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Naira Holds at ₦2,200/£ Despite Weakened British Pound Amid UK Economic Concerns
Despite the British pound entering a correction phase globally, the Nigerian naira has remained stable at ₦2,200/£…
IMF Urges Fiscal Discipline to Bolster CBN’s Inflation Fight and Support Naira…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has endorsed the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) stringent monetary policy,…
Nigeria’s growth rate to hit 4.2% amid improved oil output, business conditions…
Nigeria’s economic growth is projected to reach 4.2% in 2025, buoyed by rising crude oil output, improved business…
Ghana’s Inflation Drops to 13.7% in June, Marking Six-Month Decline
Ghana’s inflation rate dropped significantly to 13.7% in June 2025, according to new data released by the Ghana…
Telcos Blame NIMC Migration for SIM Service Disruptions, Apologize to Subscribers
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has addressed the recent disruptions…
Experts Call for Unified Cybersecurity Strategy to Combat Rising Threats in…
In response to increasing cyberattacks threatening Nigeria’s economy and digital infrastructure, ICT experts at…
IMF Urges Nigeria to Rework 2025 Budget Amid Oil Price, Inflation Concerns
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Nigerian government to revise its proposed 2025 budget of…
Nigeria Calls for Overhaul of Global Financial System to Support Developing…
At the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) held in Sevilla, Spain, Nigeria’s Minister…
Nigerian Stock Market Surges by N379bn Amid Renewed Investor Optimism
The Nigerian stock market recorded a significant rebound on Tuesday, gaining N379 billion in market…
Nigeria’s ISP Market Shrinks as Economic Crunch Drives Consumers to Mobile…
New data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reveals that the number of active internet users…
House of Representatives Rejects Senate Bill, Decries Senate’s Neglect of 146…
The Nigerian House of Representatives has decisively rejected a Senate bill seeking their concurrence,…
Ghana Optimistic Ahead of IMF Board Review, Eyes $370 Million Disbursement to…
The Ghanaian government is cautiously optimistic about passing the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) upcoming…
Nigeria’s Public Debt Climbs to N149.39 Trillion in Q1 2025, FGN Bonds Dominate…
Nigeria’s total public debt surged to N149.39 trillion at the end of the first quarter of 2025, marking a N4.72…
Nigeria Pushes for Digital Sovereignty with MTN’s $150M Dabengwa Data Centre…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has thrown its full support behind local cloud hosting and digital…
More networks, less value: Irony of Nigeria’s telecom landscape
Despite the licensing of over 40 Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) by the Nigerian Communications…
Nigeria’s Business Activity Hits 7-Month Low Amid Reforms and Inflation Struggles
Business activity in Nigeria’s private sector weakened in June 2025, hitting its lowest level in seven months,…
Naira Strengthens as Dollar Weakens Globally Amid Economic Shifts
The Nigerian naira appreciated modestly in the official foreign exchange market, closing at N1,527 to the US…
Currency in Circulation Hits N5.01 Trillion in May as Cash Outside Banks Grows to…
Currency in circulation (CIC) in Nigeria rose slightly to N5.015 trillion in May 2025 from N5.003 trillion in…
Marketers Resist Dangote’s Petrol Price Cut, Maintain High Pump Rates Despite…
Despite a recent reduction in the ex-depot petrol price by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery from N880 to N840 per…
Investors Lose N150bn as NGX Opens July in the Red Amid Profit-Taking
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) began July on a bearish note, wiping off N150 billion from investors'…
Ghanaians Face Price Surge as GRA Implements New Tax Measures
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has begun enforcing a set of new tax policies from July 1, 2025, prompting…
Nigeria’s Economy Grows 3.7% in First Half of 2025 Amid Oil Boost and Business…
Nigeria’s economy experienced a 3.7% year-on-year growth in the first half of 2025, according to the Stanbic IBTC…
BREAKING: Conoil, Julius Berger exit NGX30 as Aradel, Wema Bank join
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has announced major changes in its semi-annual market index review, effective…
Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price to N840 Amid Global Oil Drop, Plans…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in its ex-depot petrol price to N840 per litre, marking a N40…
SEC Urges AI Surveillance to Future-Proof Nigeria’s Capital Market
The Director-General of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has called for…
Nigerian Crude Falls Below $70 as Global Oil Market Faces Oversupply Fears
Crude oil prices for Nigeria's main export grades—Bonny Light, Brass River, and Qua Iboe—have fallen below $70 a…
Nigeria’s Money Supply Contracts Again Amid Monetary Tightening
Nigeria’s broad money supply (M3) experienced a second monthly decline in 2025, falling by N292.75 billion or…
Smartcomply Launches Partner Programme to Strengthen Africa’s Cybersecurity…
Smartcomply, a leading African cybersecurity and compliance solutions provider, has unveiled its new Smartcomply…
Iran-Israel Conflict Poses New Threats and Opportunities for Nigeria’s Fragile…
The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran is reshaping global economic dynamics, with ripple effects…
FG Spends N611.7bn in March on Domestic Dollar Bond Repayment – DMO
The Federal Government of Nigeria spent N611.71 billion in March 2025 to service its first-ever domestic US…