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Ghana Cedi Set to Strengthen in 2025, Buoyed by Remittances and Economic Growth –…
The Ghanaian cedi is expected to appreciate against major international currencies in 2025, marking a potential…
Asian Markets Lose Steam as Trade War Truce Fails to Inspire Confidence
Asian stocks faltered and the U.S. dollar weakened on Tuesday, despite initial optimism around a 90-day pause in…
NGX Market Surge Adds N1.69tn in Capitalisation Amid Trading Boom
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) saw an impressive surge in market activity, with investors trading 2.645…
CBN Ups Treasury Bills Offer to N550bn Amid Softer Demand, Shifting Investor Focus
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased its Treasury Bills (T-Bills) Primary Market Auction offer from…
Pension Fund Investment in Private Equities Soars by 299% Amid Search for Better…
In Nigeria, pension fund investments in private equity have surged dramatically by 298.7% in the past five years,…
FCMB Names Four New Millionaires in Ongoing Savings Promo
FCMB Millionaire Promo has once again changed the lives of four lucky winners, with each taking home ₦1 million in…
Global Markets Surge Amid Trade Deal Hopes and Fed Uncertainty
On Thursday, Asian shares saw a rise, driven by optimism surrounding a potential trade deal between the U.S. and…
SEC Launches Tech Adoption Survey to Accelerize Innovation in Nigerian Capital…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has initiated a technology adoption survey targeted at…
Nigeria Fully Repays $3.4bn IMF COVID-19 Loan Principal, Faces Ongoing Interest…
Nigeria has officially completed the repayment of the $3.4 billion loan it secured from the International Monetary…
Nigerian Stock Market Adds N1.05 Trillion in Bullish Surge Driven by ETI, Nestle,…
The Nigerian stock market experienced a major upswing as the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) added N1.05 trillion…
Inflation Drops to 21.2% in April, Easing for Fifth Straight Month Amid Stronger…
Inflation in Ghana dropped to 21.2% in April 2025, the lowest level recorded in eight months, signaling a…
Nigeria Poised to Surpass IMF’s 3% Growth Forecast for 2025, Say Market Experts
Despite the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projecting Nigeria’s economy to grow by 3.0% in 2025—a slight…
OpenAI Moves to Acquire AI Coding Startup Windsurf in Landmark $3 Billion Deal
In a strategic move to expand its influence in the AI-powered software development market, OpenAI has entered an…
Nigerian Stock Market Sees N412 Billion Surge, Led by Gains in 35 Stocks
The Nigerian equities market began the week on a positive note, with investors gaining N412 billion, driven by…
FG Charts Path to 7% Economic Growth: EMT Strategizes Inclusive Reforms for…
The Federal Government has tasked the Economic Management Team (EMT) with designing a strategic roadmap aimed at…
Nigerian Business Leaders Share Survival Tactics for Startups Battling Economic…
At a time when economic uncertainty looms large over Nigeria’s startup ecosystem, several industry leaders have…
Nigeria Joins Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to Boost Growth,…
Nigeria has officially become a full member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), following the…
Accelerex and ITEX Join Zone’s Blockchain Network for Real-Time Payment…
Nigeria's top payment terminal service providers, Accelerex and ITEX, have announced their integration into Zone's…
Global Markets Steady as Dollar Firms and Asian Currencies Surge Amid Trade…
Global markets remained largely flat on Tuesday as investors treaded carefully ahead of Wednesday's U.S. Federal…
SEC to Convene Q1 Capital Market Meeting in Lagos to Boost Investor Confidence and…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has scheduled its first-quarter Capital Market Committee meeting for…
Bybit Enters Traditional Markets with U.S. Stocks and Commodities in Bold…
Bybit, a prominent crypto exchange, is diversifying its offerings by adding U.S. stocks and commodities like gold…
Markets Rebound as Hopes Rise for U.S.-China Trade Talks Amid Global Economic…
Global stock markets rebounded strongly on Friday following signs that the United States and China may return to…
NGX Sheds ₦116bn as Profit-Taking Drags Market Down
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed Tuesday, April 29th, on a bearish note as investors cashed out profits from…
Investors Shift to Emerging Market Debt as U.S. Treasurys Lose Safe Haven Status…
Following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs in early April 2025, there has been a significant…
FCMB Group Posts ₦7.1 Trillion in Assets, Declares Dividend at 12th AGM Amid…
At the recently held 12th Annual General Meeting of FCMB Group Plc in Lagos, shareholders endorsed the company’s…
European Markets End on a High, FTSE 100’s Winning Streak Continues Amid…
European stock markets closed higher on Thursday, with most sectors seeing gains despite ongoing concerns about…
FIRS Orders Banks to Close Unauthorised Tax Accounts to Boost Tax Collection…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued a directive to all banks in Nigeria, mandating the closure of…
Richard Quaye Retires from Bills Micro Credit; Kwadwo Kwarteng Named New Board…
Business heavyweight Richard Nii Armah Quaye has officially retired from his role as Board Chairman of Bills Micro…
CBN Grants Direct Forex Access to PAPSS to Boost Intra-African Trade
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has implemented new measures aimed at enhancing Nigeria's role in Africa’s…
Bullish Run on NGX: International Breweries, Cadbury Spark N228bn Market Surge
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) sustained its bullish trend on Monday, led by notable gains in blue-chip stocks such…