Pension Funds Investment in Nigeria’s Real Sector Reaches N5.51 Trillion
Nigeria’s pension industry has committed a substantial N5.51 trillion towards financing key sectors critical for long-term economic growth, according to…
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NCC Moves to Regulate Unclaimed Airtime and Data Balances for Telecom Subscribers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has initiated discussions on regulating unclaimed airtime and data balances in the telecommunications sector. The…
Experts Urge Balance Between AI and Human Resources in Insurance Industry
As technological advancements such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, IoT, and Blockchain continue to transform industries, experts in the…
Sanwo-Olu to inaugurate Rack Centre LGS2 Data Centre April 10
On April 10, 2025, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will officially inaugurate the LGS2 Data Centre, a state-of-the-art…
CBN Targets 95% Financial Inclusion by 2024 to Reduce Financial Exclusion
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has set an ambitious target to achieve 95% financial inclusion by the end of…
US Tariff Hits Ghana’s Cocoa, Textiles, and Agriculture Sectors
Ghanaian exporters are facing significant challenges due to the United States’ recent decision to impose a 10% tariff on imports,…
ETI, Calbank, and Total Drive GSE’s Strong Performance in Q1 2025-GHANA
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) kicked off 2025 with impressive gains, driven by substantial growth from key companies in the…
Investors Gain N100bn as Nigerian Stock Market Rebounds After Previous Loss
Investors in the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) experienced some relief as the market reversed a previous loss and gained N100.45…
Bullish Momentum in Nigerian Fixed-Income Market to Slow in Q2 2025 Amid Global Trade Shifts
The Nigerian fixed-income market experienced significant bullish momentum in the first quarter of 2025, driven by factors such as inflation…
Nigeria Eyes First National Data Park and AI Compute Hub at Egbin Power Plant
In an effort to boost Nigeria’s digital economy, the government is planning to build the country’s first National Data Park…
Tech Leaders to Convene in Abuja for $180 Billion African Digital Economy Conference
The African Digital Economy & Inclusivity Conference (AFDEIC) 2025 will be held in Abuja, Nigeria, from August 12 to 14.…
International payments facilitated by CBN hit $497m in February
In February 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recorded a 17.2% year-on-year increase in international payments, totaling $497.91 million.…
CBN, Firms Drive FX Inflows to 22-Month High Amid Global Trade Uncertainties
In March 2025, Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) inflows surged to a 22-month high of $3.11 billion, marking a 51% month-on-month…
AGI Warns Against ECG’s Non-Compliance with Local Content Laws in Cable Imports
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has raised concerns about the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) continued importation of electrical…
Presidential CNG Initiative to Launch 150 New Stations in 18 Months Amid Safety Efforts
The Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI) has announced plans to establish at least 150 new refueling stations across Nigeria within the…
Trump’s Trade War Deepens Nigeria’s Fiscal Crisis, Puts N55tr Budget at Risk
Nigeria is facing significant fiscal challenges as global economic uncertainties, including the trade war initiated by former U.S. President Donald…
Governors Block Local Government Chairmen from Opening CBN Accounts for Direct Allocation Payments
The implementation of the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy has encountered new challenges, as several state governors are…
Naira Weakens to N1,629 per Dollar on Official Market Amid Rising Dollar Demand
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market saw increased pressure on Monday, with the naira dropping to N1,629 per dollar at the official…
BDC Operators Advocate Economic Partnerships with India, China Amid U.S. Tariff Hike on Nigerian Exports
The Association of Bureau de Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has urged the Nigerian government to explore strategic economic partnerships…
Naira Depreciates by 2.6% in March Despite $668M CBN Intervention
The Nigerian naira experienced significant depreciation in March, falling by 2.4% at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) window…
Akwa Ibom Government Disburses N335 Million to Empower Oron Farmers and Entrepreneurs
The Akwa Ibom State Government has allocated a total of N335 million in grants to farmers, traders, and entrepreneurs in…
Nigeria’s Financial Markets in Turmoil as Trump Tariffs Trigger Global Shockwaves
Nigeria’s financial markets are grappling with volatility amid global disruptions caused by renewed tariff threats from former U.S. President Donald…
Telecom Service Quality Declines After Tariff Hike, Consumers Express Discontent
Telecom service quality in Nigeria has significantly deteriorated, sparking frustration among customers. Subscribers, including small business owners and everyday users,…
Nigerian Breweries Reinforces Sustainability Commitment
Nigerian Breweries Plc has reaffirmed its dedication to sustainability under its “Brew a Better World” (BaBw) agenda, which focuses on…
Investor Confidence Rises as Nigerian Banks Secure N2.4 Trillion in Q1 2025 Capital Raise
In the first quarter of 2025, Nigerian banks raised an impressive N2.4 trillion through the capital market as part of…
FG to Receive First Batch of 3.2 Million Electricity Meters in April 2025
In a bid to address the significant metering gap in Nigeria’s electricity sector, the Federal Government has announced plans to…
Bank of Ghana Engages Traders to Reaffirm Commitment to Economic Stability
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) recently met with the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) to reaffirm its commitment to…
Bank of Ghana to Auction $120 Million to BDCs in Q2 of 2025 to Ease Forex Pressure
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced plans to auction a total of $120 million to Bulk Oil Distribution Companies…
NGX Faces Setback Despite Strong Earnings Season
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) started April on a negative note, reversing the previous week’s gains and continuing the bearish…
Experts Endorse Nigeria Re’s AI Strategy to Boost Insurance Sector Growth
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s insurance sector have shown strong support for Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation’s new artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, lauding its…