NNPC/Seplat JV Transforms Lives with ‘Eye Can See’ Free Eye Care Programme in Imo
The NNPC/Seplat Joint Venture (JV) has made a remarkable impact on the health and well-being of residents in Imo State…
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Nigeria’s Power Sector Reforms Attract $2 Billion Investment, Liabilities Slashed to N146 Billion
Nigeria’s ongoing power sector reforms are yielding tangible results, attracting $2 billion in fresh investment and cutting government liabilities to…
Netflix Raises Subscription Prices Across All Plans in 2026: What Viewers Need to Know
Netflix is raising its subscription prices again, affecting all tiers of its streaming service. The company confirmed to TechCrunch that…
5G Rollout Struggles to Boost Revenue for Mobile Operators in Africa
The rollout of 5G across Africa is making headlines, but mobile operators are finding that faster speeds and more affordable…
Nigerian Stock Market Hits Historic High as All-Share Index Crosses 200,000 Points
The Nigerian stock market reached an unprecedented milestone on Wednesday as the All-Share Index (ASI) surged past the 200,000-point mark,…
Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to N1,200 Amid Global Oil Market Volatility
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a significant reduction in its ex-gantry petrol price, bringing it down to N1,200 per litre,…
MTN Nigeria Leads Market Trades as All-Share Index Holds N128.9 Trillion
The Nigerian stock market saw modest gains on Thursday, March 26, 2026, as the All-Share Index edged up by 32…
32 Nigerian Banks Achieve Recapitalisation Target Ahead of Deadline, Boosting Economic Growth
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has announced that 32 banks have successfully met the…
Naira Strengthens Across FX Markets as CBN Remittance Rule Boosts Liquidity
The naira on Thursday strengthened across Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) markets, reaching a five-month high, as liquidity improved following a…
European Stocks Poised to Rise as Trump Extends Iran Strike Hiatus
European stock markets are expected to open higher on Friday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of an extension to…
Trump Extends Deadline for Strikes on Iran’s Energy Plants to April 6 Amid Tense Diplomacy
President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to April 6, pausing threatened…
World Bank Moves to Support Economies Hit by Middle East Conflict Amid Rising Global Costs
The World Bank Group has announced plans to support emerging economies grappling with the ripple effects of the ongoing Middle…
Oil Prices Surge Past $100 Amid Middle East Tensions and Supply Disruptions
Oil prices rebounded sharply on Thursday, recovering from a brief dip as fading hopes for a swift end to the…
Global Markets React as Oil Nears $100 Amid Iran Conflict Resolution Speculation
Global markets experienced a volatile start on Thursday, with stock futures slipping while oil prices surged as investors navigated the…
Africa Must Integrate Financial Systems to Avoid Fragmented Growth, BoG Governor Warns
Africa’s financial sector risks fragmented growth unless countries work to integrate their systems and regulatory frameworks, the Governor of the…
NNPC says Nigeria is attracting more buyers for LNG cargoes
Nigeria is witnessing a surge in interest for its liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes as global energy disruptions create new…
Nigeria Fast-Tracks Idle Oil Wells as NUPRC Approves PEL No. 5 for SeaSeis Partnership
Nigeria is fast-tracking efforts to boost its oil production as crude prices hover near $100 a barrel. The Nigerian Upstream…
Nigerian Banks Raise N4.61 Trillion in Capital, N1.2 Trillion from Foreign Investors
Nigerian banks have successfully raised N4.61 trillion in fresh capital as part of the ongoing banking sector recapitalisation programme, with…
Nigeria’s Banking System Liquidity Holds Above ₦8 Trillion Despite ₦2.36 Trillion CBN OMO Mop-Up
Nigeria’s banking system liquidity held steady above ₦8 trillion despite a ₦2.36 trillion Open Market Operations (OMO) mop-up by the…
CBN Governor Cardoso Urges Stronger Cross-Border Cooperation Among African Regulators
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, has called for deeper collaboration among African financial…
$6B Funding Gap Threatens Nigeria’s Oil Output Surge and Crude Supply to Dangote Refinery
Nigeria’s ambition to rapidly increase oil production could be hampered by a staggering $6 billion capital shortfall, industry experts have…
CBN Approves 100% Forex Repatriation for Oil Companies in Major Market Reform
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the full repatriation of foreign exchange earnings for International Oil Companies (IOCs),…
Dangote Refinery Receives Only 5 Crude Cargos Monthly Amid Crude-for-Naira Shortfall
The Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Refinery, David Bird, has raised alarms over a significant shortfall in crude oil…
AI Crises Outpace Institutional Response, Experts Warn of Rising Digital Risks
Artificial intelligence is accelerating the pace and scale of global crises beyond the capacity of institutions to respond, raising urgent…
Domestic Investors Drive 78% Surge in NGX Turnover to N1.5 Trillion
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) witnessed a remarkable surge in market activity in February 2026, with total turnover jumping by…
SEC Partners with National Orientation Agency to Fight Ponzi Schemes in Nigeria
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to…
NGX Market Dips to N128.98tn as Banking Stocks Fuel Investor Caution
The Nigerian equities market reversed its recent gains on Wednesday, as sustained profit-taking in major banking stocks dragged the benchmark…
European Markets Slide as Iran Peace Talks Uncertainty Rattles Investors
European markets are heading for a weaker open on Thursday, as investors react cautiously to uncertainty surrounding potential peace talks…
WTO Reform Talks in Cameroon Face Global Trade Breakdown Risk
Trade ministers from around the world have gathered in Yaoundé, Cameroon, for a high-stakes four-day summit aimed at reforming the…
Nigeria LNG Demand Surges as Middle East War Disrupts Global Energy Supply
Nigeria is witnessing a significant increase in demand for its liquefied natural gas (LNG), as global buyers rush to secure…