Stocks Gain, Dollar Drifts as Traders Ponder Trump Tariff Outlook
Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher on March 26 as traders awaited more clarity on U.S. President…
Nigeria’s Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion Set to Reach $1.5…
The digital payments sector in Nigeria and across Africa is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by the end of the…
US Economy Faces Potential Stagflation Risks, But Avoiding Severe Economic Strain
Recent projections from the Federal Reserve have raised concerns about the possibility of stagflation, a period…
CBN Governor Cardoso Reaffirms Commitment to FX Stability and Inflation Control
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso has reaffirmed the institution's dedication to stabilizing…
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index Falls 2.35% Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats
In a day of mixed trading across Asia-Pacific markets, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index experienced a significant drop…
Nigeria’s Inflation Eases, FirstHoldCo Shines, and Cocoa Prices Surge to…
Nigeria's inflation rate has eased to 23.18%, signaling a potential relief for households and businesses as the…
Ghana’s Finance Minister Assures Capital Market Reopening and Debt Repayment…
Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, emphasized the importance of reopening Ghana's capital markets,…
Nigerian DisCos Face 33% Revenue Shortfall in 2024 Amid Metering Issues and Poor…
In 2024, Nigeria's electricity distribution companies (DisCos) experienced a significant 33% revenue shortfall,…
Ghana Intensifies Efforts to Meet IMF Review Deadline, Outlines Economic Reforms
Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reassured that the government is actively working to meet…
DICE 3.0: Africa’s Premier Tech and Business Networking Event Set for April…
DICE 3.0, the latest edition of the premier digital economy mixer, is set to take place on April 3, 2025.…
NGX Group, CBN, and MinieMoney Empower Nigerian Students with Financial Literacy…
In a bid to promote financial inclusion, the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), the Central Bank of Nigeria…
China’s DeepSeek Unveils Advanced AI Model to Challenge OpenAI
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has launched a significant upgrade to its V3 large language model, DeepSeek-V3-0324,…
Nigeria’s Debt Servicing Hits Four-Year High Amid Rising Borrowing and…
Nigeria's debt repayment reached a four-year high of $4.65 billion in 2024, marking a 32.9% increase from the…
Nigerian Stock Market Opens Week with N369bn Gain, Positive Market Sentiment
The Nigerian stock market began the week on a strong note, posting a N369 billion gain, with the Nigerian Exchange…
U.S. Treasury Yields Rise as Hopes of Trade War Easing Boost Investor Confidence
U.S. Treasury yields increased on Monday, driven by growing optimism that President Donald Trump's stance on trade…
Nigerian Stock Market Faces Fourth Consecutive Week of Losses Amid Uncertainty
The Nigerian stock market continued its downward trend last week, marking its fourth consecutive week of losses.…
OpenAI’s Brad Lightcap Takes on Expanded Role to Drive Global Growth and…
OpenAI's Chief Operating Officer, Brad Lightcap, is set to lead the company's global expansion efforts and…
Ghana Gov’t to Deploy Technology to Combat Illegal Mining and Boost National…
The government of Ghana has announced plans to implement technology-driven measures to address the growing…
Nigerian Equity Market Recovers with N369bn Gain, Boosting Investor Confidence
The Nigerian equity market experienced a strong rebound on Monday, gaining N369 billion as the All-Share Index…
China’s Vice Premier Meets Blackstone Chairman to Discuss Economic Cooperation
In a significant meeting in Beijing, China's Vice Premier He Lifeng met with Stephen Schwarzman, the Chairman of…
Mercurie Launches Naira Payment Solution for Nigerian Businesses
Cross-border payment issues have long hindered the growth of Nigerian businesses, with over 4.9 million companies…
Money Market Funds Stay Attractive Despite Rate Decline, Offering Strong Returns
Money market funds (MMFs) continue to be a reliable investment option, even as interest rates on most instruments…
UK, Nigeria, and Ghana Launch £1.9 Million Initiative to Boost West Africa’s…
The UK, Nigeria, and Ghana have launched the Sankore initiative, a £1.9 million program aimed at enhancing…
Borrowing Costs Expected to Rise as Nigeria Faces Tightening Banking Liquidity
Businesses in Nigeria may soon experience higher borrowing costs due to a continued dip in banking system…
Nigerian Equities Market Continues Downward Trend, Investors Lose N532bn in 4th…
The Nigerian equities market has faced a fourth consecutive week of losses, with heightened selling pressure and…
Bitcoin Surges Above $86,000 as Crypto Market Rides Positive Sentiment
Bitcoin and other leading cryptocurrencies experienced notable gains on Monday, driven by strong investor…
Telecom Sector Growth Hinges on AI, B2B Services, and Strategic Innovation Amidst…
The Nigerian telecom sector is grappling with steep tariff hikes, leaving consumers like Adebayo, a Lagos-based…
SEC Intensifies Measures Against Fraud, Promises Stricter Oversight of Nigeria’s…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting investors in Nigeria’s…
China’s Economic Resilience and Business Potential Highlighted at Forum…
Vice Premier He Lifeng reassured foreign business leaders about China’s economic prospects during the China…
Tony Elumelu Foundation Grants African Entrepreneurs Over $115m, Create 1.5m Jobs
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has distributed over $115 million in grants to African entrepreneurs, benefiting…