Nigerian Stock Market Closes June with N11bn Loss Amid Profit-Taking and Mixed Sentiment
The Nigerian stock market ended the month of June on a subdued note, recording a modest loss of N11 billion…
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Shareholders Oppose Law Mandating Transfer of Unclaimed Dividends to CBN
Shareholders under the Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria (ISAN) have strongly opposed the new legislation passed by the National Assembly…
Ultra App Launches in Nigeria, Ushering in a New Era of Seamless Financial Payments
Nigeria’s financial technology landscape has taken a significant leap forward with the launch of Ultra App, a digital financial solution…
Banks’ Deposits with CBN Surge 730% to N67.72trn, Reflecting Excess Liquidity Amid Economic Uncertainty
In the first half of 2025, Nigerian banks’ deposits with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) soared to N67.72 trillion,…
Marketers Expect Petrol Price Drop as Global Crude Oil Rates Fall
Petroleum marketers in Nigeria are anticipating a reduction in petrol pump prices following a notable drop in global crude oil…
Nigeria’s Promissory Notes Drop by 15.6% Amid Rising Debt Pressures
Nigeria’s outstanding promissory notes declined by 15.6% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Debt Management Office (DMO).…
Nigerian Bank Compliance Chiefs Call for AI-Driven Risk Management to Tackle Financial Crime
The Association of Chief Compliance Officers of Banks in Nigeria (ACCOBIN) has advocated for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI)…
NCC Champions New Policy to License Community Networks for Rural Connectivity
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has proposed a policy initiative to license and support the development of community networks in…
Nigerian Stock Market Soars, Adds N1.43 Trillion in One Week
In a strong display of investor confidence, the Nigerian equities market gained N1.43 trillion in market value last week, with…
Nigeria Sets Sights on $128 Trillion Global Asset Market as Mutual Funds Surge
Nigeria is positioning itself to tap into the booming $128 trillion global asset management market, buoyed by a significant rise…
CBN Reports $3.73bn Current Account Surplus in Q1 2025, Boosted by Non-Oil Exports and Trade Gains
Nigeria recorded a current account surplus of $3.73 billion in Q1 2025, driven primarily by a sharp increase in non-oil…
Nigeria’s N149.39tn Public Debt Triggers Alarms Over Sustainability and State-Level Exposure
Nigeria’s public debt surged to ₦149.39 trillion as of March 31, 2025, sparking serious concerns from experts over debt sustainability,…
ATII to Spearhead Africa’s Tech-Driven Industrial Revolution at Inaugural African Industrial Forum
The African Technology and Innovation Institutes (ATII) has announced the inaugural African Industrial Forum (AIF), a major initiative to catalyze…
FCMB Launches Sangotedo Branch to Boost Economic Growth in Lagos
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) officially opened a new branch in Sangotedo, Lagos, on June 26, 2025, as part of…
Parliament Urges Bank of Ghana to Safeguard Cedi Gains Amid Global Trade Dynamics
The Trade, Industry and Tourism Committee of Ghana’s Parliament has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to intensify its monitoring…
‘Dangote’s Investment Of N720bn On CNG Trucks To Save Nigerians N1.7trn’
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has invested over N720 billion in the deployment of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks to distribute…
FinTech Seeks Improved Data Ecosystem For Credit Score Metrics
The Managing Director of Sofri, Mr. Paul Adebayo, has emphasized the urgent need for a more robust and efficient data…
Bullish Momentum Persists in Nigerian Bond Market as Yields Drop to 18.38%
Nigeria’s bond market extended its bullish streak last week as investors continued to show strong demand for government debt securities.…
Nigerian Stock Market Dips by N308bn as Investors Take Profits in Large-Cap Stocks
The Nigerian equity market reversed its recent bullish trend on Thursday, recording a significant loss of N308 billion in market capitalization. This…
Cardoso Stresses Institutional Resilience as Foundation for Africa’s Economic Growth
At the 2025 Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Abuja, the Governor of the Central Bank of…
Nigeria’s Bond Market Booms as Inflation Eases: DMO Auction Sees 603% Oversubscription
The Debt Management Office (DMO) of Nigeria experienced an overwhelming response at its June 2025 bond auction, with investors submitting…
AI Investment Crucial for Ghana’s Digital Future, Says Mpontu CEO
The CEO of Mpontu Technologies, Stephane Nwolley, has urged the Ghanaian government to prioritize strategic investment in artificial intelligence (AI)…
NGX Soars by N1.18tn as Oando, Banking, and Consumer Stocks Fuel Bullish Momentum
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) experienced a significant surge on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, with the market capitalisation increasing by N1.18…
SEC Urges Nigerians to Harness Demographic Dividend for Economic Growth and Financial Inclusion by 2030
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called on Nigerians to take advantage of the country’s youthful and growing population…
Nigeria’s $5 Billion Startup Dream Faces Setback Amid Economic, Regulatory Pressures
Nigeria’s ambition to raise $5 billion in startup funding by 2027 is looking increasingly unrealistic as investment in the country’s…
Naira Strengthens Below N1,600/$ as U.S. Dollar Hits 3-Year Low Amid Global Economic Shifts
The Nigerian naira gained ground against the U.S. dollar, breaking below the N1,600/$ threshold in the black market. It traded…
Cardoso Champions ‘African-Led, African-Owned’ Development at Afreximbank Meeting
At the 32nd Annual Meeting of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Abuja, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi…
BREAKING: INEC Receives 110 Applications For New Political Parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced it has received letters of intent from 110 associations seeking registration as…
NGX Surges as Market Capitalisation Gains N764bn Amid Broad-Based Rally
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) witnessed a robust rally on Tuesday, continuing its bullish momentum as market capitalisation surged by…
DMO Finalises Oversubscribed N100bn Bond Auction to Support 2025 Budget
The Debt Management Office (DMO) of Nigeria is set to finalise and settle a N100 billion bond issuance today, June…