AfCFTA Boosts Nigeria’s Intra-African Trade to $9.02bn as Regional Exports Surge 21%
Nigeria’s trade with other African countries recorded a significant leap in 2025, reaching $9.02 billion and marking a 21 per…
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Dangote Eyes Major Tanzania Expansion with Ports, Power Plant and Fertiliser Projects
Tanzania is set for a new wave of industrial and infrastructure development following high-level talks between President Samia Suluhu Hassan…
Nigeria FX Market Turnover Soars 22% in June as Spot and Derivatives Trading Surge
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market closed June on a strong note as trading activity surged sharply in the final week of…
Dangote Refinery IPO, 2027 Election Activities Set to Shake Nigerian Stock Market in H2 2026
Nigeria’s stock market could face a turbulent second half of 2026 as investors prepare for the highly anticipated Dangote Refinery…
Intra-African Trade Hits $213.8 Billion as AfCFTA Drives Regional Economic Growth
Africa’s push for deeper economic integration is yielding positive results as intra-African trade climbed by 5.5 percent in 2025, reaching…
Top NGX Insurance Stocks to Watch in H2 2026 as Market Rebound Creates New Investment Opportunities
As Nigeria’s stock market stages a strong recovery after weeks of heavy losses, investors are turning their attention to insurance…
SEC Warns Investors as Fake Dangote Refinery IPO Promotions Spread Online
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a strong warning against the growing wave of advertisements promoting a supposed…
Nigeria Capital Inflows Hit $21bn as FG Targets Bigger Trade and Investment Gains in 2026
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost trade…
Firm to unlock Kenyan market for Nigerian investors
Dewale Consulting Ltd (DCL) has announced a new initiative designed to open up Kenya’s booming property sector to Nigerian investors,…
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…
Afreximbank Meetings, Nigeria-EU Forum Lead Major Business Events Shaping Nigeria’s Economy This Week
Nigeria’s business landscape is set for a busy week as major economic and investment-focused events take center stage across Africa.…
Nigeria Secures $3bn Solid Minerals Investment Inflow as Mining Reforms Boost Investor Confidence
Nigeria’s solid minerals sector has recorded a major boost, attracting about $3bn in investment inflows within the last three years,…
Dangote’s $7bn Fertiliser Expansion Gets AFC Backing to Build Global Production Giant
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has secured strong financial backing from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) for a bold $7bn…
NGX Chairman Courts Middle East Investors Ahead of Dangote Refinery IPO in Nigeria’s Capital Market Push
The Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Umaru Kwairanga, is intensifying efforts to attract Middle East investors…
NGX Eyes Mega Dangote Refinery IPO as Investor Demand Tops $2 Billion
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has announced it is actively preparing for the highly anticipated initial public offering of…
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…
NGX Market Slumps as Oil Stocks, First HoldCo Trigger N945bn Loss in One-Day Sell-Off
Nigeria’s equities market slipped back into the red on Monday, June 15, 2026, as heavy selling pressure hit major oil…
NGX and Abu Dhabi Exchange Partner to Unlock Middle East Investment Flow into Africa’s Capital Markets
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) are deepening talks on a strategic partnership designed…
UK Pledges £15m to Boost Nigeria’s Economy
The United Kingdom has announced a £15 million Growth Programme for Nigeria, a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating economic reforms,…
New Nigeria Festival Targets $1 Trillion Economy Ambition with Innovation and Investment Drive
Nigeria is set to take a bold step toward its long-term economic ambitions with the launch of the New Nigeria…
Top 10 Best Performing Money Market Funds in Nigeria Deliver Over 20% Returns in 2026
Nigeria’s money market fund sector continues to attract investors seeking safety, liquidity, and attractive returns, with the segment’s net asset…
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…
Tinubu’s Nigeria Sees $10bn Capital Inflow, But Investors Prefer Lending Over Long-Term Investment
Nigeria’s capital inflows have hit a new record under President Bola Tinubu, with $10 billion entering the country in the…
Foreign capital inflows into manufacturing sector drop by 50.7% in Q1
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector has suffered a steep setback in attracting foreign investment, with capital inflows plunging by 50.7% in Q1…
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…
Nigerian Stock Market Sheds N4.9trn as Profit-Taking Reverses Bullish Run | NGX Decline Hits Investors
The Nigerian stock market experienced a sharp reversal last week as investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) collectively lost…
Equities market succumbing to rising risk, loses nearly N5tr in one week
Nigeria’s equities market suffered one of its steepest weekly declines in recent years, with investors losing nearly N5 trillion in…
Foreign Investment in Nigeria’s Trade Sector Jumps 91% to $65.8m Amid Rising Investor Confidence
Nigeria’s trade sector recorded a significant boost in foreign capital inflows in the first quarter of 2026, attracting $65.79 million…
Naira Undervalued by 13% Despite FX Reforms, Says Rewane as Economic Fundamentals Improve
Nigeria’s currency may be performing better than many expected, but leading economist Bismarck Rewane believes the naira is still trading…
Foreign Capital in Telecoms Falls to Four-Year Low Despite Tariff Hike
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has recorded its weakest foreign investment inflow in four years, with capital importation dropping sharply to $7.24…