European markets start the week on a positive note
On August 28, 2024, European markets opened higher, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 index gaining 0.67% in early…
Stock market returns bearish amid increase in price of petrol
The Nigerian stock market closed bearish last week, impacted by a sharp rise in petrol prices, which surged from…
Nigeria’s SEC to begin crackdown on unregulated crypto exchanges, others
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has announced that it will soon begin enforcement actions…
Investors’ Negative Sentiment Drags Stock Market YtD Performance to 28.97%
The Nigerian stock market has experienced a decline, with the Year-to-Date (YtD) performance dropping to 28.97%…
As multinationals exit, these Nigerian companies are spending billions on…
Nigeria is experiencing a notable exit of companies due to economic challenges and reforms in energy and forex…
Only Nigerians with NIN can buy ₦40,000 rice – FG
The Federal Government has launched the sale of 30,000 metric tonnes of subsidised milled rice, requiring buyers…
BoI boosts funding with Euro 1.43b global loan syndication
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has successfully raised €1.43 billion in a global loan syndication, marking a 142.5%…
Nigeria targets 30GW power supply by 2030
Nigeria's Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that the country is committed to achieving universal…
Unity Bank restores service, begins duty collection
Unity Bank Plc has announced the restoration of its services and readiness to collect customs duties from licensed…
Operators sue govt as PoS registration deadline ends
The Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) has taken legal action against the Corporate…
United Capital Trustees gets new CEO
United Capital Trustees, a subsidiary of United Capital Plc, has appointed Michael Thomas as its new Managing…
Tax expert cautions FG against implementing 10 per cent VAT
Former Ogun State Commissioner for Finance, Mrs. Morenike Babington-Ashaye, has cautioned the Federal Government…
PFAs diversify assets as equity stake jumps 40%
Nigeria's Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) have increased their equity investments by 40% in just one year,…
Why We Approved Crypto Exchanges- SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria recently approved two cryptocurrency exchanges, Busha…
Delisting: Shareholders’ stance unchanged amid PZ Cussons’ N28bn negative equity
Shareholders of PZ Cussons Nigeria are pushing back against the company’s plan to delist from the Nigerian…
Sub-Saharan Africa to make 25% of global workforce – Report
Shareholders of PZ Cussons Nigeria are pushing back against the company’s plan to delist from the Nigerian…
Yield-hungry investors subscribe Nigerian Treasury Bills with N1.13 trillion
Investor interest in Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs) surged at the recent auction held on September 4, 2024, as…
Europe stocks mixed after three straight declines; U.S. jobs data in focus
European stock markets opened Thursday on a mixed note, extending a negative trend despite hitting record highs…
Shettima inaugurates $115m upgrade of APM terminals west Africa container terminal
Vice President Kashim Shettima officially inaugurated a $115 million upgrade project at the West Africa Container…
Nigerian PMI Report: August Sees First Economic Expansion in Over a Year
In August 2024, Nigeria's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) showed its first economic expansion in 13 months. The…
Sub-Saharan Africa to make 25% of global workforce – Report
A new report from Bridgewater Associates, Global Citizen, and Harith General Partners reveals that Sub-Saharan…
Nigeria’s exchange rate weakens to N1,625.88/$1, worst in six months
On August 4, 2024, the naira fell to a six-month low of N1,625.88 per dollar in the official NAFEM market, marking…
$500m domestic dollar bond result expected Friday
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to announce the results of its $500 million domestic US dollar bond by…
Petrol price hike: NLC cries foul, threatens strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the federal government to immediately reverse the recent increase…
Sovereign Trust Insurance pays N1.9bn claims in H1
Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc has reported disbursing N1.9 billion in claims during the first half of 2024. The…
Power generation hits 5,313MW, first time in three years
Nigeria's power generation surged to a three-year high of 5,313 megawatts on Monday, according to the Federal…
Air cargo demand rises by 13.6% – IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a 13.6% increase in global air cargo tonne-kilometres…
Virgin Atlantic begins Accra-London flight
Virgin Atlantic has announced the re-launch of its daily flights between Accra, Ghana, and London Heathrow,…
Oando director resigns
Oando Plc has announced the resignation of Mr. Tanimu Yakubu as a non-executive director, following his decision…
World stocks tiptoe, dollar holds as investors await US data
World stocks held steady on Tuesday while the dollar remained near a two-week high as investors awaited crucial…