Global Markets Tread Carefully Amid Rising Tensions and Economic Concerns
Global stock markets showed cautious gains as investors weighed the potential for economic slowdown in the U.S.…
SEC Shortens Capital Market Approval Time to 14 Days
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has significantly reduced the approval time for companies looking to…
Rewane: CBN’s Intervention Policies Strengthen Naira Stability
Economist Bismarck Rewane, CEO of Financial Derivative Company, has praised the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN)…
LCCI Calls for Monetary Policy to Address Real Economic Pressures, Not Just…
The Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr. Chinyere Almona, has urged the…
Nigeria and Kazakhstan to Strengthen Cooperation in Agriculture, Trade, and…
Nigeria and Kazakhstan are preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance bilateral relations,…
Experts Predict Strong Q4 GDP Growth in Nigeria but Full Year May Fall Short
Nigeria's economy is projected to see a strong Q4 2024 GDP growth, surpassing the 3.46% recorded in Q3 2024.…
Strong Demand for Bank of Ghana Treasury Bills as Rising Interest Rates Influence…
The Bank of Ghana's latest treasury bills auction, held on February 21, 2025, revealed strong demand for…
Ghana’s Informal Sector: Major Employment Source, but Low Productivity and…
Ghana's informal sector plays a vital role in the economy, employing nearly 80% of the workforce. However, it…
Securing Africa’s Digital Future: Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges in the…
As Africa rapidly embraces technological advancements and digital transformation, the continent faces significant…
Tinubu Vows Support for Fintech Growth in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has pledged his administration's commitment to supporting the growth of the financial…
Stock Market Experiences N231bn Loss as Bearish Trends Persist
The Nigerian stock market started the week on a negative note, with significant losses amounting to N231 billion.…
Naira Strengthens Against Major Currencies Following EFEMS Introduction
The Naira has shown significant improvement against major foreign currencies, including the British Pound, Euro,…
Chegg Files Lawsuit Against Google, Claims AI Overviews Harm Publishers’…
A lawsuit filed by U.S. education technology company Chegg accuses Google of using its artificial intelligence…
Young Nigerians Positioned to Drive AI Growth for Economic Prosperity
Victor Benjamin, the West/South-South Director for Young Professionals for Tinubu, has emphasized that young…
CBN Pledges to Enhance Nigeria-Saudi Economic Relations
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, has reaffirmed the bank's commitment to…
Nigeria’s Currency in Circulation Reaches N5.24 Trillion, 90.4% Held Outside…
Nigeria's total currency in circulation hit a record high of N5.24 trillion in January 2025, reflecting a 43.5%…
Brazil’s JBS to Invest $2.5 Billion in Ogun State’s Livestock Industry
In a major boost to Nigeria's livestock sector, JBS, the world’s largest protein producer based in Brazil, has…
Bank of Ghana Signals Review of Cash Reserve Ratio to Ease Liquidity Strain
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has signaled its intention to gradually review the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for commercial…
COMAC vows to resist policies that threaten local investment-GHANA
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has expressed strong opposition to policies that could harm local…
Nigeria Seeks Saudi Investment for Infrastructure Development
The Nigerian government has initiated discussions with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) regarding potential…
Indian Tech Sector Poised for Strong Growth, Set to Cross $300 Billion by FY26,…
India’s technology sector is on track for accelerated growth in fiscal year 2025, according to the National…
Qatar Partners with Scale AI to Enhance Government Services Through AI
Qatar's government has recently signed a strategic five-year agreement with Scale AI, a leading AI data company…
Thai Finance Minister Advocates Interest Rate Cut to Stimulate Economic Growth
Thailand's finance minister, Pichai Chunhavajira, has indicated that the country's low inflation provides an…
AfDB Report: Africa’s Economic Growth Shows Improvement Despite Global Challenges
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has revealed signs of economic recovery for Africa in its 2025 Macroeconomic…
Dangote Refinery Holds Over 500 Million Litres of PMS, Aims to Export 60% of…
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has made significant strides in Africa's energy sector, with President Aliko…
Financial Inclusion Key to Nigeria’s Economic Development, Says CBN
The Deputy Governor for Financial Systems Stability at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Philip Ikeazor,…
Olam Group Sells 44.6% Stake in Agribusiness to Saudi Fund for $2.35 Billion
Olam Group, based in Singapore, announced on February 24, 2025, that it will sell a 44.58% stake in its…
US Demands EU Clarification on Antitrust Rules for Big Tech
U.S. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan has demanded clarification from EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera on how the…
European Markets Surge as Germany’s Election Results Boost Investor…
European stock futures and the euro climbed on Monday after Germany's election results yielded a mainstream…
Equity market gains N1.83tn in one week
The Nigerian equity market recorded a gain of N1.83 trillion last week, as the All-Share Index and Market…