Parthian Capital Launches Funds to Drive Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy Vision
Parthian Capital Limited has unveiled two new investment funds aimed at supporting Nigeria’s goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy…
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Falling Petrol Prices Threaten Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Stocks as Dangote Refinery Shakes Up Market
The competition between Dangote Refinery and petrol marketers is putting immense pressure on Nigeria’s oil and gas stocks, creating uncertainty…
NGX Faces Pressure from Key Lagging Stocks: Insurance & Oil & Gas Sector Struggles in 2025
Nigeria’s stock market has seen a modest 3.20 percent rise in 2025, but this performance is overshadowed by the underwhelming…
Mixed Market Sentiments Persist as Investors Rebalance Portfolios Amid Selloffs
The Nigerian stock market experienced mixed sentiments last week, as portfolio reshuffling and selloffs dominated trading activity. For the third…
Nigeria’s FX Reserves See Modest Rebound with $12.06M Increase Amid Ongoing Economic Challenges
Nigeria’s gross foreign exchange (FX) reserves have seen a slight recovery, rising by $12.06 million to $38.36 billion as of…
SEC to Publicly “Shame” Capital Market Offenders in New Enforcement Strategy
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has unveiled a bold new approach to tackle violations within the country’s…
Reps Revise Tax Reform Bills, Retain 7.5% VAT, and Amend Revenue Sharing Formula
The House of Representatives has amended President Bola Tinubu’s contentious tax reform bills, addressing key concerns raised by various stakeholders.…
One-Year T-Bills Yield Soars to 22.52% Amid Liquidity Challenges
In a surprising development, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold its one-year Treasury bills at a yield of 22.52%,…
Stocks Decline by N48bn as Cautious Trading Persists on NGX
The Nigerian equities market experienced a slight downturn on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, with stocks shedding N48 billion in market…
United Capital Announces N0.50 Final Dividend for 2024, Sets Qualification Deadline
United Capital Plc has declared a final dividend of N0.50 per share for the year ending December 31, 2024. The…
Digital Rights: EU, NBA, Others Tackle FG Over Misuse Of Cybercrime Law
The European Union (EU), Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and other key stakeholders in the justice sector have raised concerns over…
Stock Market Declines by N48.45bn Amid Sell-Off on Key Stocks
The Nigerian stock market continued its downward trend yesterday, dropping by N48.45 billion, marking its second consecutive day of decline.…
Tinubu’s Reforms Boost Nigeria’s Oil Sector with $17B Foreign Investment
In 2024, President Bola Tinubu’s oil and gas sector reforms attracted approximately $17 billion in foreign investment to Nigeria. According…
CBN Leadership Overhaul Aimed at Boosting Efficiency and Productivity
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed 16 new directors as part of a strategic overhaul to improve its…
FCMB Empowers 44,278 Entrepreneurs Nationwide Through Business Growth Training
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has successfully empowered 44,278 entrepreneurs through its Business Empowerment Sustainability and Training (BEST) masterclass programme…
House of Reps Urges CBN to Suspend ATM Transaction Charge Hike Amid Economic Strain
The House of Representatives has called for the suspension of the recent hike in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction charges…
Telcos Boost Investments to Meet Surging Data Demand in Nigeria
Telecommunication giants MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa have ramped up their investments in network infrastructure to meet the growing demand…
Public-Private Partnerships Crucial to Closing Nigeria’s $100 Billion Investment Gap – Edun
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has underscored the importance of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)…
FCMB Launches Business Transformation Masterclass to Empower Entrepreneurs
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has introduced its Business Empowerment and Sustainability Training (BEST) Masterclass, aimed at equipping business owners…
Foreign Trade in Nigeria Soars to N138 Trillion Amid Naira Devaluation
Nigeria’s foreign trade reached a major milestone in 2024, with total merchandise trade growing by a remarkable 106.6%, amounting to…
Nigeria’s ₦54.99 Trillion 2025 Budget Faces Revenue and Debt Challenges
Nigeria has unveiled its largest budget in 65 years, with a proposed ₦54.99 trillion for 2025, marking a 56.89% increase…
FG Expands Bond Listings with Over 900 Million Units on Nigerian Exchange Limited
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expanded its bond listings with an additional 910.3 million units of its existing February…
Bears Return to Nigerian Exchange, Market Loses N285bn in Capitalization
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) experienced a bearish trend on Tuesday, with the market losing N285 billion in capitalisation, largely driven…
Nigeria’s Competitiveness Reaches 25-Year High Amidst Weak Naira
Nigeria’s economic competitiveness has surged to its highest level in 25 years, thanks to a significant devaluation of the naira.…
AI Revolution in Enterprise Sales: How Tech is Transforming Africa’s Business Landscape
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping enterprise sales across Africa, marking a shift from traditional methods to tech-driven…
AI and Africa’s Sustainability: Embracing Innovation for Growth
In Africa, artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually reshaping how businesses operate and is offering solutions to longstanding challenges. For many…
Firm seeks SEC approval for crowdfunding platform
Promiseland Building and Construction Limited has formally applied to Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for approval to operate a…
FG Targets Wealth Creation with N1.5tn BOA Recapitalization
The Nigerian Federal Government has unveiled plans to inject N1.5 trillion into the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) as part of…
Local Brands’ Global Participation Key to Boosting Nigeria’s GDP, Experts Say
Economic experts have emphasized that Nigeria’s economic growth is closely tied to the participation of indigenous brands in global value…
Nigerian Equity Market Opens Week with N52bn Gain
The Nigerian stock market began the trading week on a positive note, with a notable increase in market capitalization by…