Rupee Hits Record Low at 85/USD as Fed Outlook and Economic Pressures Weigh
The Indian rupee has plunged past the 85 mark against the U.S. dollar for the first time, marking a historic low.…
CBN caps PoS daily withdrawal at N100,000 to boost cashless economy
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has implemented a daily withdrawal limit of N100,000 for customers using…
Dangote to NNPC Ltd: Your statement on $1bn refinery investment inaccurate,…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has refuted claims made by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)…
Nigeria’s $42bn Reserves Can Fund Nine Months of Imports Says CBN
Nigeria’s external reserves have grown to $42.01 billion, enabling the country to finance imports for over nine…
Aradel Holdings and 41 Others Boost Nigerian Stock Market by N258bn
The Nigerian stock market maintained its upward trend, fueled by price gains in Aradel Holdings Plc and 41 other…
SEC seeks policy support to drive $1tn economy
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called for stronger policy support to help drive Nigeria's…
NGX gains N78bn as MRS, Wapic lead
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) saw a positive trading session on December 18, 2024, with the equity market gaining…
$1 trn economy is necessity for prosperity, resilience of Nigeria — SEC DG
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has emphasized that achieving a $1 trillion economy is essential for…
Senate Proposes Ban on Dollar Salaries and Foreign Currency Transactions
The Nigerian Senate has introduced a bill to amend the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, prohibiting the use of…
Hedge Funds Turn to Macro Strategies Amid Market Volatility in 2025
Hedge fund investors are prioritizing macro strategies for 2025, driven by anticipated political and economic…
PenCom Ensures Pension and Insurance Coverage for Over 38,000 Employers
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has revealed that over 38,000 employers secured pension and insurance…
Social dialogue crucial for economic development – ILO
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has emphasized the critical role of social dialogue in addressing…
As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments
The recent surge in Bitcoin’s value has sparked interest among luxury brands to explore cryptocurrency as a…
Sterling Bank champions African Cinema at 2024 S16 Film Festival
Sterling Bank has underscored its commitment to Africa's creative economy by sponsoring the 2024 S16 Film…
Leadway Assurance Plays Transformative Role in SMEs
Leadway Assurance has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by offering more…
UBA to Expand SMEs Lending, Invest in Digital Technology with N239.4bn Rights …
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced plans to utilize the net proceeds of its ongoing N239.4 billion…
Lagos State partners with Access Bank to develop 704 housing units
The Lagos State government and Access Bank have signed an MoU to build 704 two-bedroom apartments in Odo-Nla,…
ICPC Recovers N30 Billion and $966900 in Cash Over One Year
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) announced the recovery of N29.7…
Naira closes flat across FX markets
The naira remained stable across Nigeria's foreign exchange markets on Tuesday as dollar demand eased slightly. At…
Foreign portfolio investment in the stock market rises 180.9%
Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPIs) in the Nigerian stock market surged by 180.95% in the first ten months of…
UBA donates N500m to Lagos security trust fund
The United Bank for Africa (UBA), through its corporate social responsibility arm, UBA Foundation, has donated…
Africa Faces $74 Billion Debt Servicing Challenge in 2024 – AfDB
African nations, including Nigeria, require approximately $74 billion for debt servicing in 2024, highlighting the…
Stock Market Gains N330.24bn on Strong Demand for Aradel Holdings and Others
The Nigerian stock market kicked off the week on a positive note, driven by a surge in investor interest for…
Nigeria’s exports to ECOWAS hit N1.5tn – NBS
Nigeria's exports to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) surged to N1.54 trillion in the third…
W’Bank plans $1.65bn loans for Nigeria next year
The World Bank plans to approve three major loans for Nigeria in 2025, totaling $1.65 billion, aimed at addressing…
2025 Budget: N13trn Deficit To Be Financed Through Borrowing – Finance Minister
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved Nigeria's 2025 budget, which projects a deficit of N13.1…
Sterling Bank honored for advancing tourism, transportation
Sterling Bank has been named the “Outstanding Banking Partner for Tourism and Transportation of the Year” by the…
CBN’s Market Discipline Boosts Banking Efficiency and Transparency
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has intensified efforts to enhance banking efficiency and transparency through…
Fitch predicts tough 2025 for Nigerian banks, others
Fitch Ratings has projected a challenging year ahead for African banks, including Nigerian financial institutions,…
Naira appreciates to N1,660/$ in parallel market
The Naira appreciated in the parallel market yesterday, trading at N1,660 per dollar, a slight improvement from…