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BMI Predicts Monetary Easing in Nigeria as Inflation Drops
BMI, the research arm of Fitch Solutions, anticipates a shift toward monetary easing in Nigeria and other…
Nigerian Equities Begin 2025 with Strong Gains as Investor Optimism Rises
The Nigerian stock market started 2025 on a bullish note, with the All-Share Index (ASI) climbing 1.42% to close…
Indonesia’s 2024 Budget Deficit Lower Than Expected at 2.3% of GDP
Indonesia's unaudited budget deficit for 2024 stood at 507.8 trillion rupiah ($31.38 billion), or 2.29% of GDP,…
FCMB Group Plc Announces Successful Completion Of Its Public Offer, Raises ₦147.5…
FCMB Group Plc (“FCMB Group” or the “Group”), a leading financial services group, is pleased to announce the…
CBN’s 2024 Agenda Focused on Combating Inflation and Driving Economic Reforms
In 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), led by Governor Olayemi Cardoso, implemented bold monetary policies to…
Fed May Cut Rates by Over 50 Basis Points in 2025 Says BCA Research
BCA Research predicts the Federal Reserve will ease interest rates by more than 50 basis points in 2025, exceeding…
CIS urges FG to leverage commodities ecosystem for GDP growth
The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has urged the Federal Government (FG) to prioritize the development…
Banks’ capital adequacy ratio rose to 14% in Q3 –CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reported that the banking sector's Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) rose to 14.01%…
AfDB’s SEFA Invests $20m in ARM-Harith, ACV Fund to drive sustainable…
The African Development Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has committed $20 million to drive…
Market Cap Adds N138bn Amid Demand for 54 Stocks
Ahead of the Christmas celebrations, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) started the week positively, with the…
Innovation Crucial for Addressing Nigeria’s Energy Challenges
Manufacturers in Nigeria's electrical and electronics sector have been urged to leverage innovation to address the…
Investors Gain Over N1 Trillion in Five Days as Nigerian Stock Market Surges
The Nigerian stock market witnessed a remarkable rally, with the All Share Index (ASI) recording a 35.2%…
Net forex inflow fell to $14bn in Q3 – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reported a 2.97% decline in net foreign exchange inflow in Q3 2024, totaling…
Brace! Risks stack up for the global economy in 2025
The global economy, having weathered the challenges of inflation and post-pandemic recovery in 2024, faces…
PenCom, finance ministry working to pay retirees – DG
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) is partnering with the Ministry of Finance to address delays in retirees’…
FCMB Group Shareholders Approve N340 Billion Capital Raise
FCMB Group Plc has secured shareholder approval to raise N340 billion in capital to strengthen its banking…
Naira rebound seen in 2025 on higher FX inflows
The naira is expected to recover in 2025, driven by increased foreign exchange inflows, reduced petrol and food…
Zest AI secures $200 million to expand credit tech and pursue acquisitions
Zest AI, a credit underwriting solutions provider, has secured a $200 million growth investment from its long-time…
Rainier Partners Acquires WPAS to Expand Multi-Employer Benefits Administration
Rainier Partners, a Seattle-based private equity firm, has announced its investment in Welfare & Pension…
USTDA and Meridiam Join Forces for African Infrastructure Development
The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and Paris-based Meridiam SAS have signed a Memorandum of…
SEC Draft Rules Open Pension Funds to Commercial Papers Investment
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released draft rules enabling pension funds in Nigeria to resume…
Capital Economics sees muted Saudi growth into 2025
Capital Economics forecasts subdued economic growth for Saudi Arabia through 2025, attributing it to conservative…
Tinubu Unveils 2025 Budget Targeting Inflation and Naira Stability
President Bola Tinubu presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly, aiming to stabilize the…
MSMEs navigate tough economy, demand state of emergency to tackle issues
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria are facing a tough economic environment marked by rising…
Rupee Hits Record Low at 85/USD as Fed Outlook and Economic Pressures Weigh
The Indian rupee has plunged past the 85 mark against the U.S. dollar for the first time, marking a historic low.…
CBN caps PoS daily withdrawal at N100,000 to boost cashless economy
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has implemented a daily withdrawal limit of N100,000 for customers using…
Dangote to NNPC Ltd: Your statement on $1bn refinery investment inaccurate,…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has refuted claims made by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)…
Nigeria’s $42bn Reserves Can Fund Nine Months of Imports Says CBN
Nigeria’s external reserves have grown to $42.01 billion, enabling the country to finance imports for over nine…
Aradel Holdings and 41 Others Boost Nigerian Stock Market by N258bn
The Nigerian stock market maintained its upward trend, fueled by price gains in Aradel Holdings Plc and 41 other…
SEC seeks policy support to drive $1tn economy
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called for stronger policy support to help drive Nigeria's…