Tinubu, African Leaders Seek Stronger Global Investment Partnerships at London Stock Exchange
President Bola Tinubu has joined fellow African leaders in calling for stronger partnerships with global financial institutions, stressing that deeper…
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Foreign Capital Inflows Surge 84% to $10.37 Billion as Investors Flock to Nigerian Assets in Q1 2026
Nigeria witnessed a significant boost in foreign capital inflows during the first quarter of 2026, attracting a total of $10.37…
ETF Turnover Falls to N3.67 Billion as Investor Activity Slows Despite Broad Market Gains
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) experienced a slight slowdown in trading activity in May 2026,…
DMO Opens June 2026 FGN Savings Bond at 14.777% Interest as Nigeria Raises Investor Returns
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has officially opened subscription for the June 2026 FGN Savings Bond, offering Nigerians another chance…
VFD Group Eyes Pan-African Expansion After ₦50.67bn Rights Issue Boost
VFD Group has announced plans to deepen its footprint across Africa as it pursues a carefully structured expansion strategy aimed…
NGX ETF Turnover Drops 31% to N815.90m as Investor Activity Weakens Across Major Funds
Trading activity on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) segment slowed sharply in the week ended May 22,…
Nigeria, Turkey Seal Mining Partnership to Boost Investment and Solid Minerals Development
Nigeria has taken another step toward attracting foreign investment into its mining industry after signing a landmark memorandum of understanding…
NGX Weekly Trade Value Falls 50% to N161.8bn as Investors Turn Cautious
Investor activity on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) slowed sharply last week as the total value of shares traded dropped by…
Chinese Investors May Acquire 51% Stake in Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries as Nigeria Eyes NLNG-Style Deal
Nigeria is considering a major shift in its downstream oil sector that could see Chinese investors take a controlling 51…
African Marketplace 2026 Heads to Dubai to Attract Global Investors and Showcase Afro-Caribbean Excellence
African Marketplace is set to return in a bigger and more ambitious edition in 2026, with organisers confirming Dubai as…
Asia-Pacific Markets Rally as Investors Weigh U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Prospects
Asia-Pacific stock markets ended Friday on a strong note as investors reacted positively to ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United…
One Market, One Future: Reframing Africa’s Economic Potential
Africa’s economic future may depend less on the strength of individual countries and more on the continent’s ability to operate…
Seplat Energy Targets $1bn Dividend Payout as Production Goal Hits 200,000 Barrels Per Day
Seplat Energy has set an ambitious goal to reward its shareholders with a $1 billion dividend payout within the next…
NGX Market Capitalisation Drops by N1.6 Trillion as Blue-Chip Selloff Hits Nigerian Stock Market
The Nigerian equities market ended trading on a negative note as investors pulled out of major stocks, wiping out about…
South African Pension Fund Targets Dangote Refinery IPO as African Investors Eye Energy Mega-Project
African institutional investors are showing strong interest in the upcoming Dangote Refinery IPO, as representatives of South Africa’s Government Employees…
SEC T+1 Settlement Cycle Nigeria: SEC Sets June 1, 2026 for Capital Market Transition
The Securities and Exchange Commission (Nigeria) has announced a major shift in the country’s capital market structure, confirming that Nigeria…
European Stocks Slip as Bond Yield Surge, Inflation Data Weigh on Investor Sentiment
European stock markets opened in negative territory on Wednesday as investors grappled with rising global bond yields, fresh inflation data…
South African Investors Set Sights on Dangote Refinery as Africa’s Industrial Future Gains Momentum
Africa’s largest industrial project may soon attract significant South African capital as leading pension and investment institutions expressed strong interest…
SEC Nigeria Approves T+1 Settlement Cycle to Modernize Capital Market from June 1, 2026
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a major shift in how trades are settled in the country’s capital…
AFC Unveils $100 Million Investment Plan to Boost Africa’s Tech Startups and Digital Economy
Africa’s technology sector is set for a major boost as the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) announced plans to invest up…
Africa Soft Power to hold conference on ownership gaps in Africa’s creative economy
Africa’s rapidly expanding creative industry is set to take center stage as the 2026 Africa Soft Power (ASP) Summit kicks…
Foreign Investors Deepen Interest in Nigeria’s Refinery Sector as Global Confidence Grows
Nigeria’s refinery and downstream petroleum industry is witnessing a fresh wave of global attention as foreign technical experts and investors…
CBN rules give foreign banks, fintechs advantage over Nigerian lenders – Chapel Hill report
Nigeria’s banking sector is facing renewed scrutiny after a new report by investment banking and research firm Chapel Hill Denham…
Heirs Holdings Subsidiaries Ranked Among Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies by Financial Times
Heirs Holdings has strengthened its reputation as one of Africa’s leading investment groups after three of its subsidiaries earned spots…
Nigeria Set to Attract $20bn Foreign Investments in 2026 — Tinubu Declares at Africa CEO Forum
President Bola Tinubu has projected that Nigeria could attract nearly $20 billion in foreign direct investments (FDI) in 2026, signaling…
Tinubu Targets Massive Investment in Power, Mining Sectors at Africa CEO Forum — Oyedele
Nigeria’s push to attract fresh foreign investment took centre stage at the ongoing Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, as…
Dangote Targets $50bn Refinery Valuation Ahead of IPO as Expansion Plans Stretch Across Africa
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is positioning his flagship refinery for a major leap into global capital markets, with the…
Tinubu blames high borrowing costs for Africa’s weak manufacturing growth
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has blamed high borrowing costs, illicit financial flows, and restrictive global financial policies for the slow…
Nigerian Startups Raise $4m in April 2026 as Fintech Dominates Funding Amid Slow Venture Capital Market
Nigeria’s startup ecosystem recorded a modest recovery in April 2026, attracting about $4 million in disclosed funding across six deals.…
NGX Market Capitalisation Hits N157 Trillion as Investors Trade N324 Billion Worth of Shares in One Week
The Nigerian stock market ended the week on a positive note as the Nigerian Exchange Limited recorded a 0.71 percent…