Tinubu’s $1 Trillion Economic Goal Hinges on Support for Local Industry —…
President Bola Tinubu’s vision to transform Nigeria into a $1 trillion economy by 2030 has been described as bold…
Trump Tariffs Shake Indian Markets, Threaten Growth Outlook
Indian financial markets faced turbulence on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed unexpectedly steep…
NAICOM Restricts Use of AI, Blockchain in High-Risk Insurance Products
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has introduced new regulatory guidelines that limit the role of…
Naira Slightly Weakens Amid Summer Dollar Demand Surge, But Outlook Remains Stable
The naira experienced a minor depreciation across both official and parallel foreign exchange markets on…
Dangote Sugar, Berger Paints, others push NGX-ASI above 139,000 points
Nigeria’s equities market extended its bullish run on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, as the Nigerian Exchange All-Share…
Nigeria’s Pension Assets Surge to N24.63 Trillion in June 2025 Amid Strong…
Nigeria’s pension fund assets reached a historic N24.63 trillion in June 2025, representing a 2.17% increase from…
Global Markets on Edge as Trump’s Tariff Blitz Shakes Trade and Commodities
Markets are navigating a high-stakes week filled with major corporate earnings, economic data, and central bank…
Microsoft and Meta Stocks Soar on Strong AI-Driven Earnings | Tech Shares Lead…
Tech giants Microsoft and Meta Platforms saw their shares surge in European trading on Thursday following…
CBN Holds Interest Rates to Tame Inflation Amid Global Uncertainty
Amid global economic turbulence and persistent inflation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to…
Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Cut Northern States’ Debt by 42%, Boost Revenue — FG
The Federal Government has announced a 42.06% drop in the domestic debt of Northern states, attributing the fiscal…
FX Liquidity Boost: Nigerian Banks Resume Naira Payments for Foreign School Fees…
Nigerian banks have resumed accepting naira card payments for international tuition fees and medical bills,…
ECB Warns China-U.S. Trade Rift Could Lower Euro Zone Inflation Below Target
A European Central Bank (ECB) blog post has warned that if China diverts its exports away from the United States…
Fintech Dominates Africa’s Startup Funding in H1 2025, Securing 45% Share
Africa’s fintech sector asserted its dominance once again in the first half of 2025, capturing 45% of all…
Yahoo Mail introduces $1.99/month 100GB plan
Yahoo Mail has announced a significant change to its storage policy, reducing the free email storage allowance…
Naira Strengthens Amid Forex Oversupply and Security Clampdown — CBN Policies,…
Currency traders have cited a significant oversupply of dollars in the Nigerian forex market, combined with the…
Nigeria’s Industrial Sector Shrinks Despite GDP Growth: MAN Urges Manufacturing…
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.13% in Q1 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics…
Petroleumprice.ng Launches Nigeria’s First Verified Digital Marketplace for…
A Nigerian oil and gas tech firm, Petroleumprice.ng, has officially launched a first-of-its-kind digital…
Investor Confidence and High Yields Drive N4.67 Trillion in FGN Bond Subscriptions…
In the first seven months of 2025, the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds drew an impressive N4.67 trillion…
Federal Reserve Holds Steady on Rates as Internal Divisions and Political Pressure…
The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain current interest rates following its meeting this week, echoing the…
Google to Sign EU’s Voluntary AI Code Despite Concerns Over Innovation Risks
Alphabet-owned Google has agreed to sign the European Union’s new voluntary AI Code of Practice, a framework aimed…
IMF Raises Nigeria’s 2025 GDP Growth Forecast to 3.4%, Calls for Urgent Reforms in…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Nigeria’s 2025 GDP growth projection upwards to 3.4%, a 0.4…
Cedi Surges 40.7% Against Dollar in 2025, Driven by Strong Fundamentals and…
The Ghanaian cedi has posted a remarkable recovery in 2025, appreciating by 40.7% against the US dollar within the…
Nigeria’s AI Future at a Crossroads: Experts Urge Swift Regulation to Unlock…
As Nigeria rapidly embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly generative models, experts warn that the…
NCC Leads Push for MVNO Sustainability in Nigeria’s Telecom Sector
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is taking a leadership role in promoting the sustainable growth of…
Italy Investigates Meta Over AI Tool Integration in WhatsApp
Italy’s antitrust authority has launched a formal investigation into Meta Platforms Inc. over its integration of…
Asian Markets Waver Ahead of Fed Decision and U.S. Tariff Deadline
Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday as investors digested the lack of progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations…
Bank of Ghana Cracks Down on Forex Violations: Banks and MTOs Face Licence…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a stern warning to financial institutions, threatening to revoke the licenses…
Nigeria to Monitor N25m+ Transactions Monthly from 2026 Under New Tax Law
Starting January 2026, banks and other financial institutions in Nigeria will be required to report monthly…
African Fintechs Dominate H1 2025 Start-Up Funding, Attracting $640M – Fintech…
In the first half of 2025, African fintech startups led the continent's start-up funding landscape, securing…
FCMB Sees Strong Growth as Earnings Hit N529.2bn in H1
FCMB Group Plc has reported strong financial results for the first half of 2025, with gross earnings rising by…