Google’s AI Ad Tools Poised to Supercharge Nigeria’s Digital Economy
Google has unveiled a range of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) advertising tools aimed at accelerating digital growth in Nigeria and…
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NGX Market Capitalisation Surpasses N70 Trillion on Strong Investor Demand for Airtel Africa, Others
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) saw its market capitalisation cross the N70 trillion mark, driven by strong investor demand for…
Nigeria Strengthens Strategic Ties with China to Boost Industrialisation
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its strong commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with China, emphasizing that the…
Ghana Poised for Economic Growth Beyond IMF Support – Deputy Finance Minister
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko has reaffirmed the government’s determination to guide Ghana’s economy toward sustainable growth without further…
Tinubu seeks Reps approval for $21.5bn external loan, N757.9bn bond
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Nigerian House of Representatives to approve a comprehensive borrowing plan totaling over $21.5…
Fuel Output Declines by 1.4 Million Liters Daily as Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Scheduled Maintenance
Nigeria’s premium motor spirit (PMS) production has fallen by 1.4 million liters daily following the resumption of maintenance activities at…
NACCIMA President Urges Overhaul of Nigeria’s Investment Agencies to Attract High-Quality Investments
The President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dele Kelvin Oye, has called…
CBN Launches New Liquidity Tools to Boost Non-Interest Banking Sector
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a suite of innovative liquidity management instruments tailored for non-interest financial institutions.…
CBN Holds Interest Rate at 27.5%, Analysts Cite Stabilization Amid Persistent Risks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) concluded its 300th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting by maintaining the benchmark interest rate…
Nigerian Exchange Rebounds with N540 Billion Market Cap Gain Amid Renewed Investor Optimism
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) bounced back strongly on Monday, adding N539.98 billion to its market capitalization and reversing losses from…
SEC Approves N3.68 Trillion in New Market Issues Amid Strong Investor Confidence in 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Nigeria approved a total of N3.68 trillion in new market issues throughout 2024,…
Local Investors Dominate N2.7 Trillion Stock Deals in First Four Months of 2025
In the first four months of 2025, stock transactions on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) totaled N2.714 trillion, a significant increase…
Tinubu at Two: Between Painful Reforms and Hopes of Economic Revival
In his first two years in office, President Bola Tinubu has embarked on a sweeping wave of economic reforms aimed…
Bank of Ghana Urges Businesses to Use Cedi to Sustain Currency Gains and Calls for Crypto Regulation
The Bank of Ghana has called on businesses operating within the country to conduct transactions in the local currency, the…
CBN Measures Steady the Naira, But Major Gains Remain Unlikely
The Nigerian naira is expected to remain relatively stable in the near term, supported by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s…
World Bank Pressures Nigeria to Raise Sin Taxes as Loan Condition
The World Bank has urged Nigeria to implement higher excise duties on “sin goods” like alcohol, tobacco, and sugary drinks…
NCC Mandates Telecom Operators to Announce Major Network Outages and Compensate Subscribers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a directive requiring all telecom licensees to publicly notify consumers about major network…
Breaking:Foreign Portfolio Inflows to Nigerian Stock Market Plunge 92% in April Amid Global Trade Uncertainty
Foreign portfolio investment into Nigeria’s equities market nosedived by 92.39% in April 2025, falling from N349.97 billion in March to…
Tinubu’s Mining Reforms Attract $800 Million and Spark Sector Boom — Alake
President Bola Tinubu’s mining reforms have significantly revitalized Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, leading to a sixfold revenue increase and attracting…
FG Reaches 6 Million Nigerians with Cash Transfers in Six Months – Minister
The Federal Government of Nigeria has disbursed conditional cash transfers to six million Nigerians within a six-month period, according to…
Foreign trade payment rises to $267.96m – CBN
Nigeria’s foreign trade payments through Letters of Credit (LCs) increased by 3.68 percent year-on-year to $267.96 million in the first…
BoG Mandates Banks to Hold Reserves in Original Deposit Currencies from June_Ghana
Starting June 5, 2025, commercial banks in Ghana will be required to maintain their cash reserves in the same currency…
NGX Turnover Surges to N74.8bn Despite ASI Dip and Mixed Sectoral Performance
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) witnessed a strong rise in market activity last week, with turnover climbing by 17.3 per cent…
Tinubu at Two: Energy Sector Grapples with Persistent Challenges Amid Modest Progress
As President Bola Tinubu’s administration marks its two-year anniversary, Nigeria’s energy sector remains deeply entangled in both domestic and international…
AGI Expects Policy Rate Cut as Economic Conditions Improve
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) is anticipating a reduction in Ghana’s policy rate, ahead of the Bank of Ghana’s…
Nigeria Commits $1 Billion to Transform Telecom Infrastructure by Q3 2025
Nigeria is embarking on a significant overhaul of its telecommunications sector, with a $1 billion investment in new network equipment…
CBN Holds Interest Rate to Curb Inflation, Spur Growth Amid Fragile Economic Gains
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to maintain the benchmark interest rate…
CBN Nets N615.8bn as Treasury Bill Demand Surges Despite Fiscal Strains
In its latest Treasury bills auction on May 21, 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) raised N615.8 billion, surpassing…
Lagos State to Launch AI Guidelines, Advocate Ethical Investment in $20 Trillion Industry
The Lagos State government has announced plans to release its first set of Artificial Intelligence (AI) guidelines, aiming to foster…
BREAKING: Otedola Invests N320bn in First Bank, Cites Tinubu and Cardoso’s Reforms as Key Drivers
Billionaire investor and Chairman of First Holdco Plc, Femi Otedola, has announced a landmark N320 billion personal investment in First…