BoG to Restrict Over-the-Counter Dollar Withdrawals as Cedi Strengthens-Ghana
Ghana’s central bank is stepping up its efforts to protect the cedi’s recent gains by targeting over-the-counter US dollar withdrawals.…
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Federal Gov’t Unveils $500m Climate Investment Platform, Targeting Sustainable Infrastructure, Economic Growth
The Nigerian government has launched the Nigerian Climate Investment Platform (NCIP), a pioneering initiative aimed at mobilizing up to $500…
U.S.-Iran Deal Impact Weighs on Nigerian Crude, Obodo Oil Debuts Amid Global Market Shifts
Nigerian crude oil is facing mounting pressure in the global market due to potential negotiations between Iran and the United…
Digital Lending Surge in Nigeria: 425 Licensed Lenders Amid Concerns Over Indebtedness
The number of licensed digital lending companies in Nigeria has surged to 425 as of May 2025, a significant increase…
Overcoming Challenges in Africa’s Migration Fintech Ecosystem: A Strategic Approach
The migration fintech sector in Africa holds vast potential but faces significant challenges due to varying regulations, infrastructure limitations, and…
Nigerian Stock Market Sees 0.27% Gain with NNFM, Champion Breweries, and Others Leading the Rally
The Nigerian stock market continued its positive momentum on Wednesday, as the All-Share Index (ASI) increased by 0.27%, pushing the…
Nigeria Joins Global Network to Implement Sustainable Finance Standards, Boosting ESG Reporting
Nigeria has officially joined the Global Emerging Markets Committee (GEMC) Network, which focuses on implementing international sustainability standards in capital…
Tinubu Making Courageous Decisions To Fix Nigeria’s Economy – VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for making courageous and transformative decisions aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s economy.…
Foreign Investors Withdraw N420bn from Nigerian Stock Market Amid Economic Instability
In the first quarter of 2025, foreign investors pulled out a massive N420.37 billion from the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX),…
FCMB Rewards 116 Customers in Millionaire Promo Season 10
In a heartwarming display of customer appreciation, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has once again rewarded loyal customers through its…
GUTA President Urges Urgent VAT Reform to Cut Business Costs Ahead of 2025 Budget-GHANA
As someone following Ghana’s business climate closely, I found it striking that the President of the Ghana Union of Traders…
World Bank Flags NNPCL for Withholding Half of Fuel Subsidy Savings
The World Bank has raised a red flag over the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for remitting only half…
Dangote Refinery Maintenance Spurs Fuel Import Surge as Nigeria Turns to Europe
The recent dip in output from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has triggered a notable rise in fuel imports across West…
NGX Market Gains N186bn Amid Bullish Sentiment, Consumer Goods and Banking Stocks Lead Rally
Investors at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded significant gains on Wednesday, May 15, 2025, as market sentiment turned bullish, lifting…
NNPC Cuts Petrol Price to ₦910/Litre in Abuja Amidst Dangote’s Market Push
In a move that signals a growing shift in Nigeria’s fuel market dynamics, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited…
Lagos Rakes in Over N1 Trillion in Investments, Sets Sights on 2025 Economic Growth
In a major economic milestone, the Lagos State Government has announced that it attracted over N1 trillion in investments within…
CBN Gears Up for Historic 300th MPC Meeting Amid Signs of Economic Recover
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to hold its 300th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on May 19–20,…
NGX Bounces Back with N314 Billion Gain as Investors Hunt for Bargains
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) saw a strong rebound yesterday, reversing earlier losses as investors took advantage of bargain opportunities in…
Cyber Talent Drain Threatens Nigeria’s Digital Defenses
Nigeria is facing an escalating cybersecurity crisis due to a severe shortage of skilled professionals, just as the volume and…
CBN Launches NRBVN Platform to Boost Diaspora Remittances to $1 Billion Monthly
In a significant stride towards deepening financial inclusion, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank…
Dangote Refinery Cancels June Maintenance After Emergency Repairs, Ends Petrol Rebate
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has called off its planned June maintenance for its key gasoline unit, after successfully completing essential…
Abia State Partners with MTN Nigeria to Drive Digital Transformation and Economic Growth
The Abia State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MTN Nigeria to advance its digital transformation strategy.…
Foreign Portfolio Outflows Surge 251% in Q1 2025 Amid Economic Reforms and Global Tensions
In the first quarter of 2025, foreign portfolio outflows from Nigeria’s equities market surged to N420.37 billion, reflecting a significant…
World Bank Criticizes Nigeria’s Conditional Cash Transfer Program for Failing to Reach Millions
The World Bank has criticized Nigeria’s conditional cash transfer program, launched by the Federal Government in 2023, for failing to…
Tullow Ghana Resumes Gas Supply to Atuabo After FPSO Technical Glitch
Tullow Ghana has officially resumed gas exports to the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant after addressing a technical issue on the…
NGX-ASI up 0.46% on renewed bargains
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) recorded a 0.46 percent increase on Tuesday, signaling renewed investor interest in…
Nigerians, others to be affected as US plans 5% tax on remittances
The United States is considering a new bill that could significantly impact Nigerians and other immigrants sending money home. A…
CBN’s Tight Monetary Policy May Cut Inflation to 22.1% in 2025 – World Bank
The World Bank has projected that Nigeria’s inflation rate could drop to an average of 22.1% in 2025, thanks to…
Nigerian Stock Market Sees 0.4% Dip Amid Profit-Taking, Analysts Forecast Market Rebound
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) began the week on a negative note, with the All Share Index (ASI) dipping by…
Agriculture Sector Drives Economic Growth in April 2025, Marks 9th Consecutive Expansion
Economic activities in Nigeria experienced consistent growth for the fifth consecutive month in April 2025, with a 52.2 index point…