Ghana Attracts $652 Million in Investments in 2024 Despite 5% FDI Decline
Ghana secured $651.7 million in investments in 2024, reflecting resilience in its investment climate despite a 5% year-on-year dip in…
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Nigeria Targets 2.5 Million Barrels Per Day Oil Output by 2026, Says NUPRC
Nigeria is on track to boost its crude oil output to 2.5 million barrels per day (mbpd) by 2026, according…
UK Dominates Nigeria’s Q1 2025 Capital Inflows with ₦5.5 Trillion Investment
The United Kingdom emerged as Nigeria’s leading source of foreign capital in the first quarter of 2025, contributing ₦5.52 trillion…
Ghana Pledges Fiscal Stability and Digital Transformation to Boost Private Sector Growth
Ghana’s government has reaffirmed its commitment to fiscal stability and private sector development as part of ongoing efforts to sustain…
FCMB, FMO Launch ₦20 Million AgriTech Investment Programme for Nigerian Startups
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) in partnership with the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) has unveiled the FCMB–FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness…
Nigerian Pension Funds Seek Alternative Investments to Protect N24 Trillion Amid Inflation and FX Pressure
Operators in the Nigerian pension industry are calling for regulatory reforms to allow broader investment opportunities for the nation’s N24.63…
Nigeria’s Banking Sector Attracts 55% of Q1 2025 Foreign Capital Inflows Amid Reforms
Foreign investors have shown renewed confidence in Nigeria, with the banking sector emerging as the largest recipient of capital inflows…
China Strengthens Nigeria Ties with Strategic Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone Visit
Chinese diplomats have intensified bilateral relations with Nigeria through an official visit to the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone (OGFTZ).…
PepsiCo, DP World Invest $20m in Lagos Facility to Boost Nigeria’s Economy and Job Creation
The Federal Government has welcomed a fresh wave of foreign investment as PepsiCo and DP World commissioned a $20 million production…
Global Exchanges Warn of Risks as Public Markets Continue to Shrink
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has raised concerns over the continued decline of public markets, warning that the trend…
How to Buy the Best Bank Stocks in Nigeria: Tier-1 vs Tier-2 Investment Opportunities on the NGX
Nigerian banks dominate the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) with a market capitalization of over ₦16.28 trillion, making them some of the most…
Ghana Finance Ministry Completes GH¢9.7bn Coupon Payment Under Domestic Debt Exchange Programme
The Ministry of Finance has announced the successful completion of a GH¢9.7 billion coupon payment under the Domestic Debt Exchange…
Nigeria, California Strengthen Investment Ties in Film, Technology, and Renewable Energy
Nigeria has taken another step toward boosting foreign direct investment (FDI) as a California-Africa Climate and Economic Partnership delegation engaged…
Nigeria to Host Global Gas Investment Forum 2025 in Lagos, Attracting Top Energy Leaders
Nigeria is set to host leading global gas investors and industry executives this October as preparations intensify for the 2025…
Top 10 Nigerian Stocks with Highest Dividend Payouts in H1 2025 — Over N927 Billion Returned to Investors
In the first half of 2025, Nigerian listed companies returned a staggering ₦927.63 billion in cash dividends to shareholders, marking…
Nigeria Capital Market Soars on Policy Reforms, But Sustainability Questions Remain
Nigeria’s capital market is experiencing one of its strongest rallies in history, driven by sweeping policy reforms. Market capitalization has…
FCMB And FMO Unveil ₦20 Million AgriTech Investment Readiness Programme For Nigerian Startups
In a bid to foster innovation and sustainability in agriculture, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development…
Pension fund investment in real estate balloons by 418% to N77.8bn
Pension fund investments in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) surged dramatically by 417.8% to N77.8 billion in the first half…
NGX Opens Week Positive as Investors Gain ₦79.6bn on Renewed Buying Interest
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) kicked off the new trading week on a positive note as the All-Share Index (ASI)…
Top 10 African Fintech Startups Secure $470M in H1 2025 Amid Global Funding Slowdown
Africa’s fintech industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the first half of 2025, attracting significant investment despite a challenging global…
Domestic Sources Drive $31.06bn Forex Inflows in Seven Months as Foreign Participation Slips
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market recorded total inflows of $31.06 billion between January and July 2025, according to FMDQ Securities Exchange…
Nigeria’s FDI Plummets 70% in Q1 as Investors Shift to Short-Term Assets
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Nigeria dropped sharply by 70.06% in the first quarter of 2025, falling to $126.29 million…
Debt Market Warning Signs Raise Red Flags for Overheated Stocks
Global investors are turning cautious on corporate credit markets, warning that current pricing levels are far too optimistic given slowing…
Surge in Nigerian Stock Market Valuations: 18 Companies Now Valued Over $1 Billion in 2025
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has been one of Africa’s top-performing stock markets in 2025, with its All-Share Index rising by…
FG Advances Local Energy Supply Chain to Mitigate Global Disruptions and Boost Investment
The Federal Government of Nigeria is taking proactive measures to strengthen the country’s local energy supply chain amid increasing global…
FCMB Pensions Limited Tops Nigerian Pension Fund Performance with 5.68% Return in July 2025
Nigeria’s pension industry demonstrated resilience in July 2025, delivering positive returns across all Retirement Savings Account (RSA) fund categories despite…
Abuja to Host Over 500 Global Investors at 2025 Business Investment Expo to Boost Emerging Markets
The Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL) has announced that over 500 high-level participants from 40 countries are expected to attend…
Reforms Drive Nigerian Stock Market Rally as Insurance Sector Leads Gains Amid 26-Day Bull Run
The Nigerian equities market sustained a remarkable 26-day bullish run, adding N479 billion to its total value, fueled notably by…
Trump Opens Path for Crypto and Alternative Assets in Retirement Accounts
President Donald Trump has directed U.S. regulators to explore changes that would allow Americans to use retirement accounts like 401(k)s…
One-Year T-Bill Yields Edge Up to 19.76% as DMO, Investors Wrestle Over Rates
In a shift from recent trends, the yield on Nigeria’s one-year treasury bills rose to 19.76% at the latest primary…