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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…
Improved earnings, dividend payment lift investors’ fortune by N180 billion
In the first quarter of 2025, Nigerian investors have seen their fortunes rise by approximately N180 billion,…
MTN Nigeria Pays N764.2bn in Taxes, Invests N3.5bn in Social Initiatives, and…
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTNN) announced a substantial contribution of N764.2 billion in taxes, levies, and…
Experts cautions against idle deposits as banks grow investment securities to…
In the first quarter of 2025, eight major Nigerian banks, including Access Holdings, Zenith Bank, and United Bank…
NGX Market Surge Adds N1.69tn in Capitalisation Amid Trading Boom
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) saw an impressive surge in market activity, with investors trading 2.645…
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Reaches 2-Month High, Still Below OPEC Quota
Nigeria's crude oil production saw a modest recovery in April, reaching a two-month high, but still fell short of…
Shareholders Urge SEC to Overhaul Unclaimed Dividend Process in Nigerian Banks
Shareholders in Nigeria are pressing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), registrars, and stockbrokers to…
Bank of Ghana Warns Public About Foreign Investment Scams
The Bank of Ghana has issued a strong warning to the public regarding the growing threat of illegal foreign…
CBN Ups Treasury Bills Offer to N550bn Amid Softer Demand, Shifting Investor Focus
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased its Treasury Bills (T-Bills) Primary Market Auction offer from…
Dangote Refutes Marketers’ Claims, Asserts Refinery’s Capacity to Meet…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has strongly countered accusations from oil marketers that it cannot meet Nigeria’s…
CBN Sells N598.3bn NT-Bills Amid Liquidity Surge in the Market
On May 7, 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) held a successful Nigerian Treasury Bill (NTB) auction, raising…
Lagos Approves Over 37,000 Building Permits in Six Years, Boosts Urban Development
Over the past six years, the Lagos State Government has approved a total of 37,266 building planning permits to…
Seplat raises oil output to over 131,000bpd
Seplat Energy Plc has significantly increased its daily hydrocarbon production in the first quarter of 2025,…
Nigeria Moves to Capture $31.8M Informal Export Trade: NEPC and NBS Sign MoU
In a bid to improve the accuracy of Nigeria’s trade statistics, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and…
Pension Fund Investment in Private Equities Soars by 299% Amid Search for Better…
In Nigeria, pension fund investments in private equity have surged dramatically by 298.7% in the past five years,…
Senate Approves New VAT Sharing Formula, Strengthens Tax Reform with Passage of…
The Nigerian Senate has approved two key Tax Reform Bills aimed at overhauling the country’s tax system. This is…
Nigeria Sets Ambitious 2.5 Million Barrels Per Day Oil Production Target for NNPC…
The Nigerian federal government has set an ambitious target of increasing oil production to 2.5 million barrels…
Global Food Prices to Drop by 7% in 2025, Led by Declining Rice Costs-GHANA
Global food prices are expected to see a significant decline in 2025, marking a second consecutive year of lower…
FCMB Names Four New Millionaires in Ongoing Savings Promo
FCMB Millionaire Promo has once again changed the lives of four lucky winners, with each taking home ₦1 million in…
Africa’s Digital Leap: How Multi-Industry Fintechs Like Redtech Are Powering a…
Africa’s digital economy is undergoing rapid transformation, with fintechs leading the charge. While traditional…
GSS Urges Collective Action to Sustain Falling Inflation Trend in Ghana
In its latest update, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reported a slight but consistent decline in national…
Ghana’s Business Confidence Rebounds Under Mahama’s Macroeconomic Stability –…
During a panel discussion on Channel One TV, Michael Kottoh, Managing Partner at advisory firm Konfidants,…
SEC Launches Tech Adoption Survey to Accelerize Innovation in Nigerian Capital…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has initiated a technology adoption survey targeted at…
Nigeria Fully Repays $3.4bn IMF COVID-19 Loan Principal, Faces Ongoing Interest…
Nigeria has officially completed the repayment of the $3.4 billion loan it secured from the International Monetary…