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FTN Cocoa, Unity Bank Shine as Nigerian Stocks Rally Amid Bearish Market – Week…
The Nigerian stock market closed the week ending November 21, 2025, under bearish pressure, shedding 3,290.97…
Nigeria Sees Surge in Petrol Shipments After Government Suspends Import Duty
Nigeria has recorded a significant surge in petrol shipments following the Federal Government’s decision to delay…
Nigeria’s SEC Implements T+2 Settlement Cycle to Boost Capital Market Efficiency
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that Nigeria’s capital market will transition to a T+2…
Stockbrokers Call for Technology-Driven Reforms to Transform Nigeria’s Capital…
The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has outlined strategic recommendations aimed at accelerating the…
Startups and SMEs Urged to Embrace Debt Market Financing for Sustainable Growth
Nigerian startups and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) are being encouraged to rethink traditional fundraising…
Naira Weakens to ₦1,456.72/$ Amid Rising FX Demand Despite Growing Reserves
The naira closed the week on a weaker note as pressure in the foreign exchange market pushed the currency down to…
Nigeria EV Adoption Divides Experts as Senate Advances Green Mobility Bill
Nigeria’s journey toward electric vehicles (EVs) has taken a major legislative step with the Senate’s advancement…
Lagos to Channel N244.82bn Bond Proceeds into Critical Infrastructure Development
Lagos State has announced plans to invest N244.82 billion raised from its latest bond issuance into critical…
Lagos and LCCI Call for Investment in Community-Owned Mini-Grids to Boost Power…
The Lagos State Government and the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) are pushing for greater investment…
Asia Tech Stocks Plunge Following Wall Street AI Selloff Amid Fading Rate-Cut…
Asia-Pacific markets suffered significant losses on Friday as Wall Street’s earlier AI-related rally reversed…
Nigerian Equities Market Slides as Capitalisation Drops by N292 Billion
The Nigerian equities market extended its losing streak yesterday, with market capitalisation dropping sharply by…
VFD Group Redeems N12.8bn Commercial Paper, Strengthening Liquidity and Investor…
Investment powerhouse VFD Group has successfully redeemed its N12.83 billion Series 5 Commercial Paper (CP) under…
Strong Disinflation and Lower Interest Rates Set Stage for Ghana’s 2026 Economic…
Ghana is poised for a significant economic rebound in 2026, thanks to strong disinflation trends and declining…
Afreximbank 9M’25 Financial Scorecard Highlights Strong Liquidity and Resilient…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and its subsidiaries have released a robust financial performance report…
FG Oil Revenue Drops by N345 Billion in September Amid Production Shortfalls
Nigeria’s federal government recorded a significant drop in oil revenue in September 2025, with collections from…
Dangote Group Strengthens SME Support at Kano International Trade Fair 2025
The Dangote Group is set to make a significant impact at the Kano International Trade Fair, running from November…
CBN Reforms Stabilise Naira and Lower Lending Rates Amid Inflation Moderation
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported that its ongoing monetary policy tightening and structural reforms…
Lagos Raises N244.82bn in Oversubscribed Green and Conventional Bonds to Fund…
Lagos State has successfully raised N244.82 billion through a combination of green and conventional bonds,…
UAC Nigeria’s N182 Billion Acquisition of CHI Set to Reshape Consumer Goods…
In a landmark deal that has captured the attention of Nigeria’s business community, UAC Nigeria has acquired CHI…
Ghana Set for Strong Economic Growth in 2026, Fitch Solutions Forecasts
Ghana is on track for robust economic growth in 2026, according to forecasts by UK-based research firm Fitch…
Yen Under Pressure as Dollar Eyes Weekly Gain Amid Market Intervention Concerns
The Japanese yen remained under pressure near a 10-month low on Friday, prompting traders to watch for potential…
Nigerian T-Bills Demand Hits New High as Investors Chase High Yields with N1.23tn…
Investor appetite for Nigerian Treasury Bills surged sharply at the latest auction on Wednesday, November 19, 2025,…
Foreign Investors Return to NGX as Market Hits Record N2.03tn in 2025
Foreign portfolio investors have made a powerful comeback to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, with foreign trades…
SEC Summit to Highlight Technology-Driven Compliance in Nigeria’s Capital Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission has underscored the growing importance of technology-led compliance in…
Auditor-General Alleges CBN Recycled N29.7bn Dirty Notes in Violation of Clean…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has come under renewed scrutiny as the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation…
FUGAZ Banks Drag Nigerian All-Share Index Down 0.23% Despite Surge in Trading…
The Nigerian stock market faced a modest downturn on Tuesday, 19th November, as the All-Share Index (ASI) slipped…
Nigerian Stock Market Opens Week in Red, N1.17 Trillion Lost Amid Decline in Major…
The Nigerian equities market began the week on a downward trend, recording a staggering N1.172 trillion loss. The…
CBN Warns Public: Zuldal Microfinance Bank Not Licensed to Operate in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a stern warning to the public over an entity claiming to operate as…
Lagos SME Bootcamp Empowers Over 700 Entrepreneurs with Skills and Funding…
Over 700 small business owners gathered in Lagos for the 8th edition of the Lagos SME Bootcamp, an annual event…
TotalEnergies and Conoil Complete Strategic Asset Swap in Nigerian Offshore Blocks
In a strategic move reshaping offshore oil operations in Nigeria, TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc has signed an…