Trump Intensifies Trade War with New Tariff Threats and BRICS Penalties
The ongoing U.S. trade war under President Donald Trump is heating up once again, as new tariff announcements and…
CBN Clarifies BVN Charges: Enrolment Still Free for Nigerians at Home, $50 Fee…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has addressed concerns circulating on social media about alleged new or hidden…
DMO Opens July FGN Savings Bond Offer with Up to 16.762% Interest Despite Slight…
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced the opening of subscriptions for the July 2025 issuance of the…
Government Misses T-Bills Target for Sixth Straight Week Amid Falling Interest…
The Government of Ghana has once again fallen short of its Treasury bill target, marking the sixth consecutive…
Nigerian Stocks Set to Soar 32% in 2025 on Tax Cuts, FX Reforms – Report
With projections indicating a 32.2% return, according to CardinalStone Research’s 2025 Mid-Year Economic Outlook.…
Half of African Currencies Weaken in May Despite Economic Reforms – Afreximbank…
Nearly half of Africa's currencies depreciated in May 2025, revealing a mixed macroeconomic picture across the…
Oyo State, FCMB Launch ₦1.5bn Agribusiness Fund to Empower 1,000 Youths
The Oyo State Government has unveiled a ₦1.5 billion empowerment scheme in partnership with First City Monument…
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/£…
Stakeholders Rally Behind Intra-African Trade to Drive Economic Growth and…
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area…
Wall Street Awaits Payrolls Report as U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady
U.S. stock index futures were mostly flat on Thursday as investors braced for the release of the monthly nonfarm…
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…
Global Stocks Hit Record Highs Ahead of U.S. Jobs Data; UK Bonds Stabilize After…
Global stock markets surged to record highs on Thursday, buoyed by optimism ahead of the closely watched U.S.…
Treasury Yields Dip Ahead of June Jobs Report as Markets Watch Trump’s Spending…
U.S. Treasury yields edged lower on Thursday morning as investors awaited the release of the June nonfarm payrolls…
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…
AI and Blockchain Join Forces to Solve Each Other’s Limitations, Ushering in a New…
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs), and blockchain once seemed…
Flutterwave Cuts Workforce in Kenya and South Africa Amid IPO Preparations
Flutterwave, the African fintech giant, has downsized its operations in Kenya and South Africa by laying off…
Trump Invites Five African Leaders for Trade Talks, Snubs Nigeria
US President Donald Trump is set to host the presidents of five African nations—Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia,…
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…
OpenAI Denies Partnership with Robinhood Over Stock Token Giveaway
OpenAI has clarified that it has no affiliation with Robinhood’s recent stock token promotion involving its brand.…
Microsoft to Lay Off 4% of Workforce as AI Investments Pressure Margins
Microsoft has announced it will cut nearly 4% of its global workforce, equating to roughly 9,000 jobs, as it looks…
Investors Brace for Volatile Weeks as Global Risk Events Loom
Global investors are preparing for a period of heightened market volatility triggered by a series of unpredictable…
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…