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Oil & Gas Drives Nigerian Exchange to N110.23tn Market Cap
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) reached a historic milestone this week, with the All-Share Index climbing to…
Nigeria Needs $22 Billion to Expand Gas Pipeline Infrastructure – NNPC Gas Master…
Nigeria may need as much as $22 billion in new investments to develop critical gas pipeline infrastructure under…
Infinix Note 60 Series Launch in Nigeria Surpasses Pre-Order Targets
Infinix has officially launched its highly anticipated Note 60 Series in Nigeria, immediately exceeding pre-order…
Wale Edun Calls for Global Economic Reset to Empower Emerging Markets
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has called for a comprehensive…
CBN Warns Nigeria’s Fintech Sector Faces Risks from Heavy Foreign Investment…
Nigeria’s fintech sector, one of Africa’s fastest-growing industries, continues to rely heavily on foreign…
Nigeria’s 2026 Budget: N4.23 Trillion Allocated to 50 Key Capital Projects
Nigeria’s proposed 2026 federal budget outlines a bold plan to allocate N4.23 trillion to roughly 50 major capital…
T-Bill Demand Surges Over 400% Amid Credit Squeeze in Nigeria’s Manufacturing…
Nigeria’s Treasury Bills have witnessed a staggering surge in demand, with the February 4 auction seeing…
Why Nigeria’s Refineries Failed: NNPC CEO Blames Focus on Contracts Over…
Nigeria’s state-owned refineries have struggled for decades because successive managers prioritized financing and…
RT Briscoe Leads NGX Gainers as Market Turnover Hits N128 Billion in One Week
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded a significant uptick in trading activity last week, with a total of…
Nigeria Drives West African Telecom Integration Amid Cross-Border Roaming Talks
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to create a more integrated telecommunications market across West Africa, as…
FG Strengthens Gas-to-Power Linkage to Boost Electricity Supply in Nigeria
The Federal Government (FG) has renewed its focus on strengthening Nigeria’s gas-to-power sector as part of a…
Dangote Cement Aims for 90 Million Tonnes to Make Africa Self-Sufficient
Dangote Cement Plc is doubling down on its mission to make Africa fully self-sufficient in cement production, a…
CBN Reforms Propel Nigeria Off EU High-Risk List, Boosting Global Financial…
Nigeria has officially been removed from the European Union’s high-risk list for money laundering and terrorism…
Nigerian Stocks Surge: NGX Tops 171,000 as Heavyweight Shares Drive Weekly Gains
The Nigerian stock market recorded its strongest weekly performance in 2026, driven by gains in heavyweight stocks.…
BoI Receives CBN Approval to Launch Non-Interest Banking Window in Nigeria
The Bank of Industry (BoI) has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate a…
Investors Gain N4.08 Trillion as Nigerian Stocks Surge Amid Market Optimism
Investors on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) enjoyed a profitable week, pocketing approximately N4.08 trillion as share…
World Bank Cuts CBN Grant to $6.8m, Approval Set for March
The World Bank has reduced a proposed grant to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from $10.50m to $6.80m, with board…
Petrol Prices Drop Along Lagos–Ibadan Expressway as Retailers Battle for Customers
Petrol prices have dropped across parts of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway as filling stations intensify competition to…
How Nigeria Can Turn Gas into Power and Economic Growth – Experts Outline Path
As Nigeria observes Gas Day at NIES 2026, energy regulators and government officials are calling for decisive…
Reddit’s AI Search: The Next Big Growth Driver for the Social Platform
Reddit is looking beyond its role as a social platform and positioning AI-powered search as its next major growth…
Nigeria Launches National Halal Economy Strategy to Capture $1.5 Billion Global…
Nigeria has officially entered the global halal economy race, unveiling its National Halal Economy Strategy in…
FG and IFC Partner to Boost Bankable Infrastructure and Attract Private Investment…
The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria has signed a landmark cooperation agreement with the International Finance…
Nigeria’s Telecom Lines Hit Nearly 200 Million as NCC, NDPC Strengthen Data…
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has reached a major milestone, with the country now boasting nearly 200 million…
Kenya Opens 50 New Oil and Gas Blocks to Investors in H2 2026
Kenya is making a bold push to rejuvenate its upstream oil and gas sector in 2026, aiming to attract fresh global…
BoG and Bank of Rwanda Launch Fintech Passport to Boost Cross-Border Payments in…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Bank of Rwanda are taking a major step toward enhancing financial integration in…
FG Reviews National Agricultural Growth Scheme as Produce Hits N2.31 Trillion
The Federal Government has launched a detailed review of the National Agricultural Growth Scheme (NAGS) and…
Trust Deficit Threatens Nigeria Tax Reform as Citizens Link Compliance to Service…
A growing trust deficit is threatening the success of Nigeria’s latest tax reform, as citizens increasingly link…
Nigerian Oil Marketers Petition FCCPC Over Alleged Dangote Refinery Price…
A consortium of Nigerian downstream oil marketers has formally petitioned the Federal Competition and Consumer…
Nigeria’s Business Confidence Slumps in January Amid Rising Costs and Weak…
Nigeria’s business environment faced mounting challenges in January 2026, as rising operational costs and weakening…
Ghana Eyes Cheaper Fuel from Dangote Refinery as Nigeria Strengthens Its Status as…
Ghana is exploring ways to secure a more affordable fuel supply from Nigeria, leveraging the country’s growing…