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Top Nigerian Stock Picks This Week: UBA, NPF Microfinance Bank, Lafarge Lead the…
Nigerian stocks posted a 1.4% gain this week despite shorter trading sessions due to the Eid-el-Fitr public…
Emerging AI Jobs in Nigeria Open Doors for Young Professionals
As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms industries worldwide, Nigeria is quietly stepping into the global AI…
Middle East Crisis Pushes Brent Oil Above $100: Nigerians Face Rising Fuel Costs
The ongoing crisis in the Middle East continues to push global energy prices higher, with Brent crude oil surging…
Nigeria $2 Billion Fibre Project Gets $6.1 Million Boost for Experts to Expand…
The federal government of Nigeria is fast-tracking a $2 billion nationwide fibre-optic expansion, earmarking $6.1…
New Tax Law Raises Bar for Professionals, Redefines Tax Practice in Nigeria
The enactment of Nigeria’s new tax reform laws has significantly raised the importance of certified tax…
Rebuilding Nigeria’s Commodities and Futures Exchange: Key to Economic…
Nigeria’s ambition to diversify its economy beyond oil has placed agriculture, solid minerals, and manufacturing at…
Nigerian Equities Surge N1.086 Trillion as Banking and Large-Cap Stocks Drive…
The Nigerian equities market recorded a significant boost on Tuesday, advancing by N1.086 trillion as renewed…
FG and NGX Champion Women’s Participation in Nigeria’s Capital Market
The federal government and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) are intensifying efforts to boost women’s…
Africa Must Strengthen Industrial Cybersecurity Amid Rising Digital Threats
As Africa’s industrial market grows, cybersecurity experts are urging companies to upgrade their digital defenses.…
Cardoso Calls for African Financial Regulators to Unite Against Rising…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has called on African financial regulators to…
Nigeria Needs $100bn Investment to Achieve Reliable Electricity, Says FG
Nigeria requires more than $100 billion in investments across its power sector to ensure a reliable,…
NNPC to Increase Oil Production by 100,000 BPD Amid Global Energy Pressures
Nigeria’s state oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), is set to increase its oil…
Naira Weakens to N1,383.5/$ as External Reserves Fall to $49.6 Billion
The Nigerian naira recorded a slight depreciation on Tuesday, settling at N1,383.5 per dollar, compared to N1,383/$…
CBN Orders IMTOs to Open Naira Settlement Accounts to Boost FX Transparency
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) to open and…
Low-Priced Tech Stocks Drive NGX Gains in 2026 Amid Investor Shift
Smaller, low-priced technology stocks are emerging as standout performers on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in 2026,…
Federal Government Inaugurates New PenCom Board to Safeguard N28 Trillion Pension…
The federal government has officially inaugurated the new governing board of the National Pension Commission…
CBN Targets 6–9% Inflation Amid Global Risks: Strengthens Monetary Policy…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a medium-term inflation target of 6–9 per cent as part of its shift…
Tinubu, Barbadian PM to Lead Inaugural Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit
President Bola Tinubu and the Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, are set to attend the inaugural…
Petrol Hits N1,400/Litre: NLC, OPS Demand Urgent Government Action Amid Fuel…
The Organised Private Sector (OPS) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have urged the Federal Government to act…
Nigeria Tops Africa’s $2.1 Billion AI Surveillance Spending with $470 Million…
Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s largest investor in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered surveillance, committing…
Top 5 NGX Industrial Goods Companies with Assets Above N20 Billion in FY2025
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) industrial goods sector continues to show strong growth, with five leading companies…
Nigeria’s Eurobonds Rebound as Yields Ease to 7.18% Amid Global Market Tensions
Nigeria’s Eurobond market ended last week on a positive note, reversing three weeks of decline as average yields…
Nigerian Stocks Pull Back Amid Profit-Taking After Strong Rally
The Nigerian stock market is experiencing a “consolidation phase” following a historic rally that pushed the NGX…
NNPC Eyes 100,000 bpd Boost in Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production Amid Global Supply…
Nigeria could soon see a significant boost in crude oil production, with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…
Dangote Refinery Expands Africa Fuel Supply Amid Global Shortages
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has made a major move to support Africa’s energy needs, exporting 12 cargoes of…
CBN Sets Sights on Single-Digit Inflation with New Monetary Policy Framework
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to bringing inflation down to single-digit levels…
Dangote LPG Price Hike Pushes Cooking Gas to N1,000/kg in Nigeria
The cost of cooking gas in Nigeria is climbing again, raising fresh concerns for households already dealing with…
Nigeria Seeks Investment to Drive Climate-Smart Agriculture Growth
The Federal Government has intensified its push for climate-smart agriculture by calling on local and international…
Dangote Refinery Threatens Fuel Export Amid Fresh Petrol Import Licences
Nigeria’s energy landscape faces a potential shake-up as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery considers exporting all its…
FX Trades Push FMDQ Turnover to N60.77tn in January 2026
FMDQ Group kicked off 2026 with a record-breaking turnover of N60.77 trillion in January, reflecting heightened…