NGX Rebounds as Airtel Africa Drives N652.8bn Market Gain Amid Persistent Selling Pressure
Nigeria’s stock market ended June on a positive note as renewed investor interest in Airtel Africa and other blue-chip stocks…
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Nigeria’s $1.5bn Abu Dhabi Drawdown to Cut Borrowing Costs, Says Oyedele
Nigeria’s decision to access only $1.5 billion from its $5 billion financing arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is…
DMO unveils N4 trillion FGN Bond auction plan for Q3 2026
Nigeria’s Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced an ambitious Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Bond issuance plan worth approximately N4…
NGX Market Crash Wipes Out N2.35 Trillion as MTN, Unilever Lead Massive Selloff
Nigeria’s equities market endured another painful trading session on Monday as investors lost an estimated N2.35 trillion following a broad-based…
Global Tech Sell-Off Deepens as Nasdaq Futures Slide on Rising AI Infrastructure Costs
Stock futures fell sharply on Friday as investors continued to retreat from technology stocks, extending a global market sell-off fueled…
Nigerian Banks Grow Stronger as Private Sector Credit Declines Despite Record Capital Growth
Nigeria’s banking sector is experiencing a remarkable paradox. While banks are stronger and better capitalized than ever before, the flow…
FGN Bond Auction Draws N1.41 Trillion in Bids as Rising Yields Boost Investor Appetite
The Federal Government recorded a strong outing at its June 2026 bond auction, attracting a massive N1.41 trillion in investor…
Nigeria, Rwanda Strengthen Capital Markets Ties with New Regulatory Partnership
Nigeria and Rwanda have taken a significant step toward deeper financial integration in Africa following the signing of a Memorandum…
NGX Loses N5.64 Trillion in One Week as Massive Sell-Off Hits Nigerian Equities Market
The Nigerian equities market came under intense pressure last week as investors collectively lost about N5.64 trillion on the Nigerian…
CBN Urged to Mandate Annual Financial Reporting for Fintechs and MFBs as Transparency Debate Intensifies in Nigeria
Finance experts have called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to introduce mandatory annual financial reporting for deposit-taking fintech…
Naira Gains as British Pound Falls to N1,825/£ Amid UK Political Uncertainty
The Nigerian naira recorded a notable gain against the British pound, trading around N1,825/£1, as uncertainty in the United Kingdom’s…
Nigeria Eurobonds and Foreign Financing Strategy Evolves
Nigeria is increasingly rethinking its external borrowing strategy, even as it continues to enjoy strong appetite from global investors in…
FG Unveils Guidelines for Tax Acts 2025 Implementation, Clarifies Transition to New Tax Regime
The Federal Government has released comprehensive guidelines to facilitate the implementation of the Tax Acts 2025, providing much-needed clarity for…
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Surge Past $50bn, Add $1.01bn in Two Weeks Amid FX Reforms
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have crossed a major psychological milestone, rising above $50 billion after gaining more than $1.01 billion…
Nigerian Stocks Pull Back After 55% Rally as NGX Enters Healthy Consolidation Phase
After a powerful run that saw Nigerian equities surge more than 55% in just six months, the market has finally…
CBN HoldCo Rules: How a Chapel Hill White Paper May Have Inspired Nigeria’s Banking Shake-Up
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s proposed Financial Holding Company (HoldCo) regulations have triggered intense debate across the banking industry, but…
United Capital Takes Bold Step With 5% Stake in NGX Group, Strengthening Nigeria’s Capital Market Outlook
United Capital Group has strengthened its position in Nigeria’s financial sector after completing the acquisition of a 5% equity stake…
CBN HoldCo Reforms May Force ₦370bn Capital Raise Across Nigeria’s Top Banks
Nigeria’s leading banking groups may soon be compelled to raise about ₦370 billion in fresh capital following proposed new rules…
IMF Urges Nigeria to Tax Fuel and Telecom Services to Boost Revenue
Nigeria may soon face renewed debates over taxation after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommended the introduction of taxes on…
Nigeria’s Banking Profit Boom Fades as Earnings Drop, While African Rivals Surge Ahead
Nigeria’s banking sector, once celebrated as one of Africa’s strongest profit engines, is entering a new phase marked by slowing…
CBN Proposes Stricter Banking Rules with New Ring-Fencing Guidelines for Financial Groups
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced draft guidelines aimed at tightening oversight of banks and other financial institutions…
FG Raises N4.68 Billion Through June Savings Bond as Investors Seek Safer Returns
The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised N4.678 billion through its June 2026 Savings Bond issuance, highlighting growing investor confidence…
United Capital Secures Investment Banking Licences in Ethiopia and Rwanda, Expanding East Africa Footprint
United Capital Plc has taken a bold step in its continental expansion strategy after securing investment banking licences in Ethiopia…
Nigeria’s FX Reserves Surge Above $50bn, Reach Highest Level in 17 Years
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have climbed to an impressive $50.11 billion, marking the highest level recorded in 17 years and…
IMF Flags Lending Rate Imbalance as Nigerian Banks React Faster to Rate Hikes Than Cuts
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over the way Nigerian banks respond to changes in monetary policy, noting…
IMF cautions Nigeria on $5bn Abu Dhabi swap deal
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Nigeria to exercise caution over its proposed $5 billion Total Return Swap (TRS)…
West Africa Leads Africa’s Digital Tax Revolution as Nigeria, Ghana, Benin Drive Major Reforms – WATAF
West African countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, and Senegal are taking the lead in reshaping Africa’s tax landscape through bold…
United Capital Expands into East Africa with Investment Banking Licences in Ethiopia and Rwanda
United Capital has recorded a major breakthrough in its African expansion strategy after securing investment banking licences in both Ethiopia…
United Capital Secures Landmark Investment Banking License in Ethiopia
Nigeria’s United Capital Group has made a major breakthrough in East Africa after securing approval to operate investment banking services…
CBN Raises N1.46 Trillion at Treasury Bills Auction as Investor Demand Soars
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised N1.457 trillion at its June 3, 2026 Treasury Bills (NTB) auction, as…