Recapitalization Deadline: BDCs In Talks With CBN, Seek Extension To Dec 31
Following the expiration of the June 3, 2025 recapitalisation deadline for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, a majority of players…
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Nigeria’s $5 Billion Aramco Loan Stalls Amid Falling Oil Prices and Supply Concerns
Nigeria’s ambitious plan to secure a $5 billion oil-backed loan from Saudi oil giant Aramco has encountered significant setbacks, primarily…
Profit-Taking Drags Nigerian Stock Market Down by N377.9bn After Sallah Break
The Nigerian stock market opened on a bearish note after the Sallah holiday, suffering a major setback as investors embarked…
FX Inflows Surge 62% in May to $5.96bn as Investor Confidence Rebounds
Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) market experienced a significant revival in May 2025, as total inflows rose sharply by 62% month-on-month…
National Assembly Eyes Extension of 2024 Capital Budget, Pushes June 12 as National Address Day
The National Assembly is considering a further extension of the capital expenditure component of the 2024 federal budget to ensure…
SEC Orders Companies to Release Long-Unclaimed Dividends, Enforces Finance Act 2020
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a firm directive to public companies and their registrars, instructing them to…
Global Economy Slows to Weakest Pace Since 2008, Warns World Bank
The global economy is expected to grow at its slowest rate since 2008—excluding periods of global recession—due to increasing trade…
Nigerian Marketers Strike Global Deal to Cut Petrol Price to N700/Litre Amid Industry Shake-Up
Nigerian petroleum marketers have partnered with international suppliers to import cheaper fuel, aiming to reduce petrol prices to around N700…
Tinubu stabilising Nigeria’s economy…he deserves encouragement – Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has voiced his support for President Bola Tinubu, commending his efforts to stabilize Nigeria’s…
Nigeria’s FX Market Soars with $5.96bn Boost, Driven by Local Export and Import Surge
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market witnessed a major uplift in May 2025, with total inflows jumping by 62% month-on-month to reach…
Nigeria’s N22.8 Trillion Pension Assets Face Credit and Liquidity Hurdles in Infrastructure Push
Nigeria’s pension assets, totaling N22.8 trillion as of January 2025, remain vastly underutilized for infrastructure development due to prevailing credit…
Naira Holds Firm Below N1,600 as Market Optimism Grows Despite Global Dollar Jitters
The Nigerian naira maintained a relatively strong position below the N1,600/$ mark during the recent holiday period, trading within a…
Dangote Promises Major Overhaul of Nigeria’s Oil Sector Following Tinubu’s Refinery Visit
Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has announced plans for a sweeping transformation of Nigeria’s downstream oil sector, signaling…
Audit Failure Costs Nigeria $4m in World Bank Loan Amid Broader Project Setbacks
Nigeria is set to forfeit $4 million from a World Bank loan after failing to meet international auditing standards on…
Fitch Affirms Stanbic IBTC’s ‘AAA’ Rating for 11th Straight Year, Citing Strong Risk Management and Strategic Value
Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC’s national long-term rating at ‘AAA(nga)’ with a stable…
Nigerian Equities Market Adds N1.81trn in Four-Day Rally, ASI Rises 2.57%
The Nigerian equities market delivered a strong performance during the holiday-shortened week ending June 5, 2025, as the NGX All-Share…
Nigerian Businesses Cautious Amid Optimism as Interest Rate Hike Looms — CBN Survey
A recent survey by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reveals a mixed economic sentiment among businesses across the country,…
Depot Price War: Six Operators Slash Petrol Rates as Competition Heats Up
Amid growing competition in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, six depot operators have reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS),…
Oando deepens upstream investment with $375m financing deal
Oando PLC, a leading Nigerian energy company listed on both the Nigerian and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges, has announced the successful…
GH¢1 Fuel Levy Sparks Concern Over Economic Recovery Amid Calls for Strategic Collaboration-Ghana
Businesses in Ghana have expressed serious concerns about the recent GH¢1 per litre fuel levy, warning that its timing could…
Nigeria’s health budget too low to address challenges — Bill Gates
US billionaire and Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s insufficient health budget, warning that it…
Fitch Forecasts Growth for Nigeria’s Islamic Finance and Sukuk Market Despite Challenges
Fitch Ratings projects notable growth for Nigeria’s Islamic finance sector from the second half of 2025 through 2026, fueled by…
Statisense Launches “Immortal AI” to Revolutionize Africa’s Data Intelligence Landscape
Statisense, Nigeria’s leading data intelligence firm, has unveiled Immortal AI, a transformative platform aimed at unlocking the vast potential of…
SEC Sets November Deadline for T+2 Settlement Cycle, Aims for Faster, Safer Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has mandated that all capital market participants transition to a T+2 settlement…
CBN Drains N1.1 Trillion via OMO Auctions in May to Boost FX Inflows Amid Tight Liquidity
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) withdrew a substantial N1.1 trillion from the financial system through Open Market Operation (OMO)…
Cost-push factors driving Nigeria’s inflation – Survey
Nigeria’s inflation crisis is being primarily driven by supply-side cost pressures rather than excess demand, according to the Central Bank…
GSM Technology Dominates Nigerian Internet Market with Over 141 Million Active Subscribers in April 2025
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reports that active internet subscribers in Nigeria reached nearly 142 million as of April 2025.…
Oando Surge Lifts NGX Market Cap to N71 Trillion Amid Strong Investor Sentiment
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) witnessed a remarkable milestone as its total market capitalisation soared to N71.118 trillion, driven largely…
Naira Hits Two-Month High at N1,565.46/$ as CBN Reforms Steady FX Market
The naira surged to a two-month high on Wednesday, trading at N1,565.46 per US dollar in the official foreign exchange…
Firms Blame Soaring Energy and Transport Costs for Nigeria’s Persistent Inflation – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that a vast majority of Nigerian firms cite high energy costs as…