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NNPC Cuts Petrol Price to ₦910/Litre in Abuja Amidst Dangote’s Market Push
In a move that signals a growing shift in Nigeria’s fuel market dynamics, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…
Lagos Rakes in Over N1 Trillion in Investments, Sets Sights on 2025 Economic…
In a major economic milestone, the Lagos State Government has announced that it attracted over N1 trillion in…
CBN Gears Up for Historic 300th MPC Meeting Amid Signs of Economic Recover
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to hold its 300th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on May 19–20,…
NGX Bounces Back with N314 Billion Gain as Investors Hunt for Bargains
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) saw a strong rebound yesterday, reversing earlier losses as investors took advantage…
Cyber Talent Drain Threatens Nigeria’s Digital Defenses
Nigeria is facing an escalating cybersecurity crisis due to a severe shortage of skilled professionals, just as…
CBN Launches NRBVN Platform to Boost Diaspora Remittances to $1 Billion Monthly
In a significant stride towards deepening financial inclusion, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership…
Dangote Refinery Cancels June Maintenance After Emergency Repairs, Ends Petrol…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has called off its planned June maintenance for its key gasoline unit, after…
Abia State Partners with MTN Nigeria to Drive Digital Transformation and Economic…
The Abia State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MTN Nigeria to advance its digital…
Foreign Portfolio Outflows Surge 251% in Q1 2025 Amid Economic Reforms and Global…
In the first quarter of 2025, foreign portfolio outflows from Nigeria's equities market surged to N420.37 billion,…
World Bank Criticizes Nigeria’s Conditional Cash Transfer Program for Failing to…
The World Bank has criticized Nigeria’s conditional cash transfer program, launched by the Federal Government in…
Tullow Ghana Resumes Gas Supply to Atuabo After FPSO Technical Glitch
Tullow Ghana has officially resumed gas exports to the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant after addressing a technical…
NGX-ASI up 0.46% on renewed bargains
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) recorded a 0.46 percent increase on Tuesday, signaling…
Nigerians, others to be affected as US plans 5% tax on remittances
The United States is considering a new bill that could significantly impact Nigerians and other immigrants sending…
CBN’s Tight Monetary Policy May Cut Inflation to 22.1% in 2025 – World Bank
The World Bank has projected that Nigeria's inflation rate could drop to an average of 22.1% in 2025, thanks to…
Nigerian Stock Market Sees 0.4% Dip Amid Profit-Taking, Analysts Forecast Market…
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) began the week on a negative note, with the All Share Index (ASI) dipping by…
Agriculture Sector Drives Economic Growth in April 2025, Marks 9th Consecutive…
Economic activities in Nigeria experienced consistent growth for the fifth consecutive month in April 2025, with a…
Nigeria’s External Reserves Hit 8-Month Low Amid Foreign Debt Payments and…
Nigeria's external reserves have fallen to their lowest levels in eight months, reaching $37.9 billion by the end…
Nigeria’s Tax Overhaul: Key Reforms Aimed at Economic Growth and Revenue…
In a historic move last week, the Nigerian Senate passed a suite of tax reform bills aimed at revitalizing the…
World Bank Admits Nigeria’s Economic Progress, Says Prices Remain High
Nigeria’s journey toward achieving a $1 trillion economy has received cautious recognition from the World Bank,…
World Bank Flags NNPCL Over Incomplete Fuel Subsidy Remittances
The World Bank has raised concerns over the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)'s handling of…
Naira Strengthens to ₦1,597.7/$1 at Official Market as CBN Policies Begin to Take…
The Nigerian naira gained strength against the US dollar on Monday, closing at ₦1,597.7/$1 in the official foreign…
Forex Market Speculators Struggle Amid CBN’s Regulatory Reforms and Strengthened…
The Nigerian foreign exchange (forex) market has been facing a major overhaul as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
AI Set to Reshape Nigerian Businesses and Jobs: CEOs Embrace Tech-Driven Growth
The future of work in Nigeria is getting a high-tech upgrade, with artificial intelligence (AI) poised to…
Ghana Cedi Set to Strengthen in 2025, Buoyed by Remittances and Economic Growth –…
The Ghanaian cedi is expected to appreciate against major international currencies in 2025, marking a potential…
Nigeria’s Creative Economy Targets $100 Billion Boost by 2030 – Minister Musawa
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has revealed the government’s…
Nigeria to Deploy $3 Billion Telecom Infrastructure by June 2025 to Boost Digital…
Nigeria is set to receive telecommunications infrastructure worth $3 billion by June 2025, according to the…
World Bank Reports Positive Shift in Nigeria’s Economy, Urges Inclusive…
The World Bank has reported a notable improvement in Nigeria’s macroeconomic situation, attributing it to a series…
10% Of Nigerians Affected By Data Breaches Since 2004 – Report
A new report by global cybersecurity firm Surfshark reveals that 10% of Nigerians have fallen victim to data…
Tinubu’s “Nigeria First” Policy Set to Boost Local Industry and Jobs, Says NASENI
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recently launched “Nigeria First” policy has received strong backing from the…
Gov’t Misses GHS169m T-Bill Target as Yields Continue to Dip-GHANA
The Bank of Ghana’s latest auction results revealed that the government missed its T-bill target by GHS169…