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CBN Targets N2.83tn Cash in Circulation as Nigeria Pushes Cashless Economy Ahead…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a bold plan to pull about N2.83 trillion in cash currently outside…
Nigeria’s 3.89% GDP Growth Fails to Lift Living Standards Despite Economic Gains –…
Nigeria’s economy recorded a 3.89% year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2026, but fresh analysis from…
Petrol Price Surges 643% in Nigeria as Fuel Crisis Deepens Amid Global Oil Shocks
Nigeria’s fuel market has witnessed a dramatic and painful transformation as the price of Premium Motor Spirit…
Oil Workers Shut Down NUPRC Nationwide Over Foreign Training Dispute
Operations at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) were brought to a standstill on Monday…
Naira Misses Africa’s Top 10 Currencies in May Despite FX Stability and Rising…
Despite signs of improved stability in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market, the naira failed to break into Africa’s…
Nigeria Economy Q1 2026: Best and Worst Performing Sectors as Growth Strengthens…
Nigeria’s economy is showing clearer signs of stability in 2026, with stronger macroeconomic indicators compared to…
Nigeria Makes History as Capital Market Shifts to Faster T+1 Settlement Cycle
Nigeria’s capital market has recorded a major breakthrough with the official launch of a T+1 settlement cycle,…
12 NGX-Listed Companies Set to Pay Dividends in June 2026: Full Breakdown of…
Shareholders on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) are in for a rewarding month as 12 listed companies have confirmed…
Nigeria’s Gas Reserves Set to Power Global AI Revolution, Boost Digital…
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries worldwide, the race to secure reliable energy…
CBN Targets 95% Financial Inclusion by 2028 as Cardoso Unveils Digital Payments…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled an ambitious plan to achieve 95 percent financial inclusion by 2028,…
Nigeria Risks Losing Fintech Wealth as Tech Giants Eye Foreign Stock Listings,…
Nigeria's booming fintech sector has become one of the country's biggest success stories, but a financial markets…
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Sector Grows 16.4% Despite Falling Production — Signs of a…
Nigeria’s crude petroleum sector has posted a surprising 16.37% year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2026,…
NNPC Profit Soars to N481bn as Revenue Hits N4.97tn in April 2026 Amid Oil Output…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reported a strong financial performance for April 2026,…
Nigeria External Reserves Hit $49.26bn as Naira Gains Stability Near $50bn…
Nigeria’s external reserves have climbed to $49.26 billion, marking a four-month high and edging closer to the…
CBN Extends PoS Geo-Fencing Enforcement Deadline to July 31, 2026 Amid Compliance…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced an extension of the enforcement deadline for its Point of Sale…
Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Stabilise Nigeria’s Economy, But Welfare Gains Still Lag…
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) says President Bola Tinubu’s first three years in office…
NGX Stock Market Turnover Drops 31% to N111bn Amid Holiday-Shortened Trading Week
The Nigerian stock market ended a shortened trading week on a softer note, as equity traders exchanged about…
NECA: Economic Reforms Fail to Ease Pressure on Nigerian Businesses Amid Rising…
Despite ongoing economic reforms in Nigeria, the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) says…
Nigeria Stock Market Switches to T+1 Settlement as Investors Set for Faster Cash…
Nigeria’s capital market has entered a new era of speed as a fresh trading rule officially takes effect, cutting…
Nigeria Capital Market Gains N60 Trillion in Five Months as Investor Confidence…
The Nigerian capital market has delivered a stunning performance in 2026, recording a massive wealth surge of over…
Nigeria Shifts From Economic Reforms to Growth Phase — Oyedele
Nigeria is entering a new phase of its economic journey, moving from painful reforms into a period of expected…
Nigeria’s Banks Face Rising Bad Loans as CBN Ends Regulatory Forbearance, NPL…
Nigeria’s banking sector is under fresh pressure as bad loans climbed to 8.03 per cent in January 2026, following…
Top Nigerian Stocks in May 2026: Learn Africa Leads Investors’ Attention with…
Learn Africa Plc emerged as one of the best-performing Nigerian stocks in May 2026, delivering a remarkable 37.10%…
Naira Ends May at N1,372/$ as FX Market Stability Boosts Investor Confidence
The Nigerian naira ended May 2026 at N1,372 against the United States dollar, marking a relatively stable…
Nigeria Private Sector Credit Declines by N14 Trillion Despite CBN Rate Cut
Nigeria’s private sector has recorded a sharp contraction in lending, with credit falling by over N14 trillion…
Alaoji Power Plant Restored: NDPHC Revives 450MW Facility Amid Nigeria Electricity…
Nigeria’s power sector received a major boost as the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) announced the…
Digital Switch-Over: NBC Says N605.2 Trillion Advertising Market Set to Be…
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has projected that Nigeria’s upcoming Digital Switch-Over (DSO) will…
NGX ETF Turnover Drops 31% to N815.90m as Investor Activity Weakens Across Major…
Trading activity on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) segment slowed sharply in the week ended…
Nigeria’s Refinery Struggles Deepen as Fuel Import Bill Hits ₦46.17 Trillion Amid…
Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel continues to spark debate as industry experts warn that local refineries are…
CBN Injects N9.71 Trillion Through OMO Bills as Naira Gains N19.67 Against Dollar…
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market showed signs of renewed stability in April 2026, with the naira appreciating by…