Meta says it may stop development of AI systems it deems too risky
Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has committed to one day making artificial general intelligence (AGI) accessible to…
Telecom tariff hike: NLC suspends planned nationwide protest
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned nationwide protest, which was set for February 4,…
Africa’s Climate Crisis: A Struggle It Didn’t Cause but Can’t Escape
Despite contributing just 4% of global carbon emissions, Africa faces the worst consequences of climate change.…
FG Clarifies Position on Electricity Tariff Hike, Says N200bn Paid on Subsidy…
The Federal Government has denied reports suggesting a 65% increase in electricity tariffs, calling them a…
EU to Disburse €150bn to Nigeria, Africa Under Global Gateway Initiative
The European Union (EU), through its Global Gateway initiative, has committed €150 billion to be disbursed by 2027…
Nigeria’s business confidence rises as PMI hits 52.0 in January 2025
Nigerian businesses have shown resilience in the face of economic challenges, as reflected by the Stanbic IBTC…
Naira appreciates to N1,605/$1 in parallel market on Monday
The Nigerian naira showed a significant recovery in the parallel market on Monday, appreciating by N5 against the…
CBN: Banking stocks surge 9.8% m/m as DMBs ramp up capital raising efforts
The Nigerian banking sector has seen a remarkable 9.8% month-on-month surge in banking stocks, driven by the…
AVA unveils money market fund
AVA Global Asset Managers Limited (AVA GAM) has launched its Money Market Fund, which has been approved by the…
Stock Market Gains N83bn on Demand for MTN, 20 Others
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) opened the new week with a positive market performance, recording an N83…
CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Empower Nigerian Youth Through Credit Policies and…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its dedication to empowering Nigerian youth by enhancing credit…
Nigeria Launches FX Code to Transform Foreign Exchange Market with Integrity and…
Nigeria has officially launched the Nigeria Foreign Exchange (FX) Code on January 28, 2025, marking a major…
Trump Pauses Tariffs on Mexico and Canada, Maintains Pressure on China
U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to delay imposing tariffs on Mexico and Canada for 30 days. The decision…
Nigeria Urged to Adopt Asset-Based Financing for Economic Growth
As Nigeria aims to grow its economy to $1 trillion by 2030, experts have advised the Federal Government (FG) to…
FCMB Group Lists 19.8 Billion Shares on NGX Following Oversubscribed Public Offer
FCMB Group Plc has successfully listed 19.8 billion shares on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) after a highly…
APD 2025: Jinapor pushes for bold energy sector reforms-GHANA
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition for Ghana, John Jinapor, highlighted the persistent issue of…
Mahama nominates Dr. Johnson Asiamah as BoG Governor-GHANA
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr. Johnson Asiamah as the new Governor of the Bank of Ghana, pending…
Cautious Optimism as Nigeria Lifts Zamfara Mining Ban Amid Rising Gold Demand
The Federal Government of Nigeria has lifted the five-year ban on mining activities in Zamfara State, a region…
PTAD Clears N1.18bn in Pension Arrears Amid Ongoing Retiree Concerns
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has disbursed N1.18bn in pension arrears over the past…
Mobile money: Palmpay, OPay, others process N71.5 trillion transactions in 2024
Mobile money transactions in Nigeria have experienced remarkable growth, with the latest data from the Nigeria…
Chinese AI app DeepSeek was downloaded by millions. Deleting it might come next
DeepSeek, a generative AI app from China, has surged to become the most downloaded free app on Apple's App Store,…
Implications of rebasing Nigeria’s CPI to 2024: A double-edged sword
Nigeria has rebased its Consumer Price Index (CPI) to 2024, significantly affecting how inflation is measured.…
ABCON seeks review of capital requirements for BDCs
The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to…
Trump Tariffs: Nigeria one of 48 countries that has trade deficits with the US
Nigeria is among 48 countries with a trade deficit with the United States, which has significant economic ties…
CBN Reports Record N9.39tn Bank Deposits In January Amid Surging Liquidity
In January 2025, Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria deposited a record N9.39 trillion in excess liquidity with…
Asia-Pacific Markets Fall as Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs on Key Trade Partners
Asia-Pacific markets experienced significant losses on Monday following the announcement by U.S. President Donald…
NGX Delists Tourist Company of Nigeria, Union Homes Savings & Loans Over…
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has delisted two companies Tourist Company of Nigeria Plc and Union Homes…
SEC Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reiterated its dedication to fostering financial inclusiveness…
BUA Foods Posts Record N275bn Profit in 2024, Achieves 145.3% Growth
BUA Foods Plc has announced a remarkable 145.3% increase in profit after tax, reaching N274.95 billion for the…
Foreign Investors Flock to Naira Assets as Reforms Boost Market Confidence
Recent reforms by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have spurred increased foreign investor interest in naira…