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Kenya Launches KSh 454 Million EU-Backed Cybersecurity Project to Combat Rising…
Kenya has unveiled a KSh 454 million (€3 million) European Union-funded cybersecurity initiative aimed at…
Ghana Treasury Bill Auction: Gov’t Raises GH¢12.83bn as 364-Day Rates Hit 13.06%
Ghana’s government successfully raised GH¢12.83 billion in its latest Treasury bill auction, surpassing…
Nigeria’s N20.12 Trillion Budget Deficit Could Squeeze Private Sector Credit in…
Nigeria’s projected N20.12 trillion budget deficit for the 2026 fiscal year has raised alarms among financial…
Nigeria’s Debt Crisis Deepens: Budget Deficit Hits N23.85 Trillion Amid Rising…
Nigeria’s public debt burden has escalated dramatically over the past decade, with the budget deficit soaring from…
Nigerians Embrace Self-Improvement and Entrepreneurship in 2026, Google Searches…
As 2026 kicks off, Nigerians are increasingly using Google Search to fuel personal growth, entrepreneurship, and…
Tax Reforms Leave Workers Cold as Salary Increases Fall Short
Many Nigerian workers say the much-publicised Personal Income Tax (PIT) reforms have brought little relief to their…
NNPC, Chevron Target 146,000bpd as Awodi-07 Oil Discovery Boosts Production Hopes
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Chevron Nigeria Limited have set sights on…
Nigeria’s New Tax Law Tackles Double Taxation and Boosts Digital Economy…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled new tax measures aimed at curbing double taxation, expanding the tax…
Nigeria’s Mutual Fund Industry Surges to N7.67 Trillion Amid Rising Investor…
Nigeria’s mutual fund industry has experienced an unprecedented growth surge, with total assets under management…
NNPC Confirms Major Oil Discovery at Awodi-07 Well in Niger Delta
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has confirmed a significant oil discovery at the…
Naira Weakens Across FX Markets Amid Supply Constraints and Demand Pressures
The naira closed last week on a weaker note across Nigeria’s foreign exchange markets, as supply shortages and…
Tinubu Secures $20bn Shell Investment for Nigeria’s Energy Sector
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has successfully reinforced the country’s investment appeal, welcoming Shell Plc’s…
Pipeline Infrastructure Ltd Pledges Support for Nigeria’s 2.5 Million BPD Crude…
Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), the private security company responsible for monitoring the Eastern…
Nigerians Prioritize Entrepreneurship and Self-Improvement in 2026 – Google Search…
As 2026 begins, Nigerians are turning their attention toward building businesses, enhancing personal skills, and…
Terra Industries Urges African Startups: Focus on Revenue Before Chasing…
Abuja-based Terra Industries, a defence technology startup, is sending a clear message to Africa’s budding…
Top 5 Nigerian Stocks to Watch This Week: Dangote Sugar, Fidelity Bank, GTCO, May…
Nigeria’s stock market continues to present opportunities for investors looking for strong growth and promising…
Nigerian Equities Market to Remain Range-Bound Amid Investor Caution
The Nigerian equities market is expected to remain range-bound in the near term as investors continue to tread…
Dangote Refinery Becomes Key Player in Global Fuel Market Amid Europe and U.S.…
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is positioning his Lagos-based mega-refinery as a critical player in the…
Nigeria’s Exports to Africa Surge 14% in H1 2025, Fuel Leads Trade Growth
Nigeria has recorded a 14% increase in exports to Africa in the first half of 2025, reaching a total of N4.82…
Nigeria’s Money Supply Hits N124.4 Trillion as Currency Circulation Rises
Nigeria’s money supply (M²) rose by 1.2 percent month-on-month (MoM) to N124.4 trillion in December 2025, up from…
Nigeria’s Stock Market Hits Historic Highs in 2026—but Hidden Risks Lurk Beneath…
Nigeria’s stock market has entered 2026 on a historic high, with total market capitalization crossing the ₦100…
Private Sector Credit Rises to N75.8 Trillion in December 2025 as CBN Policies…
Private sector credit in Nigeria climbed to N75.8 trillion in December 2025, up from N74.63 trillion in November,…
Oil prices hold above Nigeria’s $64.85 budget amid Middle East tensions
Global oil prices remained firm on Monday, trading above Nigeria’s 2026 budget benchmark of $64.85 per barrel, as…
LIRS Targets Banks, Employers to Recover Unpaid Taxes Under New Enforcement Powers
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has announced plans to intensify efforts to recover unpaid taxes by…
Dangote Refinery Switches to Lighter Crude as Cracker Downtime Slows Ramp-Up
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has switched to processing lighter crude oil as it works to limit production…
Nigeria Launches “Back to the Farm” Initiative to Combat Food Insecurity
The Nigerian government has unveiled a bold new macro-strategy to tackle persistent food insecurity across the…
Tony Elumelu Joins Seplat Energy Board Following $496 Million Stake Acquisition
Seplat Energy Plc has announced the appointment of prominent Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist Tony Elumelu…
Shell’s $5 Billion Bonga Southwest Project Gets Presidential Approval to Boost…
President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for targeted incentives to finally unlock Shell’s long-delayed $5…
Nigeria’s Oil Industry in 2025: Investment, Reforms, and Rising Production
Nigeria’s oil and gas sector experienced a transformative 2025, marked by policy reforms, strategic acquisitions,…
World Bank Backs $50 Million Solar Farming Expansion to Boost Nigeria’s…
The World Bank has approved $50 million to scale solar-powered agricultural solutions in Nigeria and five other…