FG to resume payment of wage award arrears
The Federal Government has announced plans to resume payments for the outstanding five months of N35,000 wage…
FIRS Orders Banks to Close Unauthorised Tax Accounts to Boost Tax Collection…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued a directive to all banks in Nigeria, mandating the closure of…
Richard Quaye Retires from Bills Micro Credit; Kwadwo Kwarteng Named New Board…
Business heavyweight Richard Nii Armah Quaye has officially retired from his role as Board Chairman of Bills Micro…
MTN Ghana Confirms Data Breach Affecting 5,700 Customers, Launches Investigation
MTN Ghana has officially confirmed that approximately 5,700 of its customers may have been affected by a recent…
SEC Pushes for Deeper African Capital Market Integration Through Strategic…
During a recent official visit to Morocco, the Director General of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission…
CBN Grants Direct Forex Access to PAPSS to Boost Intra-African Trade
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has implemented new measures aimed at enhancing Nigeria's role in Africa’s…
Bullish Run on NGX: International Breweries, Cadbury Spark N228bn Market Surge
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) sustained its bullish trend on Monday, led by notable gains in blue-chip stocks such…
Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Gain Global Support, Strengthening Naira and…
At the 2025 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group, Olayemi Cardoso,…
Nigeria’s SEC Recognizes Crypto as Securities: What It Means for the…
In a landmark move, Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially classified cryptocurrencies…
Nigeria Ranks 105th Globally in 5G/4G Network Index, 9th in Africa
Nigeria has ranked 105th globally and 9th in Africa on the Opensignal Global Network Excellence Index, which…
FG Approves Textile Development Board and $90bn Agribusiness, Livestock Growth…
The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has approved the establishment of…
Nigerian Banks See 51% Surge in Customer Deposits to N140.97 Trillion in 2024 Amid…
In 2024, Nigerian banks achieved a remarkable 51% growth in customer deposits, reaching N140.97 trillion, compared…
Global Debt Challenges: Navigating Fiscal Policy Amid Economic Uncertainty
Amid escalating global uncertainty, governments face tough choices in balancing rising public debt with economic…
European Markets Gain Momentum; Deliveroo Surges After DoorDash Takeover Proposal
European markets experienced a positive start to the week, with most sectors trading higher on Monday. The Stoxx…
UBA Chairman Elumelu Assures Shareholders of N500 Billion Capital Base by Q3 2025
At the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc's 63rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja, UBA Chairman Tony Elumelu…
Panic Over World Bank’s 56% Poverty Surge Forecast in Nigeria: Urgent Calls…
A recent warning from the World Bank has sparked widespread concern about a projected 56% increase in poverty…
Foreign Investors Propel NGX Beyond N1trn Threshold Amid Strong Market Activity
In March 2025, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) experienced significant growth, crossing the N1 trillion…
Nigerian Senate Calls for Responsible Innovation in Fintechs, Tightens Regulatory…
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s fintech sector have been urged to innovate responsibly as the Senate looks to strengthen…
Ghana’s Inflation Set to Ease Further in April, Analysts Predict
Inflation in Ghana is expected to continue its downward trend in April 2025, with market analysts projecting a…
Government Exceeds Treasury Bill Target by GHS 550 Million in Latest Auction-…
The Government of Ghana has successfully exceeded its Treasury bill target by GHS 550 million, according to the…
SERAP Urges Zuckerberg and Meta to Pay $220M Fine and Compensate Victims for…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta…
CBN Raises N2.93trn from T-Bills and OMO Auctions Amid Strong Investor Demand
In a significant move, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) successfully raised N2.93 trillion through Treasury Bills…
FG Raises Alarm Over Rising Cyber-Slavery Threats in West Africa
The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a strong warning about the growing threat of cyber-slavery in West…
Nigeria Poised for Economic Resilience Amid Global Uncertainties, Says Finance…
Nigeria’s economic outlook remains positive despite global uncertainties, according to Wale Edun, the Minister of…
Nigeria’s Debt Servicing Costs Soar to N8.9tn, Straining Public Finances
Nigeria’s debt servicing costs have skyrocketed to N8.9 trillion in the first nine months of 2024, surpassing the…
IMF Boss commends Ato Forson for strong commitment to economic reforms
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has praised Ghana’s Finance…
NGX gains N966bn in holiday-shortened week
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded a significant boost in market capitalisation, gaining N966 billion…
World Bank names Dangote member private sector investment Lab
The World Bank Group has announced a new phase for its Private Sector Investment Lab (PSIL), aimed at scaling…
Over 70% of Nigerian Shipments to the U.S. Rejected Due to Trump’s Tariff Policy
Since the implementation of Donald Trump's new tariff policy on April 2, 2025, over 70% of shipments from Nigeria…
Nigeria’s Carbon Market Policy Set to Unlock $2.5 Billion by 2030, Drive Green…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled Nigeria’s newly finalised Carbon Market Activation Policy, projected to…