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…
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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…
Top Nigerian Stock Picks This Week: UBA, NPF Microfinance Bank, Lafarge Lead the Market
Nigerian stocks posted a 1.4% gain this week despite shorter trading sessions due to the Eid-el-Fitr public holidays on Thursday…
Emerging AI Jobs in Nigeria Open Doors for Young Professionals
As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms industries worldwide, Nigeria is quietly stepping into the global AI economy through the rise of…
Middle East Crisis Pushes Brent Oil Above $100: Nigerians Face Rising Fuel Costs
The ongoing crisis in the Middle East continues to push global energy prices higher, with Brent crude oil surging past…
£746 Million UK-Nigeria Deal Set to Transform Lagos Ports
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark £746 million (£1.4 billion) financing agreement to redevelop the Lagos Port…
Nigeria $2 Billion Fibre Project Gets $6.1 Million Boost for Experts to Expand Broadband Access
The federal government of Nigeria is fast-tracking a $2 billion nationwide fibre-optic expansion, earmarking $6.1 million for consultancy services to…
New Tax Law Raises Bar for Professionals, Redefines Tax Practice in Nigeria
The enactment of Nigeria’s new tax reform laws has significantly raised the importance of certified tax professionals in the country’s…
Rebuilding Nigeria’s Commodities and Futures Exchange: Key to Economic Diversification
Nigeria’s ambition to diversify its economy beyond oil has placed agriculture, solid minerals, and manufacturing at the center of policy…
Nigerian Equities Surge N1.086 Trillion as Banking and Large-Cap Stocks Drive Market Rally
The Nigerian equities market recorded a significant boost on Tuesday, advancing by N1.086 trillion as renewed investor interest in select…
FG and NGX Champion Women’s Participation in Nigeria’s Capital Market
The federal government and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) are intensifying efforts to boost women’s participation in Nigeria’s capital market,…
Africa Must Strengthen Industrial Cybersecurity Amid Rising Digital Threats
As Africa’s industrial market grows, cybersecurity experts are urging companies to upgrade their digital defenses. The continent’s cybersecurity market, valued…
Cardoso Calls for African Financial Regulators to Unite Against Rising Cross-Border Risks
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has called on African financial regulators to strengthen collaboration…
UK-Educated Alumni Drive Nigeria’s Tech, Culture, and Healthcare Innovation — British Council
Nigerians educated in the United Kingdom are making a lasting impact across technology, culture, healthcare, and social development, the British…
Nigeria Needs $100bn Investment to Achieve Reliable Electricity, Says FG
Nigeria requires more than $100 billion in investments across its power sector to ensure a reliable, round-the-clock electricity supply, the…
NNPC to Increase Oil Production by 100,000 BPD Amid Global Energy Pressures
Nigeria’s state oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), is set to increase its oil output by approximately…
European Markets Rise as U.S.-Iran Talks Ease War Tensions
European stock markets are poised for a stronger open on Wednesday, lifted by growing optimism that tensions between the United…
Naira Weakens to N1,383.5/$ as External Reserves Fall to $49.6 Billion
The Nigerian naira recorded a slight depreciation on Tuesday, settling at N1,383.5 per dollar, compared to N1,383/$ on Monday, as…
CBN Orders IMTOs to Open Naira Settlement Accounts to Boost FX Transparency
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) to open and maintain naira settlement…
Global Trade Moves 500bn Tonnes of Virtual Water Yearly – World Bank Report
Global trade is responsible for transporting an estimated 500 billion tonnes of “virtual water” each year, according to a new…
Federal Government Inaugurates New PenCom Board to Safeguard N28 Trillion Pension Assets
The federal government has officially inaugurated the new governing board of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), charging its members with…
Enugu Emerges as Top Investment Destination: Governor Mbah Sparks UK Investors’ Interest
Enugu State is fast emerging as a prime investment destination, following a high-profile engagement in London where Governor Peter Mbah…
Tinubu, Barbadian PM to Lead Inaugural Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit
President Bola Tinubu and the Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, are set to attend the inaugural Niger…
Petrol Hits N1,400/Litre: NLC, OPS Demand Urgent Government Action Amid Fuel Crisis
The Organised Private Sector (OPS) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have urged the Federal Government to act immediately as…
UK’s £746 Million Investment Signals Global Confidence in Nigeria’s Economy – Dangote
The recent £746 million investment by the United Kingdom, announced during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to London, signals strong…
European Stocks Struggle Amid Iran Conflict Uncertainty – Market Volatility Persists
European stocks struggled to find clear direction on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounding the Iran conflict weighed heavily on investor sentiment.…
Top 5 NGX Industrial Goods Companies with Assets Above N20 Billion in FY2025
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) industrial goods sector continues to show strong growth, with five leading companies reporting combined total assets…
Global Markets Rebound After Trump Postpones Strike: S&P 500 Leads Recovery
Global stock markets staged a strong recovery on March 23, 2026, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that planned military…
Nigeria’s Eurobonds Rebound as Yields Ease to 7.18% Amid Global Market Tensions
Nigeria’s Eurobond market ended last week on a positive note, reversing three weeks of decline as average yields across maturities…
NNPC Eyes 100,000 bpd Boost in Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production Amid Global Supply Tensions
Nigeria could soon see a significant boost in crude oil production, with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd)…