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CBN Dividend Ban Triggers Sharp Decline in Bank Stocks on NGX
Bank stocks on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) suffered significant losses on Monday, June 16, 2025, after the Central!-->…
World Bank Warns of Alarming Drop in FDI to Developing Nations, Hits Lowest Level…
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies has plummeted to its lowest point in nearly two decades,!-->…
Israel-Iran Conflict Threatens Nigerian Economy with Investment Risks and Rising…
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that the escalating conflict between Israel!-->…
Emerging Market Bonds Surge as Weaker Dollar Revives Investor Appetite
A sharp decline in the U.S. dollar is breathing new life into emerging market (EM) local currency debt, an asset!-->…
Nigerian Breweries Bounces Back: Q1 2025 Profits Signal Strong Recovery, Spark…
Nigerian Breweries Plc has earned praise from financial stakeholders following its impressive Q1 2025 financial!-->…
CBN Crackdown on Forbearance Exposes FirstHoldco, Others to Billions in Loan Risks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken a firm stance by reverting to orthodox monetary policy, enforcing!-->…
Fed Likely to Hold Rates Steady: What That Means for Americans’ Wallets
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to maintain its current interest rates during its upcoming policy meeting,!-->…
SEC Charts Path for Cross-Border Trade with Naira-Backed Stablecoin Framework
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has unveiled plans to develop a regulatory framework for!-->…
CBN’s $4.01bn Forbearance Loans Under Review as Nigeria Plans Gradual Phase-Out
A new report by Renaissance Capital Africa has revealed that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) extended a total of!-->…
NGX, SEC Strengthen Ties with China to Boost Cross-Border Capital Market…
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are intensifying efforts to!-->…
Nigerian Equities Gain N513bn in 3-Day Trading Amid Bullish Investor Sentiment
Despite a shortened trading week due to public holidays marking Eid-el-Kabir and Democracy Day, the Nigerian!-->…
Ibukun Awosika Unveils African Marketplace Dubai 2025 to Boost Global Trade for…
In a bold move to showcase Africa and the Caribbean's finest export-ready businesses, Ibukun Awosika has announced!-->…
Macroeconomic Stability, Investor Confidence Fuel Nigerian Stock Market Surge —…
The President and Chairman of the Council of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), Oluropo Dada, has!-->…
SEC Pushes for Recovery of N242bn in Unclaimed Dividends Amid Rising Backlog
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has revealed that unclaimed dividends in the nation’s!-->…
Asia Stocks Steady Amid Oil Price Surge and Geopolitical Tensions
Asian stock markets showed resilience on Monday despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty driven by ongoing!-->…
Government Falls Short in T-Bill Auction by GHS393m as Yields Slide
The latest Treasury bill auction conducted by the Bank of Ghana ended in a shortfall, with the government falling!-->…
CBN Halts Dividends for Banks Under Forbearance to Strengthen Capital Base
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered banks operating under regulatory forbearance to suspend the payment!-->…
Inflation Data and Treasury Auctions to Test Bond Market Resilience Amid Growing…
This week marks a pivotal moment for the U.S. bond market as it braces for key inflation data releases and two!-->…
Afreximbank Projects $44 Billion in Trade Deals at IATF 2025 in Bold Push for…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is forecasting over US$44 billion in trade and investment agreements!-->…
AfCFTA Chief Challenges Intra-Africa Trade Figures, Rallies Business Support for…
Wamkele Mene, the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), has cast doubt on widely!-->…
Nigeria’s $5 Billion Aramco Loan Stalls Amid Falling Oil Prices and Supply…
Nigeria’s ambitious plan to secure a $5 billion oil-backed loan from Saudi oil giant Aramco has encountered!-->…
Profit-Taking Drags Nigerian Stock Market Down by N377.9bn After Sallah Break
The Nigerian stock market opened on a bearish note after the Sallah holiday, suffering a major setback as!-->…
FX Inflows Surge 62% in May to $5.96bn as Investor Confidence Rebounds
Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) market experienced a significant revival in May 2025, as total inflows rose!-->…
EU Lauds Kano as Strategic Hub for Investment and Development in Nigeria
The European Union (EU) has acknowledged Kano State as a promising destination for investment and!-->…
Global Economy Slows to Weakest Pace Since 2008, Warns World Bank
The global economy is expected to grow at its slowest rate since 2008—excluding periods of global recession—due to!-->…
Nigeria and Saudi Aramco’s $5bn Oil-Backed Loan Stalls Amid Crude Price Drop
Nigeria and Saudi Aramco are facing major hurdles in finalizing a landmark $5 billion oil-backed loan, as falling!-->…
Treasury Yields Dip as U.S.-China Trade Talks Resume Amid Market Caution
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Tuesday as investors closely monitored the ongoing trade negotiations between the!-->…
Nigeria’s FX Market Soars with $5.96bn Boost, Driven by Local Export and Import…
Nigeria's foreign exchange market witnessed a major uplift in May 2025, with total inflows jumping by 62%!-->…
Nigeria’s N22.8 Trillion Pension Assets Face Credit and Liquidity Hurdles in…
Nigeria’s pension assets, totaling N22.8 trillion as of January 2025, remain vastly underutilized for!-->…
Meta Bets Big on Scale AI with Historic $10 Billion Investment
Meta Platforms Inc. is preparing to invest more than $10 billion in Scale AI, a move that marks its most!-->…