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Nigerian Stock Market Sheds N70 Billion Amid Sell Pressure in 27 Stocks
The Nigerian stock market experienced a downturn on Wednesday, with market capitalisation dropping by N70 billion.!-->…
Nigeria’s Low GDP Per Capita Hinders Prosperity, Urgent Growth Needed — World Bank
Nigeria's economic output per person remains critically low, placing the country 146th out of 191 globally,!-->…
Nigeria’s Debt Service Soars 49% Amid Mounting Fiscal Pressures
Nigeria’s debt service payments surged by 49.2% year-on-year in the first four months of 2025, reaching $2.01!-->…
Naira Strengthens Across Markets, Hits N1,615/$ in Parallel Market
The Nigerian naira appreciated on Wednesday in both the parallel and official foreign exchange markets. In the!-->…
NGX Loses N70bn as Market Reverses Gains Amid Mixed Investor Sentiment
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) ended Wednesday’s trading session on a negative note, reversing the gains recorded a!-->…
Africa’s Digital Surge Sparks Urgent Demand for AI and Cybersecurity Talent – SAP…
A new SAP report has revealed that Africa’s fast-growing digital economy is fueling an unprecedented demand for!-->…
BREAKING:Petrol Prices Surge by 76.73% Year-on-Year in April 2025 Despite Monthly…
In April 2025, the average retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, soared to N1,239.33 per litre,!-->…
Lagos government sanctions 21 money lending firms for violations
The Lagos State government has penalized 21 money lending companies for breaching various regulatory guidelines.!-->…
Nigerian Breweries Appoints Emmanuel Oriakhi as Sales Director to Lead Growth and…
Nigerian Breweries Plc has officially appointed Emmanuel Oriakhi as its new sales director, effective March 24,!-->…
BoG’s MPC Convenes 124th Meeting Amid Cedi Stability and Inflation Watch_Ghana
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has commenced its 124th meeting to evaluate the!-->…
Naira Strengthens Amid FX Reforms as CBN Marks Monetary Policy Milestone
The naira showed modest gains in both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Tuesday, appreciating!-->…
Nigerian Tech Startups Defy Economic Storms to Post Seven-Fold Growth
Despite facing one of the toughest economic periods in recent Nigerian history, seven tech companies have recorded!-->…
Mahama Urges Value Chain Investment for Inclusive Growth at Ghana-EU Forum
President John Dramani Mahama opened the 3rd Ghana-EU Business Forum in Accra with a strong call to action for!-->…
Cardoso: Stronger Naira Set to Boost Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports and Attract…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, has stated that recent monetary reforms have made!-->…
Nigerians Spend ₦5.3 Trillion on Telecom Services in 2023
In 2023, Nigerians spent an estimated ₦5.3 trillion on telecommunications services, covering voice calls, data!-->…
MPC Holds Interest Rate at 27.5% as CBN Seeks Fiscal Support for Naira Stability
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), at its 300th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, opted to retain the!-->…
Resilient Revenue: Seplat, MTN, and 19 Other Firms Generate N6.4 Trillion in Q1…
Despite ongoing economic headwinds in Nigeria, 21 major companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) –!-->…
Lagos Partners with Marketing Analytics Africa to Host Landmark 2025 AMTEC…
Lagos State has announced a strategic partnership with Marketing Analytics Africa (MAA) to host the 2025 African!-->…
Nigeria Risks Losing $11bn Annually Over Digital Skills Gap, Experts Warn
Nigeria could forfeit an estimated $11 billion annually in potential economic growth due to a widening digital!-->…
Nigerian Stocks Edge Up as MPC Maintains Policy Rates
Nigeria’s equities market posted a slight gain of 0.03% on Tuesday, equivalent to a N20 billion increase in market!-->…
BudgIT Uncovers N6.93 Trillion Worth of Questionable Projects in 2025 Budget
BudgIT, a civic technology organization advocating for transparency in public finance, has uncovered that the!-->…
CBN Faces Crucial Decision as Inflation Cools Amid Global Uncertainty
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) convenes today amid high anticipation from!-->…
Dangote Refinery Vows to Keep Petrol Prices Stable Amid Global Oil Volatility
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reiterated its commitment to reducing and stabilizing petrol prices in Nigeria,!-->…
Nigeria’s Digital Economy Surges with $191m FDI and $2bn Fibre Optic Rollout
Nigeria's digital economy is experiencing unprecedented growth under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, attracting $191!-->…
Youth Innovators Call for Digital Inclusion to Bridge Development Gap
At the recent Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) event in Abuja, young innovators advocated for improved!-->…
Wale Edun: Capital Market Crucial to Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy Vision by 2030
The Nigerian government has underscored the vital role of the capital market in achieving its ambitious goal of a!-->…
Cautious Optimism in Ghana’s Bond Market as Secondary Trading Rises
Ghana’s bond market witnessed a notable surge in secondary trading activity last week, with the total value of!-->…
Ghana Cedi’s Strong Recovery Marks Economic Turnaround – Ato Forson
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has highlighted the recent appreciation of the Ghana cedi as a!-->…
CBN Reassures Nigerians of Banking Sector Stability Amid False Reports
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has moved to calm public fears about the safety of the country’s banking sector,!-->…
MTN Sues 20 Banks to Recover N6bn Interconnect Debt from SleekChip Technologies
MTN Nigeria has taken legal action against over 20 banks in an attempt to recover a debt of approximately N6!-->…