nigerian stock market closed the week on a positive note, with the All-Share Index (ASI) climbing by 1.35% to…
Nigerian Stocks Set for Bullish Week as Investor Confidence Strengthens and…
Analysts have expressed optimism that the Nigerian equities market will sustain its upward momentum this week,…
Dangote Refinery Challenges Marketers as 310 Million Litres of Petrol Await…
As petrol prices continue to soar across Nigeria, the Dangote Refinery has thrown an open challenge to fuel…
Tony Elumelu Calls for Africa’s Inclusion in Global AI Revolution, Urges Action on…
Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony Elumelu, has called for…
SEC Urges Nigerian Stockbrokers to Strengthen Ethics and Embrace Digital…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged Nigerian stockbrokers to uphold the highest standards of…
Market confidence drives NGX 1.36% weekly gain
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) extended its winning streak for the week ending October 17, 2025, as investor…
$42.37bn under-remittance: FG extends NNPCL probe to Dec 2024
The Federal Government has extended its ongoing investigation into alleged under-remittances by the Nigerian…
AI Boom Fuels $1 Billion Data Center Race in Nigeria as Tech Giants Bet on Digital…
Nigeria is fast becoming Africa’s next digital powerhouse as global and regional technology giants pour nearly $1…
Improved Security and Economic Reforms Attract $8 Billion in Energy Investments —…
Nigeria’s drive toward economic stability is paying off, with more than $8 billion in new energy investments…
High Interest Rates Push 51% of Nigeria’s Informal Businesses Away from Loans
Rising interest rates and tougher lending conditions are discouraging more Nigerian informal businesses from taking…
Climate risks expose West African insurers to $50bn yearly losses
Climate change, once a distant environmental concern, has now become an urgent financial crisis for West Africa’s…
Fola Tinubu to Chair Lagos Transport Summit on Innovation and Sustainable…
The Managing Director of Primero Transport Services Limited, Fola Tinubu, has been announced as the Chairman of…
Governor Seyi Makinde Unveils Oyo’s AfCFTA Strategy to Boost Trade, Create Jobs,…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to unlocking economic prosperity…
NNPC Stresses Strategic Partnerships as Key Driver for Nigeria’s Downstream Oil…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reaffirmed that forming strong strategic alliances is…
FG Launches CNG Vehicle Monitoring System to Boost Safety and Investment in Gas…
The Federal Government has officially launched the Nigerian Gas Vehicle Monitoring System (NGVMS) — a new digital…
Nigeria Launches AI Training for Civil Servants with Google Support to Boost…
Nigeria has kicked off a major initiative to train its civil servants in artificial intelligence (AI), marking a…
Nigeria’s Inflation Drops to 18.02% — Lowest in Three Years as CBN’s Tight…
Nigeria’s inflation rate has fallen to 18.02% in September 2025, the lowest level in three years, according to…
Global Leaders Urge Fairer Economic Deals and Cooperation to Rebuild Global Growth
As the world grapples with rising fragmentation and mistrust, global economic leaders have called for urgent…