Expert Views on MSCI’s Reclassification and Its Impact on Nigeria’s…
MSCI's reclassification of Nigeria from Frontier to Standalone Markets has raised concerns among experts. The…
National Pension Commission Introduces Framework for Additional Benefits Schemes
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has introduced a framework for the establishment of Additional Benefits…
Nigerians Spend $340.84 Million on Foreign University Applications in H1 2023
Nigerians seeking admission to foreign universities spent approximately $340.84 million on funding their…
MSCI Reclassifies Nigeria from Frontier to Standalone Markets: Implications and…
MSCI, a renowned provider of tools and services for the global investment community, has reclassified Nigeria's…
9PSB Partners with XCHANGEBOX to Expand Agent Banking Solutions
Nigeria's digital payment service bank, 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), has entered a strategic partnership with…
U.S. Pledges to Elevate Kenya’s Investment Climate as Model for Africa
The Biden administration has committed to enhancing Kenya's investment environment, aiming to set a standard for…
Nigerian Stock Market Experiences Marginal Dip Following Previous Day’s Gain
The Nigerian stock market saw a slight decline of 0.02 percent, equivalent to N6 billion, on Wednesday, failing…
Nigeria’s Money Supply Grows to N66.4 Trillion Amid Inflation and Naira…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reports an increase in Nigeria's total money supply (M2) from N65.15 trillion in…
VP Urges Capital Market Involvement in Bridging Nigeria’s Infrastructure…
The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has called for active participation of capital market stakeholders…
UBA CEO Oliver Alawuba Honored with Fellowship from CIBN
Oliver Alawuba, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA), has been…
Nigeria’s Federal Government to Forgo N12.4 Trillion in Tax Waivers and…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to waive tax revenues amounting to N12.4 trillion over the course of four…
Naira Plummets to ₦1,290/$1, Sparks Concerns
The Nigerian Naira has experienced a sharp decline, reaching ₦1,290 to $1 in key markets, including Abuja. This…
Nigerian Government Adjusts Port Terminal Charges and Bulk Cargo Fees
The Nigerian government, through the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), has made significant changes to port…
Nigeria Anticipates $10 Billion Inflow to Alleviate Dollar Shortage
The Nigerian government is expecting an inflow of $10 billion in the coming weeks, which is anticipated to…
Surge in LNG Imports Expected for Northwest Europe in November
As the heating season commences, northwest Europe anticipates a substantial increase in LNG (Liquefied Natural…
Generative AI Powers Revenue Growth for Tech Giants
Groundbreaking generative AI technologies are being seamlessly integrated into various software applications,…
Surge in Crude Oil Theft Incidents Plague Niger Delta Region
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reported a concerning surge in crude oil theft…
Lagos Tax Appeal Tribunal Orders MTN Nigeria to Pay $72.5 Million in Tax Default
Introduction: The Lagos State division of the Tax Appeal Tribunal has ruled that MTN Nigeria Communications must…
Apex Group Expands African Footprint with Acquisition of BCI and BIP in South…
Global financial services provider, Apex Group, has successfully acquired Boutique Collective Investments (BCI)…
Verod Capital and AfricInvest Acquire Majority Stake in iSON Xperiences
Private equity firms Verod Capital and AfricInvest have jointly acquired a majority stake in iSON Xperiences, a…
BluePeak Private Capital Raises $156M for Inaugural Fund Supporting African SMEs
Alternative asset manager BluePeak Private Capital has successfully closed its first private capital fund, raising…
Ogun State’s Red and Blue Rail Lines Projected to Begin Operations in 2024
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has announced that the proposed red and blue rail lines, developed in…
Naira Hits Record Low of N1,310 per Dollar
The Nigerian Naira experienced a significant decline, reaching a record low of N1,310 per US dollar on the…
Banking Agents: A Pillar of Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
In 2018, accessing banking services in Nigeria was a challenge due to long queues and limited branches. However,…
Nigerian Pension Funds Increase Equity Holdings by 47.5% in Seven Months
Nigerian pension funds have shown a renewed interest in equities, with their holdings surging by 47.5% in just…
Rise in Financial Fraud: Challenges Faced by Nigerian Banks and Fintechs
The Nigerian financial sector is grappling with a surge in financial fraud cases, impacting both traditional banks…
Urgent Attention Needed: The Escalating Shilling-Dollar Exchange Crisis
The official exchange rate of the shilling against the dollar has surged past the 150-unit threshold, signaling a…
African Development Bank (AfDB) Elevates Role in Kenya’s Development with…
Over the last five years, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has significantly amplified its financial…
Urgent Appeal for Support: Addressing the Crisis Caused by Akosombo Dam Spillage
The recent spillage of the Akosombo Dam has led to widespread devastation in parts of the Volta Region, leaving…
Nigerian Government Plans $10 Billion Injection to Address Forex Crisis
The Nigerian government is devising a strategy to secure $10 billion aimed at alleviating the country's severe…