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Nigerian Stock Market Dips as Investors Lose N81bn Amid Profit-Taking Pressure
The Nigerian equities market started the week on a weak note as investors recorded losses of about N81bn following…
Banks Flood Treasury Bills Market as High Yields Attract Surplus Liquidity in…
Nigeria’s banking sector is once again turning to government securities as a safe haven, with commercial banks…
CPPE Warns CBN: Further Interest Rate Hikes Could Stall Nigeria’s Economic…
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to tread…
Rank Capital Named Among Africa’s Fastest-Growing Fintechs on FT List
Rank Capital has earned a spot on the Financial Times’ list of Africa’s fastest-growing companies, ranking seventh…
Aradel Leads N37.02bn NGX Turnover as Oil Stocks Drive Mixed Market Performance on…
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) started the week on a mixed note as Aradel Holdings Plc emerged as the standout…
Dangote Refinery reduces Jet Fuel Price to N1,650
Nigeria’s aviation industry has received a major boost as Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals announced…
European Markets Rise as Trump Pauses Iran Strike, Germany Launches Uniper…
European stock markets climbed on Tuesday as investors reacted positively to easing geopolitical tensions in the…
Africa Soft Power to hold conference on ownership gaps in Africa’s creative…
Africa’s rapidly expanding creative industry is set to take center stage as the 2026 Africa Soft Power (ASP) Summit…
N4.65 Trillion Bank Recapitalisation: Nigerian Banks Face Pressure to Turn Capital…
After successfully raising a combined N4.65 trillion to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation…
Samsung Union Strike Threat: Talks Extended as Global Chip Supply Chain Faces…
Samsung Electronics and its labour union have agreed to extend negotiations until Tuesday in an urgent effort to…
Brent Crude Oil Prices Surge Above $111 as Middle East Tensions Fuel Supply Shock…
Oil prices surged sharply in early Asian trading on Monday, with Brent crude crossing the $111 mark as renewed…
Foreign Investors Deepen Interest in Nigeria’s Refinery Sector as Global…
Nigeria’s refinery and downstream petroleum industry is witnessing a fresh wave of global attention as foreign…
Federal Government Unveils Smart National Transport Databank to Revolutionize…
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a Smart National Transport Databank (SNTDB) aimed at…
CBN, CIBN Push for Stronger Female Leadership in Banking as Lagos Hosts Maiden…
The conversation around female banking leadership in Africa took center stage in Lagos as the African Women in…
Stock Futures Drop After Record Wall Street Rally as Investors Brace for Nvidia…
Stock futures slipped early Monday after a strong, record-setting week on Wall Street, signaling a cautious start…
Nigerian Stock Market Surges as Investors Trade N374bn Worth of Shares in a Week…
The Nigerian capital market ended last week on a strong bullish note, with investors exchanging an impressive 7.77…
West African Ports Vital to Global Economic Survival, Says NPA Boss
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has emphasized that West…
FGN Bonds and T-Bills Deliver Peak Returns in Q1 2026 as 364-Day Treasury Bill…
Nigeria’s fixed-income market recorded some of its strongest sovereign returns in recent years during the first…
Oil Prices Near $110 as Trump Warns Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Crisis
Oil prices climbed sharply toward $110 per barrel on Sunday, reaching about $109.3 as rising tensions in the Middle…
CBN rules give foreign banks, fintechs advantage over Nigerian lenders – Chapel…
Nigeria’s banking sector is facing renewed scrutiny after a new report by investment banking and research firm…
Naira Falls to N1,371/$ as Rising FX Demand and Global Oil Tensions Shake…
Nigeria’s currency came under fresh pressure last week as the naira weakened slightly against the United…
Fuel Import Battle Deepens as Marketers Oppose Dangote’s Fresh Court Move Against…
The battle over fuel importation in Nigeria has intensified after petroleum marketers strongly opposed a…
63% of Nigerians Demand Lower Interest Rates Ahead of CBN MPC Meeting
As the Central Bank of Nigeria prepares for its crucial Monetary Policy Committee meeting on May 19 and 20, a…
European Markets Slide as Trump’s Iran Warning Sparks Fresh Global Tension
European stock markets began the week on a negative note after renewed tensions between the…
Nigeria Inflation Rises to 15.69% in April 2026
Nigeria inflation rises to 15.69% in April 2026, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by…
Nvidia Stock Outlook: Jim Cramer Says AI Chip Sales in China May Help, But Growth…
CNBC’s Jim Cramer has weighed in on the growing debate around Nvidia’s future in China, saying the company…
Africa’s Cement Industry Set to Hit $11.71bn by 2029 Amid Infrastructure Boom
Africa’s cement manufacturing industry is on track for significant expansion, with its total market value projected…
IMF Says US-China Dialogue Could Boost Global Economy Amid Rising Oil and…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed recent high-level discussions between U.S. President Donald…
Kospi Crashes 6% From Record High as Tech Stocks Tumble
South Korea’s stock market took a dramatic turn on Friday as the Kospi index plunged more than 6%,…
NGX Market Dips Slightly as Profit-Taking Hits Blue-Chip Stocks Amid Mixed…
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded a mild downturn in trading activities as profit-taking pressure weighed on key…