Naira Mid-Week Update: Official Rate Holds at N1,423/$ While Parallel Market Hits N1,486/$
The Nigerian naira maintained relative stability at the official foreign exchange market mid-week, closing at N1,423/$ on Wednesday. This follows…
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Global Investors Wary as Trump Threatens Greenland Takeover, Markets React
Global investors are treading cautiously as markets reacted to renewed geopolitical tensions sparked by US President Donald Trump’s controversial Greenland…
CBN Sells N1.15tn Treasury Bills as Investors Eye Rising Yields
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to auction N1.15 trillion worth of Treasury bills in its second auction…
FGN to Repay N1.03 Trillion Bond on January 22: Implications for Nigeria’s Debt and Naira
The federal government is set to repay up to N1.03 trillion in bond maturities on January 22, 2026, marking one…
FG Targets N900bn Domestic Borrowing with High-Yield Bonds in January Auction
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) is set to raise N900 billion from the domestic market by offering high-yield bonds,…
Bank Lending Hits 14-Month Low Amid Recapitalisation Pressures in Nigeria
Nigeria’s banking sector recorded a sharp slowdown in credit extension, with total loans dropping to N52.656 trillion in June 2025,…
IMF Urges Nigeria to Strengthen Public Finances Amid Rising Spending Pressures
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Nigeria and other governments to strengthen public finances and keep debt levels…
NEM, First HoldCo, Africa Prudential Among Top Nigerian Stocks to Watch This Week
Nigerian stocks continued their upward momentum last week, marking the third consecutive week of gains, led primarily by oil and…
SEC Strengthens Nigerian Capital Market with Tenor Limits and Capital Boost
In a recent series of decisive moves, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), under the leadership of Director General Dr.…
Nigerian Stock Market Surges N2.6 Trillion as Positive Momentum Continues in 2026
The Nigerian stock market continued its strong performance in the second week of 2026, adding N2.6 trillion to its total…
Nigeria Courts Global Investors at Davos Amid Emerging Market Challenges
Nigeria is stepping onto the global stage at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos to attract international investors, even…
Asia-Pacific Markets Dip as Investors Eye Greenland Tensions and China Economic Data
Asia-Pacific markets mostly slipped on Monday, reflecting investor caution after heightened geopolitical tensions and key economic data from China. The…
LIRS Sets January 31 Deadline for 2025 Tax Returns: Employers Urged to File Early
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has reminded employers across the state that January 31, 2026, is the final…
UCIF Strengthens Governance with New Investment Committee Appointments
The Board of Directors of United Capital Plc has announced the appointment of four distinguished infrastructure investment specialists as independent…
SEC Warns Nigerians Against Tunbosayo Okekunle Strategic Alpha Fund Over Suspected Ponzi Scheme
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public alert against Tunbosayo Okekunle Strategic Alpha Fund (TOSAF), an online…
NRS: VAT on bank charges NOT introduced by new tax laws
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) says value-added tax (VAT) on bank services charges was not introduced by the new tax…
Champion Breweries Redeems N4.21bn Commercial Paper, Strengthening Investor Confidence
Champion Breweries Plc has successfully redeemed its N4.21bn Series 1 Commercial Paper (CP) notes at maturity, part of its broader…
Paystack Expands into Banking with Ladder Microfinance Acquisition in Nigeria
Nigeria’s fintech landscape is set to change as Paystack, the Stripe-owned payments giant, officially steps into banking. The company has…
DAPPMAN Confirms 60% National Fuel Supply, Pledges Commitment to Nigeria’s Energy Security
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has confirmed that its members now supply approximately 60% of…
NGX Pension Broad Index Outperforms All-Share Index with 59.72% Return in 2025
The NGX Pension Broad Index, a benchmark for pension-compliant equity investments, delivered an impressive 59.72% return in 2025, outpacing the…
European Stocks Soar as Greenland Talks Take Center Stage; BP Flags $5 Billion Q4 Charge
European stocks surged to record levels on Wednesday as investors shifted their focus to high-stakes talks over Greenland’s future. The…
NBS Updates CPI: Modern Consumption Patterns Transform Nigeria’s Inflation Data
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has officially overhauled its approach to measuring inflation, discarding outdated consumption items and refreshing…
Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Boost Balance of Payments and Foreign Exchange Inflows
Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms are showing tangible results, as the country records a significant rebound in its Balance of Payments…
Alphabet Surges to $4 Trillion Valuation as AI Innovations Boost Investor Confidence
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, briefly crossed the $4 trillion market valuation mark on Monday, becoming the fourth company…
US Financial Stocks Drop as Trump Proposes Credit Card Interest Rate Cap
U.S. financial stocks fell sharply in early trading on Monday after President Donald Trump proposed a one-year cap on credit…
Oyedele Defends Nigeria’s New Tax Laws Against KPMG Critique
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has strongly rebutted KPMG’s recent observations on…
FirstHoldCo Strengthens Non-Bank Subsidiaries with Key Board Appointments
FirstHoldCo Plc has announced a series of strategic board appointments across its non-commercial banking subsidiaries, aiming to enhance corporate governance,…
Nigeria’s Securities Firms Call for Collaborative Regulation and Faster Dispute Resolution
Nigeria’s securities market operators are advocating for a new regulatory approach that emphasizes collaboration and speedy dispute resolution, citing the…
Nigerian Equities Rally by N3.84 Trillion as Investor Confidence Surges
Nigerian equities recorded a strong rebound last week, gaining N3.84 trillion in market value as renewed buying interest lifted share…
European Markets Rise Amid Mining Deals and Greenland Tensions
European markets opened in positive territory on Friday, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 climbing 0.37% by early trading in London.…