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…
Stock Market Gains Over N1 Trillion Amid Mixed Sentiments on Earnings and…
The Nigerian stock market experienced mixed sentiments last week as corporate earnings reports for Q4’24…
JP Morgan delegation meets Edun on investment opportunities
A high-level delegation from JP Morgan, led by Dapo Olagunju, Head of JP Morgan West Africa, met with Nigeria’s…
PenCom: Informal Sector RSA Holders Save N967m Under Micro Pension Plan
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has disclosed that 12,241 Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders in the…
Strategic CSR Investments: Maximizing Impact for Sustainable Humanitarian…
In an era of growing economic disparities, investing in humanity through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is…
Naira Strengthens as Nigeria Clears $7bn Forex Backlog, Boosting Market Confidence
The Nigerian naira appreciated by 3.68% against the U.S. dollar last week, closing at ₦1,474.78/$, following the…
Nigerian Equity Market Gains N1.1tn in One Week as ASI Hits 104,496.12
The Nigerian equity market recorded a significant gain of N1.1tn in one week, with the All-Share Index (ASI)…
Naira Appreciates to Seven-Month High, Gains N63 Against Dollar
Nigeria’s exchange rate strengthened significantly in January 2025, appreciating by N63.72 to close at N1,474.78…
Uganda’s Shs330b locked up in tax disputes
A recent report on the Tax Appeals Tribunal's effectiveness has revealed some concerning statistics. Between June…
Decentralise PPPs to unlock Ghana’s devt — Former boss
Engineer Philip Lartey, former Head of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) at the Ministry of Roads and Highways,…
Bernice Makafui Brempong replaces Yofi Grant as GIPC CEO
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has announced the appointment of Dr. Bernice Makafui Brempong as its…
Ghana secures $2.8bn debt relief as official creditors sign MoU
Ghana has successfully secured $2.8 billion in debt relief after all 25 members of its Official Creditor Committee…
DMO announces results of January 2025 FGN bond auction, raises N669.94 billion
The Debt Management Office (DMO) of Nigeria announced the successful completion of its January 2025 Federal…
Aradel reports N321.6 billion pre-tax profits, up 187% YoY
Aradel Holdings Plc posted an impressive N321.6 billion profit before tax for the 2024 financial year, marking a…
FG launches framework to attract direct investment
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) Framework to enhance the…
Nigeria’s Electronic Transactions Surge to N1.08 Quadrillion in 2024, Up 79%
Nigeria’s electronic payment ecosystem experienced remarkable growth in 2024, with transactions reaching an…
Unilever posts N4.9bn profit
Unilever Nigeria Plc posted a profit of N4.9bn for the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting a 29% decline from the…
TotalEnergies records N1.04tn revenue
TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc has posted impressive financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024,…
Nigeria Joins International Port Community System Association to Enhance Maritime…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced that Nigeria has been admitted as a member of the International…
Sustainable Capital Acquires 9.96% Stake in Seplat Energy, Strengthening Influence
Sustainable Capital Ltd, a Mauritius-based investment firm, has secured a 9.96% stake in Seplat Energy Plc,…
Zuck shrugs off DeepSeek, vows to spend hundreds of billions on AI
Meta's stock may have remained unaffected by speculation surrounding DeepSeek’s AI models, which sent Nvidia’s…