Treasury Yields Drop Ahead of Trump’s Tariff Policy Rollout Amid Economic Uncertainty
On Tuesday, U.S. Treasury yields decreased as investors braced for the rollout of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy. The 10-year…
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Investment and Securities Act Passage Receives Widespread Praise, Set to Boost Nigeria’s Financial Market
The recent passage of the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) has garnered significant approval from key stakeholders in Nigeria’s financial…
Global Markets Stabilize Ahead of Trump’s Tariff Announcement, Gold Hits Record High
Asian equities saw a modest rebound on April 1, following Wall Street’s gains the previous day, while gold surged to…
Financial Institutions in Africa Face Growing Cybercrime Threats, Summit to Address Security Challenges
Financial institutions in Africa are increasingly becoming prime targets of cybercrime, according to the organizers of the Banking, Financial Services,…
Naira Depreciates by 2.5% in March Amid Flat External Reserves
In March 2025, the naira experienced a 2.5% depreciation against the US dollar in the official foreign exchange market. The…
Nigeria’s External Debt Hits N66.14 Trillion in Q3 2024 Amid Growing Fiscal Pressures
In the third quarter of 2024, Nigeria’s external debt reached N66.14 trillion (approximately $43.03 billion), representing 23.14% of the nation’s…
Nigerian Stock Market Gains N3.5 Trillion in Q1 2025 Amid Strong Corporate Earnings and Federal Reforms
The Nigerian stock market saw an impressive surge in the first quarter of 2025, with a gain of N3.49 trillion.…
Nigeria Secures $500 Million World Bank Loan to Boost Economic Resilience
Nigeria has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank to address its ongoing economic challenges through the Community…
Nigeria’s Interbank Lending Rate Reaches 5-Year High Amid Central Bank’s Tightened Monetary Policy
Nigeria’s interbank lending rate hit a five-year high of 28.58 percent in January 2025, as the Central Bank of Nigeria…
Stakeholders Advocate for Boosting Local Capital to Fuel Impact Investments in Nigeria
At the 2025 Investors Roundtable in Lagos, key stakeholders from the financial, investment, and development sectors emphasized the importance of…
Nigeria Faces Economic Slowdown as Money Supply Declines for the First Time
Nigeria’s economic outlook is growing increasingly uncertain as the country experiences its first decline in money supply. The Central Bank…
Liquidity Surge Reduces T-Bill Yields, Eases Borrowing Costs for Nigerian Government
Increased liquidity in Nigeria’s financial markets has led to a decline in the yields on one-year Treasury bills (T-Bills), easing…
Bank of America Sees 80% Surge in Mortgage Applications in Q1
Bank of America has reported a significant 80% jump in mortgage applications during the first quarter of 2025, driven by…
Naira Strengthens in Black Market After Cardoso’s Warning, Weakens at Official Market
The Naira experienced a positive shift in the parallel foreign exchange (FX) market on Wednesday, gaining N10 against the US…
US Dollar Strengthens Amid Ongoing Tariff Uncertainty and Economic Data
The US dollar gained strength against both the Euro and the Japanese Yen on Wednesday, as traders closely monitored potential…
U.S. Fed Rate Hold Triggers Sell-Off of Nigeria Eurobonds Amid Global Market Shifts
The decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve to hold interest rates steady has contributed to a significant sell-off of Nigerian…
CBN Governor Cardoso Reaffirms Commitment to FX Stability and Inflation Control
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso has reaffirmed the institution’s dedication to stabilizing the foreign exchange market and…
Nigeria’s Inflation Eases, FirstHoldCo Shines, and Cocoa Prices Surge to Record Highs
Nigeria’s inflation rate has eased to 23.18%, signaling a potential relief for households and businesses as the financial pressure on…
Ghana’s Finance Minister Assures Capital Market Reopening and Debt Repayment Commitment
Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, emphasized the importance of reopening Ghana’s capital markets, highlighting the significant role of pension…
Nigeria’s Debt Servicing Hits Four-Year High Amid Rising Borrowing and Currency Depreciation
Nigeria’s debt repayment reached a four-year high of $4.65 billion in 2024, marking a 32.9% increase from the previous year.…
U.S. Treasury Yields Rise as Hopes of Trade War Easing Boost Investor Confidence
U.S. Treasury yields increased on Monday, driven by growing optimism that President Donald Trump’s stance on trade tariffs may be…
Nigerian Equity Market Recovers with N369bn Gain, Boosting Investor Confidence
The Nigerian equity market experienced a strong rebound on Monday, gaining N369 billion as the All-Share Index rose by 0.56%,…
Mercurie Launches Naira Payment Solution for Nigerian Businesses
Cross-border payment issues have long hindered the growth of Nigerian businesses, with over 4.9 million companies facing challenges in managing…
Money Market Funds Stay Attractive Despite Rate Decline, Offering Strong Returns
Money market funds (MMFs) continue to be a reliable investment option, even as interest rates on most instruments have declined.…
SEC Intensifies Measures Against Fraud, Promises Stricter Oversight of Nigeria’s Capital Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting investors in Nigeria’s capital market by cracking down…
China’s Equity Market Sees Strong Revival as Tech Sector Attracts Global Investors
Global investors are showing renewed interest in mainland China’s stock markets, marking a shift after two years of hesitation. This…
Naira Holds Steady Against Dollar in Black Market, Slightly Depreciates Officially
The naira remained stable against the dollar at the parallel foreign exchange market on Thursday, closing at N1,585 per dollar,…
Naira Faces Growing FX Liquidity Risk Amid Economic and Geopolitical Challenges
The Nigerian naira is facing increasing pressure in the foreign exchange market as it depreciated to N1,580/$ in the parallel…
FCMB Expands Presence with New Branch in Ogbomosho
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has officially opened a new branch in Ogbomosho, aimed at boosting financial inclusion and economic…
FCTA Approves N2.1 Billion Contracts, Including N242.8 Million for FCT-IRS Microsoft License
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved a total of N2,183,399,860 for various contracts within Abuja, with a significant…