Nigeria Receives $21.57 Billion Boost for Clean Energy Development
Nigeria and several other developing nations have received a substantial $21.57 billion for clean energy development, marking a sharp increase…
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NNPCL-Heirs Energies JV Doubles Gas Supply, Boosting Power Generation Across Eastern Nigeria
Nigeria’s domestic gas supply and electricity generation have received a major boost following a landmark development by the NNPCL/Heirs Energies…
CBN Orders Banks to Withdraw Misleading Ads to Protect Consumers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a stern directive to all banks, payment service banks, and other regulated…
Who Owns Africa’s Data? Building Digital Sovereignty in the Age of AI
As artificial intelligence advances and global tech platforms dominate, Africa faces a pressing question: who truly owns the data generated…
European Markets End November Mixed; Delivery Hero Surges Over 15% Amid Strategic Review
European stocks closed Friday with a mixed performance as investors digested a volatile month of trading. The pan-European Stoxx 600…
Nigerian Stock Market Rebounds with N111 Billion Gain Driven by MTNN, Banking, and Insurance Sectors
The Nigerian equities market staged a notable recovery on Thursday, November 27, 2025, adding N111.08 billion to its market capitalization…
Nigerian Stock Market Gains N111bn as Investor Optimism Returns
The Nigerian equities market closed on a positive note yesterday, recording a remarkable N111 billion gain, fueled by renewed investor…
CSCS Implements T+2 Settlement Cycle, Boosting Efficiency in Nigeria’s Capital Market
The Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) has officially implemented the T+2 settlement cycle in Nigeria’s capital market, effective Friday,…
CBN Orders Banks to Withdraw Non-Compliant Advertisements: Ensures Consumer Protection
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a stern directive to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), Payment Service Banks (PSBs),…
Africa Must Turn to Private Capital as Global Aid Declines — Edun Warns
Africa must increasingly rely on private capital and regional investment as global development aid continues to decline, Nigeria’s Minister of…
NNPCL’s N17.5tn Pipeline Security Spending Sparks Audit Demands in 2024 Financial Review
Nigeria’s national oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has revealed that the Federation owes it an extraordinary…
SEC Orders Full Registration of All Tradable Instruments by January 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a firm directive to all Capital Market Operators, requiring them to declare…
Kalahari Cement Secures Majority Stake in EAPC Through NSSF Deal
Kalahari Cement has taken a major step in expanding its footprint in East Africa by acquiring a 27% equity stake…
EABL Raises KSh 16.7 Billion in Oversubscribed Bond Listing on Nairobi Securities Exchange
East African Breweries Plc (EABL) has successfully listed the first tranche of its Medium-Term Note (MTN) Programme on the Nairobi…
Ghana’s Public Debt Hits GH¢684.6bn in Q3 2025 Despite Strong Year-Long Decline
Ghana’s public debt rose to GH¢684.6 billion in the third quarter of 2025, marking an increase of GH¢71.6 billion compared…
Coinbase Ventures unveils nine priority sectors for 2026 as crypto VC funding hits $4.65bn
Coinbase Ventures has unveiled nine key investment sectors it believes will define the next wave of blockchain innovation in 2026.…
Dangote Refinery Denies Claims of Exporting Off-Spec Diesel Amid Rising Quality Concerns
Dangote Refinery has firmly denied allegations that it exported off-specification diesel to European markets, following reports that buyers were rejecting…
GenCos Set to Gain Foreign Exchange from West Africa Power Pool Amid Market Shifts
Nigerian power generation companies (GenCos) are poised to reap foreign exchange (FX) benefits through participation in the West Africa Power…
CBN Corridor Shift Sparks Broad Yield Decline Across Nigerian Financial Markets
Nigeria’s financial markets have responded sharply to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recent adjustment of its monetary policy corridor,…
First Ally Capital Invests N2bn in First Holdco Shares Amid Rising Market Confidence
First Ally Capital Limited, an investment firm linked to Ebenezer Olufowose, chairman of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has deepened…
BUA Cement, Cadbury Sell-Offs Drag Nigerian Exchange by N444bn
Sell-offs in major stocks, including BUA Cement (-4.76%), Cadbury (-9.92%), and Meyer (-9.91%), sent shockwaves through the Nigerian Exchange Limited…
NNPC/Heirs Energies OML 17 Boosts Gas Supply to 135MMscf, Powering Nigeria’s Eastern Network
The NNPC/Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture (JV) has achieved a major breakthrough in Nigeria’s gas sector, doubling its gas…
Bank of Ghana Cuts Interest Rate to 18% as Inflation Continues to Fall
The Bank of Ghana has announced a significant reduction in its benchmark interest rate, lowering it by 350 basis points…
Private Sector Credit Surges N1.88 Trillion After September Rate Cut
Credit to Nigeria’s private sector rose sharply in October 2025, climbing to N74.41 trillion from N72.53 trillion in September, according…
FCMB AgriTech Hackathon 2025 Empowers Startups to Transform Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector
First City Monument Bank (FCMB), in collaboration with the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank and HeaveVentures, successfully concluded the FCMB AgriTech…
Nigeria’s VAT Revenue Hits N2.06 Trillion in Q2 2025, Driven by Manufacturing and ICT
Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue remained largely stable at N2.06 trillion in the second quarter of 2025, according to…
Nigerian Breweries Increases Product Prices Amid Rising Operational Costs
Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced a price increase across its range of beverages, including Star Lager, Gulder Lager, Budweiser, and…
Bank of Ghana Targets Deeper Lending Rate Cuts to Boost Private-Sector Growth
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is stepping up efforts to bring down lending rates, with Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama reaffirming…
SEC Orders Capital Market Operators to Fully Comply with ISA 2025 by January 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed all Capital Market Operators (CMOs) to declare their compliance level and ensure…
Dangote Refinery Cuts Nigeria’s Malta Petrol Imports by 60% as Local Supply Surges
Nigeria’s petrol imports from Malta have fallen sharply, dropping by 60 percent in 2024, as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery ramps…