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Telcos Threaten to Withdraw USSD Services Amid Banks’ Misinformation and Unpaid…
Nigeria’s major telecom operators, including MTN, Airtel, Globacom, and 9Mobile, have issued a warning to banks…
NGX Market Capitalisation Surges Past ₦120trn as Foreign Investment Floods In
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has reached a new milestone, with its combined market capitalisation of debt,…
Stock Market Rebounds with N260bn Boost as Demand for Dangote Cement, Others Rises
The Nigerian stock market saw a notable rebound on Tuesday, ending the previous session's profit-taking trend.…
50% crude output now produced by local firms – Report
Nigeria’s oil and gas industry is undergoing a major transformation, with indigenous companies now responsible for…
Tariff Hikes Trigger Sharp Decline in Internet Usage and Subscribers in Nigeria
Internet data consumption in Nigeria fell sharply by 17,647 terabytes from January to April 2025, following a 50%…
Nigerian Stock Market Hits N70.89 Trillion as Investor Confidence Drives Gains
The Nigerian stock market continued its bullish streak on Tuesday, June 4, 2025, with a notable gain of N259…
BoG Governor Sets Bold Target to Slash Lending Rates Below 10% Within Four…
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has announced a bold plan to reduce Ghana's average…
NCC Mandates Airtime Billing for USSD Transactions to Resolve Bank-Telco Dispute
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a new directive instructing Deposit Money Banks to begin…
BoG Cracks Down on Hidden Bank Charges, Tightens Oversight in Banking Sector-Ghana
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to introduce a series of tough regulatory measures aimed at curbing hidden bank…
BREAKING: APC wins all 23 Benue LG election petitions at Appeal Tribunal
The Appeal Panel on Local Government Election Petitions for Benue State, sitting at the NBA House in Abuja, has…
Kenya Approves Moniepoint’s Entry with 78% Acquisition of Sumac Microfinance Bank
Kenya’s Competition Authority has granted approval for Moniepoint Inc.’s acquisition of a 78% stake in Sumac…
ANRPM Commends Tinubu’s Oil Sector Reforms, Backs Economic and Tax Initiatives
The Association of Nigerian Refineries Petroleum Marketers (ANRPM) has praised President Bola Tinubu on his second…
NGX Chief Urges Rethink of Africa’s Growth Model, Calls for Homegrown Capital and…
Temi Popoola, Group Managing Director and CEO of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), has urged African…
Government in Final Talks with Strategic Investor for AT Revamp and Takeover
The Government of Ghana has entered into advanced discussions with a strategic investor for the revamp and…
Nigeria’s Economic Recovery Gathers Momentum – CBN Governor Cardoso
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Dr. Yemi Cardoso, has assured Nigerians that the country’s economy is on a…
Nigeria’s AI Growth at Risk Without Strong Governance and Security, Experts Warn
Nigeria is rapidly embracing artificial intelligence (AI), but experts caution that the country’s current lack of…
Ghana’s Cedi Becomes World’s Best-Performing Currency Amid IMF Aid, Commodity…
In 2025, Ghana’s currency, the cedi, has emerged as the top-performing currency globally, appreciating nearly 50%…
CBN’s Recapitalization Deadline Expires: BDC Operators Urge Extension to Save 3…
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) deadline for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to meet new recapitalization…
Presidency Moves to Resolve N2 Trillion Power Debt Amid Sector Reforms
The Nigerian Presidency has initiated internal approval processes aimed at resolving the longstanding N2 trillion…
Nigeria’s Private Sector Grows for Sixth Straight Month Despite Inflation and…
Nigeria’s private sector sustained its growth momentum in May 2025, marking the sixth consecutive month of…
Nigerian Equities Market Starts Week Strong with N173bn Gain Despite Lower Trading…
The Nigerian equities market kicked off the week on a positive trajectory as it recorded a N173 billion increase…
Ghana’s Cedi Poised to Strengthen as $370 Million IMF Tranche Nears Approval
Ghana’s cedi is expected to remain relatively stable in the coming weeks, supported by the imminent release of…
Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Target Forex Stability Amid Oil Price Slump
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have declined significantly in the first four months of 2025, dropping from…
NASD Market Soars with N5.14bn in Trades as Oil & Gas Sector Leads Rally
The NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange recorded a significant surge in trading activity last week, as…
Fuel Marketers Join Forces Amid Price War Between Dangote and NNPC
In response to the instability caused by fluctuating petrol prices in Nigeria, fuel marketers are forming…
Moody’s Upgrades Nigeria’s Credit Rating Amid Economic Reforms
Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Nigeria’s credit rating from “Caa1” to “B3”, citing meaningful strides in…
BREAKING: Dr. Sidi Ould Tah Elected as New AfDB President, Succeeding Adesina
Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, former Minister of Economy and Finance in Mauritania, has been elected as the 9th President of…
Nigeria’s Money Supply Hits N119 Trillion as CBN Pauses Rate Hikes Amid…
Nigeria’s broad money supply (M3) surged to a record N119.11 trillion in April 2025, marking a 22.9% increase from…
Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Fair Debt Talks Under G20 Framework
The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to equitable and transparent debt restructuring negotiations…
Tinubu Highlights $8 Billion Oil Investment, 400% Rig Surge in Two-Year Economic…
President Bola Tinubu has marked his two years in office by emphasizing the significant strides his administration…