Nigeria and EU Discuss €1.3 Billion Investment, Economic Reforms to Boost Growth
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, met with the European Union (EU) Ambassador to…
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Experts Call for Financing, Technology, and Mechanization to Boost Nigeria’s Agriculture
At the BusinessDay Future of Agriculture Conference in Lagos, experts addressed the challenges hindering Nigeria’s agricultural sector, with a particular…
Senate Investigates Rising Data Costs and Pushes for Mandatory Citizen Registration
The Nigerian Senate has directed its Committee on Communications to investigate the recent surge in data costs by telecommunications providers.…
Surge in Attacks on Telecom Infrastructure Raises Doubts Over Nigeria’s Protection Policy
Telecom infrastructure in Nigeria is under increasing threat, with rising incidents of fibre cuts, equipment thefts, and vandalism casting doubt…
Naira Strengthens in Black Market After Cardoso’s Warning, Weakens at Official Market
The Naira experienced a positive shift in the parallel foreign exchange (FX) market on Wednesday, gaining N10 against the US…
Nigeria Must Invest $15 Million Annually to Boost Statistical Performance, Says World Bank
The World Bank has recommended that Nigeria invest between $10 million and $15 million annually to enhance its national statistical…
mediaReachOMD Launches AI-Driven OCI 2.0 to Revolutionize Consumer Insights
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, mediaReachOMD has unveiled OCI 2.0, the latest evolution of its proprietary consumer intelligence platform.…
Nigeria’s Broadband Penetration Reaches 45.61% Despite Decline in Telecom GDP Contribution
Nigeria’s broadband penetration has shown consistent growth, reaching 45.61% as of January 2025, with a total subscription of 98.8 million…
NGX Market Capitalisation Drops by N74bn Amid Bearish Market Trend
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) experienced a decline in market capitalisation by N74 billion at the close of trading on…
CBN’s Strategic Forex Reforms Boost Naira Stability Amid Economic Recovery
Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) has made significant strides to stabilize the naira by enhancing the country’s foreign exchange reserves and…
Nigerian Startups Dominate West African Funding, Cornering 80% of Investments
Nigeria remains the undisputed leader in West Africa’s startup ecosystem, securing a dominant 80% of the region’s total $5.8 billion…
Analysts Predict Drop in T-Bill Yields as Liquidity Improves Ahead of CBN Auction
As Nigeria prepares for its Treasury Bill (T-Bill) auction on Wednesday, analysts expect a decline in yields due to improving…
Stakeholders to Address Nigeria’s Declining Consumer Purchasing Power at 2025 Industry Summit
The 2025 Industry Summit & Awards is set to tackle the critical issue of declining consumer purchasing power in Nigeria’s…
Dangote Refinery Faces Backlash Over Dollar Sales, Expands Exports and Boosts Local Industry
Oil marketers in Nigeria, represented by the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), have strongly opposed the…
Ghana’s Government to Settle $1.1 Billion Debt to ENI Amid Energy Sector Struggles
The government of Ghana is set to pay $1.1 billion in 2025 to ENI, an energy company, to settle outstanding…
CBN Intensifies Efforts to Combat Forex Speculation Amid Naira’s Minor Decline
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to maintaining stability in…
Ghana Loses $1.2 Billion in Gold Revenue Due to Illegal Smuggling in 2022, Minister Reveals
In 2022, Ghana lost an estimated $1.2 billion in gold revenue due to widespread illegal smuggling, according to Finance Minister…
Nigeria’s Banking Recapitalisation: A Path to Economic Diversification and Stability
Nigeria’s ongoing banking recapitalization exercise is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the country’s economic future. According to…
Inflation Eases for Second Consecutive Month in Nigeria, Analysts Cite FX Stability
Analysts have highlighted the role of relative stability in Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) market in easing inflationary pressures. The country’s…
Nigeria’s Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion Set to Reach $1.5 Trillion by 2030 – Mastercard Report
The digital payments sector in Nigeria and across Africa is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by the end of the…
CBN Governor Cardoso Reaffirms Commitment to FX Stability and Inflation Control
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso has reaffirmed the institution’s dedication to stabilizing the foreign exchange market and…
Nigeria’s Inflation Eases, FirstHoldCo Shines, and Cocoa Prices Surge to Record Highs
Nigeria’s inflation rate has eased to 23.18%, signaling a potential relief for households and businesses as the financial pressure on…
Ghana’s Finance Minister Assures Capital Market Reopening and Debt Repayment Commitment
Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, emphasized the importance of reopening Ghana’s capital markets, highlighting the significant role of pension…
Nigerian DisCos Face 33% Revenue Shortfall in 2024 Amid Metering Issues and Poor Service
In 2024, Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) experienced a significant 33% revenue shortfall, collecting only N1.699 trillion of the N2.196…
Ghana Intensifies Efforts to Meet IMF Review Deadline, Outlines Economic Reforms
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reassured that the government is actively working to meet the International Monetary…
DICE 3.0: Africa’s Premier Tech and Business Networking Event Set for April 2025
DICE 3.0, the latest edition of the premier digital economy mixer, is set to take place on April 3, 2025.…
NGX Group, CBN, and MinieMoney Empower Nigerian Students with Financial Literacy Skills
In a bid to promote financial inclusion, the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and…
Nigeria’s Debt Servicing Hits Four-Year High Amid Rising Borrowing and Currency Depreciation
Nigeria’s debt repayment reached a four-year high of $4.65 billion in 2024, marking a 32.9% increase from the previous year.…
Nigerian Stock Market Opens Week with N369bn Gain, Positive Market Sentiment
The Nigerian stock market began the week on a strong note, posting a N369 billion gain, with the Nigerian Exchange…
Nigerian Stock Market Faces Fourth Consecutive Week of Losses Amid Uncertainty
The Nigerian stock market continued its downward trend last week, marking its fourth consecutive week of losses. This downturn was…