CBN Reforms Strengthen Nigeria’s Economy Amid Global Shocks
Nigeria’s economy is facing one of its most challenging periods in recent years, as global uncertainty—driven by the ongoing Middle…
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NGX Recovers Over N500m for Investors, Strengthens Market Integrity in Nigeria
The NGX Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo) has recovered more than N500 million for investors, reinforcing its commitment to investor protection…
Nigerian Stock Market Gains N63bn as May Trading Opens on Bullish Note
The Nigerian stock market kicked off trading for the month of May on a positive note, recording a gain of…
Lafarge Africa Declares N96.64bn Dividend for FY2025 as Profit Surges
Lafarge Africa Plc has announced a total dividend payout of N96.64 billion to its shareholders for the 2025 financial year,…
Naira Rebounds in April 2026, Gains N51 as FX Volatility Eases and Market Confidence Returns
The Nigerian naira recorded a notable recovery in April 2026, marking its first monthly gain for the month of April…
Bank Deposits with CBN Drop to N92.32trn After Interest Rate Cut as Liquidity Strategy Shifts
Bank deposits with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) dropped sharply to N92.32 trillion in April 2026, following the Monetary…
Concerns Mount Over Delayed Release of Nigeria’s 2026 Budget Details After Presidential Assent
Concerns are growing over the Federal Government’s delay in publishing the detailed breakdown of Nigeria’s 2026 budget, despite President Bola…
NNPC Remits N2.89 Trillion to Federation Account in Q1 2026 as Oil Revenue Surges
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reported a strong financial performance, remitting a total of N2.89 trillion…
NNPC Signs New China Deal to Revamp Warri and Port Harcourt Refineries in Major Technical Partnership Push
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has taken a fresh step toward reviving Nigeria’s long-troubled refineries, signing a…
Nigeria Hits 185.7 Million Active Subscribers as Telcos Begin Compensation for Poor Network Services
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has recorded another milestone, with active mobile subscriptions rising to 185.7 million in March 2026. This increase,…
Tier-1 Banks Drive N286tn Mobile Transactions as Fintech Advantage Narrows in Nigeria’s Digital Payments Shift
Nigeria’s leading commercial banks have recorded a massive surge in digital activity, processing a combined N286.19 trillion in mobile banking…
Global Oil & Digital Shake-Up: UAE Exit from OPEC, Showmax Shutdown and Key Business Updates to Watch
This week’s global business landscape is shaping up with major developments across energy, media, and economic policy. From oil market…
Naira Appreciates to N1,367/$ in Early May 2026 Trading as FX Market Stability Improves
The Nigerian naira opened the first trading session of May 2026 on a stronger note, appreciating to N1,367.5 per dollar…
SWOOT Market Cap Surges to N142.79 Trillion, Commands 91.71% of NGX in April 2026 Rally
Nigeria’s equities market extended its bullish momentum in April 2026, with Stocks Worth Over One Trillion (SWOOT) strengthening their grip…
Seplat Energy Targets Production Boost as Yoho Platform Restart Nears Completion
Seplat Energy Plc is preparing for a major production increase in 2026 as it moves closer to restarting its Yoho…
NERC Shifts Electricity Complaints to State Regulators in 15 States
Nigeria’s power sector is entering a new phase as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has asked electricity consumers in…
MTN Nigeria Faces N140bn Margin Threat as Diesel Hits N2,000/L, Accelerates Shift to Gas
MTN Nigeria is facing mounting financial pressure as soaring diesel prices, now hovering around N2,000 per litre, threaten to erase…
Global Asset Freeze Hits Nigerian Oil Trader Over $40m Debt Dispute
An English High Court has imposed a sweeping global asset freeze on Nigerian oil trader Abdulrahman Musa Bashar after he…
NGX Brokers Drive Record Market Rally as 10 Firms Dominate N949.9bn April Trades
Ten stockbroking firms dominated trading activity on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in April 2026, executing a combined N949.899 billion in…
Cardoso Urges Bank Directors to Strengthen Risk Management and Corporate Governance After Recapitalisation
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Olayemi Cardoso, has called on bank directors and corporate leaders to…
Nigeria Oil Revenue Windfall: BMI Projects N6.8 Trillion Gain as GDP Growth Hits 4.4% in 2026
Nigeria is expected to record a significant boost in oil earnings in 2026, with new projections suggesting an additional N6.8…
Nigeria to Gain FX Windfall as Crude Oil Surges Above $105 Amid Global Tensions
Nigeria is on track to record stronger foreign exchange inflows as global crude oil prices climb above $105 per barrel,…
NGX Market Cap Hits N155.9tn as Investors Gain N2.68tn Amid Industrial Stock Rally
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed April 2026 on a historic high, with market capitalisation surging to N155.9tn as investors collectively…
CBN to Raise N700 Billion via Treasury Bills Auction in May 2026 Amid Strong Investor Demand
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to raise N700 billion through its Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs) auction…
Nigeria’s Dollar GDP Rises 22% to $307bn in 2025 Amid Naira Gains and Economic Recovery
Nigeria’s economy recorded a significant milestone in 2025 as its dollar-denominated gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 22 per cent…
Oil Price Surge Adds N5.13 Trillion Windfall to Nigeria’s Revenue, but Fuels Rising Cost of Living
Nigeria has recorded a major fiscal boost after a sharp rise in global crude oil prices pushed government oil earnings…
Konga Tech Month 2026 Drives Digital Access with 50% Discounts, Starlink Partnership
Konga has kicked off its highly anticipated Tech Month 2026 campaign, offering Nigerians discounts of up to 50 percent on…
Naira rebounds to N1,858/£1 amid improved FX inflows and market stability
The Nigerian naira has staged a modest recovery against the British pound, trading at N1,858/£1 in the official market, according…
NGX Trading Hits N287bn as Market Capitalisation Surpasses N150trn
Nigeria’s stock market recorded a strong performance last week, with trading activity on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) rising sharply to…
Naira Gains Slightly as FX Liquidity Hits $10bn in April, Trade Activity Surges
The Nigerian naira closed April 2026 on a slightly stronger note, supported by improved liquidity in the country’s foreign exchange…