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Nigeria Opens 2025 Oil Licensing Round, Targets $10bn Investment Boost
Nigeria has officially kicked off its 2025 oil licensing round, offering 50 oil blocks to investors as the country…
Apple Executive Shake-Up Continues with Departures of General Counsel and Policy…
Apple’s executive shake-up is showing no signs of slowing down. Following the recent departures of AI chief John…
European Stocks Rise Ahead of Fed Meeting as Investors Weigh Interest Rate Cuts
European stocks opened higher on Friday, signaling cautious optimism among global investors as attention turns to…
NGX Extends Modest Rebound as ASI Inches Up 0.10% Amid Mixed Investor Sentiment
The Nigerian equities market extended its recovery on Thursday, December 4, 2025, as the All Share Index (ASI)…
Udoma and Mbah Call for Transparent, Efficient Nigerian Capital Market at PEARL…
Former Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udo Udoma, has called for greater transparency in Nigeria’s…
Nigerian Stock Market Gains N97bn as Bulls Extend Winning Streak
The Nigerian equities market continued its upward momentum yesterday, with market capitalisation climbing by N97…
FG Approves N185 Billion to Clear Gas Debts, Boost Power Supply Nationwide
The Federal Government (FG) has taken a major step to stabilize Nigeria’s energy sector by approving the payment of…
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit $46.7 Billion — Highest in Nearly Seven Years, Says…
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have climbed to $46.7 billion, marking the highest level in nearly seven years, the…
Asia-Pacific Markets Fall Amid Mixed U.S. Session and Rising Bond Yields
Asia-Pacific markets opened lower on Friday following a muted session on Wall Street, as investors weighed economic…
Experts share growth strategies for African SMEs
Business leaders across Africa have emphasized actionable strategies to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs)…
PENGASSAN Urges FG to Expose Sponsors of Terrorism Amid Rising Insecurity in…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has called on the Federal Government…
Asian Markets Slip as Investors Await US Data and Possible Fed Rate Cut
Asian markets traded mixed on Friday as investors approached the weekend cautiously, weighed down by a quiet lead…
Innovation and Partnerships Poised to Drive Nigeria’s Economic Breakthrough —…
Nigeria is positioning itself for a major economic breakthrough powered by innovation, strong private-sector…
Asia Markets Climb on Wall Street Gains Amid Federal Reserve Rate-Cut Hopes
Asia-Pacific stock markets mostly climbed Thursday, buoyed by Wall Street’s overnight gains and renewed hopes that…
South Africa Business Confidence Rebounds in Q4 2025 Amid Economic Optimism
South Africa’s business confidence saw a notable rebound in the final quarter of 2025, reversing two consecutive…
Nigeria–S’Africa chamber celebrates 25-year economic partnership
The Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC) marked a significant milestone this week, celebrating 25 years…
FIRS clarifies new tax laws, debunks levy misconceptions
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws are intended to…
Nigeria’s GDP Grows in Q3 2025, but CPPE Warns of Rising Cost of Living
Nigeria’s economy recorded a year-on-year GDP growth of 3.98% in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest…
Ghana Reference Rate Drops to 15.9% in December, Easing Borrowing Costs for…
Ghana’s benchmark reference rate for bank lending has fallen sharply in December, offering a welcome reprieve for…
Nigerian Equities Surge N252 Billion as Guinness and Tier-1 Banks Drive Market…
The Nigerian equities market recorded a notable gain on Wednesday, adding N252.1 billion in market capitalisation,…
Nigeria’s Business Confidence Hits 13-Month High on Stable FX and Easing Inflation
Nigeria’s business confidence has reached its highest level in over a year, buoyed by easing inflationary pressures…
CBN Removes Deposit Limits, Raises Weekly Cash Withdrawal Cap to N500,000
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a major shake-up of its cash-handling policies, removing all limits…
Seplat Energy Empowers 49 Niger Delta Youths with Technical Skills to Boost Oil…
Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited (SEPNU) has strengthened its commitment to community development by…
Nigeria Named Headquarters of African Petroleum Regulators Forum, Komolafe Elected…
The African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF) has officially chosen Nigeria as its headquarters, signaling the…
US Firm Pulls Nigeria’s Presidential Jet from Sale Amid Government Review
In a surprising development, the US marketing firm handling the sale of Nigeria’s presidential Boeing 737‑700…
Dollar Weakens as Rate-Cut Hopes Grow, Euro Hits Seven-Week High
The U.S. dollar slipped on Thursday as a fresh batch of underwhelming economic data strengthened expectations that…
FG Unveils N54.43tn 2026 Budget as Soaring Debt Service Takes N15.91tn
The Federal Government has presented a N54.43tn national budget for 2026, unveiling a financial plan marked by a…
CBN Holds Interest Rate at 27% as Disinflation Advances and Economy Stabilises
The Central Bank of Nigeria has once again held the Monetary Policy Rate at 27 per cent, choosing caution as the…
Nigeria’s GDP Set for 4.22% Rebound in Q4 2025 as Economy Strengthens — Report
Nigeria’s economy is expected to close the year on a stronger note, as analysts at CardinalStone project a rebound…
Nigeria’s Cash Demand Hits N4.65 Trillion as Currency Circulation Surges
Nigeria’s appetite for physical cash has surged once again, with Currency Outside Banks (COB) rising to N4.65…