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Bauchi Government Reaffirms Commitment to Sustaining Investor-Friendly Economic…
The Bauchi State Government has reiterated its commitment to sustaining all economic frameworks and investor…
Nigerian Agric-SMEs Seek Growth and Sustainable Funding at EDC-AGRA Forum in Lagos
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria’s agricultural sector are exploring new pathways for growth,…
CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Price and Monetary Stability, Says Policies Are…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has restated its commitment to restoring and maintaining price and monetary…
Nigeria’s Non-Interest Capital Market Surges to ₦1.6 Trillion — SEC Highlights…
Nigeria’s non-interest capital market has reached a major milestone, hitting a valuation of ₦1.6 trillion,…
FTSE Russell Adds Nigeria to Watch List for Frontier Market Reclassification Amid…
Nigeria’s path back to the global investment spotlight brightened this week as FTSE Russell announced it has added…
Nigerian Stock Market Gains N92bn as Insurance Stocks Lead Bullish Run on NGX
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) extended its bullish momentum on Tuesday, adding ₦92 billion to market…
Nigeria Set to Receive $500 Million AfDB Loan by Year-End to Support Economic…
Nigeria is expected to receive a fresh $500 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) before the end…
Africa Must Have a Seat in Global AI Governance, Says Alpha-Geek CEO Oluwaseun…
Africa must be fully represented in global conversations shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI),…
Importers Face Rising Costs as U.S. Tariffs on Chinese-Built Ships Add $3.2…
Importers around the world, including Nigeria, are bracing for higher shipping and clearing costs as the United…
Tinubu Orders Review of 2026 Hajj Fares as Naira Strengthens; Shettima Directs…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered an immediate review of the 2026 Hajj fares to reflect the current…
UBA Celebrates 2025 Customer Service Week with Focus on Innovation and Customer…
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has kicked off its 2025 Customer Service Week, joining organizations…
FGN Savings Bond: DMO Opens October Offer at 14.06% and 15.06% to Attract Retail…
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has opened subscriptions for the October 2025 issuance of the Federal Government…
Nigeria Hosts Africa Agriculture Dialogue 2025 to Unlock Financing for Food…
Nigeria is set to host the Africa Agriculture Dialogue (AAD) 2025 in Abuja on October 7–8, bringing together key…
CBN Bars Loan Defaulters and Blacklisted BVNs from Operating PoS Terminals in…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced stringent new rules that disqualify individuals with bad debts,…
Ghana’s Economy Shows Strong Gains, but Borrowing Costs Remain High —…
Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has praised the Ghanaian government for recent improvements in the…
PENGASSAN and NUPENG Urged to Build Private Refinery Using Members’ Check-Off Dues…
The Stand-Up South South Security Group has called on Nigeria’s petroleum labor unions, the Petroleum and Natural…
Private Sector Pensions Rise as Job Adverts Fall in Ghana: Insights from SSNIT and…
Ghana’s formal private sector saw a slight increase in pension contributions, signaling gradual growth in formal…
CBN Imposes N5 Million Fine on Illegal Agent Banking Activities, Strengthens…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stepped up enforcement against illegal agent banking activities, introducing…
Nigeria Seeks $2 Billion Chinese Loan to Build Super Grid and End Chronic Power…
Nigeria is negotiating a $2 billion loan from China’s Export-Import Bank to finance the construction of a new…
Seplat, AXA Mansard Drive NGX Rally as Market Gains ₦786 Billion
Investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) continued their winning streak on Monday, pushing market…
Tinubu Approves N4 Trillion Bond to Settle GenCos Debts, Boost Nigeria’s Power…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a N4 trillion bond to settle verified debts owed to Nigeria’s power generation…
$2 Billion Nigerian Broadband Project to Drive GDP Growth and Digital Inclusion
Nigeria is set to witness a major digital transformation as the government launches a $2 billion broadband project…
Akwa Ibom Partners with T2 to Become Nigeria’s Next Digital Innovation Hub
Akwa Ibom State is set to accelerate its digital transformation after Governor Umo Eno announced a strategic…
Ghana T-Bill Auction Falls Short by GH¢1.13bn as Investor Appetite Weakens
Investor interest in Ghana’s Treasury bills (T-bills) took a hit last week, leaving the government with a…
Sahara Group Acquires 7 New Oil Rigs, Aims to Boost Production to 350,000 BPD…
Sahara Group, one of Africa’s leading energy and infrastructure conglomerates, is making bold moves to expand its…
Dangote Refinery Commends Tinubu, Security Chiefs for Preventing PENGASSAN Strike…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and key government officials for swiftly…
Nigeria Co-Creates National AI Strategy with Innovators and Startups, Says NITDA
Nigeria is charting a new course in artificial intelligence (AI) development by co-creating its national AI…
Nigeria’s Dele Alake Urges Africa to Industrialise Its Minerals and Build a Green…
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has called on African nations to end the era of…
Nigeria’s Intra-African Trade Rises by ₦610bn Amid Weak Naira, Shifting Global…
Nigeria’s trade with other African countries surged by ₦610 billion in the first half of 2025, reflecting a…
Tony Elumelu Foundation Donates ₦1 Billion to Empower 18,500 Nigerian Women Under…
In a major push for women’s economic inclusion, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has donated ₦1 billion to the…