World Bank Downgrades Nigeria’s 2026 Economic Growth to 4.1% Amid Global Uncertainty
The World Bank has revised Nigeria’s economic growth forecast for 2026 downward to 4.1 percent, reflecting persistent global uncertainties and…
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Strategic Partnerships Urged Between Host Communities and Oil Companies to Boost PIA Implementation
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s oil sector are advocating for stronger strategic partnerships between host communities, oil and gas companies, regulators, and…
Treasury Bills Boost Interest Income for Nigerian Banks by 43% in 2025
Zenith Bank, GTCO, and FirstHoldCo collectively earned N2.85 trillion from Treasury bills in 2025, reflecting a sharp 43.03% increase from…
African Development Bank Launches $20 Million Green Hydrogen Funding to Boost Africa’s Clean Energy
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced a $20 million funding initiative aimed at accelerating green hydrogen projects across Africa.…
Dangote Cuts Petrol Prices to N1,200 After Global Crude Oil Drop
In a surprising reversal, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has cut the ex-gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol)…
World Bank Flags Fiscal Risks in Nigeria’s N4tn Power Sector Bond
The World Bank has raised concerns over Nigeria’s N4tn bond programme designed to settle long-standing debts owed to power-generating companies.…
ADB Posts GH¢367 Million Profit After Tax as Capital Adequacy Ratio Soars to 27.17%-Ghana
Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has delivered a remarkable financial turnaround, posting a profit after tax of GH¢367.2 million for…
Nigeria’s Power Sector Contributes N62.12 Billion in Company Income Tax in 2025 Amid Declining Performance
Nigeria’s power sector contributed N62.12 billion in Company Income Tax in 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).…
Kenya Central Bank Holds Interest Rate at 8.75% Amid Iran Conflict Uncertainty
Kenya’s Central Bank has decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 8.75%, pausing nearly two years of gradual cuts.…
Telecom Infrastructure Theft in Nigeria Surges as 656 Generators, Batteries Stolen in 2025
Telecom infrastructure theft in Nigeria is rapidly escalating, creating serious concerns for network reliability and millions of mobile users. Fresh…
Petrol Price Drop Expected in Nigeria as Global Oil Prices Crash 15%
Nigerian motorists may finally get some relief at the pumps as global crude oil prices recorded a sharp decline, raising…
FTSE Frontier Market Upgrade Sparks Rally in Seplat, GTCO, Zenith on NGX
Nigeria’s stock market is experiencing a strong resurgence as renewed global investor confidence drives a rally in major equities, including…
Africa Prudential Revenue Surges 38% to N7.19bn Amid Digital Transformation Drive
Africa Prudential Plc has posted a remarkable 38.35% growth in revenue for the financial year ending December 31, 2025, reaching…
April 2026 FGN Savings Bonds Announced with Interest Rates up to 14.08% for Retail Investors
The Debt Management Office (DMO), acting on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, has announced the April 2026 issuance…
Nigerian Stock Market Gains N209bn as Trading Week Kicks Off
The Nigerian equities market started the new trading week on a strong note, recording a gain of N209 billion in…
FG Raises N3.53 Trillion From Bond Auctions in Q1 2026 Amid Strong Investor Demand
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) successfully raised approximately N3.53 trillion from domestic bond auctions in the first quarter of…
Oil Shock to Drive Nigeria Inflation Up by 3.1 Points, Warns World Bank
Nigeria faces a rising inflation threat as global oil prices surge, the World Bank has warned. In its latest Nigeria…
Nigeria Reduces Oil Dependence as Tax Revenue Soars to 87% of Federation Earnings
Nigeria is undergoing a major fiscal transformation as tax revenues now account for an unprecedented 87% of total federation earnings,…
Naira Drops to N1,389/$ as Nigeria’s External Reserves Fall by $850 Million
Nigeria’s Naira weakened to N1,389 per dollar, reflecting growing pressure on the local currency as the country’s external reserves fell…
Dangote Refinery Hikes Petrol to N1,275, Diesel Hits N1,950 Amid Global Oil Volatility
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised the gantry price of petrol and diesel, with petrol now costing N1,275 per litre…
NNPC Launches Cawthorne Crude Exports with 950,000-Barrel Maiden Shipment
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has officially begun exporting its latest crude grade, Cawthorne, with an initial…
Nigeria Revenue Deductions Swallow 39% of 2025 Inflows, World Bank Warns
Nigeria’s revenue growth in 2025 is impressive on paper, but the World Bank has highlighted a growing fiscal leak that…
Ghana’s Economic Recovery Shows Promise but Risks Remain, S&P Maintains Stable Outlook
Ghana’s economy is showing signs of recovery, according to a recent report by S&P Global Ratings, which affirmed the country’s…
Nigeria Pension Assets Hit Record Growth of N1.39 Trillion in February
Nigeria’s pension assets recorded a historic surge in February 2026, rising by N1.39 trillion to reach N29.43 trillion, the highest…
World Bank Urges Nigeria to Resume Petrol Imports Amid Rising Fuel Prices
Nigeria may need to reopen its doors to petrol imports as rising global energy costs and supply constraints continue to…
Nigeria Regains Frontier Market Status, Boosting Investor Confidence and Stock Market Outlook
Nigeria has officially regained its Frontier Market status, marking a significant turnaround for the country’s capital market and restoring global…
Nigeria Excluded from OPEC+ Crude Oil Production Hike Amid Global Market Adjustments
Nigeria has once again been excluded from the latest crude oil production increase by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries…
GenCos Question N3.3tn Power Sector Debt Settlement Amid Delayed Payments
The Federal Government’s renewed approval of N3.3tn to settle long-standing power sector debts has ignited fresh controversy, with power generation…
Nigeria Achieves Fiscal Milestone: Non-Oil Revenue Now 75% of Federation Funds
Nigeria has marked a historic turning point in its economic landscape, as non-oil revenue now accounts for 75 per cent…
Nigeria’s Power Sector Gets N3.3 Trillion Lifeline as Eight GenCos Sign Debt Bailout
Eight of Nigeria’s major power generation companies, including Transcorp Power, Egbin Power, and Geregu Power Plc, have signed onto President…