UK Targets £9 Billion Investment Push in Nigeria and Africa as BII Expands Frontier Market Strategy
The United Kingdom has unveiled plans to channel £9 billion in fresh capital into Nigeria and other African frontier markets…
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Afreximbank, St Kitts and Nevis Sign Hosting Deal for ACTIF2026 to Boost Africa-Caribbean Trade Ties
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Government of St Kitts and Nevis have officially signed a hosting agreement for…
Africa Needs Two More Dangote-Scale Refineries to Close Fuel Import Gap – AFC Report
Africa will need at least two more refineries the size of the Dangote Refinery to keep up with its fast-growing…
Tinubu: CBN Clears Airline Debts to Strengthen Nigeria–UK Aviation Ties and Boost Foreign Investment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) move to clear outstanding financial liabilities owed…
Nigerian Stock Market Gains N87 Billion as Dangote Cement Leads Rally in Equities Trading
The Nigerian stock market recorded a modest but positive performance as investor wealth rose by N87 billion, driven largely by…
Nigeria Needs $759bn Transport Investment as ICRC Pushes PPP Financing Models
Nigeria’s transport sector will require an estimated $759 billion in investment, according to the Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory…
Nigeria’s Capital Market Gains Investor Exit Credibility Amid Reforms – NGX Boss
Nigeria’s capital market is gradually gaining stronger credibility as a reliable exit route for institutional investors, according to the Group…
Stocks surge to N140trn as global investors pile back into Nigeria
The Nigerian stock market has surged to a historic valuation of about N140 trillion, driven by renewed interest from global…
Nigeria Targets $100bn Annual Infrastructure Spend, Deepens PPP Drive to Close Funding Gap
Nigeria is ramping up efforts to address its massive infrastructure deficit by targeting about $100 billion in annual spending, as…
SEC Sets N7.5bn Minimum Capital for Free Trade Zone Listings in Nigeria’s Capital Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a new minimum paid-up share capital of N7.5 billion for Free Trade…
CSCS Unveils Joint Account Feature to Boost Collaborative Investing in Nigeria
The Central Securities Clearing System has introduced a new set of investor-focused services, headlined by a Joint Account feature aimed…
Nigeria Revenue Service Urged to Leverage Technology for Sustained Revenue Growth and Better Service Delivery
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has been urged to embrace technology and strengthen institutional efficiency to sustain its recent revenue…
Africa’s FDI Stuck at 4–6% Despite Global Investment Surge, New Report Warns
Africa’s share of global foreign direct investment (FDI) has remained trapped between 4% and 6%, according to a new report…
Africa Risks Delay in $113bn Energy and Port Projects as Gulf Investment Review Threatens Infrastructure Pipeline
Africa’s ambitious push to expand its infrastructure and energy capacity may be facing a new setback as Gulf nations reconsider…
Top 10 Equity Mutual Funds in Nigeria by YTD Returns (March 2026) – ARM Fund Leads with 108% Growth
Nigeria’s equity mutual funds are gaining renewed attention as investors increasingly look beyond low-risk instruments in search of higher returns.…
FTSE Frontier Market Upgrade Sparks Rally in Seplat, GTCO, Zenith on NGX
Nigeria’s stock market is experiencing a strong resurgence as renewed global investor confidence drives a rally in major equities, including…
Best Performing Nigerian Stocks for Easter Week 2026: MTN and GTCO Lead Gains
The Nigerian equities market posted modest gains during the Easter week ended April 2, 2026, with the All-Share Index rising…
Ghana Stock Market Boom Sparks Crackdown on Unlicensed Online Investment Advisors
Ghana’s thriving stock market is drawing increasing attention, but it’s also triggering regulatory warnings. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…
Nigeria Eyes Global Markets to Boost Trade Amid Structural Challenges
The federal government is accelerating its push toward an export-driven economic model, with Finance and Coordinating Minister Wale Edun emphasizing…
Africa Loses $88 Billion Annually to Illicit Financial Flows – Edun Highlights Urgent Need for Fiscal Reforms
Africa loses an estimated $88 billion each year to illicit financial flows (IFFs), Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the…
High Capital Requirements Undermine Ghana’s Investment Competitiveness – GIPC
Ghana’s investment landscape faces a major hurdle due to high capital requirements, making the country less competitive in West Africa,…
DMO Hikes FGN Bond Yields, Slashes Allotment to N485.50 Billion Amid Strong Investor Demand
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has increased borrowing costs at its latest Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bond auction, conducted…
Investors Gain N29 Trillion in Q1 2026 as Nigerian Stock Market Surges
Investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) enjoyed a remarkable start to 2026, recording unprecedented gains of N29 trillion in…
Senegal Secures $537M Bond at 6.4%, Outpacing Nigeria’s Borrowing Costs
Senegal has successfully raised 304.15 billion CFA francs ($537.6 million) in its first public bond sale of 2026, securing interest…
Wale Edun Urges Mobilisation of Domestic Capital to Boost Nigeria’s Growth and Reduce Poverty
Nigeria’s Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has emphasised the urgent need to mobilise domestic capital…
Nigerian Stock Market Dips to 200,484.4 Points as Austin Laz and Zichis Shine
The Nigerian Stock Market ended the trading week on a subdued note as the All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 200,484.4…
Nigeria Eurobonds Extend Bearish Run as Rising Yields Signal Growing Investor Risk Concerns
Nigeria’s Eurobonds continued their bearish trend in March, as rising yields and falling bond prices signaled a shift in investor…
Nigeria’s Banking Sector Attracts $13.53 Billion in Foreign Inflows in 2025 Amid Recapitalisation Drive
Foreign capital inflows into Nigeria’s banking sector hit $13.53 billion in 2025, marking a remarkable 93.25% increase from $7.00 billion…
Kenya Boosts TVET Sector as Kiharu College Enrolment Surges to 1,800
Kenya’s government is intensifying investment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to cultivate a skilled workforce ready to…
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Fall $547 Million in Two Weeks Amid Market Pressures
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have declined by approximately $547 million over a 15-day period in March 2026, signaling renewed pressure on…