Capital Markets Urged to Fund Africa’s Creative Economy — Kwairanga Pushes for New Investment Class
African capital markets have been urged to expand their investment focus beyond traditional sectors such as oil, banking, and manufacturing,…
Oil Prices Rise as US Strikes in Iran Stall Peace Deal Hopes, Global Stocks Turn Mixed
Global oil prices climbed on Tuesday while stock markets showed mixed performance, as renewed U.S. military strikes in southern Iran…
UK Exempts Nigeria from Russian Fuel Sanctions Tightening Amid Global Energy Shift
The United Kingdom has exempted Nigeria from stricter compliance checks under its updated sanctions regime targeting fuel products refined from…
Nigeria’s Refinery Struggles Deepen as Fuel Import Bill Hits ₦46.17 Trillion Amid Calls for Local Production Reform
Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel continues to spark debate as industry experts warn that local refineries are still struggling with…
CBN Injects N9.71 Trillion Through OMO Bills as Naira Gains N19.67 Against Dollar in April
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market showed signs of renewed stability in April 2026, with the naira appreciating by N19.67 against the…
Nigeria, Turkey Seal Mining Partnership to Boost Investment and Solid Minerals Development
Nigeria has taken another step toward attracting foreign investment into its mining industry after signing a landmark memorandum of understanding…
Dangote faces price war as NNPC backs fuel imports
Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector is heading for another major showdown as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and fuel…
FG Cancels $717.7 Million World Bank Power Loan as Nigeria’s Electricity Crisis Deepens
Nigeria’s efforts to revive its struggling electricity sector suffered a major setback after the Federal Government cancelled $717.7 million in…
Foreign Investors, Banks Target Nigerian Insurance Firms as Recapitalisation Deadline Nears
As Nigeria’s insurance industry races against the clock to meet new capital requirements, foreign investors and local banks are increasingly…
Nigeria’s Oil Sector Contributes 3.92% to GDP in Q1 2026 Despite Improved Growth Performance
Nigeria’s oil sector accounted for 3.92% of the country’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2026,…
Nigeria’s GDP Grows 3.89% in Q1 2026 as Agriculture and Services Power Economic Expansion
Nigeria’s economy began 2026 on a stronger footing, with the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding by 3.89% year-on-year in…
NGX Boss Urges CBN to Integrate Capital Market Development into Monetary Policy for Stronger Economic Growth
The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Temi Popoola, has urged the…
Naira Weakens to N1,375/$ Amid Rising FX Pressure Despite $48.72bn External Reserves
The Naira weakened to N1,375.46 per dollar in the official market last week, marking a 0.32% decline as pressure from…
Capital market awards spotlight rising investor participation
Nigeria’s capital market is once again taking centre stage as preparations begin for the second edition of the Capital Market…
MPC Holds Interest Rate at 26.5% as Inflation Pressures Rise: What It Means for Nigeria’s Economy
At its 305th meeting, Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) chose to keep the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) unchanged at 26.5%,…
Nigeria’s Economic Pulse: NBS GDP Report, AfDB Meetings, Dangote Refinery IPO and Key Business Moves to Watch This Week
Nigeria and the wider African business landscape are set for a packed week of economic signals and high-level policy discussions,…
Nigerian Stock Market Rally Faces Overbought Signals Despite Strong Valuations and Bullish Outlook
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) is riding one of its strongest bull runs in history, with the All-Share Index (ASI)…
Oil Prices May Crash as Iran–US Peace Talks Signal Possible Reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Global oil markets may be heading for a major shake-up as renewed Iran–US peace talks raise hopes of reopening the…
Cooking Gas Crisis in Nigeria: Prices Hit ₦1,500/kg as Marketers Warn of Scarcity and Economic Shock
Nigeria’s cooking gas market is under fresh pressure as marketers raise alarm over worsening scarcity and a sharp increase in…
Google Faces AI Security Scrutiny as Experts Warn Businesses Against Emerging Threats
As businesses race to adopt artificial intelligence, experts are warning that security can no longer be treated as an afterthought.…
CPPE Defends Dangote Refinery, Rejects Monopoly Claims and Calls for Stronger Local Refining Support
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has rejected allegations that the Dangote Refinery poses a monopolistic threat…
NGX Weekly Trade Value Falls 50% to N161.8bn as Investors Turn Cautious
Investor activity on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) slowed sharply last week as the total value of shares traded dropped by…
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Rebound by $551 Million in May, Boosting Confidence in Economy and Naira Stability
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have recorded a remarkable recovery, rising by approximately $551 million within the first three weeks of May…
NNPC Battles Dangote Refinery in Court, Warns Against Fuel Market Monopoly
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has strongly opposed the lawsuit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery over fuel import…
Seplat Energy Targets Expansion, Approves 2025 Dividend Amid Record Production Surge
Seplat Energy Plc has entered a bold new phase of expansion, combining strong financial performance with an aggressive growth strategy…
Chinese Investors May Acquire 51% Stake in Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries as Nigeria Eyes NLNG-Style Deal
Nigeria is considering a major shift in its downstream oil sector that could see Chinese investors take a controlling 51…
CBN Sells N829.32bn Treasury Bills as Investors Rush Long-Term Papers Amid Strong Demand
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has allotted a total of N829.32 billion at its Treasury Bills Primary Market Auction…
BUA Cement Declares N338.64bn Dividend as Profit Surges, Targets 23m Tonnes Capacity Expansion
Shareholders of BUA Cement Plc have approved a final dividend of N10 per ordinary share for the 2025 financial year,…
European Markets Rise as Stocks Open Higher Despite Puig Collapse and Global Oil Shock
European stock markets opened Friday on a positive note, with major indices posting gains despite growing geopolitical tension and mixed…
Naira Strengthens to ₦1,840/£1 as UK Political Tensions Weigh on Pound Sterling
The Nigerian naira has recorded a fresh gain against the British pound sterling, trading at ₦1,840/£1 according to the latest…