US Inflation Eases in June as Energy Prices Fall, but Fresh Middle East Tensions Cloud Outlook
The United States recorded a welcome slowdown in inflation during June 2026, driven largely by a sharp decline in energy…
Category: Economy
FG inaugurates advisory committee to drive economic reforms
The Federal Government has taken another significant step in its economic reform agenda with the inauguration of a Ministerial Advisory…
Nigeria Foreign Reserves Surge to $51.86 Billion, Highest Level Since 2009 as Investor Confidence Grows
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have reached an impressive $51.86 billion, marking the highest level recorded in more than 17 years and…
FTSE Russell Delays Nigeria Frontier Market Reclassification Amid T+1 Settlement Concerns
Nigeria’s hopes of reclaiming its position in the global Frontier Market Index have hit a temporary roadblock after FTSE Russell…
CBN Signals High Interest Rates May Persist as Reform Gains Boost Investor Confidence
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has indicated that high interest rates could remain in place for longer as policymakers…
Nigeria, Hong Kong Sign Double Taxation Agreement to Boost Trade and Investment
Nigeria and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China have officially signed a landmark Double…
US June Inflation Cools to 3.5% as Energy Dropped, But Middle East War Threatens Relief
American consumers caught a rare break last month as US June inflation cooled faster than anyone expected. Fresh Labor Department…
Dangote’s Dollar Fuel Pricing Sparks Fresh Pressure on Naira and Pump Prices
Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector is facing fresh uncertainty following Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s decision to price refined petroleum products in U.S.…
Tinubu Urges Afreximbank to Fast-Track Africa’s Industrialisation and Economic Growth
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to play a more active role in driving…
Majority of U.S. workers support an AI wealth fund as tech layoffs surge, survey finds
The tech world is living through a bizarre paradox. On one hand, silicon giants are boasting record-breaking profits and pouring…
Nigeria FX Market Turnover Drops 46.57% to $1.63 Billion as Trading Activity Slows
Nigeria’s FX market turnover recorded its steepest weekly decline of 2026, falling by 46.57% to $1.63 billion in the week…
Manufacturing Sector Struggles Despite N1.17 Trillion VAT Contribution as Industry Leaders Demand Urgent Reforms
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector generated an impressive N1.17 trillion in Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue in 2025, representing a 45.61 percent…
AS US, Iran Resume Hostilities over Strait of Hormuz, Dangote to Now Sell Fuel in Dollars
The fragile peace in the Middle East has shattered once again. A fresh wave of military strikes between the United…
Nigeria’s Stock Overtakes South Korea As World’s Best-Performing
Nigeria’s stock market has climbed to the top of the global rankings, emerging as the world’s best-performing equity market in…
Nasdaq Futures Climb as Chip Stocks Rally Despite Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions
Wall Street showed signs of resilience on Thursday as Nasdaq futures advanced, driven by strong gains in semiconductor stocks, even…
IMF Maintains Nigeria’s 4.1% Growth Forecast for 2026 Amid Global Uncertainty and Middle East Tensions
Nigeria’s economic outlook has received a vote of confidence from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has maintained its growth…
IMF Warns Rising Food Prices Could Deepen Poverty in Nigeria Despite Stronger Economic Growth Outlook
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has retained its forecast that Nigeria’s economy will grow by 4.1 percent in 2026, offering…
Tinubu Tasks Afreximbank To Drive Africa’s Industrialisation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has challenged the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to take a leading role in driving Africa’s industrial…
EBRD Picks Nigeria as West Africa Growth Hub in Major Expansion Drive
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has placed Nigeria at the heart of its ambitious expansion plans in…
Nigeria’s FX Market Hits Three-Month High as Turnover Climbs to $3.05 Billion
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market has kicked off the third quarter of 2026 on a strong note, recording its highest weekly…
FG Seeks Community Backing for Dangote Industrial City and Africa’s Largest Deep Seaport Project
The Federal Government has appealed to residents and stakeholders in Ogun and Ondo states to fully support the proposed Dangote…
NOG Energy Week, Microfinance Bank Liquidation Lead Major Business Developments This Week
Nigeria’s business landscape is set for another eventful week as key developments across the energy, banking, and financial sectors take…
AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum Calls for Faster Implementation of Africa’s Digital Trade Protocol
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Forum 2026 has ended with a strong call for member states…
Nigeria Revenue Service Generates N21.6 Trillion in Six Months as Tax Reforms Drive Record Revenue Growth
Nigeria’s revenue drive has gained significant momentum, with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) generating an impressive N21.6 trillion in the…
Nasdaq Futures Slide as Chip Stocks Tumble, Raising Concerns Ahead of Q2 Earnings Season
U.S. stock futures traded mixed on Tuesday as a fresh wave of selling in semiconductor stocks dragged Nasdaq futures lower,…
DMO Unveils July 2026 FGN Savings Bond at Record 15.716% Interest Rate, Highest Return This Year
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has launched the July 2026 FGN Savings Bond, offering Nigerians an opportunity to earn up…
Ghana Settles $700 Million Eurobond Early, Pays $2.1 Billion to Investors Since 2025
The Government of Ghana has taken another major step in its debt recovery efforts by settling a $700 million Eurobond…
Oyedele Rejects IMF Claim of ₦8 Trillion Unreported Spending, Insists No Secret Budget Exists
The Federal Government has firmly rejected claims by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that Nigeria spent more than ₦8 trillion…
Bank Recapitalisation Drained Funds from Nigeria’s Productive Economy, Says Adonri
Nigeria’s banking recapitalisation programme may have succeeded in strengthening the financial sector, but it came at a significant cost to…