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Nigeria’s Forex Earnings Face Pressure Amid Global Energy Divide
Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings are facing increasing pressure as the global energy landscape becomes sharply…
Top 10 Insurance Stocks in Nigeria That Delivered Massive Returns in 2025
The Nigerian insurance sector powered through 2025 with a remarkable 65.64% return, surpassing the broader…
Dangote Refinery Turns Nigeria into a Maritime Goldmine: Experts Highlight Jobs…
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery is rapidly reshaping the country’s maritime landscape, according to industry experts.…
FG Allocates N2.3 Trillion to Agriculture and Technology in 2026 Budget
The federal government has earmarked a total of N2.3 trillion for the Ministries of Agriculture and Food Security…
Nigeria Ranks 72nd Globally in AI Readiness as Egypt Leads Africa
Nigeria has been ranked 72nd globally in artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, placing fourth in sub-Saharan…
Three Nigerian Bank Mergers Expected Ahead of CBN Recapitalisation Deadline
At least three bank mergers are expected in Nigeria in early 2026 as lenders race to meet the Central Bank of…
NGX Opens Week Stronger as Market Gains ₦745bn on Renewed Investor Confidence
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) started the new trading week on a positive footing on Monday, adding ₦745bn to…
NASD Market Capitalisation Surges 106% in 2025 Amid Strong Listings and…
The NASD Securities Exchange has reported a remarkable growth in 2025, with its market capitalisation hitting N2.12…
Nigeria’s Stock Market Hits N100 Trillion on Back of Reforms and Collaboration
Nigeria’s equity market has officially crossed the N100 trillion market capitalisation mark, signaling a remarkable…
Oyedele Defends Nigeria’s New Tax Laws Against KPMG Critique
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has strongly rebutted…
Petrol Price War Escalates: Retailers Drop Prices Below Dangote’s N739/Litre…
The ongoing petrol price war in Nigeria has taken a sharper turn, with several retail outlets now selling Premium…
Dangote Refinery Boosts Local Supply, Reduces Nigeria’s Reliance on Petrol Imports
Nigeria’s petrol market is witnessing a major shift as Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical now reportedly meet…
Nigerian Stock Market Set to Maintain Upward Trend Amid High Investor Confidence
The Nigerian stock market is showing strong signs of resilience as it enters the new week, with analysts predicting…
2026 Budget: 2 Federal Ministries Allocate N209.9bn For Computer Software,…
The Federal Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning have earmarked a combined N209.9…
FirstHoldCo Strengthens Non-Bank Subsidiaries with Key Board Appointments
FirstHoldCo Plc has announced a series of strategic board appointments across its non-commercial banking…
How Nigerian Manufacturers Can Maximize Profits with New 2026 Tax Laws
Nigerian manufacturers are poised for a major boost in 2026 thanks to the implementation of the Nigeria Tax Act…
Banks Slash Loans to Manufacturers and Traders by N2.1 Trillion in H1 2025
Nigeria’s banks have cut loans to manufacturers and traders by N2.1 trillion in the first six months of 2025,…
Nigeria’s Debt Service Set to Surpass N91 Trillion by 2028 Under Tinubu…
Nigeria’s federal government, under President Bola Tinubu, is on track to spend over N91 trillion on debt service…
Nigeria’s Securities Firms Call for Collaborative Regulation and Faster Dispute…
Nigeria’s securities market operators are advocating for a new regulatory approach that emphasizes collaboration…
Nigerian Equities Rally by N3.84 Trillion as Investor Confidence Surges
Nigerian equities recorded a strong rebound last week, gaining N3.84 trillion in market value as renewed buying…
CBN FX Sales Hit $654m in December as Nigeria’s Foreign Exchange Inflows Rebound
Foreign exchange inflows into Nigeria’s FX market rebounded sharply in December, supported largely by…
Fitch Forecasts Stable Investment Mix for Life Insurers in 2026 Despite Rising…
Fitch Ratings has projected that the investment portfolio mix of life insurance companies will remain largely…
NBS Engages Stakeholders Ahead of December Inflation Report as Temporary Price…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is set to engage key stakeholders ahead of the release of…
Nigeria’s Oil Regulators Renew Cooperation to Boost Investment and Industry Growth
Nigeria’s top oil regulators have renewed their commitment to strengthen collaboration, aiming to drive investment…
Retailers Call for Stronger Naira-for-Crude Policy in 2026 to Stabilize Fuel…
Petroleum products retailers are urging the Federal Government and industry regulators to strengthen the…
Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector Records Mixed Performance in 2025 Amid Production…
Nigeria’s oil and gas industry ended 2025 with a mixed performance, showing gains in upstream activity and gas…
Heirs Technologies Accredited by NRS to Help Nigerian Businesses Achieve…
Heirs Technologies, a leading African tech services company and subsidiary of Heirs Holdings, has received official…
New Tax Laws Aim to Stabilize Nigeria’s Economy, Says Joseph Tegbe
Nigeria may be on the verge of a major fiscal turnaround as new tax laws, effective January 1, 2026, seek to…
FG Allocates N1.7tn in 2026 Budget to Settle Outstanding Contractor Debts
The Federal Government has earmarked N1.7 trillion in the 2026 Appropriation Bill to settle outstanding payments…
FG Reviews Tariffs to Boost Industrial Growth and Lower Production Costs
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a review of the country’s tariff framework in a bid to strengthen…