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Read MoreIt is no longer news. Manchester United has sacked their manager, Ruben Amorin, after 14 months tenure and 63 games
Read MoreThe Les Aigles, better known as the Eagles of Mali, tonight beat the Carthage Eagles (Les Aigles de Carthage) of
Read MoreMonthly Inflation in Nigeria Firms up as Food Inflationary Pressure Re-emerges according to reports from the National Bureau of Statistics
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Read MorePurchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI®) for October 2025, Nigeria’s private sector continued to expand, reflecting ongoing positive trends in business activity.
Read Moresoldiers stormed national television airwaves on December 7, 2025, proclaiming to have overthrown the Benin Republic Government of President Patrice Talon in a military coup and the establishment of a military-led transitional regime.
Read MoreIn a landmark move to empower Nigeria’s youth and combat unemployment, the Federal Government has disbursed a whopping ₦4.7 billion
Read MorePresidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms has stated that a TIN would not be required for strictly personal bank accounts.
Read MoreNigerian stock market maintained its bullish run for the third consecutive session, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) gains 0.10%
Read MoreNigeria’s economy maintained steady growth path in Q3’ 25, reflecting slower growth from the previous quarter. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS
Read Morethe Nigerian stock market NGX All Share Index (ASI) fell by 0.14% w/w to close at 143,520.53 points, extending its bearish for the fifth consecutive week
Read Morethe Central Bank of Nigeria is cracking down on misleading bank Adverts and has passed a sweeping directive that will require all commercial banks, payment service banks, and other financial institutions to immediately withdraw
Read Morea significantly brighter assessment of the country’s near-term prospects, lifting Nigeria’s real GDP growth forecast to 3.9% for 2025 and 4.2% for 2026.
Read Morebusinesses are confident about the direction of the economy and the steadiness of recent policy measures.
Read MoreIn its latest disbursement for September 2025, the Federation Account Allocation Committee FAAC distributed a total of ₦2.103 trillion to the three tiers of government,
Read Morethe market capitalization appreciates by N111.1bn to settle at N91.1trn.
Read MoreDuring the Monetary Policy Committee on November 25, CBN Governor announced the full compliance of 16 banks with the revised new minimum capital base requirements
Read MoreLiverpool FC, were comprehensively outclassed by PSV in front of their home fans. At the end of 94 minutes of play, it was PSV Eindhoven 4 and Liverpool 1.
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market slumps again today Wednesday closing today’s session on a bearish note, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) sheds 0.49% to close at 143,064.57 points.
Read MoreThe Committee decided by a majority vote to maintain the current monetary policy rate at 27% which was in line with our forecast.
Read MoreUnited Nations’ World Food Programme sent out a blunt warning: Nigeria is staring down the worst hunger and starvation crisis in its history. Almost 35 million people in the north
Read MoreNigeria pulled in N2.06 trillion VAT revenue, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. That’s almost exactly what came in the previous quarter—basically flat, down just 0.03%
Read MoreToday, the Nigerian stock market saw a reverses course to gain 10bps from the previous session as the ASI and market capitalisation increased by 10bps to settle at 143,763.13 points and N91.44trn, respectively
Read MoreAll 12 members of the committee were in attendance and they unanimously approved retaining the monetary policy rate at 27%. Other key decision reached by the MPC are:
Read Morecurb the persistent menace of dishonored cheques—commonly known as “dud cheques”—the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a dud cheque exposure draft for its forthcoming Guidelines on the Treatment of Dud Cheques.
Read MoreNigerian stock market sustained bearish sentiment from the prior session, as the ASI and stock market capitalization falls by 8bps to settle at 143,614.61 points and N91.35trn,
Read MorePaystack has terminated the appointment of its Co-founder and chief technology officer, Ezra Olubi, on allegations that he had sexual relations with a junior employee.
Read MoreInternational reggae singer and global music and cultural icon, Jimmy Cliff, is dead. In a post to his official social media pages, his wife Latifa Chambers said Cliff passed away after a battle with pneumonia which followed a seizure. He was 81.
Read MoreLeading B2B global payments platform Verto has announced the winners of its inaugural Verto Award, a transformative initiative created to spotlight and elevate early-stage African startups
Read MoreNigeria is facing a TB epidemic that’s nothing short of devastating. As Africa’s hardest-hit nation and the world’s sixth-most affected country, we’re staring down over 500,000 new TB infections annually
Read MoreMan City slump 1:2 to Newcastle at St James’ Park, throwing their premier league title hopes into jeopardy.
Read MoreSectoral performance of the Nigerian stock market was largely negative as all major indexes close in the red.
Read Moresentiment remained negative overall with Many Nigerian households now less pessimistic about the macro economic conditions
Read MoreAccording to the report, Nigeria’s general Federal government debt as a share of GDP is expected to decline consistently over the next half decade,
Read MoreThe negative sentiment was driven by selloffs in large-cap stocks such as UBA (-2.63%), OANDO (-5.59%), and ACCESSCORP (-3.00%), outweighing buying interest in select banking
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market extended its market decline for the third consecutive session this week owing to slump in the shares of tier one banks like GTCO, despite easing concerns around the revised Capital Gains Tax (CGT).
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Read MoreThe negative performance was driven by profit taking in mid cap stocks such as LIVESTOCK (-7.75%), REGALINS (-6.56%), and UPDC (-6.14%), which offset the buying interest in stocks including, NCR (+9.95%), UPL (+9.80%), and TANTALIZER (+9.79%)
Read Moreappeal to young Nigerians to cultivate a strong savings culture, describing it as a lifelong discipline that supports stability, resilience, and long-term financial independence.
Read MoreHeadline inflation is on a downward trajectory for the seventh consecutive month, moderating to 16.05% y/y in September, a
197bps decline from 18.02% in the prior month
Nigerian stock market opened the week on negative note, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) declined by 1.26%, to close at 145,159.77 points. Consecutively, the year-to-date return eased to 41.03% from 42.83% in the previous session, while market capitalisation shed N1.17trn w/w, settling at N92.33trn.
Read MoreThe Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has provided clarity on the new Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rules that will take effect from January 1, 2026.
Read MoreInsurance, Banking and Consumer Goods stocks gain on the exchange today Friday as the Nigerian stock exchange extended its bearish run for the third consecutive week, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) fell by 1.68% w/w to close at 147,013.59 points
Read Morereport revealed a slight slowdown in the Nigerian private sector’s economic performance for September 2025
Read MoreHowever, the headline inflation rate saw a notable decline, dropping to 18.02% from 20.12% in August, a reduction of 2.1 percentage points month-on-month
Read MoreNigeria faces the continent’s most severe employment challenges. The report highlights a stark disparity:
Read Moren a stunning development sending shockwaves through Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, Paystack has suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, over allegations of sexual misconduct against a subordinate
Read MoreThe Buy Interest overshadows selloffs in the Stock market on Thursday as the Nigerian stock market maintained its positive momentum: the All-Share Index (ASI) and market capitalization gained 1.08% to close at 146,981.17 points
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Read MoreNigerian stock market rebounds on Wednesday and makes a gain of 2.88% to close at 145,403.83 points and N92.47trn respectively.
Read MoreNigeria’s Minister of Education has abrogated mother tongue as a medium of instruction in Nigerian schools from early childhood to Primary 6
Read MoreStandard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited will close all personal accounts whose Assets Under Management fall below ₦7.5 million effective from February 2026.
Read MoreMr. Wale Edun, who said there would be continued consultation and a balanced approach in the implementation of the new Capital Gains Tax (CGT) provisions under the recently enacted tax reforms
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market extended its bearish momentum, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) saw its biggest single day loss since January 2020. Market closed down by 5.01% to close at 141,327.30 points
Read MoreUBA has provided its customers with update on Tax Deductions for Investment Interest as directed by the Federal inland Revenue Service, FIRS. In an email sent out today, November 11, 2025 to its numerous account holders,
Read MoreThe NGX stock market opened the week bearish, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) declined by 0.50% to close at 148,781,90 points.
Read MoreNigeria’s federal government has gone way over its borrowing target for 2025 by over bowering by more than 55% as at October.
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Read MoreThe Exchange Rate data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) reveals
Read MoreThe Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed a continued strengthening of Nigeria’s economic performance, highlighting an expansion in overall business activity during September 2025
Read MoreNigeria Development Update (NDU) paints a sobering picture of the nation’s socioeconomic conditions stating that 139 million Nigerians are living in poverty
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market losses extended its bearish run this week, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) declined in all trading sessions, shedding by 2.99% w/w to close at 149,524.81 points
Read MoreNigeria has successfully raised $2.35 billion in dual-tranche Eurobonds, attracting an unprecedented peak orderbook in excess of $13 billion-the largest ever for the country
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market continued its downward turn for the fourth consecutive session, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) shed by 0.36% to close at 150,026.55 points
Read MoreLagos’ transport scene is taking a bold leap forward with the unveiling of the Lagride Omni shared-ride service redefining what group mobility means in Africa’s most dynamic city.
Read MoreVentures Platform, Africa’s leading seed-stage fund, has announced the $64 million first close of its second fund, VP Pan-African fund II, aimed at deepening seed investments, catalysing Series A rounds
Read MoreThe Nigerian Customs Service has taken a major step toward digitalizing cargo monitoring and strengthening border security with the launch
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market continued its bearish momentum for the third consecutive session this week, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) declined by 1.35% to close at 150,573.87 points.
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market continued in its bearish momentum, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) sheds 0.72% to close at 152,629.60 points.
Read MoreAirtel has delivered an impressive performance for the first half of 2026, consolidating its leadership position across its 14 operating markets with strong financial results, expanding customer base, and sustained strategic investments.
Read MoreMTN reports revenue of N3.73 trillion for the first 9 months of 2025 as Strong Earnings Recovery and Strategic Expansion Drive Growth. this is an impressive financial turnaround for the nine months ended 30 September 2025
Read MoreThe negative sentiment was driven by profit-taking in select mid-cap stocks including ACCESSCORP (-3.07%), UNILEVER (-4.29%), and DANGSUGAR (-2.56%), which offset buying interest
Read MoreThe DMO has opened the November 2025 FGN Savings Bond offer, which is a retail-focused, low-risk fixed-income instrument backed by the full faith and credit of the Federal Government.
Read MoreGuaranty Trust Holding Company delivered a solid financial performance for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, reflecting the Group’s continued resilience and operational strength despite the absence of the exceptional one-off gains that boosted last year’s results
Read MoreAccess Holdings Posts Reduced N426.70 Billion Net Profit for first the nine months of 2025, underscoring its position as one of Nigeria’s most diversified and resilient financial services groups.
Read MoreUBA UBA reports N513.4 billion net profit for 9m of 2025, maintaining a steady and resilient performance in the first nine months of 2025, balancing profitability amid margin pressures, cost escalation, and softer trading income
Read MoreZenith Bank posts N763.86billion profit after tax financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, reflecting a balanced performance that underscores the Group’s underlying strength in interest income generation
Read MoreFirst HoldCo reports a mixed financial performance (FIRSTHOLDCO) for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, underscoring the company’s ability to sustain strong growth in its core banking operations
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market halted its seven-week bullish momentum, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) moderated by 0.98% w/w to close at 154,126.45 points
Read MoreThe Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) rose significantly to ₦3.65 trillion, up from ₦2.43 trillion in 2023.
Read MoreRecent figures released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reveal ongoing liquidity pressures within the nation’s banking system, signalling
Read MoreAccording to recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s total debt—which combines both external and domestic obligations
Read MoreOando Plc The Group delivered a Profit After Tax of ₦210 billion, a 164% increase from ₦76 billion in the same period of 2024, a performance driven by stronger production volumes
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market losses continue for the fourth consecutive session, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) declined by 0.38% to 153,676.66 points.
Read MoreWith a ₦275bn profit and interest income rising to ₦584bn, Stanbic IBTC profit for 9M 2025 results highlight its operational strength and balance sheet expansion.
Read MoreIn today’s trading session, bearish sentiment was sustained for the third consecutive day as the Nigerian stock market value drops
Read MoreThe Federal Inland Revenue Service has issued a directive to financial institutions to deduct 10% withholding tax on investment income at the point of payment
Read MoreUnited Bank for Africa has qualified 700 young professionals through its prestigious Graduate Management Accelerated Programme (GMAP)
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market extended its negative sentiment into today’s session, as the NGX All Share Index declined by 0.09% to 155,353.20 points.
Read MoreNigeria is intensifying its fight against mpox disease through renewed efforts aimed at strengthening case management
Read MoreThe market performance was largely driven by selloffs in UBA (-4.29%), GTCO (-2.00%), and ZENITHBANK (-2.53%), outweighing investors interest in WEMA
Read MoreAccess Holdings reports N2.50trillion in gross earnings for H1 2025, representing a 13.8% year-on-year (y/y) growth from N2.20 trillion in H1 2024
Read Morehis pushed the year-to-date Nigerian stock market return to 51.22% from the 44.74% in the preceding week. The market capitalization grew by N4.23trn w/w to settle at N98.79trn.
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market sustained its bullish run, as the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 0.49% to attain a new level of 154,489.90 points.
Read Morethe ASI and market capitalization gained 150bps – the biggest single day gain since August 04, 2025 to settle at 153,736.25 points and N97.58trn respectively
Read MoreOkomu Oil Palm Plc (“Okomu” or “the Company”) released its financial results for the nine months ended September 2025 (“9M 2025”), showing strong year-on-year growth despite a slower performance in the third quarter (“Q3 2025”).
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market sustain bullish trend, as the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 1.01% to reach a new all-time high of 151,456.91 points. As a result, the year-to-date improved to 47.15% from the 45.68% in the previous session
Read Moredriven by buy interest in BUACEMENT (+6.25%), MTNN (+1.18%), and FIRSTHOLDCO (+3.50%), outweighing sell pressure in ACCESSCORP (-0.78%), MANSARD (-4.05%), and CONOIL (-4.07%).
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in its GDP Report for the second quarter of 2025, revealed that Nigeria’s real GDP expanded by 4.23% year-on-year — a notable improvement from 3.48% in Q2 2024 and higher than the revised 3.13% recorded in Q1 2025
Read MoreAt its 302nd meeting in September 2025, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced a reduction of the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 27%
Read MoreAccording to the report, real GDP growth is projected to average 4.0% in the second half of the year, resulting in an overall annual growth rate of 3.8%. This marks a modest improvement compared to 2023 and 2024, largely fueled by the Services sector, which continues to benefit from rapid digitalisation, expanding financial services, and steady urban growth.
Read Morethe Nigerian stock market continued its bullish momentum, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) rose by 1.35% w/w to close 148,977.64 points. This propelled the year-to-date (YTD) return to 44.74% from 42.81% recorded in the previous week
Read MoreMore than 578 young entrepreneurs from across Nigeria have so far benefited from Unity Bank Corpreneurship Challenge, the Bank’s flagship programme designed to nurture and empower youth-led businesses
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market Index rose by 0.41% to close at 148,355.04 points. As a result, the year-to-date improved to 44.14% from 43.54% in the previous session, while the market capitalisation expanded by N388.95bn, settle at N94.17trn
Read MoreNigerian stock market NGX All Share Index (ASI) posted a meagre gain of 0.02%, to close at 147,742.23 points. Consequently, the year-to-date return climbed to 43.54% from the 43.51% recorded in prior week.
Read MoreThe Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a historic, nationwide integrated vaccination drive aimed at protecting over 106 million people across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that Nigeria’s headline inflation eased to 20.12% in August 2025, falling from 21.88% recorded in July. This marks a 1.76 percentage point decline.
Read MoreOn the export side, total Nigeria’s exports amounted to ₦22.75 trillion—an increase of 28.43% compared with Q2 2024 and 10.45% higher than in Q1 2025.
Read Morethe NGX All-Share Index closed flat at 147,710.96 points. As a result, the year-to-date (YTD) return was largely unchanged at 43.51%, while the market capitalisation expanded by N56.72bn, settling at N93.82trn
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Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange sustained its bullish run from the previous week, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) rose by 2.37% w/w, to close at 146,988.04 points
Read MoreMr. Ebenezer Kolawole, has emphasized that a strong service culture anchored on responsiveness and innovation is what truly defines impactful customer service excellence within any organization.
Read Morebuying interest in select industrial goods and banking names, notably, DANGCEM (+1.89%), GTCO (+1.06%), ZENITHBANK (+0.29%), and WAPCO (+0.70%), which outweighed profit-taking in UBA (-0.35%),
Read MoreNigeria has commenced one of its largest-ever nationwide vaccination campaigns, targeting approximately 106 million children against measles, rubella, and poliomyelitis.
Read MoreSyndicate Bio has announced the debut of Direct by Syndicate Bio, a groundbreaking genetic testing and precision medicine service designed to provide actionable genomic insights to patients
Read MoreThe Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI®) report published by Stanbic IBTC Bank of Nigeria indicated that the Nigeria’s private sector experienced a modest improvement in August 2025, with the PMI rising by 0.2 points
Read MoreThe market performance was largely driven by buy interest in SEPLAT (+10.00%), MTNN (+3.53%), and GTCO(+3.29%), outweighing sell pressure in UBA (-1.40%), ACCESSCORP (-1.89%), and CADBURY (-1.99%).
Read MoreThe positive performance was driven by buying interest in select large and mid-cap stocks including, GTCO (+2.13%), MTNN (+0.47%), PZ (+10.00%), and NB (+1.71%), which offset sell pressure in banking names such as FIRSTHOLDCO (-1.59%), FIDELITYBK (-2.38%), ETI (-1.94%), and UBA (-0.46%).
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange momentum sustained its bullish momentum for the fourth consecutive session, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) rose by 0.23%, to close at 142,710.48 points
Read MoreThe Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) are offering free business registration for 250,000 MSMEs, helping entrepreneurs access formalization, credibility, and growth opportunities.
Read MoreThe market upswing was largely driven by buying interest in BUACEMENT (+5.40%), MTNN (+0.71%), and FIDELITYBK (+8.13%), outweighing sell pressure in WAPCO (-3.04%), NB (-5.56%), and OANDO (-6.12%).
Read MoreThe long-anticipated Unity Bank and Providus Bank merger has taken a significant step forward following the approval of shareholders at a Court-Ordered Meeting held on September 26, 2025
Read MoreDespite recording three consecutive sessions of losses earlier in the week, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) managed to sustain its bullish trajectory from the previous week.
Read MoreNaira hits ₦1,500.92 per US Dollar in September 2025 as Nigeria’s foreign reserves rise; strategies suggested to strengthen the local currency
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Purchasing Managers’ Index ( CBN PMI) for August 2025 showed that the composite PMI stood at 51.7 index points,
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Read MoreThe positive sentiment was driven by bargain hunting in GTCO (+1.98%), OANDO (+9.50%%), STANBIC (+3.09%), and DANGSUGAR (+4.38%), which outweighed selloffs recorded in select banking stocks
Read MoreThe Government of Nigeria, via the DMO, opens subscription for the N200 Billion FGN Bonds Offer starting Monday, September 29, 2025.
Read MoreGuaranty Trust gross earnings declined to N1.07trn in H1 2025, representing a 23.0% y/y decline from N1.39trn in H1 2024 due to a drag in non-interest income. For context, interest income rose 31.5% y/y to N812.4bn
Read Morethe Nigerian stock market performance extended its bearish trend, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) fell by 0.15%, to close at 140,716.10 points. Consequently, the year-to-date return dropped to 36.72% from the 36.92% recorded in prior week.
Read MoreThe bearish sentiment was driven by stock selloffs recorded in GTCO (-3.23%), WAPCO (-4.00%), DANGSUGAR (-10.00%), and ACCESSCORP (-4.98%), which offsets buying interest in ZENITHBANK (+3.35%), CUSTODIAN (+9.40%), INTBREW (+2.34%), and NGXGROUP (+6.99%).
Read Morehe highlight of the deliberations was a reduction by 50 basis points in the benchmark lending rate otherwise known as the monetary policy rate (MPR) from 27.50% to 27%
Read MoreTo begin the week, the local stock exchange All-Share Index extend its losses from the prior session, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) fell by 0.24%, to close at N141,498.22 points
Read MoreUBA audited results for H1 2025 reveals earnings growth of 17.3% to N1.61trn. Interest income rose 32.9% y/y to N1.33trn (H1 2024: N1.00trn), reflecting growth in both the loan book (+15.0% year to date) and investment securities (9.8% year to date)
Read MoreOn 18 September 2025, Zenith Bank audited results for H1 2025 results was released, reporting modest top-line growth as gross earnings rose 19.7% y/y to N2.45trn
Read MoreNigerian Exchange Group (NGX) reported that the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) depreciated by 0.50% to close at 140,295.50 points, while market capitalisation fell by 0.49% to ₦88.769 trillion.
Read MoreThe International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its July World Economic Outlook Update report, revised Nigeria’s economic growth projections for 2025 to 3.4%
Read MoreNigeria’s All-Commodity Terms of Trade for January, February, and March 2025 stood at 101.32%, 101.15%, and 101.37%, respectively.
Read MoreThe local equities market closed negative, as the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) dipped 0.08%, to close at 141,546.80 points.
Read MoreNigeria’s headline inflation decelerated markedly in August 2025, standing at 20.12% y/y (–175bps from 21.88% in July), marking the fifth consecutive month of disinflation and underscoring a sustained moderation in price pressures
Read MoreNiteon, one of Nigeria’s largest digital export marketplace, has announced the launch of Niteon Capital, the first neobank built specifically for African manufacturers.
Read MoreThe Nigerian equities market started the week on a bullish note, as the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) advanced 0.79% , to close 141,659.00 points. C
Read MoreThe market rebound was driven by bargain hunting in select stocks, ( industrial and banking) notably, WAPCO (+13.27% w/w), ZENITHBANK (+4.78% w/w), UBA (+4.17% w/w) and ACCESSCORP (+3.47% w/w), which offset profit-taking in DANGCEM (-1.73% w/w), TRANSCORP (-7.24% w/w), STANBIC (-1.95% w/w), and FIRSTHOLDCO (-2.17% w/w).
Read MoreThe data on Movement in Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) indicated that the nation’s foreign
Read MoreNigeria’s headline inflation rate decreased to 21.88% in July 2025, down from 22.22% in June 2025, reflecting a month-on-month drop of 0.34 percentage points. Year-on-year, the headline inflation rate was 11.52 percentage points lower than the 33.40% noted in July 2024.
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market NGX All-Share Index market sustained its bullish run for the fifth consecutive session, as it gained 0.21% to close at 140,665.84 points
Read MoreAfrican Export-Import Bank launched the African Trade and Distribution Company (ATDC) to catalyse large scale trade in raw materials, minerals and value-added products from across Africa.
Read MoreThe Nigerian Exchange (NGX) maintained its upward trajectory in today’s session, as the All-Share Index (ASI) advanced by 0.41% to close at 140,365.36
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market started the week on a bullish run, as the benchmark Index (ASI) gained 0.30%, to close at 139,394.75 points. Consequently, the year-to-date return increased to 35.43% from the 35.03% recorded in prior week. Market capitalisation also gained N262.42bn (+0.30%), settling at N88.20trn.
Read MoreNigeria has been selected as the successful host nation for the fifth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), which is Africa’s leading trade and investment event scheduled for 2027, IATF2027.
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock Market extended its bearish run for the fourth consecutive week, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) fell by 0.94% w/w, to close 138,980.01 points. As a result, the year-to-date return moderated to 35.03% from the 36.31% in the prior week. Market capitalisation also shed N832.38bn w/w (-0.94% w/w), settling lower at N87.94trn
Read Morethe Nigerian stock market continued on its bearish move as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) fell by 0.41%, to close at 139,722.19 points. Consequently, the year-to-date return dropped to 35.75% from the 36.31% recorded in prior week
Read MoreNigeria experienced a total capital importation or investment funds of US$5.64 billion in the first quarter of 2025. This represents a notable increase of 67.12% compared to the US$3.38 billion recorded in Q1 2024, as well as a 10.86% rise from the US$5.09 billion noted in Q4 2024.
Read MorePurchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI®) report indicated that the headline PMI, which assesses business conditions in Nigeria, experienced a 2.4-point rise, moving from 51.6 points in June to 54.0 in July 2025.
Read Morethe All Products Terms of Trade (ToT) Index experienced a slight increase of 0.05 percentage points, suggesting a minor enhancement in Nigeria’s trade position.
Read MoreThe Debt Management Office conducted its monthly auction of FGN Bonds on Monday (25th Aug ’25). It presented N200.00bn (compared to N80.00bn at the previous auction) through the new issuance of the 17.95% FGN AUG 2030 (5-year) and the reopening of the 17.95% FGN JUN 2032 (7-year) instruments. The total
subscription reached N268.17bn (as opposed to N300.67bn previously), leading to a bid-to-offer ratio of 1.34x (down from 3.76x previously). The DMO
The 2025 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) has identified Mauritius as the top Performing government in Africa, followed by Rwanda and Botswana. The average score for countries in Africa was the lowest amongst all regions, although there has been modest improvement between 2024 and 2025.
Read MoreThe Nigerian equities market extended its positive momentum in today’s session, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) rose by 0.23% to close at 141,761.36 points.
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market started the week in a bullish tone, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) advanced by 0.31%, to close at 141,439.77 points. As a result, the year-to-date return increased to 37.42% from the 37.00% recorded in prior week
Read Moreenhance the visibility, credibility, and expansion of Web3 startups throughout Africa.
Read MoreA look into the Man City vs Tottenham Timeline shows that since 1995, the two clubs, Man City vs Tottenham, have met 62 times across all competitions and in all of these Tottenham have won 30 matches (48%) while Manchester City have claimed 24 victories (39%). The two teams Played 8 draws to make up the remaining 13%. In terms of goals Spurs have scored 85 goals (1.37 per match) while City have scored 98 goals (1.58 per match)
Read MoreNigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMHSW) has launched a collaborative initiative to integrate sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) with communicable disease interventions.
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market extended its bearish sentiment for the third consecutive session, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) declined by 0.87%, closing at 140,332.44 points
Read MoreThe Nigerian market market reversed gains from the previous session, as the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) declined by 1.46% to close at 142,613.47 points. This dragged the year-to-date (YTD) return down to 38.56%, from the 40.61% in the prior session
Read MoreIn June 2025, business performance in Nigeria experienced another positive trend, marking six consecutive months of growth, as reported by the NESG-Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Index Monitor (BCM).
Read MoreData from the Central Bank of Nigeria indicated that total international payments, which include debt servicing, remittances, and other related outflows, reached $2.60 billion from January to April 2025.
Read MoreIn accordance with our Nigeria’s Inflation projection’s direction, headline inflation decreased by 34 basis points to 21.88% year-on-year from 22.22% year-on-year in June 2025, marking the fourth consecutive month of disinflation, primarily due to favorable base effects
Read MoreThe World Health Organization (WHO) has collaborated with the Government of Nigeria and hepatitis stakeholders to raise awareness and promote early diagnosis and treatment for World Hepatitis Day 2025
Read MoreOando (www.OandoPLC.com), Africa’s leading indigenous energy solutions provider has published its unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2025. The company’s upstream business recorded strong production performance with a 63% year-on-year growth averaging 37,012 boepd in H1 2025
Read MoreAfrican Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $46 million loan to finance the Sokoto State Health Infrastructure Project, a transformative initiative designed to enhance healthcare access and quality in Nigeria’s Sokoto State.
Read MoreIt was a great 2025/2026 premier League opening game and Liverpool left it for the final minutes to seal their 4:2 win over Bournemouth at Anfield.
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock Market capitalisation also shed N712.91mn w/w (or 0.77% w/w), settling at N91.50trn.
Sentiment was dampened by selling pressure in noble bellwether stocks, namely WAPCO (-5.15% w/w), MTNN (-3.26% w/w), OANDO (-6.88% w/w), and DANGSUGAR (-5.97% w/w).
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reaffirmed the stability of the nation’s banking sector in June 2025 while introducing time-sensitive transitional measures for certain institutions that are still adapting to the cessation of temporary regulatory support that was implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read Morethe All-Share Index (ASI) and market capitalisation achieving significant gains. The NGX All-Share Index increased by 4.31%, finishing at 131,585.66, while the total market capitalisation also rose by 4.31%, reaching ₦83.24 trillion.
Read MoreCentral Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the third quarter of 2025 indicates that the Federal Government intends to raise ₦1.76 billion through Nigerian Treasury Bills auctions, in light of ₦1.98 billion in maturing obligations during this period.
Read MoreBearish sentiment intensified in today’s session, with the Nigerian Stock market NGX All-Share Index (ASI) declining 0.39%, to close at 145,300.01 points. Consequently, the year-to-date (YTD) return moderated to 41.52% from 41.72% in the previous session. Market capitalisation also sheds N357.34mn (0.39%), down to N91.93trn, reflecting profit taking.
Read MoreThe bears resurfaced in Wednesday’s local equities trading, paring some of the previous session’s gains, as the Nigerian stock market NGX All-Share Index (ASI) declined by 0.13%, closing at 145,864.80 points
Read MoreNigeria’s future with tech opportunities in talent development and digital infrastructure to help achieve the goal of US$1 trillion economy by 2030 vision.
Read Morehe Nigerian stock market sustained its positive momentum this week, as the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) advanced by 0.12%, closing at 146,055.16 points. As a result, the year-to-date (YTD) return inched up to 41.90%
Read MoreThe African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) is supporting a new Artificial Intelligence AI training initiative to advance the implementation of Africa’s continental development blueprint, Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want
Read MoreIn its H1:2025 financial report, First HoldCo (FIRSTHOLDCO or First Bank Holding Company) showcased a robust topline performance, with gross earnings increasing by 18.1% year-on-year to N1.66 trillion, which accounts for approximately 51.6% of the Group’s fiscal year 2024 gross earnings
Read Moremost recent report on capital importation for the first quarter of 2025. The total estimated value of capital imported during Q1 2025 reached US$5.64 billion, marking the highest level in five years
Read MoreAccording to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Money and Credit Statistics, the Credit to Private Sector (CPS) in Nigeria experienced a decline of 0.32%, falling to ₦77.83 trillion in May 2025, down from ₦78.08 trillion in April
Read MoreThe Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report for June 2025, published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), indicated a sustained positive trend in the Nigerian economy.
Read MoreAisha Maina, Managing Director of Aquarian Consult and founder of Gemini Integrated Commodities, has completed an intensive week of engagements that unite policy, private capital and hard infrastructure around a single objective: building a reliable commercial bridge between Africa and the Caribbean.
Read MoreIntra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa’s premier trade and investment forum, is excited to announce Dangote Group as an official Premier Partner. As one of Africa’s leading industrial conglomerates, with over 18 subsidiaries operating across a wide spectrum of sectors critica
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to keep the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) steady at 27.5%, after wrapping up its 301st Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Read MoreThe bullish momentum on the Nigerian stock market extended into today’s session, as the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) advanced by +0.47% to close at 132,451.73 points. In tandem, market capitalization gained +0.47%, settling at N83.79trn.
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market started the week with an uptick, as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) posted a gain of 0.18% to close at 131,826.77 points. This pushed the year-to-date ASI return to 28.08% from 27.84%
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Business Expectations Survey (BES) report for May 2025 has indicated a positive outlook for Nigeria’s economy, with an overall business confidence index recorded at 18.7 index points.
Read MoreData on Movement in Foreign Reserves from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) indicates that Nigeria’s gross foreign reserves reached $37.21 billion at the conclusion of June 2025, representing the lowest level recorded thus far in 2025
Read Moreinflation report confirmed this expectation, with a notable rise in MoM
inflation across headline inflation rate (+0.15%), food inflation rate (+1.07%) and core inflation rate
(+1.36%).
The Nigerian stock market maintained its bullish run, with the NGX All Share Index (ASI) edging up by 1.80% to close at 128,967.08 points. This pushed the year-to-date ASI return to 25.30% from 23.09% recorded in the previous session
Read MoreBritain’s biggest retailers got hit by a massive cyberattack by the notorious Scattered Spider group, leading to substantial financial losses, operational disruptions and compromised customer data
Read MoreThrough its Digital Communities program, which provides digitally connected, technology-equipped spaces offering digital literacy and education for youth, financial education and vocational training for adults, and healthcare services,
Read MoreOpening the week, the Nigerian stock market sustained its winning streak, with the NGX All Share Index (ASI) advancing by 0.43% to close at 126,689.54 points. This pushed the year-to-date ASI return to 23.09%
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in its Q1 2025 Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics, indicated that Nigeria experienced a trade growth (rise in total merchandise trade), which reached ₦36 trillion in the first quarter of 2025
Read MoreIn April 2025, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocated ₦1.7 trillion to the three tiers of government in Nigeria, sourced from a total revenue pool of ₦2.8 trillion available for that month
Read MoreFormer Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who was also a military general and campaigned on the promise of eliminating government corruption, has passed away at the age of 82, as stated by the presidential press office on Sunday. He died in London around 4:30 p.m. following a “prolonged illness,” according to the announcement
Read MoreThe Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board, JAMB, has announced the cut off marks for 2025 admissions into various tertiary institutions in the country. In a notice posted on its website, the board set the following cut off marks:
Read Morethe One Health Zoonotic Disease Prevention and Control Strategy (2025–2030) and the Africa CDC Strategic Framework on Climate Change and Health (2025–2029)
Read MoreThe Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report for May 2025 from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) indicated that the composite PMI reached 52.1 index points, reflecting an increase in economic activities for the sixth month in a row, suggesting a sustained positive trend in the Nigerian economy.
Read MoreGuaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) (www.GTCOPlc.com), a leading and profitable Financial Services Group in Africa, has achieved a significant milestone in its growth and expansion strategy with the successful admission of its Ordinary Shares to the Equity Shares
Read MoreThe Nigerian stocks continued its recovery during the trading session, as the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) and market capitalisation advanced by 0.58% to close at 120,977.20 points and N76.58trn, respectively.
Read MoreNigeria is Accelerating AfCFTA Implementation to promote Intra-African Trade at IATF2025 Roadshow. Nigeria is actively pursuing the swift implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock significant opportunities for domestic businesses across the continent
Read MoreApplications open for the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology AI Startup Program for AI Founders. The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) (www.Meltwater.org), a leading institution in tech entrepreneurship training and early to growth stage startup support, has officially announced the opening of applications for its newly evolved training initiative: the MEST AI Startup Program
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market continued its downward trend for the fourth consecutive session, with the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) falling by 0.20% to finish at 119,74.23 points.
Read MoreActivity on the Nigerian stock market ended mixed albeit with a bearish tilt, as the benchmark index lost a meagre 1bp to close at 119,978.57 points, while the market capitalisation lost N10.88bn to close N75.95tn. Losses in GTCO (-1.52%), alongside ZENITHBANK
Read MoreIntron, a leading Africa-centric voice AI technology platform, is significantly advancing the delivery of justice, patient care, and customer experiences across the continent. This is achieved through Sahara, a comprehensive suite of advanced speech recognition and text-to-speech AI voice models specifically engineered for diverse African voices and accents
Read MoreEarlier this year, the Ogun State Judiciary adopted Intron Sahara voice AI to alleviate the burdens of manual note-taking during court proceedings, allowing judges to focus entirely on the dialogue in the courtroom, enhancing attention, accuracy, and speed. Sahara has significantly reduced session times, enabling more cases to be heard and expediting the delivery of justice.
Read MoreDespite profit-taking activities in the final two trading sessions, the Nigerian stock market closed the week on a positive note, with the All-Share index (ASI) edging higher by 1.57% w/w to settle at 119.995.76 points
Read Morehe Nigerian Communications Commission has implemented changes in the way USSD banking service charges are made on customers’ accounts. The NCC had directed that all such charges should not be debited to customers account bur rather made against their airtime balances
Read MoreThis decision on the upward revision of the CAC fees is the result of thorough consideration of current economic conditions, increasing operational expenses, and consultations with key Stakeholders prior to implementation.
Read MoreToday, the Nigerian stock market’s NGX ASI and market capitalisation reversed gains by 0.40% to close at 120,772.68 points and N76.45trn respectively. This bearish performance brought the ASI year-to-date to 17.38% from 17.81%.
Read Morehe Nigerian stock market continued its bullish momentum this week, as the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) gained by 1.22% to close at 121,257.69 points. Market capitalisation also rose by 1.57%, settling at N76.76trn. On the year-to-date performance, the ASI posted a gain of +17.81%.
Read MoreRack Centre, West Africa’s leading Tier III carrier – and cloud -neutral data centre, has signed a strategic collocation agreement with TelCables Nigeria, a subsidiary of Angola Cables (www.AngolaCables.co.ao) and one of Africa’s most connected network operators. Through the partnership,
Read Morethe Nigerian stock market concluded positively, with the All-Share Index (ASI) increasing by 0.37%. The buying interest in ZENITHBANK (+1.90%), OANDO (+3.61%), and ACCESSCORP (+2.28%) surpassed the losses in MTNN (-0.93%), GTCO (-1.63%), and FIDELITY (-2.06%),
Read MoreDespite sell-offs in the first two trading sessions of the week, the Nigerian stock market closed on a positive note, with the All-Share Index (ASI) edging higher by 2.35% w/w to close at 118,138.22 points
Read MoreToday, the Nigerian stock market continued in the green territory as the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) and market capitalisation rose by 0.92% to close at 117, 861.13 points and N73.35trn. This was triggered by gains in stocks like STANBIC
Read MoreFollowing the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) press release yesterday affirming the strength of the banking sector, the Nigerian stock market witnessed a strong rebound as investor confidence was reignited.
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market extended losses, as the NGX All-Share Index declined by 0.30% to close at 114,910.16 points. Market capitalization also declined by 0.25% and closed at ₦72.50trn
Read MoreData from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) indicated that the Naira experienced a slight recovery in May 2025, with the average exchange rate recorded
Read MoreThe Nigerian Exchange (NGX) concluded the week ending May 23, 2025, on a negative note, as both the NGX All-Share Index (ASI)
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics reported that the headline inflation rate for May 2025 declined by 0.74% to 22.97% compared to April 2025 (
Read MoreFollowing the CBN’s directive suspending dividend payments (dividend restrictions), bonus disbursements, and offshore investments for banks under regulatory forbearance, the Nigerian stock market opened the week on a negative note
Read Morethe benchmark index of the Nigerian stock market edged higher by 0.71% w/w to close at 115,429.54 points. Over the course of the week, gains in BUACEMENT (+7.53% w/w) and MTNN (+1.82% w/w), OANDO (+21.37% w/w)
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market rebounded today, as the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) and market capitalisation increased by 0.56% to close at 114,659.11 points and N72.30trn respectively. This brought the ASI year-to-date return to 11.40%
Read MoreMédecins Sans Frontières (MSF), local health authorities in Ebonyi state are now well equipped to take on care for Lassa fever with improved infrastructure and training
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market opened the week negative, as the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) and market capitalisation declined by 0.52% to close at 114,017.48 points
Read MoreHere are answers to some common questions on the proposed imposition of a 3.5% remittance tax on non-citizens by the United States Government effective from January 2026
Read MoreThe frontline Nigerian business aviation company, VivaJets, has obtained its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), during a period of rapid global expansion over the past two years and advocacy for the reduction of continental barriers to air travel.
Read MoreThe Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) convened for its 300th meeting on the 19th and 20th of May 2025, during which it decided to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.50%, uphold the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) at 50%, and keep the Liquidity Ratio at 30%.
Read MoreNigeria’s economic growth forecast, as stated in the April 2025 edition of the IMF World Economic Outlook (WEO), has been adjusted downward to 3.0%,
Read MoreDespite the holiday-shortened week, the Nigerian stock market NGX All-Share Index gained by 5.13% w/w. the market return was driven by bargain-hunting activities in sectors, including the Consumer Goods
Read MoreThe Government of Ghana and the Government of Japan have signed a grant agreement valued at ¥402 million under the Japanese Grant Aid for the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Programme.
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market NGX All-Share Index (NGXASI) showed steady growth over the week, rising from 109,028.62 points on May 23 to 111,742.01 points on May 30, marking a solid 2.49% increase WTD.
Read MoreEcobank the leading private pan-African financial services Group is delighted to have been named Best Bank in Africa 2025 in Global Finance’s World’s Best Banks 2025 Awards
Read MoreAfrica’s economy is projected to increase from 3.3 percent growth in 2024 to 3.9 percent in 2025, reaching 4 percent in 2026, despite mounting geopolitical uncertainties and trade tensions,
Read MoreNurse Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, an Oncology Nurse Specialist & Head of Nursing, National Radiotherapy Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Centre, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, has been announced as the winner of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025
Read MoreSidi Ould Tah of Mauritania was today elected new President of AfDB Group (The African Development Bank Group) (www.AfDB.org) at the Bank’s Annual Meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Read MoreIn a move to get fans across Nigeria, the UK, the USA, and beyond buzzing with nostalgia, Afrobeats legends Twin-X have officially launched a brand-new platform: www.twin-x.org.
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market NGX All Share Index (NGX ASI) experienced a 0.62% week-to-date decline, closing at 109,028.62 points compared to 109,710.35 points last week.
Read MoreIn the Nigerian stock market today, the All Share Index ( ASI) and market capitalisation shed 10bps settling at 109,619.10 points and N68.89trn respectively, and consequently reversing the gains in the previous session
Read MoreMonetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) held its 299th meeting on the 19th and 20th of February 2025 to review recent economic and financial developments as well as assess the risks to
Read MoreBusiness Expectations Survey (BES) report revealed an overall business sentiment index of 22.3 points for the month, reflecting broad-based optimism among respondent firms regarding the macroeconomic outlook.
Read MoreLooking ahead, consumers remain pessimistic for May (-5.8 index points), but sentiment turns cautiously optimistic for July (2.5 index points) and October (10.0 index points), suggesting expectations of
Read MoreThe NGX All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) inched marginally lower by 0.01% to close at 109,697.83 points, driven by sell-offs in tier-1 banking names such as ACCESSCORP (-2.13%), FIDELITYBK (-3.85%), UBA (-1.15%)
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics reported that the headline inflation rate for April 2025 declined by 0.52% to 23.71% compared to March 2025 (24.23%). On a month-on-month basis, the Headline inflation rate in April 2025 was 1.86%
Read MoreNigeria’s interbank market experienced significant volatility in early 2025; however, recent data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows a modest decline in short-term rates since March, indicating easing liquidity pressures.
Read Morehe Nigerian stock market (NGX) weekly market report for the final week of April 2025 (Monday–Friday) closed with a marginal improvement, as the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 0.27% to 106,042.57 points, while market capitalisation increased by 0.28% to ₦66.65 trillion.
Read MoreToday, the Nigerian Stock market continued its positive momentum as the ASI and stock market capitalization increased by 0.27% to 109,059.33 points and 68.54trn. The gain was driven by demand in NNFM (+10.00%),
Read Moreoday, the Nigerian stock market rebounded with 0.46% gain in ASI to 108,763.34points, driven by gains in stocks such as OANDO (+10.00%), TRANSCORP (+9.99%), and NB (+9.47%) outweighing losses
Read MoreNigerian stock market closed with a 2.54% gain in the ASI and market capitalisation to settle at 108,733.40 points and N68.33tn respectively, reinforcing sustained investor interest across earlier sessions, particularly in large-cap names.
Read MoreAccording to the National Bureau of Statistics’ Consumer Price Index report for March 2025, Headline inflation rate rose to 24.23%, marking a 1.05 percentage point increase from the 23.18% recorded in February 2025.
Read Morehe Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Money and Credit Statistics revealed that Money Supply (M3) increased to ₦114.2 trillion in March 2025. The figure represents a 3.2% rise from the ₦110.7 trillion recorded in February 2025 and a 24% increase from the ₦92.19 trillion recorded in the same month last year.
Read MoreFor the fifth session in a row, the NGX ASI posted a 35bps gain to close at 109,231.96 points. Investors’ interest in industrial heavy weight DANGCEM (+1.85%) alongside sustained interest in Teir-1 banking ticker
Read MoreToday, bullish sentiment persisted on the Nigerian stock market. Gains in MTNN (+9.16%), ARADEL (+7.58%) alongside GTCO (+2.24%) kept the market in the green resulting in a 1.56% gain to settle at 108,361.10 points. Consequently, the year-to-date (YTD) return rose to 5.28%, while market capitalisation
Read MoreAradel Holdings Plc released its unaudited Q1 2025 financial results, reporting a 69.6% y/y and 11.1% q/q
increase in revenue to $131.4mn, up from $77.38mn in Q1 2024.
The NGX All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 0.62%, closing at 106,698.50 points, while the market capitalisation rose by approximately N412.25bn to N67.06tn, reflecting broad market optimism
Read MoreAccording to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria recorded a Balance of Payments (BoP) surplus of $6.83 billion in 2024, reversing deficits of $3.34 billion in 2023 and $3.32 billion in 2022
Read MoreEstablished in 1990 in Nigeria, Bureau Veritas (https://group.BureauVeritas.com) has grown to become a trusted partner for businesses and industries across various markets, supporting their journey towards excellence and compliance
Read MoreUnity Bank Plc, has unveiled GenFi Gamified Banking Platform, a new digital banking platform tailored to empower kids and teenagers between the ages of 8 and 18 with essential financial skills.
Read Morehe Nigerian stock market closed the week ended May 2, 2025, on a positive note, posting a +1.41% WTD gain in the NGX All-Share Index (NGXASI) to settle at 106,042.57 points, rebounding from midweek losses and reflecting renewed investor optimism following the Workers’ Day holiday.
Read MoreThe Borno State Government has commended the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union for donating an ultra-modern health facility to support the delivery of health care services in the state.
Read MoreMTN Nigeria published its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2025 on April 29th 2025, reporting a remarkable turnaround with a top-line profit of ₦1.06tn. This represents growth of 40.5% y/y and 107.1% q/q.
Read MoreToday, the Nigerian stock exchange reversed some of the gains from the prior session, as the benchmark index declined by 17bps to close at 105,931.18 points, bringing the year-to-date return to 2.92%. Market capitalisation fell by N116.28bn to settle at ₦66.58tn
Read MoreDangote Cement Plc (DANGCEM) delivered a moderate Q1 2025 performance, recording a Profit After Tax (PAT) of N209.25bn, representing an 85.7% y/y increase from N112.67bn in Q1 2024. The results were anchored by solid pricing in the Nigerian business, improved gross margin, and a sharp rise in finance income, partially offset by weaker Pan-African performance and elevated tax charges.
Read MoreThe NGX All-Share Index (ASI) advanced by 34 basis points to close at 106,116.18 points, supported by strong buying interest in key stocks such as GTCO (+6.35%), Nigerian Breweries (+3.85%), and UBA (+0.59%).
Read MorePO Group, the leading Pan-African communications press release distribution service, today announced a content agreement with Africa24 digital media company
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market closed lower today, with the NGX All-Share Index (NGXASI) declining by 0.30%. On a weekly basis, the index still posted a 1.46% gain. Today’s negative performance was primarily driven by profit-taking in heavyweight stocks including DANGCEM
Read MoreAVCA – the African Private Capital Association – and the Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, Nigeria (PEVCA), have announced a strategic merger to strengthen Nigeria’s private capital ecosystem. The merger reflects a joint ambition to catalyse new investment opportunities and boost sub-regional and continent-wide growth.
Read MoreMedical aid coverage is the exception rather than the rule across Africa: On average across 28 countries, fewer than one in four adults say they have insurance that helps pay their medical bills if they get sick, the latest Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) findings reveal.
Read MoreThe Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics report released by the National Bureau of Statistics for the fourth quarter of 2024 shows that Nigeria recorded a 2.20% increase in total Merchandise trade from ₦35.82 trillion in the third quarter of 2024 to ₦36.60 trillion in Q4 2024.
Read MoreThe Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 54.3 points in March 2025 from 53.7 in February, marking the fourth consecutive month above the 50.0 threshold, which signals an improvement in business conditions
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Read MoreLa Liste reveals its 2025 ranking of the world’s best restaurants, consolidating its position as an authority in international gastronomic
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Read MoreManchester City’s Rodri (Full name, Rodrigo Hernández Cascante) has won the 2024 Ballon D’or. In a colorful ceremony held this
Read MoreThe Selected Food Price Watch for August 2024, published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), indicates a notable rise
Read MoreThe Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) Survey report released by Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria indicated a value of 49.9 for August
Read MoreAt its 101st meeting held on 5 October 2024, the Board of Directors of African Trade & Investment Development Insurance –
Read MoreTwo weeks after the highly successful inaugural Tranoï Tokyo trade show held in Japan from September 4-5, over 20 exceptional
Read MoreAs part of its efforts to promote more focused and effective strategies for its programmes, USAID, in collaboration with the
Read MoreIn a landmark collaboration, the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) has granted an accreditation to Mercy Ships’ (www.MercyShips.org) surgical
Read MoreAccording to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s total merchandise trade stood at ₦31,892.46 billion in Q2 2024, down
Read MoreAccording to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report on Value Added Tax revenue ₦1.56 trillion from VAT in Q2 2024, reflecting
Read MoreChain Reactions Africa (CRA), one of Africa’s leading Public Relations and Integrated Communications Consultancies, has further consolidated its market leadership
Read MoreThis week, the All-Share index experienced an increase of 21 basis points, driven by heightened investor interest in SEPLAT (+10.00%
Read MoreItana, Nigeria’s pioneering licensed digital economic zone management firm, in collaboration with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the foremost provider of
Read MoreAccess Holdings (ACCESSCORP) released its H1 2024 results after close of business on Friday 20th September, reportingNet profit growth of
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market experienced an increase of 56 basis points during today’s trading session, concluding at 98,230.92 points. The
Read MoreCo-creation HUB (CcHUB), announces the launch of the Global Literacy Pledge: Promoting multilingual literacy for inclusive education on International Literacy
Read MoreThe recent Transport Fares report published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicates that the average fare for bus
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its GDP report for the second quarter of 2024, indicating a year-on-year
Read MoreIn July 2024, the cost of food in Nigeria (food inflation in Nigeria) continued to escalate, further burdening individuals already
Read MoreAfrica Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), recognized as the foremost provider of infrastructure solutions on the continent, has today announced the
Read MoreThe governor of Borno State announced that approximately 1 million individuals have been impacted by the recent flooding that devastated
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market analysis for today shows a recovery from yesterday’s loss as the benchmark Index increased by 0.62%
Read MoreField healthtech company in Africa, has officially unveiled a new route-to-market service aimed at addressing the critical issues of maternal
Read MoreUnity Bank Plc has projected gross earnings of N27 billion and a Profit After Tax of N4 billion in Q4,
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market analysis for Monday September 09 reveals a a decline, reversing the gains from the previous session,
Read MoreVertiv (NYSE: VRT), a leading global provider of essential digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has announced the selection of Coscharis
Read MoreBusinesses across the country are reeling from the ongoing fuel scarcity in the country while commuters are paying a heavy
Read MoreNigeria received 10,000 doses of mpox vaccines on Tuesday, becoming the first African country to obtain vaccines aimed at combating the spread
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has published its Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey report, indicating that the composite PMI
Read MoreIn July 2024, the headline inflation rate experienced a slight reduction, settling at 33.40%, which marks a decrease of 0.79
Read MoreDr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo, the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative, has reaffirmed the organization’s dedication to assisting the Lagos
Read MoreAt the beginning of the week, the Nigerian stock market experienced a modest increase of 0.07%, concluding at 96,037.28 points.
Read MoreThe 2024 Where to Invest in Africa Report, published by Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), has identified Nigeria as one of
Read MoreThe Nigeria Customs Service, in its latest monthly bulletin, has disclosed that the Apapa Area command achieved a revenue collection
Read MoreData from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) indicates that Nigeria’s foreign reserves have risen by over $1 billion since
Read MoreNigerian stock market analysis today. The Lagos stock exchange experienced a further decline, with the benchmark Index decreasing by 12
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market Analysis of todays shows the All-Share Index, ASI, rebounding from its recent decline today, concluding the
Read MoreUnderstanding business tax regulations can be tricky, especially with the rules always changing. Then let’s talk about the business tax
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported in its Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG)/Cooking Gas Price Watch that the average
Read MoreIn its latest Money and Credit statistics, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) disclosed that the credit extended by banks
Read MoreEnhancing Financial Innovation & Access, EFInA, Limited has officially appointed Kola Aina, the Founding Partner and General Partner of Ventures
Read MoreThe Nigeria stock market analysis for today shows that the week commenced with a continuation of bearish sentiment in the
Read MoreQlik®, a global leader in data integration, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), today announced the appointment of Tejas Mehta as Senior Vice
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Selected Food Prices Watch for June 2024 reveals a notable surge in food prices,
Read MoreThe National Assembly has enacted a bill that modifies the Finance Act of 2023 to introduce a windfall tax applicable
Read MoreAfter experiencing losses in the previous week, Nigerian stock market Analysis shows stocks rebounded with a week-on-week increase of 0.87%
Read MoreManchester City Football club today beat their rivals, Manchester United by 7:6 on penalty kicks to lift the 2024 Community
Read MoreToday’s Nigerian stock market Analysis reveals that the All-Share Index experienced a modest recovery, increasing by 0.18% to reach 97,098.98
Read MoreNIRSAL Plc has successfully concluded a midyear training initiative for lead farmers and extension agents involved in the Aquaculture and
Read MoreHeirs Insurance Group has announced the appointment of Ibrahim Puri and Sonny Iroche as Independent Non-Executive Directors of its non-life
Read MoreProvidus Bank and Unity Bank Plc have jointly released a press statement announcing that the Central Bank of Nigeria has
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to reintroduce the retail Dutch Auction System (rDAS) in response to the
Read MoreA coalition named the Trade in Services Coalition has been formed by thirty-six Nigerian business associations, with the assistance of
Read MoreThe World Health Organization (WHO) and the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) have officially launched a groundbreaking collaboration
Read MoreOn a pleasant Wednesday morning, the outreach team established a temporary clinic at the Ebonyi State Secretariat located in the
Read MoreIn Friday’s trading session, the Nigerian stock market analysis reveals that the market broke its streak of eight consecutive losses,
Read MoreFlutterwave Nigeria, a prominent payments technology company, has recently obtained a Payment Service Provider license (Enhanced Category) from the Bank
Read MoreAccording to the latest CPI report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), headline Inflation rate Nigeria increased to 34.19%
Read MoreIn May 2024, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed N2.19 trillion to Nigeria’s three tiers of government. This FAAC
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market continued its decline from the previous trading session, with the benchmark index dropping by 31 basis
Read MoreThe food and nutrition situation analysis for March 2024 reveals that nearly 50 million individuals in the region, including 31.7
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market continued its losing streak for the fifth consecutive session, with the benchmark index dropping by 7bps
Read MoreWe bring for you herein the history of Nigeria’s sojourn in the Olympics games from 1952 to date, including details
Read MoreThe Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has issued warning and notice of its intention to strike off from the company register
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market saw a decline for the third consecutive session, dropping by 21 basis points to close at
Read MoreThe need to keep abreast of current happenings in Nigeria’s 2024 fast-changing media space cannot be overemphasized. Thus, due to
Read MoreUnder the auspices of the Minister of Education, the Mastercard foundation, approximately 600 stakeholders from more than 30 countries across
Read MoreOne major factor of consideration in determining the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) cut-off mark is academic performance and
Read MoreThe Nigerian tech industry has evolved into one of the forces to be reckoned with in this very fast, modern,
Read MoreAccording to the NBS Commodity Price Indices and Terms of Trade report for the first quarter of 2024, the All
Read MoreAccording to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the average cost of a healthy diet (CoHD)
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market rebounded from the previous week’s losses, with the All-Share index gaining 0.87% week-on-week. This was driven
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market analysis for shows that it experienced a recovery today, bouncing back from losses in the previous
Read MoreUnity Bank customers have recently claimed more than N4 million in cashtoken rewards promo rewards through its ongoing loyalty program
Read MoreAfrica’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is launching the “UBA Legacy Promo” in honor of its 75th anniversary. This aims to mark 75-year legacy
Read MoreCanon is pleased to announce a partnership with Rolof Computer Academy, focusing on empowering youth and nurturing creativity Through photography
Read MoreGTCO public offer of 9 billion New Ordinary Shares of 50 kobo each at N44.50 per offer share by way of a Public Offer to raise Equity Capital of N400.5Bn.
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market started the week positively, continuing the upward trend from the previous session with the All-Share Index
Read MoreJune’s headline inflation raterose by +24bps to 34.2% y/y, surpassing May’s 34%. Our internal forecast for June’s headline inflation was 34.4% y/y.
Read MoreIt took plays into the extra time for Argentina to find the back of the net and beat the Colombia by a lone goal to lift the 2024 Copa America Cup in Miami
Read MoreThe Lagos State Government has brought back the monthly environmental sanitation exercise that runs in the last Saturday of every month. Making this known was Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu,
Read MoreTournament favourite, Spain lived up to their per-tournament billing to beat England by 2:1 to win Euro 2024 (UEFA European Football Championship Cup for 2024)
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market analysis sees the NGX all share index continued its losing streak for the sixth consecutive session,
Read MoreThe Supreme Court of Nigeria, in a landmark ruling on Thursday, declared that the constitution provides financial autonomy to local governments.
Read MoreAccess Holdings Plc is raising up to N351 billion through a Rights Issue to support ongoing working capital needs, strategic expansion and organic growth
Read MoreJumia, Africa’s premier e-commerce platform, has announced a successful collaboration with Sprinklr to enhance customer experience for its diverse user base
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market continued its downward trend for the fourth consecutive session, with the All-Share index closing 0.20% lower at 99,805.95 points.
Read MoreNigerian stock market continued to decline at the start of the week, with the All-Share Index closing 2bps lower at 100,006.79 points. The market saw a selloff in FBNH (-0.65%), DANGSUGAR (-0.86%), and TRANSCORP (-5.45%), outweighing gains in GTCO (+0.32%), ZENITHBANK (+0.40%), and ACCESSCORP (+2.08%).
Read MoreCheap entry point into a growing and profitable financial conglomerate that is de-risking as it grows In the context of Access Holdings’ capital raising program
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market concluded the trading day with ₦25.72 billion capitalization growth on Tuesday July 2 and closing at 100,067.77 basis points points
Read MoreAccording to National Bureau of statistics, Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of N6.5trn in he first quarter of 2024 as compared to N3.6trn recorded in Q4 ’23.
Read MoreTo further grow Fintech in Nigeria and Fintech innovation in Nigeria, the FinTech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR) has established partnership with Sumsub
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market concluded today’s session with a 4bps ( ₦20.74bn) decline, resulting in the benchmark index closing at 100,020.83 points.
Read MoreMarkHack, Nigeria’s inaugural marketing and media hackathon, brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, media experts, and marketing professionals
Read MoreThe Nigerian Stock market NGX All-Share Index closed Friday trading session at 100,057.49 points, marking a 67bps increase or market gain on the days trading
Read MoreTotalEnergies has made the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Ubeta gas field development in Rivers State. Totarnergies is the
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market saw a continuation of the downward trend, with the main index dropping by 9 basis points to end at 99,217.60 points.
Read MoreAccess Bank has successfully completed the acquisition of African Banking Corporation Zambia, trading as Atlas Mara, making it a subsidiary of Access Bank
Read MoreThe Federal Executive Council met today but could not reach decision on the contentious National minimum wage. The FEC stepped down decision for consultations
Read MoreWhat is the number of Nigerians engaged in Agriculture? NBS reported that there are 40.2 million agricultural households in Nigeria engaged in agriculture.
Read MoreIn Q1 2024, the Company Income Tax in Nigeria amounted to N984.61 billion, representing a decrease of 12.87% compared to
Read MoreAccording to the report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on value added tax in Nigeria (VAT), Nigeria generated
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market Analysis revealed that the trading ended with a mixed performance leaning towards bullish territory as the indices were mixed results
Read MoreIn May headline inflation rate in Nigeria increased by 26 basis points (bps) reaching 34% year-on-year (y/y). Food inflation increased by 13bps reaching 40.7%.
Read MoreNigeria’s Private Sector records output expansion in the Month of May 2024 as the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Stanbic
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released the Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics (Q1 2024), revealing that Nigeria has
Read MoreThe most recent Transport Fares report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows a slight decrease in the average
Read MoreThe National Pension Commission (PenCom) has reviewed some key requirements to improve access to Voluntary Contributions and subsequently effected some
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market dips today as the NGX All-Share Index lost 0.16% to close at 99,630.51 points due to
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market’s weak performance of the broader index during the week was primarily driven by a selloff in
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market experienced a decline in today’s trading session, causing the All-Share index to lose 15 basis points
Read MoreAfreximbank has announced the initiation of project development activities for its second African Quality Assurance Center (AQAC) in Ngor Okpala,
Read MoreThe Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) convened for its 295th meeting on May 20th
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported that foreign reserves have experienced a slight increase, reaching $32.74 billion as
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) experienced a growth of 2.98 percent
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market suffered further losses today resulting in the All-Share Index closing 0.07% lower at 99,051.02 points. The
Read MoreThe Nigerian government has unveiled the significant amount of funds that will be made available to businesses seeking loans. The
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market ended its five-day winning run today as the All-Share Index dropped 0.18% to close at 99,118.86
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria today revoked the operating license of Heritage Bank Plc, one of the commercial banks operating
Read MoreIn April 2024, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed N1.21 trillion to Nigeria’s three tiers of government from a
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its latest consumer price index (CPI) and inflation report, revealing that Nigeria’s
Read MoreJumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform (NYSE:JMIA), has announced two new partnerships in Nigeria to offer Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)
Read MoreThe National Anthem Bill 2024 has been approved by the Senate, signaling a return to the old national anthem, “Nigeria,
Read MoreToday, the Nigerian stock market NGX All-Share Index increased by 0.53% compared to yesterday’s session, closing at 98,383.04 points. The
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Read MoreThe data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) International Payments reveals that Nigeria allocated $1.12 billion towards foreign debt
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market ended the trading session today with a 37bps decline, closing at 97,612.51 points. The market saw
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria has issued an updated guideline for bureau de change operations in Nigeria. The updated guidelines
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria has banned street trading of the Naira, or, put in other words, exchanging of the
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee has decided to raise the monetary policy rate or benchmark interest rate
Read MoreThe executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, today restored the former CBN Governor who was deposed by
Read MoreIn today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, as ecommerce continues to gain popularity, consumers now have higher expectations for a faster,
Read MoreDuring the lean season from May to September, the Government of Nigeria, along with national and international partners, has initiated
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market value dipped today resulting in a 0.24% decline in the benchmark index to end at 97,473.98
Read MoreNigeria is once again grappling with an outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis strain C. While medical interventions are crucial, it is
Read MorePresident Bola Tinubu today suspended the implementation of the cybersecurity levy as recently directed by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market started the week on a poor note with the All-Share index declining and closing down by
Read MoreTransport fares in Nigeria experienced an uptick in March 2024. According to the Transport Fare Watch report by the National
Read MoreAccess Bank, Nigeria’s largest bank, and MasterCard have partnered to revitalize Africa’s payment system. This collaboration aims to provide businesses
Read MoreThe Nigerian Stock market concluded the week with a 136 basis points decline. Throughout the week, the main drivers of
Read MoreThe escalating insecurity in northwest Nigeria has raised concerns for the International Rescue Committee (IRC) regarding its humanitarian impact. The
Read MoreThe 3rd Meeting of the Sub-committee on Tax and Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) is scheduled to be held in Yaoundé,
Read MoreToday’s trading session concluded with a mixed performance, leaning towards bearish as the benchmark index settled at 98,223.97 points. Despite
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market experienced further decline today compared to the previous session, resulting in the All-Share Index closing at
Read MoreEffective from Monday April 20, 2024, Banks and Other financial institutions operating in the country shall commence the implementation of
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria has directed all banks in the country to begin charging 0.5% cybersecurity levy on transactions
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market’s NGX All-Share Index started the week on a negative note, declining by 0.89% to end at
Read MoreZenith Bank (ZENITHBANK)released its unaudited Q1 24 results after the trading session on Friday, posting 269.7% y/y growth in Pre-tax
Read MoreGuaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) released its Q1 24 earnings results on Friday after trading hours. The group delivered outstanding
Read MoreUnited Bank for Africa (UBA) released its Q1 24 results during trading hours on Friday, delivering Pre-tax profits and Netprofits
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market concluded the week on a positive note as the All-Share index rose by 1.46% to close
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market gained on from today’s trading activities as the All Share Index rose by 0.55% to end
Read MoreAccess Bank Holdings (ACCESSCORP) released its unaudited Q1 24 results on April 30, reporting a 148.5% year-on-year growth in pre-tax
Read MoreThe economic growth forecast for Nigeria in the April 2024 IMF World Economic Outlook (WEO) has been adjusted upwards to
Read MoreAccording to the report on Consumer Price Index (CPI) by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), headline inflation increased to
Read MoreBased on the most recent labor survey conducted by the NBS, a total of 617,503 individuals were found to be
Read MoreFollowing a recovery from the previous session’s losses, the Nigerian stock market experienced gains as the benchmark index increased by
Read MoreStanbic IBTC Holdings (STANBIC) published its unaudited Q1 24 results on Thursday, April 25, after the close of trading. The
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market started the week on a negative note, with the All-Share Index closing 19bps lower at 97,962.24
Read MoreAs the submission deadline of April 30, 2024, for the Nigerian Risk Awards draws near, seize the opportunity to participate
Read MoreThe Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) reported that only 58,000 doctors renewed their annual medical practice license out
Read MoreThroughout the week, there were losses in MTNN, ZENITHBANK, and FBNH, which outweighed the buy interest in GTCO, UBA, and
Read MoreZenith Bank (Zenith) disclosed a remarkable increase in Pre-tax profits (179.6% y/y) and Net profits (202.0% y/y) in its FY23
Read MoreUnited Bank for Africa (UBA) delivered strong financial performance in its FY23 audited financial results. Pre-tax profits and Net Profits
Read MoreGuaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) in its FY23 audited financials reported Pre-tax profits (+184.5%) and Net-profits (220.5%)growth for the period.
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market NGX All-Share Index experienced a 0.05% increase today Thursday, ending the day at 98,169.30 points. The
Read MoreThe most recent report on the Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) in Nigeria by the NBS indicates that the
Read MoreThe Nigerian equities sustained the bearish run as the benchmark index lost 1.20% to close at 98,121.30 points. Renewed Investors interest in
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market started the week on a positive note, gaining 13 basis points and recovering some of the
Read MoreEmbarking on a journey through the landscape of business innovation, one cannot ignore the burgeoning phenomenon of gamification. This ingenious
Read MoreSOPHiA GENETICS (Nasdaq: SOPH), a healthcare software company specializing in data-driven medicine, has announced that Syndicate Bio, based in Nigeria,
Read MoreMillions of dollars are being lost by Americans each year due to criminals who engage in fraudulent wire transfers (wire
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market experienced a decline today causing the benchmark index to decrease by 6 basis points and close
Read MoreThe Nigeria stock market had a 0.10% rebound today as the All Share index closed higher at 99,908.89. While some
Read MoreThe Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), Afreximbank’s impact investment subsidiary, has made an investment in Bloom Africa Holdings
Read MoreThe Benue State government has recently signed two significant agreements to enhance various sectors in the state. The first agreement
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market continued its losing streak as the benchmark Index closed 1.93% weaker on Tuesday. This marks the
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market saw more losses today as the All Shares Index dropped 0.53% to close at 101,777.12 points.
Read MoreIn the latest Money and Credit statistics, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reported that bank credit to the private
Read MoreThe Debt Management Office (DMO) has disclosed in its latest debt report that Nigeria’s total debt stock surged by 10.72
Read MoreOn the streets of Istanbul, it is impossible to miss them: clusters of young men with their heads wrapped in
Read MoreTurkey has secured the seventh spot globally in health tourism, boasting numerous internationally recognized health institutions. According to data from
Read MoreIDEMIA Smart Identity (www.IDEMIA.com) has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) by implementing an upgrade of
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market began the week on a negative note, with the all share index dropping by 0.38% to
Read MoreThe central bank has announced the sale of $10,00 to each of the 1,588 qualified BDCs at the rate of
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria has banned the use of foreign currency-denominated collaterals for Naira loans. In a letter dated
Read MoreAccording to the Debt Management Office (DMO) of Nigeria, the total public debt rose by 10.7% quarter-on-quarter or N9.4 trillion
Read MoreReady or not – Nigeria’s economic outlook presents mixed signals. Will it be a year of cautious optimism or one
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market experienced a continued negative sentiment as the All-share-index dropped by 0.32% to reach 104,181.32 points on
Read MoreNigeria’s foreign reserves experienced a slight increase to $34.49 billion as of March 21, 2024. This rise can be attributed
Read MoreIn February 2024, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed a total of ₦2.07 trillion to the federal, state, and
Read MoreThe CPI and Inflation report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals that headline inflation in February 2024 increased
Read MoreThe benchmark index of the equity market experienced a slight increase of 0.27%, closing at 104,562.06 points. This was primarily
Read MoreIn a circular dated March 8th, 2024, and addressed to all commercial, merchant, and non-interest banks and promoters of proposed
Read MoreAccess Holdings (ACCESSCORP) released its FY 23 results before the trading session on Wednesday, 27 March. The group reported pre-tax
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market experienced gains as the benchmark index increased by 0.32% on Wednesday, reaching a closing point of
Read MoreThe committee was presented with two options: either to continue with the current approach of tightening monetary policy or to
Read MoreThe bears continued to dominate the domestic stock market as the benchmark Index experienced a decline of 0.18%, settling at
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has recently released the latest Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics, revealing that Nigeria experienced
Read MoreThe Value Added Tax (VAT) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for the fourth quarter of 2023
Read MoreThe bears maintained control over the Nigerian stock market as the NGX All Share Index decreased by 0.11% to settle
Read MoreSix civil society organizations (CSOs), namely Gatefield, Paradigm Initiative, ResearcherNG, FollowTaxes, North-East Humanitarian Hub and Anvarie Tech, have urged the Federal
Read MoreToday, we are pleased to announce the release of our Infrastructure Report, titled “The Emergence of the Private Sector.” Nigeria
Read MoreThe Lagos stock exchange ended the week on a positive note, with the All-Share index increasing by 0.99% to close
Read MoreAfrilabs invite you to celebrate Women’s History Month through the RevUp Women Initiative Business Showcase event, themed “Rev UP Women:
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market nudged slightly higher, as the benchmark index up 0.05% to settle at 104,056.21 points. Renewed investors interest in FBNH (+4.32%), alongside
Read MoreAirtel Africa and its Nxtra subsidiary have officially commenced the construction of their inaugural data center in Lagos, Nigeria. The
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market NGX All-Share Index rose by 0.47% to reach 104,007.36 points on Wednesday. Strong interest in telecom
Read MoreWe, the undersigned organizations, Access Now, Paradigm Initiative and Avocats Sans Frontières France, call on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market continued its upward trend from last week with the all share index closing 0.70% higher at
Read MorePalmPay, the Africa-focused fintech platform, has recently introduced two new financial products—Unlimited Free Transfer and Target Savings – to promote
Read MoreThe Q3 labor force survey, released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), indicates that the unemployment rate in Q3
Read MoreThe Money and Credit Statistics from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) show that Money Supply (M3) surged to N93.72
Read MoreIn the recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation report, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed that Nigeria’s inflation
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange ended the day on a positive note, with the all share index rising by 0.40% to
Read MoreNigeria is taking proactive measures to address healthcare challenges and reduce the reliance on medical tourism by planning specialized training
Read MoreThe African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), a prominent pan African multilateral Insurer, has recently announced the issuance of
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria raised $530 million from Foreign Portfolio Investors on Friday, March 01, during the sale of
Read MoreThe announcement of the revocation of licenses for 4,173 Bureaux De Change Operators was made by the Central Bank of
Read MoreDuring its most recent meeting on Tuesday, the CBN/MPC addressed the country’s rising inflation rate and increasing exchange rate pressures
Read MoreMainOne (www.MainOne.net), an Equinix Company, is pleased to announce its significant involvement in the historic landing of the first and
Read MoreThe Aba Integrated Power Project (Aba IPP), with a capacity of 141 MW, has been officially commissioned in Abia State
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market experienced a further decline in value today as the All-Share Index dropping by 1.31% to end
Read MoreThe Women in Power System Transformation (Women in PST) Initiative and the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET)
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market continued its decline with the All-Share Index dropping 1.38% to end at 100,582.89 points. Losses in
Read MoreAccording to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the National Average Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD)
Read MoreThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has suggested in its recent report that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) should tighten
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has put a stop to quasi-fiscal measures amounting to over 10 trillion naira. These
Read MoreThe monetary policy committee (MPC) of the central Bank of Nigeria held their February 2024 meeting with Twelve (12) members
Read MoreIn the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2023, Jumia reported a significant 90% year-over-year decrease in operating loss and an even
Read MoreOpening the week, the Nigerian stock market nudged slightly lower, outturning the gains from the previous session, bringing the All-Share Index down
Read MoreThe Special Adviser Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has released the list of federal government agencies that will be scrapped
Read MoreThe Q4 ’23 national accounts released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicate a year-on-year GDP growth of +3.46%,
Read MoreThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning that the nation’s exchange rate could potentially decrease by an additional
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market experienced a slight decline today with the benchmark index losing 0.12% and closed at 101,239.10 points.
Read MoreInflationary pressures continue to grip Nigeria’s economy. According to recent data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), headline
Read MoreIn the core of Ekiti State in Nigeria, a pioneering initiative is emerging – the Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ), a
Read MoreAfrica Finance Corporation (AFC), the leading provider of infrastructure solutions in Africa, has signed an equity investment term sheet today.
Read MoreNigeria is currently grappling with a severe economic crisis as its annual inflation approaches 30% and its currency continues to
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) recently released a report on rail transportation data, revealing some promising trends. In Q3
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that the Nigeria’s foreign reserves, which stood at $37.1 billion on January
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market continued its decline from the previous day, resulting in the All-Share Index dropping by 1.30% to
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market ended Friday trading session on a positive note with a gain of 1.56% increase in the
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange experienced continued bullish sentiment on Thursday, resulting in a 0.58% increase in the All Share index,
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market experienced gains today as the benchmark All Share index increased by 1.76% to reach a closing
Read MoreMastercard, a prominent company in the field of digital payments and technology, is delighted to announce the appointment of Folasade
Read MoreAfrica Finance Corporation, fricaFC.org, the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Emeka
Read MoreOn January 31, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a circular in accordance with its commitment to liberalize
Read MoreThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its World Economic Outlook Update in January 2024, stating that Nigeria experienced a growth
Read MoreThe Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for January 2024, as reported by Stanbic IBTC, shows a significant improvement in business conditions
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken a significant step towards stabilizing the naira by selling approximately $86 million
Read MoreThe market capitalization of bitcoin value surpassed $1 trillion on Wednesday, a milestone not seen since late 2021, as reported
Read MoreThe NGX stock exchange experienced a decline in its benchmark All Share index resulting in a loss of 0.33% and
Read MoreOn January 24, 2024, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a proposal to invest
Read MoreThe UK has entered into a partnership with Nigeria to enhance trade and investment opportunities for businesses in both countries.
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has recently released its latest telecommunications statistical indicators, revealing a significant increase in active voice
Read MoreThe NGX stock exchange started the week with a gain of 0.18% to close higher at 102,042.32 points. As a
Read MoreBetween October and December 2023, there was a significant increase in measles hospitalizations to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) facilities in
Read MoreThe wait is over! Fanta reveals Apple Pie as the much-anticipated mystery flavour of the #WhatTheFanta campaign 2023, leaving everyone surprised
Read MoreThe Bafana Bafana of South Africa beat DRC on penalties 6:5 to clinch AFCON2023 bronze medal. The game dragged on
Read MoreA tragic helicopter crash in Southern California, USA, claimed the life of Herbert Wigwe, the CEO of Access Bank Group,
Read MoreThis surge in mobile money operators transactions and electronic payments in Nigeria reflects the growing adoption and reliance on digital
Read MoreThe NGX All-Share Index declined by 0.86% to close at 101,227.42 points today. The market was weighed down by continued
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Read MoreThe Nigerian Stock Market concluded the trading session with a mixed performance as the all share index settled at 102,106.31
Read MoreMTN has recently entered into definitive agreements with Mastercard for a minority investment of up to $200 million in MTN
Read MoreIHS Nigeria and its affiliated companies, which are subsidiaries of IHS Holding Limited, a prominent global entity in the field
Read MoreThe Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed a gross monthly amount of N1.1trn in January ’24, an increase of 4.6%
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange experienced further decline today resulting in a decrease of 1.50% in the All-Share Index, which closed
Read MoreThe Open Data Day (ODD) is currently accepting applications for the Open Mapping Mini-Grants. These grants aim to support organizations
Read MoreThe Food Price Watch report for December 2023, released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), reveals significant price hikes
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market witnessed a 0.73% decline today to settle at 103,659.81 points. This decline was mainly due to
Read MoreThe Federal Government, in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has finalized plans to introduce a $617 million Investment
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market concluded the week’s trading session on a positive note with 1.57% increase in the All-Share index
Read MoreFBN Holdings Investment yields and loan expansion support earningsStock Rating: HOLDPrice Target: N26.76Price (2 FEB 2024): N26.02Potential Upside / Downside: +2.1%Tickers: FBNH NL In
Read MoreFollowing a recovery from the previous session’s losses, the Nigerian stock market experienced gains as the benchmark index increased by
Read MoreThe Lagos State Government has issued a 30-day final notice to owners and occupiers of residential buildings that have been
Read MoreThe winning streak of the Nigerian stock market came to an end today, as the NGX All-Share Index experienced a
Read MoreThe Naira’s decline in value continued at the parallel market, with the United States Dollar exchanging for N1506/$ on Monday,
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market benchmark index started the week strong, closing 2.22% higher at 104,674.67 points. As a result, market
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken decisive action to tackle the backlog of verified foreign exchange transactions by
Read MoreThe January 2023 monthly oil market report from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) reveals that Nigeria’s oil production
Read MoreThe December 2023 Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that
Read MoreThe December 2023 Stanbic IBTC Bank Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) registered a significant increase, reaching 52.7 compared to November’s 48.0.
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market continued the positive performance as the All Share index gained 0.57% to close at 102,149.93 points.
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market made history at the close of trading on Wednesday, January 24th, as the All Shares Index
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market continued its positive market performance on Tuesday as the All Share Index gained 2.97% to close
Read MoreStarting from January 23, 2024, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) will be implementing a new work arrangement
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market started the week with gains as the benchmark index closed 1.30% higher at 95,768.12 points. As
Read MoreThe week ended well for the Nigerian stock exchange as the All-Share index increased by 2.87% to close at 94,538.12
Read MoreStock market investors continue to reap profits as ASI gains 2.04% on Thursday to settle at 91,896.97 points. As a
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has recently released the latest data on internet subscriptions, revealing that there were 159 million
Read MoreIn Q3 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that there were 221,769,883 active phone voice subscribers in Nigeria,
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market today hit an all time high of 90,063.27 as the NGX All-Share Index gained 2.38%. As
Read MoreSouth Africa missed a penalty in the 19th minute of play, an opportunity to go ahead in the game. In
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market continued its upward trend with the benchmark index closing 3.93% higher at 87,971.10 points on Tuesday.
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market started the week positive with the All-Share Index gaining 1.92% to close at 84,640.89 points. As
Read MoreIn December, headline inflation rose by +72bps to 28.92% year-on-year (y/y), compared to the previous month. This increase can be
Read MoreBlack Rock is making a significant move in the world of infrastructure investment by acquiring Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) for
Read MorePresident Bola Tinubu has expressed his full support and endorsement for the appointment of eleven new Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market ended the week on a high note with the All-Share index gaining 0.54% to close at
Read MorePresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has taken decisive action by suspending all ongoing programmes administered by the National Social Investment
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market today witnessed a gain of 0.70% to closed at 82,597.04 points. As a result, the market
Read MoreThe Debt Management Office (DMO) of Nigeria recently released the latest data on Nigeria’s debt, revealing that the country’s total
Read MoreAccording to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria experienced a significant decline in capital importation
Read MoreThe Board and Management of Union Bank, Keystone Bank, and Polaris Bank have been dissolved by the Central Bank of
Read MorePresident Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of the following nine (9) qualified Nigerians to serve on
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market NGX All-Share Index lost 1.40% to close at 82,024.38 points on Wednesday. As a result, the
Read MoreParallel Wireless, a player in Open RAN technology, has partnered with Hotspot Network Ltd, a Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider, to extend
Read MorePresident Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to significantly reduce the number of travel delegations for all official trips by
Read MoreMr Toke Alex-Ibru has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Guardian (https://Guardian.ng) as part of
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market continued its winning streak for the sixth consecutive session, pushing the benchmark index up by 3.57%
Read MoreMeta recently unveiled its ‘2023 Africa Year in Review’ report, showcasing its significant investments and achievements throughout Sub-Saharan Africa in
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market started the week with a gain of 0.83% as the All Share Index closed at 80,324.53
Read MoreThe NUC has recently uncovered 58 illegal universities and satellite campuses operating in Nigeria. It is important to note that
Read MoreInvestors on the Nigerian stock market gained N264.29 billion on Thursday as the All Share Index went up by 0.62%
Read MoreToday, the bullish sentiment continued on the Nigerian stock market as the All-Share Index rose by 2.04% to close at
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria has recently announced a new directive regarding cash withdrawals from crypto accounts held with banks
Read MorePresident Bola Tinubu, on Monday, officially signed the 2024 budget Appropriation Bill of N28.78 trillion into law. The signing took
Read MoreThe Nigeria Labour Force statistics report, released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), reveals that the unemployment rate in
Read MoreThe World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update has revealed some concerning statistics. Over the span of five years, from 2018
Read MoreOn the last day of trading for the year, the bulls continued to dominate the market, resulting in a positive
Read MoreThe latest national accounts for Q3 ’23 reveal that Nigeria’s air transport sector experienced a growth rate of 4.37% year-on-year,
Read MoreAccording to the Debt Management Office (DMO) of Nigeria, the country’s total public debt saw a slight increase of 0.6%
Read MoreThe Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in a public notice dated December 28 has granted an extension until April 15, 2024,
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market experienced a strong rebound today, recovering from the losses incurred during Wednesday’s trading session. The NGX
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria has lifted the ban on cryptocurrency transactions in Nigeria. In a circular dated December 22,
Read MoreNigerian banks have started implementing the Electronic Money Transfer Levy on foreign currency transactions made by their customers. This action
Read MoreInvestors in the Nigerian stock market lost 0.36% on Friday as the benchmark All-Share Index closed at 74,023.27 points. As
Read MoreNigeria reported a N1.8 trillion trade surplus in Q3 2023. The National Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS) most recent Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics report made this clear. Nigeria’s total trade with the rest of the world was N18.8 trillion in Q3 2023, up 54.62% from N12.2 trillion in Q2 2023, according to the report. Given the devaluation that was noted during the time, care should be taken when interpreting the increase in overall trade. With N10.3 trillion in total exports and N8.5 trillion in imports, there was a N1.8 trillion trade surplus. With N10.3 trillion in total exports and N8.5 trillion in imports, there was a N1.8
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) recently released a Value Added Tax (VAT) report, which states that in the third quarter of 2023 (Q3 2023), revenue from VAT increased to N980.07 billion. This represents an increase of 51.60% year over year from N625.39 billion recorded in Q3 2022 and a 21.34% quarter over quarter increase from N781.35 billion recorded in Q2 2023. Broken down by source, the amounts for local payments, import VAT, foreign VAT payments, and foreign VAT were N204.58 billion, N221.41 billion, and N522.08 billion, in that order. When broken down by industry, manufacturing contributed the most (26.51%), suggesting that taxing manufactured goods in the nation is comparatively simple. Subsequently, Financial and Insurance activities contribute 12.31%, and Information and Communication contributes 19.04%. Since the growth in VAT revenue is nearly twice as fast as the rate of inflation, there may be a real increase in VAT. Furthermore, a rise in economic activity and an improvement in VAT collection are implied by the 51.6% year-over-year growth in VAT. It is imperative that the government maintains this notable rise in VAT revenue in order to raise enough money to cover expanding expenses without having to take on substantial public borrowing. The limited VAT base, which lowers the quantity of taxable transactions and the amount of VAT collected, continues to be a problem for the nation. Certain taxpayers are also able to leak information and evade paying VAT due to the ineffective and dishonest collection and remittance system. Digital and automated platforms, along with more robust accountability and
Read MorePresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has presented the 2024 budget to the National Assembly’s joint session. With a N27.5 trillion budget and a projected revenue of N18.32 trillion, it is the largest budget in Nigerian history, with a N9.18 trillion budget deficit. N7.69 trillion in revenue comes from oil, N3.52 trillion from non-oil sources, and N6.86 trillion from independent and other sources of income. The total amount spent is N8.72 trillion for capital projects, N9.92 trillion for non-debt recurring expenses, N8.49 trillion for debt service, and N1.38 trillion for statutory transfers. According to these estimates, debt service accounts for 95% of capital expenditures and 30% of total expenses. Additionally, debt service makes up 45% of the anticipated income. Nigeria’s debt service burden is unmanageable and seriously impeding the country’s ability to grow and develop economically. It raises the possibility of financial distress and erodes the nation’s credibility and confidence in the eyes of investors. Nigeria’s government should raise the nation’s tax base and enforce tax compliance in order to boost revenue generation and address the country’s persistent debt issue. Additionally, it’s imperative to increase government spending efficiency and cut
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market gained 1.21% to settle on Thursday to close at 74,289.02 points. Consequently, the market capitalization increased by ₦487.74bn to close at ₦40.65tn, and
Read MoreNigerian stock market’s All-Share Index fell by 0.09% to settle at 72,389.23 points on Friday. The market’s poor performance was
Read MoreThe Debt Management Office (DMO) performed its FGN Bond monthly auction on Monday, December 11, 23. Through the reopening of
Read MoreThe 12 firms that will participate in the second cohort of Techstars’ Lagos-based innovation program, which it runs in collaboration
Read Moreinvestors in the Nigerian stock market continued to reap gains as the All-Share Index rose by 0.22% on Thursday to
Read MoreFood prices rose dramatically in October 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS) Selected Food Price Watch. In
Read MorePresident Bola Tinubu has approved the suspension, removal, and replacement of the following Chief Executive Officers under the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development in keeping with his determination to bring world-class standards to Nigerian Civil Aviation in terms of consumer protection and the promotion of the wellbeing of Nigerian passengers and other sectoral stakeholders: (1) Mrs. Olubunmi Oluwaseun Kuku has taken over as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s substantive managing director, succeeding Mr. Kabir Yusuf Mohammed, the organization’s managing director, who was removed from office. (2) The substantive Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Umar Ahmed Farouk, has taken over for Mr. Tayib Adetunji Odunowo, who was the previous Managing Director of the agency. (3) Mr. Alex Badeh Jr. has taken over as the substantive Director-General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), succeeding Engr. Akinola Olateru, who was removed from office. (4) Prof. Charles Anosike has taken over as the official Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), succeeding Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu, who was removed from office. (5) In compliance with Section 13(2) of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology Act, 2022,
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market performed well on Wednesday as the All-Share Index further rose by 0.55% to close at 72,299.26
Read MorePresident Bola Tinubu emphasized his administration’s dedication to enhancing Nigeria’s health sector through substantial investments and increased funding in the
Read MoreThe All-Share Index of the Nigerian stock market gained 0.33% on Tuesday to closed at 71,907.26 points. As a result,
Read MoreThrough a circular dated December 5, 2023, the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) has directed banks to remove non deposit
Read MoreIn a circular dated December 11 and addressed to all banks, other financial institutions and non bank financial institutions, the
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been aware of claims in some media outlets indicating that certain commercial banks
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market started the week well gaining 0.18% as the All-Share Index closed at 71,669.91 points. As a
Read MoreIn Imo State, Nigeria, the first comprehensive private sector Emergency Acute Stroke and Rapid Evaluation Center has opened, marking a
Read MoreThe third quarter of 2023 saw real GDP growth of 2.54% (year over year) according to the National Bureau of
Read MoreAfrica is expected to develop at one of the quickest rates in the world in 2024, despite rising food and
Read MoreA $1.8 million technical support deal was struck by the Export Trading Group and the African Development Bank Group’s Affirmative
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released a report on international trade in goods. It indicates that the overall
Read MoreNigerian stock market gained 0.12% on Friday to close at 71,541.74 points. Long-term increases in GTCO (+0.26%) and AIRTELAFRI (+2.10%)
Read MoreThe Sokoto State Governor, Governor Ahmed Aliyu, has inaugurated the States’ Ease of Doing Business Council and expressed the government’s
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market declined by 0.49% on Thursday to settle at 71,457.92 points. As a result, the market is
Read MoreCBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has approved the revised CBN’s Service Charter. Presenting the charter, the Chief Banker said it represent
Read MoreThe Presidential Conditional Grant to Nano Businesses, an initiative of the Presidential Palliative Program, has officially begun, with great pleasure
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market continued to rise today for the second straight session, with the All-Share Index gaining 0.78% to
Read MoreMTN’s sales reps can access real-time insights on the best packages for each customer’s unique demands and location thanks to
Read MorePresident Bola Tinubu says that by launching a ground-breaking project to install a fleet of 100 electric buses, Nigeria is
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market bounced back from Monday losses to gain 0.43% as the All-share Index closed at 71,250.17 points.
Read MoreNigeria is among the countries with the fastest-rising entertainment and media markets in the world, with an annual revenue growth
Read MoreNigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 27.33% in October 2023 from 26.72% in August 2023 and 21.09% in October 2022,
Read MoreThe World Economic Outlook Database (October 2023) published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects that Nigeria’s total exports as
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market NGX All-Share Index lost 0.66% on Monday to close at 70,946.83 points due to selloffs in
Read MoreNigerian stocks ended the week with a 0.08% gain as the All-Share Index closed at 71,419.87 points. As a result,
Read MoreOn Tuesday, November 28, BNI Business Elite Region in Lagos successfully launched one of the newest chapters in the organization,
Read MoreInvestors in the Nigerian stock market gained N44.16 billion share appreciation on Thursday as the all share index rose by
Read MoreStock market investors heaved a sigh of relief as the Nigerian stock market recovered from the losses of Tuesday to
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market NGX All-Share Index (ASI) dropped 0.44% to close at 71,041.05 points. Consequently, the market capitalization dropped
Read MoreTata International and the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) have formed a strategic collaboration that would enable the company to grow
Read MoreFor the nine months ending September 30, 2023, FCMB) (“FCMB Group”) publishes its Unaudited Group Results, which include audited Nigerian
Read More4,000,000,000 Ordinary Shares of 50 Kobo each, priced at N2.96 a share, have been listed by Mecure Industries Plc on
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market began the week with a 0.17% gain leading to the All-Share Index closing the day at
Read MoreThe successful deployment of Phoenix, Africa’s first 400G optical transponder solution, has been announced by MTN Group and NEC XON.
Read MoreThe World Economic Outlook October Edition report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects that Nigeria’s real GDP growth would
Read MoreFollowing the recently completed selection process by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, President
Read MorePresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Shamsudeen Usman as Board Chairman and nine other eminent Nigerians
Read MorePresident Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two eligible Nigerians to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Board of Directors
Read MoreThe Nigeria Stock market closed the week on a high note, with the All-Share index rising by 0.25% to close
Read MoreInvestors on the Nigerian stock market gained on Thursday as the All-Share Index increased by 0.07% to settle at 71,052.85
Read MoreThe Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, will present the CBN’s Monetary Policy Thrust and Economic Outlook for
Read MoreWith the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, Z Capital Group, ZCG, a private markets asset manager, and the Nigeria
Read MoreA USD 50 million line of credit has been agreed between the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and
Read MoreDebt service payments on both domestic and foreign loans totaled ₦1,317.08 billion in the first quarter of 2023, according to
Read MoreOn November 2, 2023, the Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives passed the N2.18 trillion supplementary budget. Eleven Ministries, Departments,
Read MoreUnity Bank Plc and Cashtoken have launched a collaboration to introduce a patronage reward program that promises millions of Naira
Read MoreChapel Hill Denham’s has agreed to provide long-term financing to Tizeti Network Limited, a leading solar-based internet service provider in
Read MoreA highly sought-after “Sustainable Deal of the Year” award has been given to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) in
Read MoreThe All-Share Index of the Nigerian stock exchange rose to 71,066.55 points as it gained 0.08% on Tuesday. As a
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market NGX All-Share Index fell by 0.15% on Monday to close trading at 71,008.70 points. As a
Read MorePolaris Bank has further demonstrated its commitment to advancing girl child education in Nigeria by generously donating educational materials to
Read MoreUnited Bank for Africa Plc, has just received a trade finance facility worth a whopping $150m from the African Export-Import
Read MoreAccording to the 2023 Global Hunger Index report, Nigeria’s ranking is 109th out of 125 countries. The score ranges from
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria has released data on money and credit, revealing that Money Supply (M3) reached N67.2 trillion
Read MoreAccording to data from by the CBN, Nigeria’s External Reserves declined to $33.23b US$33.23b in September 2023, representing an 11.13%
Read MoreThe Nigerian Stock Exchange concluded the week with a gain of 0.12% in the All-Share index, which closed at 71,112.99
Read MoreEcobank, the leading pan-African banking group, and the African Guarantee Fund (AGF), a specialized pan-African guarantee provider, have come together
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market maintained its market gains on Thursday with the All-Share Index rising by 0.2% to close at
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market all-share index closed 0.25% higher at 71,014.34 points on Wednesday. As a result, market capitalization climbed
Read MoreMTN Nigeria and American Tower Corporation’s Africa operations (ATC Africa) have announced a new partnership that could improve wireless connectivity
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market saw gains as the all-share index increased by 0.33% to close at 70,840.72 points. Consequently, market
Read MoreThirteen incredible activists, athletes, and actors from all corners of the world have come together in a powerful video to
Read MorePresident Bola Tinubu was in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Monday night to discuss a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure finance facility with the
Read MoreNigeria’s enormous potential in digital technology, the outsourcing sector, and the clean energy sector, according to Vice President Kashim Shettima,
Read MoreNigerian stock market lost dropped 0.35% to close at 70,608.02 points on Monday. Consequently, the market capitalization lost ₦132.61bn to
Read MoreKanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade Bank, at Afreximbank, announced in Cairo today that the African Export-Import Bank (www.Afreximbank.com)
Read MoreGlobal African Commerce, a white paper co-published by ANKA, the “all in one” Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for African firms, and
Read MoreNigeria’s Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Bako Lalong is leading the nation’s delegation to the 349th Session of the
Read MoreInterswitch Group, Africa’s integrated payments and digital commerce company, and ACI Worldwide, a global player in mission-critical, real-time payments software,
Read MoreIn an effort to increase the number of UPI cards issued in Nigeria, Funds & Electronic Transfer Solutions Limited (Fets)
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market All-Share Index rose by 0.07% today to close at 70,819.58 points, up 0.07%. Consequently, the market
Read MoreThe President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of twenty Nigerians to serve as Federal Commissioners in the National
Read MoreThe Federal Government is about to finalize plans to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Algeria for a direct
Read MoreNigerian stock market continued its gains as the All-Share Index rose by 0.23% on Wednesday to close at 70,773.31 points.
Read MoreWith great pleasure, the University of Lethbridge and Bow Valley College present a novel new curriculum designed to prepare students
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock markete continued its bull run while the index finishing the day at 70,613.60 points, up 0.19%. Consequently, the market capitalization increased by ₦85.45bn to close at ₦38.80tn, and the year-to-date (YTD) return increased to 37.78%. The market’s overall performance was primarily driven by gains in GTCO (+0.85%), FBNH (+6.35%), and WAPCO (+0.52%), which outpaced losses in ZENITHBANK (-0.89%), UBA (-0.24%), and TRANSCORP (-1.27%). Analysis of today’s market activity revealed that trade turnover settled at a lower value than it did in the previous session, with a 29.34% decrease in transaction value. 7,100 transactions totaling 449.28 million shares valued at ₦5.44 billion were completed. With deals worth ₦1.03bn, FBNH (+6.35%) led the volume and value charts with 52.02m units traded. In the leader’s log, PZ (+10.00%) topped eighteen (18) others, while in
Read MoreThe Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has issued a strong call to all medical professionals in Nigeria to provide prompt and compassionate treatment to all victims of gunshots and accidents, regardless of the presence or absence of a police report, in response to the ongoing concern over the tragic loss of lives caused by the neglect of these victims. The Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act of 2017 requires all healthcare providers to prioritise the immediate care and stabilisation of such patients, recognising the critical importance of prompt medical attention in saving lives. The IGP’s directive is in line with this legislation. The IGP’s decision was made in reaction to the community’s and concerned citizens’ persistent outcry about the tragic results of delaying treatment for these victims. In order to close the gap between law enforcement and healthcare providers, promote a more effective and compassionate response to emergency situations, and reduce crime by honouring their duty to invite the police for assessment while treatment is ongoing, the IGP emphasises the moral duty and responsibility of medical professionals to uphold the sanctity of life and provide life-saving care to those in need. The Inspector-General stresses the critical importance of saving lives and advancing a safer and healthier society,
Read MoreNigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 26.72% in September 2023, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and inflation data
Read MoreThis week, Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s Best Digital Bank, stormed the cities of Kano, Abuja, and Kogi to present hundreds of
Read MoreNigerian stock market began the week higher with the All-Share index gaining 0.40% and closing at 70,479.62 points on Monday.
Read MoreThe top online news news platforms in Nigeria for news and current affairs saw a total of 250.6 million visits
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange concluded Friday’s trading session on a positive note, resulting in a 0.22% increase in the All-Share
Read MoreFor the nine months that concluded on September 30, 2023, retail lender Unity Bank Plc reported gross earnings of N38
Read MoreFree trade in agricultural and food products is made possible by regional and continental trade agreements. Experts from industry, government,
Read MoreAs part of a larger push to adopt sustainable transportation, Ogun State has started an e-mobility project that aims to
Read MoreCurrently, 17 out of the 20 countries most threatened by climate change are located in Africa and climate change already
Read MoreThe All-Share Index of the Nigerian stock market rose by 1.94% and crossed the 70,000 mark to close at 70,581.76
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market benchmark all-share index increased by 1.65% to end at 69,236.19 points today Tuesday. As a result,
Read MoreThe Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund (“NIDF” or the “Fund”) of Chapel Hill Denham has consented to offer Tizeti Network Limited
Read MoreThe FGN estimates that its total spending for 2024 will be N26.01 trillion, according to the newly adopted 2024–2026 Medium-Term
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market All share index increased by 0.08% to close at 67,136.58 points on Friday. As a result,
Read MoreFor the 2023 Women Leaders’ Consultation on Positive Masculinity, African women from all over the continent and the diaspora are
Read MoreThe Lagos stock exchange was once again dominated by bears as the NGX All-Share Index had a second straight loss,
Read MoreCervical cancer ranks second in Nigeria among women between the ages of 15 and 44 for cancer-related deaths, making it
Read MoreNigeria’s total capital importation was US$1.03 billion in the second quarter (Q2) of 2023, according to data from the National
Read MoreThe World Bank reports that since the start of 2023, the value of the naira, the currency of Nigeria, has
Read MoreThe BNI Coastal Chapter in Lagos will on Wednesday November 1, host entrepreneurs and business owners to a workshop on
Read MoreThe National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), the premier organization that offers national leadership on cancer research, treatment,
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market All Share Index rose 0.51% on Tuesday to close at 67,217.77 points. As a result, the
Read MoreLast Saturday, October 21, 2023, the Ecobank Group (http://www.Ecobank.com), the top pan-African banking organization, celebrated the 10th anniversary of Ecobank
Read MoreAn E-cleanliness Shop has been introduced by Chil Femtech Center, a first-of-its-kind online platform designed to drastically raise the cleanliness
Read MoreNigerian stock market’s All-Share Index lost 0.06% on Monday to finish at 66,876.92. As a result, the ASI’s year-to-date (YTD)
Read MoreInsecticide-resistant bed bugs are spreading throughout the world, and infestations are garnering media attention. How should we handle them? There
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market lost 0.27% on Friday to finish at 66,915.41 points. The ASI closed 0.42% lower week-over-week after
Read MoreThe DMO auctioned out FGN Bonds on Monday, October 16th, 23. Through the reopening of bonds with interest rates of
Read MoreAt a recent international conference organized by the company in Lagos, creative Nigerian business aviation company Vivajets unveiled a variety
Read MoreThe all-share index of the Nigerian stock market lost 0.38% today to close at 67,098.80 points. As a result, the
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange closed Wednesday’s trading session with a gain of 0.04% to end at 67,353.23 points. As a
Read MoreThe domestic stock exchange closed the session with a bullish tack despite being mixed as the benchmark Index only managed
Read MoreThe Nigerian Institute of Medical Research [NIMR], Nigeria’s top government research institution, and Syndicate Bio, a platform biotech driving genomics
Read MoreIELTS (International English Language Testing System – an English Language proficiency test developed by the British Council in partnership with IDP
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market gained 0.43% on Tuesday to close at 67,326.12 points. Thus, the year-to-date (YTD) return increased to
Read MoreThe All-Share Index of the Nigerian stock market lost 0.24% on Monday to settle at 67,037.93 points. The year-to-date (YTD)
Read MoreWhen compared to the previous month, September’s headline inflation climbed by +92bps to 26.7% y/y. We continue to believe that
Read MoreThe London-based Emerging Markets investment bank BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank (BancTrust) has announced the official opening of a new
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market made a 0.05% marginal gain on Thursday to settle at 67,133.19 points. As a result, the
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market recovered today from the loss of yesterday, gaining 0.17% to finish at 67,100.49 points. The year-to-date
Read MoreAfter reaching 50.2 in August 2023, the Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) for September 2023 increased by
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that the cost of transportation climbed considerably in August 2023 in its most
Read MoreIn the second quarter of 2023 (Q2, 2023), the total assets of the Nigerian insurance sector increased to N2.7 trillion.
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market All-Share Index (ASI) declined by 0.17% to close at 66,984.62 points. As a result, the year-to-date
Read MoreThe Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and IT company SecondSTAX have announced a new relationship that would allow institutional investors from
Read MoreIn 2022, N3.01 billion was the total amount of money made through postal activities; this is a 17.05% decrease from
Read MoreNigeria’s headline inflation rate jumped to 25.80% in August 2023, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market gained 0.97% on Monday to close at 67,101.33 points. The year-to-date (YTD) return increased to 30.93%
Read MoreThe Terms of Trade (TOT) release from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicates a decline in Q2 2023. The
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market gained 0.13% on Thursday to close at 66,570.19 points. As a result, the market is expected
Read More“Women and girls continue to be killed on the basis of their sex and gender, rendered more vulnerable to femicide
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market all share index dropped 0.43%on Wednesday to close at 66,482.28 points. As a result the year-to-date
Read MoreCustomers of Unity Bank Plc will be eligible to win prizes in the #CustomerServiceWeekwhile taking part in the engagement activities
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market all share index rose rose 0.59% on Tuesday to close at 66,770.97 points. The year-to-date (YTD)
Read MoreAccording to the annual Independence Day Poll results provided by NOIPolls Limited, 31% of adult Nigerians believe their country hasn’t
Read MoreThe UK’s Development Finance Institution (DFI) and impact investor, British International Investment (BII), has announced a $60 million trade finance
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market ended Friday’s trading session with the All Share Index losing 0.10% to close at 66,382.14 points,
Read MoreAccording to Save the Children, a shocking 7,202 instances of Diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria, a highly contagious bacterial infection that
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market All share index declined by a further 0.31% on Thursday to close at 66,448.63 points. As
Read MoreAccording to National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) rail transport data issued in Q2 2023, the volume of goods/cargos transported in
Read MoreAccording to data issued by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s total public debt stock stood at N87.4 trillion
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market All share Index fell 0.34% on Tuesday to close at 66,652.17 points. As a result, the
Read MoreVice President Kashim Shettima has declared President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s intention to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market started the week with a loss of 0.66% as the All Share Index slipped to conclude
Read MoreChipper ID, an AI-powered suite of verification services designed to solve industry-wide client onboarding and compliance concerns in the African
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market lost 1.39% on Friday as the All-Share Index fell to market forces to close the week
Read MoreAccording to a recent report by the Foreign Market Dealers Quotation (FMDQ) Securities Exchange, total turnover in the foreign exchange
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports that Nigeria’s trade balance remained in excess for the third quarter in a
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the launch of the CBN Licensing, Approval, and Other Requests Portal (CBN
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has postponed its 293rd meeting, which was scheduled for Monday
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market NGX All-Share Index lost 0.09% today Thursday to close at 68,271.14 points. As a result, the
Read MoreTelCables Nigeria (www.TelCables.co.za), a prominent telecommunications company and an Angola Cables affiliate, is pleased to announce the inauguration of its
Read MoreVerve, Africa’s top payment card and digital tokens brand, has partnered with Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, a rapidly growing customer-oriented financial institution, to increase Nigerians’ access to financial services with the launch of the Moniepoint Verve Debit Card. Cardholders will also benefit from Verve’s reward programs, in addition to other exciting promotional efforts. The combination of Verve and Moniepoint demonstrates the businesses’ shared commitment to providing customers with smooth and safe payment choices. Verve, Africa’s top payment card and digital tokens brand, has partnered with Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, a rapidly growing customer-oriented financial institution, to increase Nigerians’ access to financial services with the launch of the Moniepoint Verve Debit Card. This collaboration represents a big step forward in the revolutionization of personal banking and the expansion
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market All Share Index lost 0.03% on Wednesday to close at 68,335.72 points. As a result, the year-to-date (YTD) return dropped to +33.34%, and the market capitalization dropped by N12.87 billion to close at N77.30 trillion. Gains from AIRTELAFRI (+1.57%), GTCO (+0.56%), and WAPCO (+0.17%) were overshadowed by profit taking by ACCESSCORP (-1.15%), FBNH (-2.01%), and UBA (-2.29%), bringing the market down. Trade turnover was lower than it was 9n Tuesday’s trading session
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Read MoreThe International Finance Corporation (IFC), Proparco, and the French Public Investment Bank participated in a US$5M pre-Series A extension round that was headed by Anka, the “All-in-one SaaS for global African businesses,” and it has now been closed. The current round of funding takes the company’s total investment to date since its founding in 2016 to US$13.5M. ANKA will use this funding to support its efforts in product development and service expansion in order to promote and enhance the growth of African entrepreneurship on a global scale. The company plans to expand its reach in key markets where it has already had unmatched growth, including the US for its customers and subscribers as well as Nigeria and Kenya for the number of vendors. In addition, ANKA intends to actively hire sales, technical, and product talent with the funding to fuel its expansion. Since its most recent capital infusion in 2022, ANKA’s margins and its network of African SMEs in 47 of the continent’s 54 countries have nearly doubled. In more than 175 nations throughout the world, the firm handled transactions totaling more than $50M USD. Since 2022, when ANKA raised its first round of funds, its annual revenue has climbed more than 18 times, from €200k to €3.6M. By 2030, the platform hopes to have 100,000 African sellers registered, promoting the international trade of “all things made of Africa” to a wide audience. These accomplishments highlight ANKA’s significant contribution to the African e-commerce ecosystem. In addition, it aspires to be the equivalent of “Paypal” for all African entrepreneurs. ANKA offers African business owners a platform with a subscription-based business model to: Sell products on Instagram, WhatsApp, or a bespoke storefront. Receive payment for goods and services using international payment methods, and instantly withdraw cash using domestic payment methods (such as mobile money or bank transfers) or the specific VISA cards issued by ANKA. Having access to a collection of the best shipping options, such as DHL service for less than $20 up to 2kg in under 72 hours, is essential when delivering goods. The co-founder and CEO of ANKA, Moulaye Taboure, expressed his excitement about the fundraising effort: “We are beyond happy to see our vision for our sellers and clients coming to life at an unprecedented scale. The advancement of the creativity and innovation that we know are being led by the continent and that are shouting louder than ever on the world stage is dependent upon this fresh round of funding from our partners. Africans are thrilled that they, along with our other investors, can help us continue to fulfil our aim of “Unleashing the growth of African entrepreneurship” because the IFC in particular has long believed that Africans are the leaders in these areas. Abdoul Kadry Diallo, ANKA’s COO and Co-Founder, continued, “We have always believed in the continent’s undiscovered cultural treasure. Amazing people, goods, and services may be found on our continent and can have a big impact on the world economy. We will be able to continue increasing our operational effectiveness thanks to this second amount of funding, which will help us reach the next level of lucrative growth for both our company and our sellers.
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market gained 0.71% to settle at 68,359.22 points on Tuesday. The ASI’s year-to-date (YTD) return climbed to 33.38%, and the market capitalization increased by
Read MoreNigerian stock market investors gained on Monday trading session as the All Share Index increased by 0.71% to conclude at 67,877.17 points. As a result, the year-to-date (YTD) return for the ASI increased to 32.44%, and the market capitalization increased by N263.49 billion to close at N37.15 trillion. A rise in telco heavyweight AIRTELAFRI (+1.60%), together with GTCO (+0.14%) and STANBIC (+9.58%), was principally responsible for the market’s success. Trade turnover settled higher than it did last Friday
Read MoreAccording to information provided by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) based on calculations made by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the telecom sector’s share of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) climbed dramatically to 16% in the second quarter of 2023. This was expressed in a keynote speech by Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, on Thursday in Lagos at the Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria (ATCON)-hosted annual Telecom Executives and Regulators Forum (TERF). According to Danbatta, the telecommunications sector contributed 16% to the national GDP in the second quarter of 2023, breaking the previous record of 14% set in the first quarter of 2023 and surpassing the previously held record of 15% set in the second quarter of 2022. Danbatta walked the audience of eager telecom executives and other industry stakeholders through the enormous strides being made by the Commission as he spoke on the topic of “Success Factors and Barriers to National Broadband and Digital Economy Aspirations.” Danbatta, the EVC of NCC, stated that quarterly GDP has greatly increased to achieve its present level of 16% and that this has continued to favourably impact all parts of the economy from an approximate 8% contribution to GDP in 2015 when he joined the organisation. The industry has expanded rapidly over the past 20 years because to the Commission’s consistent regulatory perfection and operational efficiency, which has had a positive impact on all other economic sectors. Our primary competitive advantage as an industry has been the excellent regulatory framework established by the NCC with the backing of all stakeholders, according to Danbatta. The EVC noted that while there are obstacles to broadband deployment in the nation, including the right-of-way (RoW) issue, fibre cuts, high capital requirements for deployment, multiple taxes, and challenges, the NCC is navigating regulatory complexities, digital divide and literacy, security concerns, and other issues with firmness and increased collaborations with necessary stakeholders, such as ATCON, to develop measures to address the obstacles Regarding the RoW dilemma, the EVC stated that now, there are around 46 various taxes aimed at the telecom industry. Some agencies and levels of government, particularly at the state and local levels, impose these fees and levels on telecom providers under a variety of titles. Danbatta claimed that the difficulty results in additional financial pressures for the nation’s telecom users. In reference to connectivity, Danbatta stated: “Over the years, we have identified some clusters of access gaps all over the country but we have recorded a significant drop in the number of access gaps, as we continue to drive initiatives that boost access to telecommunications services. According to him, the Commission accomplishes this by encouraging investment and funding, encouraging the development of infrastructure, encouraging digital inclusion and literacy, promoting competition and market liberalisation, encouraging the effective allocation of spectrum, as well as fostering the e-government ecosystem. “The NCC is confident that we are going to reach 50% broadband penetration threshold by the end of 2023 and by 2025, we would have met and possibly exceeded the 70% broadband penetration target, as contained in the Nigerian National Broadband Plan (NNBP), 2020-2025,” Danbatta said in reference to various ongoing regulatory efforts The ATCON and its members received special praise from the EVC for being active participants in progress and for consistently collaborating with the Commission in positive ways to address the many issues facing the sector. A robust digital economy and a nationwide broadband network are not without difficulties, according to the EVC. “However, these difficulties can be overcome with perseverance, inventiveness, and strategic planning. We can build a future in which every Nigerian has access to the opportunities that the digital world offers by concentrating on the success elements and removing the obstacles,” he continued. The achievement
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports that in the second quarter of 2023 (Q2 2023), Value Added Tax (VAT) and Company Income Tax (CIT) revenues grew in Nigeria. The total amount of company income tax for Q2 2023 was estimated to be N1.53 trillion, up from N469.01 billion in Q1 2023. This growth rate indicates a quarterly growth rate of 226.40%. In Q2 2023, local payments totaled N1.02 trillion, while foreign CIT payments contributed N505.91 billion, according to the CIT report. Additionally, Value Added Tax for Q2 2023 was reported at N781.35 billion, representing an increase of 10.11% from N709.59 billion in Q1 2023 on a quarterly basis. In Q2 2023, local VAT payments totaled N512.03 billion, compared to N142.63 billion in foreign VAT payments and N126.69 billion in import VAT. To lessen the need for public debt, the government must continue to receive this considerable rise in tax revenue. By utilising technology and data analytics to detect tax evaders and improve the tax collection process, the government should first concentrate on improving tax compliance and collection procedures. Additionally, it is critical to keep the tax code simple and remove administrative roadblocks in order to motivate more organisations and people to voluntarily comply with tax laws. A culture of tax compliance can be promoted among the populace by funding tax education and awareness programmes. In order to show citizens the practical advantages of taxes
Read MoreNigeria’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) increased 2.51% (year over year) in real terms in the second quarter (Q2) of 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The services sector, which achieved a growth rate of 4.42 percent in the time period and contributed 58.42 percent to the total GDP, is the main driver of this growth rate, which is lower than the 3.54% registered in the Q2 2022. In a similar vein, the agricultural sector expanded by 1.50%, up from 1.20% in Q2 2022. However, the industry sector saw a relative decrease in growth of 1.94%, matching the -2.30% decline seen in Q2 2022. Agriculture and industry sectors contributed less to the total GDP in Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022 in terms of their percentage of the GDP. To encourage Nigeria’s economy to thrive sustainably, the government must act decisively. The government should place a high priority on economic diversification, investing in industries other than oil, like boosting agricultural output through the use of modern technologies and giving farmers access to fertiliser and improved seedlings. Infrastructure development is essential for lowering corporate costs and luring investments into the nation, especially in the transportation and energy sectors. Given that human capital is a key economic activity driver, investing in education and skill development will empower the labour force and boost growth in the services sector. Additionally, creating an environment that is favourable to investors through
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) most recent report in its series on international commerce indicates that the overall value
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market NGX All-Share Index gained 0.09% on Friday to close at 67,395.74 points. The year-to-date (YTD) return
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange All Share Index closed negative today with a loss of 0.06% (i.e. 6bps) to end the
Read MoreGreat news from the world’s largest and most successful business referral and networking organization, BNI! With more than 14.6 million
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has authorized the transfer and assignment of the 10MHz frequency division duplex (FDD) in the
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market All Share Index gained 0.98% to settle at 67,414.40 points at the close of Wednesday’s trading
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market All-Share Index fell 0.80% to close at 66,760.20 points on Tuesday. As a result, the ASI’s
Read MoreYellow Card (https://YellowCard.io/), a pioneering African fintech company, and MoonPay, a global leader in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, have partnered to
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market closed lower for the second consecutive day as the All Share Index fell by 0.30% to
Read MoreNigerian stock market investors gained 1.11% on Monday as the All Share Index closed at 68,279.14 points. As a result,
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market recovered from Wednesday loss to gain 0.16% on Thursday and closed at 66,548.99 points. As a result, the year-to-date (YTD) return increased to 29.85%, and the market capitalization increased by N59.91 billion dollars to close at N36.42 trillion. Nigerian stock market gains The market remained positive as gains from GTCO (+1.10%), SEPLAT (+9.95%), and STANBIC (+3.67%) helped to offset losses from WAPCO (-0.17%), DANGSUGAR (-5.66%), and INTBREW (-6.52%). Trade turnover decreased in
Read MoreToday, Uber announced the introduction of Electric Boda in Kenya, a first for the company in the continent and a significant step towards more environmentally friendly transportation. With the introduction of electric motorcycles, the country’s transition to a greener economy now has a dependable, comfortable, and economical means of transportation within cities. Since everyone should be able to go green, using Electric Boda will initially cost 15% to 20% less than using Uber Boda. Electric Boda by Uber With the introduction of the Electric Boda by Uber, drivers, for whom fuel is one of the biggest expenses, will experience a 30–35% reduction in operating costs. The World Bank estimates that Kenya’s boda boda industry employs over 1.5 million young people and generates Kshs. 202 billion in economic output yearly. Now is the time to make wise decisions that will strengthen sustainable practises, and as a company, we are dedicated to taking part in the worldwide initiatives to lessen our carbon footprint. We are pleased to offer Kenyans an option for emissions-free transportation with the introduction of Electric Boda on our platform. According to Frans Hiemstra, Director and Regional General Manager, Uber, Middle East and Africa, “This launch also supports our global efforts to become a zero-emissions platform by 2040.” The debut coincides with the introduction of the National Electric Mobility Plan by the Kenyan government, which aims to develop a more environmentally friendly transport network and introduce a number of initiatives for long-term sustainable road traffic management. “We are doing our part to promote societal sustainability goals and the move to environmentally friendly transportation products. With rates 15–20% less than those of our current product, the introduction of Electric Boda would give Kenyans one of the most economical methods to get from place to place, according to Imran Manji, Head of East Africa for Uber. With ambitions to grow, Uber Electric Boda will first be offered in Nairobi, allowing travellers all around the nation to receive emissions-free rides. Uber continues to prioritise safety, and new
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market All-Share Index fell 0.08% to settle at 66,439.53 points today, Wednesday. As a result, the ASI’s
Read MoreSamsung Electronics has released a promotional video titled “Everyday SmartThings with Son,” which stars global football sensation Son Heung-min. The
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market gained another 0.51% on Tuesday to close at 66,490.34 points. As a result, the year-to-date (YTD)
Read MoreNigerian stock market All-Share Index closed 0.90% higher at 66,151.38 points today. As a result, the year-to-date (YTD) return increased
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market rebounded and gained 0.24% on Friday to close at 65,558.91 points. As a result, the year-to-date
Read MoreAccording to the most recent Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) figures, internet subscriptions reached at 159.5 million in June ’23, representing
Read MoreKwik (https://Kwik.delivery), a rapidly expanding digital platform for logistics services, today announced the opening of KwikShelf, its first on-demand e-commerce
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange lost 0.14% today as the All Share Index succumbed to market forces to settle at 65,401.82
Read MoreNigeria’s inflation rate increased by 1.29% points in July 2023 to 24.08%, up from 22.79% the previous month. This is
Read MoreIn response to the current exchange rate crisis and the desire to improve exchange rate market efficiency, the Central Bank
Read MoreThe Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI) has stated that it will collaborate with African digital professionals to teach them Green
Read MoreThe price of stocks on the Nigerian Stock Exchange rose by N2.7 billion on Wednesday to settle at N35.84 trillion.
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange extended its market gain with the benchmark index rising 0.44% to close at 65,488.67 points. As
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Transport Fare Watch for June 2023 shows an increase in the fares paid for
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market Index fell 0.27% today, Thursday, to close at 64,448.96 points. As a result, the market is
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market NGX All-Share Index lost 0.47% to close lower at 64,625.28 points today Wednesday. As a result,
Read MoreThe Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) issued a report on the performance evaluation of local and foreign portfolio investments, which revealed
Read MoreAccording to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) current World Economic Update, released in July 2023, the Nigerian economy will decelerate
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market NGX All-Share Index lost 0.18% on Monday to close at 65,210.49 points. As a result, the
Read MoreTruecaller, the top worldwide communications platform for validating contacts and banning unwanted communication, has teamed forces with Termii, Africa’s best
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market closed positive on Friday with the All-Share Index closing 0.18% higher at 65,325.37 points. Gains in
Read MoreAfrobarometer (https://www.Afrobarometer.org/), the world’s leading source of high-quality data and analysis on what Africans think, is pleased to announce a
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria published its audited accounts for the fiscal year ending December 2022, revealing a profit after
Read MoreIn July ’23, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed N907.05 billion to the three levels of government and public
Read MoreInvestors in the Nigerian Stock market got a reprieve on Thursday as the market closed with 1.62% gain with the All-Share Index settl8ng at 65,204.62 points.
Read MorePublic health is seriously threatened by gender-based violence and sexual exploitation and abuse (GBV/SEA). In order to support the government of Adamawa state in providing quality care for survivors of gender-based violence, particularly those receiving humanitarian aid, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has done so. In order to provide sensitization on GBV and the role of the health provider for survivors in accordance with the WHO guideline, WHO assisted the state government in training 65 health workers and volunteers (dubbed GBV Champions) with funding from USAID’s Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) and the Government of Germany. The 65 GBV Champions had the knowledge and abilities to recognise warning signs of violence, provide appropriate first-line assistance, including psychosocial assistance, and make pertinent referrals to medical institutions and social services. Confidently asking for assistance Jessica Matthew, 37, a GBV survivor who had been sexually assaulted by her brother-in-law for more than five years, was able to receive medical care because to their efforts. She endured the psychological and physical abuse unaided until she met a GBV champion in the Girei Local Government Area (LGA). “I was unable to tell anyone that I was living in fear. They won’t believe me, I thought,” she remarked. As a result of the abuse, Jessica had health issues like depression, anxiety, and self-inflicted wounds. She had been hesitant to speak up for fear of being stigmatised or having people not believe her. In addition to the health intervention and counselling provided by the health worker, she stated with a smile, “I was able to tell my husband about the abuse, and he believed me since he too had the chance to receive education from the health officers. Women’s physical, sexual, reproductive, and mental health, as well as their emotional and social well-being, are seriously harmed by GBV in the short- and long-term. Adamawa state does not have information on the prevalence of GBV in a humanitarian setting, but the Nigeria Demographic Health Survey calculates that 44.4% of the state’s female residents between the ages of 15 and 49 have experienced physical, emotional, or sexual violence at some point in their lives. Gender-based violence (GBV)—which includes sexual and/or intimate partner abuse and other types of violence based on gender inequality—occurs at higher rates in humanitarian situations. GBV interventions are intended for 1,317,980 million people as part of the humanitarian response strategy for 2023. Out of the total targets, 34% are located in Yola, Adamawa state, of which 32% are internally displaced persons (IDPs), 25% are returnees, and 43% are members of the host community. Providing assistance GBV is a big problem in the humanitarian northeast states, according to Dr. Beatrice Mauraguri, WHO Emergency Manager in northeast Nigeria. The WHO is assisting the health sector in responding to GBV, including physical, sexual, and emotional violence, all of which can have substantial negative effects on physical, psychological, and reproductive health. Health systems can assist women who have experienced violence. Over 141,200 women were exposed to GBV key messages in Adamawa state between January and May 2023.
Read MoreThe National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has started giving aid to the 13,299 homes in Gombe State that would be impacted by the flood disaster in 2022. The governor thanked the federal government for its assistance and urged recipients to use the gifts wisely. The governor was represented by the secretary to the state government. According to NEMA’s Chief Administrative Officer, as part of the Special National Economic and Livelihood Emergency Intervention (SNELEI), both food (such as rice, beans, and sorghum) and non-food items (such as sewing machines and grinding machines) have been delivered. The flood of 2022 significantly damaged 33 settlements in the state, and the executive secretary of the Gombe State Emergency Management Agency expressed gratitude for the assistance. Mr. Adamu Jibril, one of the beneficiaries, commended the federal government for its participation while emphasising
Read MoreAccording to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Money and Credit Statistics, banks’ net domestic credit to the Nigerian economy
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for June 2023 that Nigeria’s headline
Read MoreAirtel Africa and Mastercard announced the launch of a new cross-border remittance transfer service in collaboration with Mastercard, allowing Airtel
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market gained 1.55% at today’s trading session to close at 65,263.06 points. As a result, the ASI
Read MoreSend App by Flutterwave now accepts payments from the US and Canada and has expanded its network to include Egypt and Senegal as recipients. In order to make it quicker, simpler, and more economical for individuals in the diaspora to send money to their relatives, friends, and loved ones in Africa, Flutterwave, the continent’s top payments technology firm, as unveiled improvements to its $end Mobile product, now known as Send App by Flutterwave. Send by Flutterwave, which was introduced in 2021, has been achieving its goal of giving the African Diaspora a quick, transparent, and secure means to interact with family and friends back home The rebranding comes as remittances to the continent have increased by twofold over the past ten years, with the United Nations projecting that they will reach $100 billion in 2022. These remittances will help to pay for the living expenses and medical expenses of an estimated 200 million relatives in Africa. With the help of Send App, sending money has been elevated to the level of an act of love and support and a way to improve the lives of those you care about. Without sacrificing transparency, costs, security, or delivery times, Flutterwave is dedicated to assisting the diaspora communities in reconnecting with their ancestors. The app, which is presently offered on the Play Store and the App Store, seeks to improve the user experience. Real-time support and exchange rate updates, an updated activity area that tracks transactions in real-time, and a new voucher code section that enables users to receive discounts on transactions are some of the other main features of the Send App. Temioluwa Adesina, Lead Product Manager at Send, commented on the relaunch, saying, “We’ve been hard at work iterating to make Send App the ultimate money transfer option for Africans in the diaspora. I’m glad we’re putting it into use now so that millions of Africans both at home and abroad may assist and connect with one another via money transfers on Send App in a simple, secure, and timely manner. The new brand identity for
Read MoreNigerian stock market All Share Index gained 0.12% on Wednesday to close at 64,267.36 points. As a result, the year-to-date
Read MoreThe Indian government will contribute $2 million to the African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI), reaffirming
Read MoreNigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has asked Google to remove 18 lending apps from Play store for
Read MoreInfraCredit and FSDAi invests £10k in a Risk Sharing Backstop Facility that would enable local currency funding for the construction of sustainable infrastructure in Nigeria. By encouraging local institutional investment through bonds into potential early-stage or greenfield climate-aligned infrastructure projects, the Risk Sharing Backstop Facility (RSBF) will solve the issue of low credit enhancement. The facility will assist Nigeria in accelerating its social and economic growth, making the transition to a green economy, and meeting its climate targets by making financing for “climate-aligned” infrastructure projects more readily available. FSDAi is thrilled to be making this £10 million investment in cooperation with InfraCredit, a recognized leader in the sustainable infrastructure sector, with support from the UK International Development through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The breadth and diversity of projects this facility will support are shown by InfraCredit is current investments and project pipeline, which include projects like distributed renewable energy services for urban residences, commercial and industrial renewable projects, edge-certified green housing, and e-mobility infrastructure. Risk Sharing Backstop Facility – RSBF The RSBF plans to gather money in stages, first from FSDAi and then from additional funders, with the goal of achieving a total capital base of up to US$50 million.As a result, this investment supports one of FSD Africa’s main goals, which is to expand capital markets by removing systemic barriers. “This investment further demonstrates the UK’s commitment and contribution to Nigeria’s transition to clean energy and builds on decades of UK leadership in mobilizing support for climate-related infrastructure challenges,” said James Cleverly, MP, the foreign secretary of the UK.
Read MoreFor direct cash withdrawals from their correspondent banks, microfinance banks and principal mortgage banks are exempt from the cash withdrawal limits, according to a letter to banks and other financial institutions from CBN Director, Payment System Management Department, Must Jimoh. Jimoh stated in a circular titled “Exemption of Primary Mortgage Banks and Microfinance Banks from Cash Withdrawal Limits” that “The Central Bank of Nigeria hereby directs the exemption of microfinance banks and primary mortgage banks that provide banking services to the economically active poor from paying the processing fees for withdrawals above the cash withdrawal limits for direct cash withdrawals from their correspondent banks.” He continued by saying that the change will allow them to continue to fulfil their predetermined responsibilities in
Read MoreNigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission declared in a notification that all Cryptocurrency activities and cryptocurrency platform providers must stop recruiting Nigerian nationals and that Binance’s operations are prohibited in the country. According to the SEC, the post was a reiteration of a caution issued on June 9 against a business known as Binance Nigeria Ltd. At the time, Binance informed CoinDesk that the firm was not connected to it. The SEC particularly mentioned the website of the cryptocurrency exchange in its notification on Friday. “The commission again reiterates that the activities of Binance, https://www.binance.com and any such other platform through which the company solicits investors are neither registered nor regulated by the commission and its operations in Nigeria are therefore illegal,” the SEC stated. The regulatory body directed all cryptocurrency-related platform providers to stop contacting Nigerian investors. The SEC declared last year that it sees all cryptocurrencies as securities. On a trial basis, the nation has been processing applications to register crypto exchanges; but, registration won’t be finalised unless an agreement is made with the central bank, which has forbidden local financial institutions from working with crypto service providers. Generalised warnings from the Commission to the public included “to be wary of investing in crypto assets and other products offered or operated by entities not registered or regulated by the Commission.” The statement said: “By this circular, all platform providers making such solicitations are hereby directed to immediately cease soliciting Nigerian investors in any manner whatsoever.” SOURCE: Coindesk
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market tumbled further on Monday with the All-Share Index losing 1.10% to close at 64,337.52. As a
Read MoreGlobal economic growth is projected to slow from 3.5% in 2022 to 3.0% in both 2023 and 2024. This is
Read MoreFlapmax, a pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) firm, announced today a strategic alliance with Intel, the world’s leading technology corporation, to
Read MoreThe Nigerian exchange group (NGX Group) has released its unaudited results for half year 2023. below are the major highlights
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market All Share Index lost 0.65%on Friday to close at 65,056.39 points. However, despite losing three (3)
Read MoreThe assets under management (AUM) of Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) rose by 17.5% y/y to N16.8 trillion in June ’23, according to the most recent monthly data made public by Nigeria’s Pension Commission (PENCOM). The AUM increased on a monthly basis by 6.3%. We observe that in June 2023, 64.8% of the entire AUM was made up of FGN debt securities. ’23, as opposed to the 64.2% observed over the same period in 2022. The Pension Fund Administrators’ (PFAs’) total holdings of FGN debt instruments climbed by 20%. 3.8% monthly and y/y, respectively. Given the high inflation (now 22.79% y/y), the PFAs
Read MoreNigerian stock market All Share Index declined by 0.31% on Thursday to close at 65,482.91 points. As a result, the
Read MoreGoogle has announced that Nigerians can now use the Naira to make payments on the Play Store. This follows its
Read MoreBlackBerry Limited today announced its participation in Cybertech Africa in Rwanda. The inaugural event in the region will bring together
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market today slumped to market forces as it lost 0.46% to settle at 65,687.16 points. As a
Read MoreNigeria trails South Africa and Kenya in the adoption of key B2B payment processes across Africa, such as speed of processing invoices and payment automation, according to a new report from Duplo, a business payment platform for African businesses of all sizes. According to the Exploring the State of B2B Payments in Africa report, which includes the opinions of more than 1,200 professionals from Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Ghana, electronic bank transfers are preferred by 49.1% of South Africans, who are followed by 48.5% of Nigerians, 34% of Ghanaians, and 31.9% of Kenyans. South Africa leads the way in this regard, followed by Nigeria (48.5%), Ghana (34%) and Kenya (31.9%). Compared to Nigeria (79.9%), South Africa (71.69%), and Ghana (67.23%), Kenya leads the world in terms of payment automation, with 83.4 percent of Kenyans saying that their payment system is either semi-automated or fully automated. South Africa narrowly leads Nigeria in terms of how quickly invoices are processed, with 39.93 percent of respondents saying that this is usually the case, as opposed to Nigeria’s 39.74 percent. The B2B payments market in Africa presents a huge but mostly unexploited opportunity. B2B payments’ complexity
Read MoreOne of the greatest dangers to information security both internationally and in the META area continues to be ransomware attacks. According to IBM’s data breach report, the average cost of a ransomware assault was US$4.54 million in 2022, and Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) solutions found over 74.2M attempted ransomware attacks (a 20% increase from 2021). While the number of ransomware assaults decreased in the beginning of 2023, several regions experienced an increase in attacks in Q2, especially when compared to the same time period in 2022. Data from the Kaspersky Security Network shows that compared to H1 2022, ransomware attack attempts against individual and business users in Nigeria increased by 7% in H1 2023. Although there was a 3% decline in Kenya between H1 2023 and H1 2022, there
Read MoreHughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company, has announced that Africa Mobile Networks (AMN), a provider of services to Africa’s
Read MoreThe Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) today raised the monetary policy rate or MPR
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market All share Index extended its gains for the fourth consecutive day rising 1.11% to close at
Read MoreSalient Advisory, a healthcare consulting firm, has released its latest annual market intelligence report, which highlights a powerful pan-African ecosystem
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market All-Share Index gained 0.41% higher to close at 65,268.28 points on Monday, the highest level since
Read MoreThe UBA Foundation has launched its 2023 Tree Planting Campaign in collaboration with the Lagos State Parks and Garden Agency
Read MoreFor the half year ended June 30, 2023, FBN Holdings Plc has declared a profit before tax of N206 billion
Read MoreThe Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria says it will collaborate in the fight against corruption with the Special Control
Read MoreThe Nigerian Stock Market gained 0.27% at the end of Thursday’s trading session to close at 63,930.72 points. As a
Read MoreNigeria recorded a 22.3% rise in total eCommerce app installs from Q1 2022 to Q1 2023 on iOS.. AppsFlyer today
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market NGX All Share Index lost 0.01% on Wednesday to close at 63,757.23 points. As a result,
Read MoreNigerian stock market All Share Index gained 1.31% today to settle at 63,766.72 points, extending advances for the second consecutive
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market gained 0.60% on Monday to close at 62,943.35 points and as a result the year-to-date (YTD)
Read MoreThe prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence have recognised Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), the top pan-African banking group, as Africa’s Best Bank for
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its most recent “CPI and Inflation Report for June 2023,” states that the
Read MoreThe Arab-Africa Trade Bridges Program Launches Arab-Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Food Security Program. The Launch Event brought attention to issues
Read MoreWorldRemit, Zepz’s worldwide remittance network, has announced Naira currency remittances as Payout Option for Customers Sending Money to Nigeria, an
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market suffered another huge loss on Thursday as the NGX All-Share Index fell 2.03% to close at
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market All-Share Index lost 2.47% at the close of trading on Wednesday to settle at 64,046.93 points,
Read MoreSeven companies, Afromedia Plc, Pharmadeko Plc, Royal Exchange Plc, International Energy Insurance Plc, C&I Leasing Plc, Presco Plc, and Ardova
Read MoreInvestors today gained the sum of N580.23 billion from the Nigerian stock market as the All-Share index rose 1.65% to
Read MoreFlutterwave, a market-leading provider of payments technology, has introduced Tuition, a new payment service that enables African customers to effortlessly
Read MoreSimi Nwogugu of Nigeria, CEO of Junior Achievement Africa (https://JA-Africa.org/), was selected the winner of this year’s Africa Education Medal,
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange ended the week strong with the NGX All Share Index closing 1.65% higher at 63,040.87 points.
Read MoreThe stock market All Shate Index rose by 0.81% on Thursday to conclude at 62,019.88 points as local shares extended
Read MoreAccording to Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the investment profile in the country’s telecommunications
Read MoreThe Nigerian Stock Market recovered from Tuesday’s loss, posting gains as the All Share Index increased by 1.33% to settle
Read MoreAt the of Tuesday’s trading session, the Nigerian stock market lost 1.99% to close at 60,715.04 points. As a result,
Read MoreThe Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may need to raise interest rates by at least
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reported that the country’s foreign reserves decreased from $37.07 billion on January 3, 2023, to $34.19 billion by the end of June 27, 2023, in its data on movement on foreign reserves. This reflects a 7.7% decline in foreign reserves ($2.88 billion) in the first half of the year. The CBN’s ongoing involvement in the foreign exchange market and fluctuating export revenues are to blame for the decline in Nigeria’s foreign reserves. The need for foreign currency to import raw materials and finished goods has increased, and more Nigerians are leaving the country for employment and educational possibilities. These elements have caused a gap between the supply and demand for foreign currency, which has
Read MoreThe Debt Management Office (DMO) estimates that as of March 2023, Nigeria’s total governmental debt was N49.95 trillion. The Federal
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market All Share Index rose by 1.61% to close at 61,949.24 points on Monday. As a result
Read MoreIn northwest Nigeria, the malnutrition crisis is getting worse, prompting the international medical organisation Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
Read MoreStock market investors gain as the Nigerian stock market ended the week on a positive note, driving the All-Share index
Read MoreThe Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) and the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) have just formed a strong
Read MoreAccording to a National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) study, Value Added Tax (VAT) increased by 1.75 percent from N697.38 billion
Read MoreThrough a series of modest increases in the monetary policy rate to 18.5%, the Central Bank of Nigeria has repeatedly
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market extended its current market gains as the All Share Index rose by 1.30% to 60,108.86 points
Read MoreAs part of a mandated Know Your Customer (KYC) policy in the financial services industry, the Central Bank of Nigeria
Read MoreAccording to a statement released by the World Bank on Monday, Nigeria has been given the go-ahead for a new
Read MoreOn Monday the All Share Index of the Nigerian stock exchange increased by 0.22% to close at 59,338.76 points. In
Read MoreNOIPolls performed a new public opinion survey, which found that 62% of adult Nigerians countrywide said they were unaware of the causes of cancer. Among the other explanations listed, poor cleanliness was cited as the cause by 7% of respondents, while 14% of respondents said consuming canned food was the culprit. According to another research, the majority of adult Nigerians (77 percent) believe that cancer is common in the nation, and 28% said that they or a family member have experienced the disease. For instance, the famed Nigerian rapper and composer Sound Sultan lost his lengthy fight with throat cancer
Read MoreThe Exchange’s performance in the most recent trading week was inconsistent. The lagging chart was led by Paddy Rice, which
Read MoreNigeria achieved a trade surplus of N927 billion between January and March 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics’
Read MoreThe All-Share Index fell 0.01% to settle at 59,206.63 points on Friday as tye NGX exchange closed mixed with a
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange today All share index dropped 0.19% to close at 59,211.26 points on Thursday. Thus, the ASI’s
Read MoreThe Transform Health Fund (THF), a blended-finance fund for growing effective and creative healthcare solutions in Africa, has been unveiled
Read MoreNigerian stocks continued to rise as the benchmark index finished 0.36% higher to close at 59,323.95 points. As a result
Read MoreThe Africa Trade Gateway (ATG), a collection of five digital platforms created as a single window by the African Export-Import
Read MoreAirtel Nigeria has joined the 5G mobile network as it launched the service today in Lagos, Ogun and Rivers States
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange benchmark index rose by 0.02% to settle at 59,014.85 points and s a result, the year-to-date
Read MoreRadisson hotel group is adding three new hotels to its portfolio in Nigeria. two of the hotels, Radisson Collection Hotel
Read MoreThe NBS released the May inflation report for Nigeria which reveals – Headline rate 22.41% y/y (22.22% April);Core rate 20.06% y/y
Read MoreIn order to help the trade and commerce sector in Africa manage related risks as effectively as possible, the African
Read MoreThe African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), which is building the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja, Nigeria, has
Read MoreThe All-Share Index fell by 0.33% to close at 59,000.96 points on Friday. It however closed 5.49% higher w/w, up
Read MoreKaspersky has released a new edition of its endpoint security software that includes enterprise-level capabilities for small and medium-sized businesses.
Read MoreNippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI), a Japanese export credit agency, has joined the Pan-African Guarantee Institution and became the
Read MoreThriveAgric, a leading agricultural technology firm, presented its 2022 Impact Report today, repeating the business’s objective to establish the biggest
Read MoreAccess Bank has launched two new consumer credit cards to maintain its position as Nigeria’s most creative bank: the Access
Read MoreThe Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development hereby informs the general public of an anthrax outbreak in various West
Read MoreInvestors in the Nigerian stock exchange lost N37.57 billion today as the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) declined by 0.12% to
Read MoreThe NGX All-Share Index (ASI) fell by 0.02% to close at 56,025.56 points. As a result the ASI’s year-to-date (YTD)
Read MoreA collaborative venture between MultiChoice Group, Rapyd, and General Catalyst to create an integrated payment platform for Africa was unveiled
Read MoreAccording to the NCC, Mobile subscriber numbers in Nigeria fell by 1% in April to 223.3 million from the 225.8
Read MoreAccording to the most recent data from the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), cyber dangers have increasingly focused on Nigeria, which
Read MoreA persistent mobile Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) operation using previously unidentified malware to target iOS devices has been discovered by
Read MoreThe UNESCO International Literacy Prizes have opened for applications for the 2023 edition. It wants all literacy education specialists to
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market posted gains today as the benchmark index increased by 0.42% to close at 56,038.85 points. The
Read MoreDue to COVID-19 interruption, about 50,000 infants under the age of one in Imo State, South East Nigeria, would lose
Read MoreIndividuals, communities, civil society, corporations, and governments around the world celebrated World Environment Day today, with official events staged in
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported in May 2023 that the Nigerian economy expanded by 2.31 percent in the
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange started the month of June with a gain of 0.07% in the All Share Index which
Read MoreWhiteBIT, one of the major European cryptocurrency exchanges, is thrilled to announce its official opening in Nigeria, marking an important
Read MoreThe largest polio vaccine campaign in Africa since 2020 begins today in three West and Central African countries, with national
Read MoreThe tobacco pandemic is one of the world’s most serious public health concerns, killing more than eight million people each
Read MoreThe All Share Index of the Nigerian stock exchange fell by 0.20% to close at 52,821.60 points today Thursday. As
Read MoreAFEX, Africa’s premier commodities market player, has been named first in the Financial Times (FT) list of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Read MoreThe Exchange experienced a mixed performance across commodities in the previous trading week. Sorghum topped the Exchange’s gainers chart, rising
Read MoreAt the May 2023 Monetary Policy Committee meeting of the CBN, the MPC unanimously voted to :• Increase the MPR
Read MoreAccording to the National Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS) national accounts for Q1 ’23, GDP increased by 2.3% year on year,
Read MoreActing on its powers and to safeguard the banking public, the Central Bank of Nigeria, yesterday Tuesday May 23rd, revoked
Read MoreAccording to the GSMA’s annual ‘State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2023,’ mobile money services are increasing faster
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market benchmark index gained 0.15% on Friday to close at 52,187.93 points. The year-to-date (YTD) return decreased
Read MoreAccording to a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) assessment, adoption of Nigeria’s digital money, the eNaira, is disappointingly low. The
Read MoreMr Ibrahim Mohammed was 12 years old when he caught the poliovirus in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State in
Read MoreIn Nigeria, at least 64% of children aged 12 to 23 months did not obtain all recommended immunizations in 2021,
Read MoreIn collaboration with the Committee of E-Banking Industry Heads for Nigeria (CeBIH), Mastercard organizes a first-of-its-kind Fraud and Cyber Security
Read MoreThe African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) Board of Directors has granted a $15 million subordinated loan to Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company
Read MoreOn May 25, Meta (http://www.Facebook.com) announced the third version of its pan-African ‘Made by Africa, Loved by the World’ campaign
Read MoreThe Nigerian Stock Exchange closed higher today with the All Share Index rising by 0.31% to close at 52,580.86 points.
Read MoreThe African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) Board of Directors approved a $11.7 million budgeted allocation to the African Fertilizer Financing Mechanism
Read MoreDeal Source Africa (https://DealSourceAfrica.co/), a comprehensive program that connects African firms with investors and transaction consultants, as well as African
Read MoreAccess Bank Plc (www.AccessBankPLC.com), one of Nigeria’s largest financial institutions, has created a new subsidiary in Paris, France, as part
Read MoreAccording to the most recent data given by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the industry regulator, internet subscribers were N156.9
Read MoreDangote Industries Limited is preparing for a ceremonial inauguration this month at its Lekki Refinery in Lekki, Nigeria, which would
Read Moreinvestors on the Nigerian stock market saw their investments grow by N102.39 billion on Tuesday as the Nigerian equities benchmark
Read MoreDuring the reviewed week, the open market saw an increase in the prices of all cereals. The strong demand for
Read MoreThe Nigerian Stock Exchange benchmark index closed Monday trading session with a 0.03% gain to stand at 52,231.29 points. As
Read MoreNigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) has announced that it has received EDGE accreditation, making it the world’s first exchange
Read MoreNigeria passed a resolution on May 5, 2023, calling for a moratorium on donkey slaughter for the export of skins
Read MoreVolition Cap, an asset management firm that helps the hardworking middle class build wealth, said today that it has received
Read MoreThe NGX All-Share Index closed with a gain of 0.10% on friday to close at 52,214.62 points. the ASI concluded
Read MoreThe Nigerian lost 0.09% to close at 52,161.24 points on Thursday. The ASI’s year-to-date (YTD) return consequently decreased to 1.78%,
Read MoreThe Nigerian Stock Exchange closed Tuesday’s trading session with the All Share Index going up by 0.05% to close at
Read MoreNigerian stock market all share Index closed Monday trading session with 0.22% gain to settle at 52,579.52 points. As a
Read MoreOrganizations wanting to increase customer engagement would be prudent to maximize their client acquisition efforts during the Holy Month of
Read MoreNomba, a Nigerian company that offers payment services, has raised $30 million in a pre-Series B fundraising round to help
Read MoreThe All-Share Index of the NGX stock exchange fell by 0.17% to conclude at 52,207.77 points on Wednesday leading to
Read MoreA new flagship office for Avanti Communications has opened in Ikoyi, Lagos. Avanti’s new office will serve as a gathering
Read MoreThetaRay, a provider of AI-powered transaction monitoring technology, and VigiPay, a Nigerian fintech that offers digital payment services, have announced
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange NGX All-Share Index lost 0.20% to close at 52,296.48 points. As a result, the ASI’s year-to-date
Read MoreDidier Drogba, a FIFA legend and the Goodwill Ambassador for Sport and Health for the World Health Organization, has commented
Read MorePAC Capital Limited is happy to have served as Access Holdings Plc (“Access Holdco”)’s lead financial adviser and fund arranger
Read MoreAccording to the most recent NCC figures, there were 154,847,901 active internet subscribers in the fourth quarter of 2022, up
Read MoreThe Nigerian Stock Exchange closed 0.95% higher at 52,097.62 points on Wednesday, extending its winning streak to a sixth straight
Read MoreA $1.5 million project has been established by the African Development Fund and Smart Africa Alliance to harmonize e-commerce and
Read MoreNigerian stocks market benchmark index rose 0.49% to finish at 51,606.49 points on Tuesday. The ASI’s year-to-date (YTD) return increased
Read MoreThe shortlist of candidates for this year’s African Banker Awards has been released by the African Banker magazine (www.AfricanBankerAwards.com). Since
Read MoreThe 2022 Venture Capital in Africa Report was just made public by the African Private Capital Association (AVCA). The anticipated
Read MoreThe Nigerian Stock Exchange continued to rise as the benchmark Index closed at 51,178.41 points, up 0.08% from yesterday. Gains
Read MoreDespite prior naira scarcity and its impact on business, Nigeria’s commercial banking, insurance, and telecoms sectors have maintained good media
Read MoreAccording to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s total capital importation was $1.06 billion in the fourth
Read MoreData from the Debt Management Office show that as of December 2022, Nigeria’s overall debt stock was N46.25 trillion, made
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange gained 0.04% to settle at 51,138.92 points on Tuesday. As a result, the year-to-date (YTD) return of
Read MoreIn order to further financial inclusion and digital transformation, Polaris Bank Limited, one of Nigeria’s largest financial service providers, has
Read MoreFalcon Aerospace Limited, a Nigerian business aviation company, has introduced changes to make it simpler and more accessible to hire
Read MoreA new Internet Exchange has been established in Lagos, Nigeria, according to AMS-IX (https://www.AMS-IX.net/AMS), one of the biggest Internet exchange
Read MoreThe Abeokuta region of BNI, the worlds largest and most successful business referral organization, on Saturday April 15, officially launched
Read MoreAccording to a recent survey of consumers by DigiPundits, Konga is rated as the most esteemed and creative e-commerce business
Read MoreAs of February 2023, users had abandoned a total of 96.8 million Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards out of 323.6
Read MoreAccording to statistics from the world bank, Nigeria tops the list of African countries with highest receipt of remittance inflows
Read MoreThe international monetary fund (IMF) has advised the Federal Government of Nigeria to raise taxes and eliminate fuel subsidies if
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market lost yet another 1.96% on Tuesday to close at 51,952.99 points. The loss represents a decrease
Read MoreThe All-Share Index of the Nigerian stock exchange fell by 0.05% to close at 52,994.13 points on Thursday with Market
Read MoreInvestors in the Nigerian stock markets lost a whooping sum of N553.71 billion on Wednesday as the NGX All Share
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market NGX All-Share Index (ASI) lost 0.29% to close at 54,035.39 points on Tuesday with market capitalization
Read MoreThe list of approved digital money lenders or loan app companies in Nigeria that have approval from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
Read MoreThe All share index of the Nigerian stock market declined by 0.08% to close at 54,190.28 today Monday. As a
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange lost N99 billion today as the All-Share Index dropped by 0.33% to close at 54,232.34 points.
Read MoreOlakunle Alake, the group chief executive officer of Dangote Industries Ltd, expressed satisfaction with the successful listing of the company’s
Read Morethe Nigerian stock market continued its recovery on Thursday as the NGX All-Share Index ended the days trading activities with
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market rebounded on Wednesday with a 0.20% gain to close at 53,603.80 points. As a result of
Read MoreThe All share Index of the Nigerian exchange limited lost 0.47% to settle at 53,498.27 points on Tuesday and as
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock lost a whooping N622 billion on Monday as the NGX All Share Index fell by 2.08% to
Read MoreA big component of the African revolution will be played by young African women leaders, which is the goal of
Read MoreThe Ocean Cleanup, a global non-profit initiative working to develop and scale technology to clean the oceans of plastic, has
Read MoreA brand-new venture studio for tech startups in Africa has been established by Factor[e] Ventures. The Delta40 studio develops and
Read MoreAccording to the National Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS) most recent data on international trade in goods, the overall value of
Read MoreThe benchmark All-Share Index of the Nigerian stock exchange gained 0.06% to closed at 54,936.11 points, at the end of
Read MoreThe Afreximbank Trade Facilitation Program has announced an upgrade to the funding facility offered to Fidelity Bank plc, Nigeria (AFTRAF).
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange all share-index gained 0.03% to close at 54,904.68 points at the end of today’s trading activities,
Read MoreThe Monetary Policy Committee of the CBN (MPC) at its March 2023 meeting raised the baseline interest rate, otherwise known
Read MoreNigerian stocks started the week with a loss of 0.05% on the All-Share Index to finish at 54,888.48 points. As
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market lost further value on Thursday as the NGX All-Share Index fell by 1.04% to close at
Read MoreThe inflation figures for the month of February 2023 was recently released by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS) with
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market All-Share Index lost another 0.41% on Wednesday to close at 55,490.20 points marking its fourth consecutive
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has instructed mobile network operators (MNOs) to begin implementing authorized harmonised short codes (HSC) for
Read MoreOn Tuesday the NGX All-Share index of the Nigerian stock exchange lost 0.12% to close at 55,722.90 points, As a
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria has finally submitted to the supreme court ruling extending the use of the old naira
Read MoreThe All-Share Index of the Nigerian stock market lost 0.01% on Monday to close at 55,788.37 points. The ASI’s year-to-date
Read MoreThe Black Founders Fund for Startups in Africa and Europe has launched applications. Startups from Africa that apply for the
Read MoreIn order to enable text and documents to be translated into and out of these languages throughout the full Microsoft
Read MoreAccording to the National Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS) most recent national accounts, GDP increased by 3.5% y/y in Q4 of
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange continues its gaining streak on Thursday as the All-Share Index went up by 0.04% higher to
Read MoreThe World Health Organization (WHO) has continued to offer emergency life-saving medical assistance in northeast Nigeria to assist the displaced
Read MoreThe Operational Guidelines for Open Banking in Nigeria has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria in furtherance of
Read MoreInvestors in the Nigerian stock exchanged gained N107 billion today as the NGX All-Share Index appreciated by 0.35% to close
Read MoreMarket capitalization on the Nigerian stock exchange decreased by N1 billion to close at N30.29 trillion as the All-share Index
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange NGX All-Share Index rose by 0.14% on Monday to close at 55,605.57 points. In the same
Read MoreThe CBN and Federal Government’s strategy to redesign the naira was today declared invalid by the Supreme Court because it
Read MoreAfter yesterday’s trading losses, the Nigerian stock market recovered today with the NGX All-Share Index increasing by 0.29% to settle
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange All-Share Index lost 0.53% today to close at 55,508.61 points, and as a result, the market
Read MoreThe Google for Startups Founders Funds offer financial prizes to Black and Latino entrepreneurs so they can start and expand
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market index rose by 0.86% on Tuesday to conclude at 55,806.26 points. As a result, the market
Read MoreThe NGX All-Share Index closed Monday’s trading session with a 0.69% gain to settle at 55,328.42 points. As a result, the year-to-date (YTD) return increased to 7.96% while market capitalization increased by N206.58 billion to close at N30.14 trillion. Trade turnover, however, decreased by 38.84% in
Read MoreDue to increased demand for their trucking services, a major European transnational company operating a fleet of trucks across the
Read MoreThe NGX All-Share Index rose by 0.55% on Friday to close the day’s trading session at 54,949.21 points with market
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange gained 0.60% on Thursday to settle at 54,646.38 points with the year-to-date (YTD) return rising to
Read MoreAccording to the National Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS) national accounts for Q4 ’22, GDP increased by 3.5% y/y as opposed
Read MoreAccording to the National Bureau of Statistics’ most recent gross domestic product (GDP) report, Nigeria’s economic growth slowed to 3.10
Read MoreThe Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed in the green amidst buy-interests and sell-offs, with bulls controlling the action and pushing the
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market lost 0.06% on Tuesday to settle at 54,189.31 points. As a result, the year-to-date (YTD) return
Read MoreNGX All-Share Index increased by 0.78% to close at 54,224.35 points. Trade turnover settled higher when compared to Friday’s trading
Read MoreThe United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has appealed to its customers to bring their old notes to the bank
Read MoreInvestors on the Nigerian stock exchange saw their wealth and investment reduced by N386 billion on Friday as stocks halted
Read MorePeople who still have stockpiles of the old Naira notes have been directed to take them to their commercial banks
Read MoreThe AfricaGoGreen Fund (AGGF) made news today with the announcement of its successful second fundraising close, securing $47 million in
Read MoreSix million people in northeast Nigeria have been severely impacted by conflict, sickness, and disaster, and the UN has issued
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market All-Share Index (ASI) closed higher on Thursday with a 0.02% gain to close at 54,520.20 points.
Read MoreThe Payment Service Solution Provider License for Cellulant in Nigeria has been renewed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports that in January 2023, Nigeria’s inflation spiked to 21.82 percent. The Central Bank
Read MoreIn Abuja, the capital and hub of Nigeria’s government, Radisson Hotel Group will be launching its upscale lifestyle brand, Radisson
Read MoreStocks on the Nigerian stock exchange gained 2bps to settle at 54,507.66 on Wednesday. As a result, the year-to-date (YTD)
Read MoreThe Nigerian Stock Exchange closed in the green amidst buy-interests and sell-offs with bulls controlling the action and pushing the
Read MoreFlutterwave, a Nigerian fintech business, has been granted permission to operate in Egypt as a payment service provider. As a
Read MoreThe NGX All-Share Index rose by 0.07% to settle at 54,364.67 points Monday while the year-to-date (YTD) return increased to
Read MoreThe Council of State met yesterday at the Presidential Villa and at the conclusion of the meeting requested that the
Read MoreThe Nigeria Labourt Congress, NLC, has elected a new leader and national president. He is Comrade Joseph Ajaero, who until
Read MoreThe stock market All-Share Index declined by 0.05% to close at 54,327.30 points on Friday. The Market Capitalization decreased by
Read MoreThe NGX All-Share Index (ASI) dropped by 0.12% to close at 54,359.90 points at the close of trading activities today
Read MoreNigeria now has about twenty million children who are out of school, one of the highest in the world, according
Read MoreThe Nigerian Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has given Bamboo Systems Technology Limited (“Bamboo”) a digital sub-broker license, enabling it
Read MoreThe Nigerian Stock Exchange All Share Index increased by 0.23% on Wednesday to close at 54,427.05 points while the year-to-date
Read MoreNigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, has established the NGX Digital and Technology Products Advisory Panel in order to further its digital
Read MoreThe NGX NGX All-Share Index declined by 0.13% at the close of trading activities on Tuesday to settle at 54,299.76
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market index closed 0.29% higher on Monday to settle at 54,367.74 points. As a result, the year-to-date
Read MoreThe ACAMB shares the public’s sympathy for the unanticipated difficulties arising from the ongoing implementation of the upgraded cashless policy
Read MoreThe Nigerian Stock Exchange closed Friday’s trading activities with the NGX All-Share index gaining 0.40% to close at 54,213.09 points
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market NGX All-Share index rose 0.49% on Wednesday to close at 53,499.68 points. As a result market
Read MoreThe NGX All-Share index increased by 0.15% to close at 53,238.67 points on Tuesday. Trade turnover settled higher with the
Read MoreThe NGX All-Share Index rose a 0.94% and closed at 53,157.83 points. With the value of transactions increasing by 141.78%,
Read MoreThroughout order to coordinate and strengthen existing response efforts in the nation, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Read MoreMost grains closed in the green over the previous trading week, giving gains to Exchange investors. Grain performance was led
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria has yielded to public opinion and extended the deadline for the exchange of the old
Read MoreInvestors in the Nigerian stock market today lost N52 billion as the NGX All-share Index (ASI) went down by 0.18%
Read MoreThe stock market recovered from earlier-in-the-week losses today as the NGX All-Share Index rose by 0.29% to settle at 52,752.96
Read MoreThe Senate today voted to extend the deadline for the exchange of the old naira notes for the new ones
Read MoreThe Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria has raised the lending rate, otherwise known as the
Read MoreThe NGX All-Share Index closed 0.09% down to settle at 52,612.55 points today, driving the domestic market lower under the
Read MoreRail users in Nigeria’s largest metropolis, Lagos, can now use TAP’s contactless Cowry card to access the recently launched Blue
Read MoreThe Business Resilience Programme (BRP) for Women Entrepreneurs has been launched by the FATE Foundation in collaboration with Google.org for
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock exchange gained 0.11% on Monday’s trading activities to close at 52,657.69 points and market valuation of N28.68
Read MoreNigeria’s AFEX is now moving to Uganda after extending its commodities exchange operation in Kenya in June of last year.
Read MoreThe Nigerian Exchanges Limited All-Share Index dropped by 0.06% to close at 52,594.68 points on Friday. The ASI closed 0.16%
Read MoreThe NGX All Share index closed marginally higher (+0.02%) at 52,626.42 points on Thursday. As a result the market capitalization
Read MoreThe Nigerian stock market declined today as the benchmark index dropped to 52,615.51 points, losing 0.16%. Trade turnover settled at
Read MoreA conference on Economic Outlook and Budget Analysis Conference is being organized by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industries
Read MoreThe Nigeria Bureau of Statistics has released the December inflation report whicho show – Headline rate 21.34% y/y (21.47%
Read MoreThe NGX All-Share Index dropped 0.31% to close at 52,348.82 points on Monday. The market underperformed due to selloffs in
Read MoreThe stock market ended the week with 0.89% gain and the All-Share Index closing at 52,512.48 points and 2.52% higher
Read MoreStocks on the Nigerian Stock Exchange increased on Thursday as the benchmark index closed at 52,048.85 points, an increase of
Read MoreStartupblink has released the list of top 30 startup friendly countries and Nigeria and other African Countries are not on
Read MoreAs part of its mission to establish top-notch quality assurance centers across Africa, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) inaugurated the
Read MoreHere are some of the latest Africa business opportunities from invest in Africa. Ghana Industrial Salt Project Seeking U.S.A. supplier
Read MoreThe NGX All-Share Index increased by 0.55% to close at 51,729.87 points on Wednesday with the year-to-date (YTD) return increasing
Read MoreFollowing the retirement of the incumbent CEO, Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu, the Board of Trustees of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, the premier
Read MoreThe United Bank for Africa Plc has informed its numerous customers that they “will no longer be able to use
Read MoreNigerian stocks lost the majority of their gains from yesterday today, as the benchmark index fell 0.49% to settle at
Read MoreThe benchmark NGX All-Share index increased by 0.93% to close at 51,693.08 points on Monday, helping the Nigerian Exchange start
Read MoreThe central bank of Nigeria has restricted banks in the country from paying out the new Naira notes to customers
Read MoreZenith Bank Plc has joined the list of banks that have suspended the use of Naira cards for any form
Read MoreOn Friday January 6th, the NGX All-Share Index rose 0.70% to settle at 51,222.34 points as the Nigerian Stock Exchange
Read MoreThe Nigeria stock Market’s NGX All-Share Index slumped by 1.53% on Thursday to settle at 50,868.52 points, snapping a thirteen-day
Read MoreOptimism prevailed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange today as the NGX All-share index increased by 0.12% to close at 51,657.56
Read MoreNigerian stocks began the year on a positive note as the NGX All Share Index (ASI) increased by 1.89% to
Read MoreOn 28 December, 2022, it was reported that the National Assembly had passed the annual Finance Bill 2022 (the Bill),
Read MoreThe Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has predicted that a third of the global economy
Read MoreEffective December 31, 2022, all GTBank Naira Mastercard cannot be used for any dollar denominated payments and for any international
Read MoreAt the close of trading today the All-Share Index increased by 1.89%, representing the month’s largest single-day rise, to close
Read MoreThe Nigeria stock exchange benchmark index increased by 0.78% to close at 50,300.00 points, which is the highest level since
Read MoreThe National Assembly yesterday passed into law the 2023 Federal Government of Nigeria budget with a total financial allocation of
Read MoreThe National Assembly has passed into law the 2023 National appropriation bill or Federal Government budget of N21.82 trillion with
Read MoreAccording to a press release by the debt management office, as of September 30, 2022, the Federal Government of Nigeria
Read MoreThe Nigeria stock exchange concluded the week on a strong note by closing the session with the All-Share index up
Read MoreThe National Assembly is being asked to approve a fresh N819.54 billion extra budget that the Federal Government intends to
Read MoreThe benchmark index of Nigerian Exchanges Limited, NGX All-Share Index, registered a 0.05% rise to close at 49,499.43 points, the
Read MoreIn a circular dated December 21, 2022, title: “Naira Redesign Policy – Revised Cash Withdrawal Limits” and addressed to all
Read MoreThe benchmark index of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX ASI) rose 0.11% to close at 49,475.43 points on Wednesday, the
Read MoreFollowing several months of intense rain and devastating flooding, the GE Foundation today made a commitment of $100,000 to Nigeria
Read MoreThe Rules for Listing on the NGX Technology Board were approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on December
Read MoreThe benchmark index increased by 0.04% to conclude at 49,416.18 points as the Nigeria Stock Exchange closed higher, extending advances
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria has released the security features of the ne Naira notes which makes counterfeiting difficulty and
Read MoreNigerian stocks began the week on a positive note as the benchmark index closed 0.20% higher than it had the
Read MoreNigerian Exchange Limited (“NGX” or “The Exchange”) has urged its recently hired brokers to preserve the capital market’s high ethical
Read MoreThe benchmark index of the Nigeria Stock Exchange (NGX All-Share Index) concluded the week with a 0.17% gain to settle
Read MoreDue to the disruption of the electricity grid brought on by insecurity, one of Nigeria’s 36 States had been experiencing
Read MoreThe inflation report for November 2022 as release by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics shows – Headline inflation rate
Read MoreJumia has announced the closing of its office in Dubai as it restructures its operations in the wake of years
Read MoreAccess Bank upgraded its IT system, which helped it move up the country’s rankings from 65th to first. A change
Read MoreNigerian stocks continued their upward trend as the benchmark index increased by 0.50% to close at 49,233.02 points, which was
Read MoreAku zafi? Abdulafar Ahmed made a lighthearted joke while injecting some of the kids at Ruggar Budo, a nomadic hamlet
Read MoreToday, it was revealed by Coca-Cola Company that Luisa Ortega will take over as president of the organization’s Africa operating
Read MoreThe NGX All-Share Index closed 0.09% down to settle at 48,853.54 points today, driving the domestic market lower under the
Read MoreAccording to the Nigerian Communications Commission the number of active internet users in Nigeria has surpassed the 152 million and
Read MoreA $75 million re-guarantee agreement for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) throughout Africa has been announced by African Guarantee Fund
Read MoreThe NGX All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) closed 0.04% firmer to conclude at 48,899.08 points on Monday, the highest level since October
Read MoreAt a recent workshop in Lagos , the FGN together with about 200 stakeholders from various sectors with the assistance
Read MoreNigerian stocks staged a comeback in the final trading session of the day, recovering the loss from the previous session
Read MoreThe AELP Trading Link, a new e-platform created by the African Exchanges Linkage Project (AELP), enables smooth cross-border securities trading
Read MoreThe Moove mobility fintech company in Nigeria has raised $30 million to increase its fleet of electric vehicles in the
Read MoreThe benchmark index for Nigerian equities increased by 0.12% to close at 48,426.49 points, the highest level since October 5,
Read MoreThe Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund’s inaugural investment goes to Aruwa Capital Management, a 20 million USD fund with a
Read MorePurple Real Estate Income Plc (“PREIP” or “Purple”), Nigeria’s ground-breaking real estate investment platform, announced today that the group has
Read MoreThe FUZE Entertainment Talent Show is open to musicians, dancers, and other individuals with distinctive talents who want a chance
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has implemented a daily ATM withdrawal restriction of N20,000 for individual accounts and a
Read MoreThe Nigeria Stock Exchange continued its bull run for a third day in a row, helping the benchmark index gain
Read MoreThe 54th Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development officially opened earlier this year with the launch
Read MoreCroatia today defeated Japan on penalty shootout to advance to the quarterfinals stage of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Read MoreOn Monday the 5th of December, 2022, the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) closed 0.24% stronger to conclude at 48,270.23 points,
Read MoreAccording to The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2022, Zenith Bank Plc has been named Nigeria’s Bank of the
Read MoreWith a committed $200 million, the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund (MFAGF), a Fund of Funds, has been established to
Read MoreAccording to the National Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS) most recent national accounts, the GDP increased by 2.3% y/y in Q3
Read MoreNigerian stocks completed the week on a high note despite the erratic performance, as the All-Share index closed 1.04% stronger
Read MoreFidet Okhiria, the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation has said that all the Abuja – Kaduna train service
Read MoreYou are cordially invited by Ariana Grande to sample her brand-new fragrance line, MOD, which is a first for the
Read MoreThe benchmark index of the Nigerian Stock Exchange closed marginally lower by 0.01% to settle at 47,656.64 points as the
Read MoreAhead of the commissioning of the Digital Industrial Park (DIP) project in Kano State Nigeria, the Executive Vice Chairman of
Read MoreDEG Impulse gGmbH and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH with funds from the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation
Read MoreThe federal government says there is no scarcity of petroleum products and equally no price increases in the commodities at
Read MoreThe retail price of kerosene in Nigeria has climbed above N1,000 per liter. The poor man’s cooking fuel now sold
Read MoreIn the last trading session of the month, Nigerian equities staged a rebound, recouping prior session losses as the benchmark
Read MoreThe Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) has announced a three-year, 66 million Swedish Kronor grant (approximately US $6 million)
Read MoreThe Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation has launched the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy, a $2 million prize competition to
Read More“We were the first African company to lay over 100,000 km of fibre network across the African continent, and we
Read MoreBearish sentiment extended in today’s trading session as the All-Share Index closed 0.24% lower to settle at 47,322.97 points, marking its second successive
Read MoreLiquid Intelligent Technologies (https://www.Liquid.Tech/), a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, officially announces the launch of its operations
Read MoreStarting the week, the Lagos bourse halted its six-day winning streak as the All-Share Index lost 0.25% to settle at 47,436.45
Read MoreLast week, Meta (www.Facebook.com) invited top Nigerian content creators to a first-of-its-kind mixed reality event showcasing creativity and imagination as keys to
Read MoreEnding the perfect week, Nigerian equities closed the session stronger, bringing the All-Share index up by 2.04% to settle at 47,554.34
Read MoreExtending gains for the fifth consecutive session, the Lagos bourse closed higher as the benchmark index gained 0.81% to settle at 46,604.94
Read MoreThe national accounts for Q3 ‘22 by the NBS show that GDP grew by 2.3% y/y compared with the 3.5%
Read MoreFor the fourth consecutive session, the Nigerian Stock Exchange maintained the winning streak as the benchmark index closed 2.90% stronger – the
Read MorePresident Muhammadu Buhari unveiled the newly redesigned N200, N500 and N1,000 banknotes at the presidential villa today. The newly redesigned
Read MoreThe U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) announced it has awarded a grant to Fly Zipline Ghana, for a feasibility study to
Read MoreFor the third consecutive session, the Lagos bourse maintained the bull run bringing the benchmark index up by 0.60% to
Read MoreEleven (11) members of the monetary policy committee of the CBN were in attendance. Decision The eleven members
Read MoreAfrican AI and blockchain startups are set to benefit from Modus Africa fund, an African –focused venture capital firm under
Read MoreMacroeconomic and fiscal reforms are urgently needed to lift Nigeria’s development outcomes, which are severely constrained by inefficient use of
Read MoreNigerian equities opened the week strong today as the benchmark index gained 0.47% to close at 44,701.84 points, the highest point since
Read MoreIn the last trading session of the week, the domestic bourse ended the week on a positive note as the All-Share
Read MoreThe DMO held its monthly auction of FGN bonds on Monday (14 November ’22). It offered N225bn (USD503.7m) but raised
Read MoreThe African Exchanges Linkage Project (AELP), has gone live on integrating the African capital markets by facilitating cross-border trading and
Read MoreApplications for H&M Foundation’s Global Change Award 2023 are now open. This is an innovation challenge that aims to find,
Read MoreThe Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Bureau of Statistics today launched the results of the 2022 Multidimensional Poverty
Read MoreToday, the bears dominated the domestic bourse as the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) fell by 0.09% to settle at 44,011.22 points. The
Read MoreThe African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the West African Monetary Union’s Capital Markets Authority (AMF-UMOA) have signed a grant agreement
Read MoreNigerian equities recovered as the benchmark Index rose by 0.55% to settle at 44,050.44 points. Bullish sentiment in telco heavyweights, MTNN
Read MoreActivity on the Lagos bourse was mixed albeit with a bearish tilt as the benchmark index closed marginally lower by
Read MoreThe NBS has released its October inflation report to show – Headline rate 21.09% y/y (20.77% in September);Core rate 17.76% y/y
Read MoreThe Emerging Markets Climate Action Fund invests $25 million and EIB (www.EIB.org) Global invests $75 million in Alcazar Energy Partners II; The
Read MoreNigerian equities opened the week on a negative note, as the All-Share Index declined by 0.30% to close at 43,837.89
Read MoreMaking More Health Accelerator 2023 The accelerator offers opportunities for healthcare innovations access to technical and financial support, and mentorship.
Read MoreIn a bid to promote SDG 8 for decent work and economic growth, Nigerian lender, Unity Bank Plc is collaborating with Kitian Training Hub,
Read MoreEutelsat Communications, the satellite operator has inked a deal with Tizeti, West Africa’s pioneer solar-based internet service provider and a
Read MoreAfrica must invest in Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education for women and girls, disciplines which would boost their
Read MorePlans to introduce new age fintech solutions around digital lending in the country; Will help banks to launch new and
Read MoreThe gross monthly distribution by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) to the three tiers of government and public agencies
Read MoreExtending gains for the third consecutive session, the domestic bourse ended positive, as the ASI gained 6bps to settle at
Read MoreVFD Group has released its unaudited financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2022 (Q3 2022). The Group’s result shows
Read MoreStakeholders in the Nigerian clean cooking space have agreed to work together to accelerate the transition to sustainable clean cooking
Read MoreThe bears continued to dominate the Lagos bourse as the benchmark index gave up 0.21% to close at 43,745.73 points,
Read MoreStock Rating: BUYPrice Target: N328.65Price (28-Oct–2022): N220.50Potential Upside / Downside: +49.1%Tickers: DANGCEM NL / DANGCEM.LG Dangote Cement (DANGCEM) released its Q3 22 unaudited results after
Read MoreStock Rating: SELLPrice Target: N44.60Price (28-Oct–2022): N70.00Potential Upside / Downside: -36.28%Tickers: BUACEMEN.NL / BUACEMENT.LG BUA Cement (BUACEMENT) released its 9M 22 unaudited results after trading
Read MoreHigh Opex drags on Q3 22 earnings despite low finance costs and pioneer incentives. Stock Rating: BUYPrice Target: N39.23Price (01-Nov–2022): N22.25Potential Upside /
Read MoreRetail lender, Unity Bank Plc has declared a N2.2 billion profit for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2022, with
Read MoreEnding the week, the Lagos bourse extended its two-day bear run as the benchmark index closed 1.64% weaker – offsetting early week gains –
Read MoreThe European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to €100 million financing with MTN Nigeria to support the telecommunications company’s network expansion
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria has made the Naira makeover announcement. At a news conference in Abuja, the CBN Governor,
Read MoreToday, the NGX All-Share Index relapsed by 0.52% to close at 44,625.18 points – halting five days of successive rally on
Read MoreToday, Nigerian equities extended gains for the fourth consecutive session as the All-Share index gained 0.73% to close at 44,788.14 points.
Read MoreApple outlined what apps can do with cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in a clarification of its policies around these
Read MoreAdidas cut ties with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, on Tuesday following the musician’s harsh and antisemitic (antiJewish) remarks.
Read MoreNigerian social commerce startup, Bumpa, raises $4 million seed round led by Base10 Partners, the largest black-led fund in the
Read MoreOpening the week, Nigerian equities extended its winning streak as the benchmark index closed 0.15% stronger to settle at 44,461.43 points.
Read MoreThe latest data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the industry regulator, show that internet subscriptions stood at 152.3
Read MoreIn the last trading session of the week, the NGX All-Share Index settled 0.15% higher at 44,396.73 points. Gains in BUACEMENT (+1.64%),
Read MorePolaris Bank is pleased to announce that it has been notified of the completion of a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA)
Read MoreActivity on the Lagos bourse was mixed, albeit with a bullish tilt as the benchmark index closed marginally higher (+0.03%)
Read MoreNigeria has become the latest country to pass a Startup Bill, giving a more formal approach to how the startup
Read MoreMoove, the world’s first mobility fintech and Uber’s largest vehicle supply partner in EMEA, is announcing it has raised £15
Read MoreIn its third session of week, the benchmark index slid further by 2.31% to settle at 44,318.15 points – the lowest point
Read MoreData from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows that Nigeria’s external reserves dropped to $37.9 billion as of Wednesday,
Read MoreIn the October edition of the World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) retained its 2022 global economic growth projection at
Read MoreThe last trading week saw an increase in the open market price of most grains. Sorghum, Maize, Wheat, and Paddy
Read MoreNigerian equities opened the week sharply lower, eroding prior week gains as the All-Share Index lost 2.52% to settle at 46,368.65 points
Read MoreFidelity Bank plc (“Fidelity Bank” or the “Bank”) announced today the redemption of the $400,000,000.00 Eurobond Notes due October 17,
Read MoreThe NBS has released its September inflation report to show – Headline rate 20.77% y/y (20.52% in August);Core rate 17.60%
Read MoreKaspersky researchers discovered a new malicious version of a popular WhatsApp messenger mod dubbed YoWhatsApp. Popular for having features that
Read MoreTreten Networks, an ICT solutions and Enterprise security services business, has partnered with Africa Data Centres to allow customers access to the
Read MoreIn the last trading session of the week, the domestic bourse recovered as the All-Share Index gained 0.09% to settle at
Read MoreSkills and competencies of quantity surveyors have been identified as critical to cost management and local content expansion in Nigeria’s
Read MoreActivity on the Lagos bourse was mixed albeit with a bearish tilt as the benchmark index closed marginally lower by 0.02% to
Read MoreGoogle cloud users will now be able to pay for their services using crypto. This is after Google partnered with
Read MoreLowering trade finance costs could provide billions in economic benefits in four West African countries, according to a new report
Read MoreMEST Africa has announced the 36 technology startups from 5 African countries that have been selected for the regional pitch
Read MoreDooka has partnered with Tradeshift, the global network for digital trade, to launch the first-ever pan-African digital marketplace for business-to-business
Read MoreNigerian data and intelligence company, Stears has raised $3.3 million to enhance its data collection and analytics capabilities, acquire talent
Read MoreToday, the domestic bourse slipped as the benchmark index closed 0.07% weaker at 47,531.84 points. Gains in ZENITHBANK (+0.26%) were
Read MoreGlobacom, the telecom industry transformational leader, has announced the commencement of its payment service bank business with the official launch
Read MoreThe Alibaba Netpreneur Training program will bring digital entrepreneurs and business leaders together to explore how to harness digital technology
Read MoreOver the past 18 months, the headline inflation has recorded upticks on a y/y basis. The headline inflation is currently
Read MoreLike many health workers across the Sahel, Mairama Baba Yadafa has been witnessing first-hand the multiple impacts of an unprecedented
Read MoreAPO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, today announced that Daniel Adeyemi from Nigeria
Read MoreIn today’s session, Nigerian equities ended their three-day losing streak, as the All-Share Index (ASI) closed 0.19% higher at 47,351.43 points.
Read MoreNESCAFÉ, Nestlé’s largest coffee brand and one of the world’s favorite coffees, outlined today its extensive plan to help make
Read MoreLocal efforts in Nigeria to increase the pace of digitalization and ensure regulatory compliance are being ramped up across industry
Read MoreMeta today unveiled an exclusive XR exhibition featuring the six finalists from the ‘Future Africa: Telling Stories, Building Worlds’ programme, focused on supporting
Read MoreIn the last trading session of the week, the domestic bourse recovered as the All-Share Index gained 0.12% to close
Read MoreThe domestic bourse ended the session mixed albeit with a bullish tilt as the benchmark Index managed to eke out
Read MoreEricsson and MTN Nigeria have reached a milestone with the successful launch of 5G services. This deal is the result
Read MoreDecision The twelve members unanimously voted to raise the MPR.• Ten out of twelve members voted to raise MPR by 150bps to
Read MoreGhanaian agritech startup Farmerline announced the second close of a Pre-Series A investment raise with an additional $1.5 million investment
Read MoreProparco announced a $20 million Trade Finance Guarantee Facility for Coronation Merchant Bank (CMB), to establish and deepen partnerships with
Read MoreThe domestic bourse ended lower today reversing some of the gains of yesterday’s session as the benchmark index lost 0.11%
Read MoreAs the malnutrition crisis in northwest Nigeria continues at catastrophic levels, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is calling for the international
Read MoreOpening the week, the local bourse rebounded, up 0.39% – the highest single-day gain in the month – recovering some
Read MoreActivity on the local bourse was bearish as the benchmark index fell by 0.47% to settle at 49,190.34 points —
Read MoreFlutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, today announced Google Pay, a mobile payment service, developed by Google, as a payment
Read MoreRemedial Health, a healthtech startup that develops solutions to make Africa’s pharmaceutical value chain more efficient, has raised $4.4 million
Read MoreFairMoney, a credit-led mobile banking platform for emerging markets in Africa and Asia, has partnered with Oradian, a cloud-based core
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued Africave Technologies Limited DBA Kippa, the financial management and payments platform, a Payment Solutions Services
Read MoreShareholders of Sterling Bank Plc unanimously voted in favor of the creation of a new non-operating holding company (HoldCo) to
Read MoreIn the last trading week, Maize and Paddy rice gained respectively while other commodities remained flat on the Exchange. Old
Read MoreActivity on the Lagos bourse was mixed, albeit with a bullish tilt as the benchmark index edged up slightly higher
Read MoreOpportunity through uncertainty: After a stellar GDP growth performance in 2021, Africa finds itself in the midst of remarkable uncertainty.
Read MoreOn September 13 in Abuja, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry joined the Government of the Federal Republic of
Read MoreNigerian equities extended losses for the fourth consecutive session as the All-Share Index closed 0.07% weaker to settle at 49,440.21
Read MoreClickatell has partnered with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to deliver eNaira banking services to all Nigerians using the USSD channel. The two partners have
Read MoreYoung entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35 are invited to submit their business plans through the official submission
Read MoreThe NBS has released its August inflation report to show – Headline rate 20.52% y/y (19.64% in July); Core rate
Read MoreThe Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) launched a network for Francophone African journalists, dubbed “AfCFTA Media Network”, to enhance the
Read MoreIn the last trading session of the week, the domestic bourse succumbed to sell pressure as the All-Share Index declined
Read MoreAccess Holdings (ACCESSCORP) released its H1 22 audited results after trading hours on Wednesday (14 September). The group reported marginal
Read MoreTuraco, the leading insurtech driving mass market insurance adoption, has announced the close of a $10 million Series A equity
Read MoreStartups raise record sums to cut food waste The problem of food waste has attracted more attention in recent years,
Read MoreNigerian equities opened the week on a weak note, reversing prior session gains as the All-Share Index was 0.14% weaker
Read MoreEcobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, has appointed Jeremy Awori as the Group’s Chief Executive Officer, to succeed Ade Ayeyemi,
Read MoreUnited Bank for Africa (UBA) released its H1 22 audited results during trading hours on Thursday (8 September). The group
Read MoreThe Nigerian equities market was bullish today as the All-Share Index (ASI) rose 0.09% to close at 49,695.12 points. UBA
Read MoreThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released its latest report on capital importation for Q2 ’22. The data was obtained
Read MoreActivity on the Lagos bourse was mixed, albeit with a bullish tilt as the benchmark index closed marginally higher (+0.03%)
Read MoreIAA, a global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, announced it has expanded its service footprint of IAA Transport
Read MoreWith only one account, business customers can receive funds instantly from their clients in their home country and across Ecobank’s
Read MoreToday, the domestic bourse extended losses from the previous session, bringing the All-Share Index down by 0.69% to close at
Read MoreToday Uber (www.uber.com) announced the launch of multiple new products and features which are going live this month in South
Read MoreNigeria will host Shelter Afrique’s 42nd Annual General Meeting in Abuja, the pan- African housing development financier has disclosed. This follows
Read MoreOpening the week, Nigerian equities reversed the three-day winning streak as the All-Share Index closed 0.11% weaker to close at
Read MoreDuring the trading week, we observed mixed performance in the price of grains on the Exchange. Sorghum gained 1.05% while
Read MoreIncreased taxation weighs on H1 earningsStock Rating: BUYPrice Target: N36.63Price (03-Sep-2022): N19.90Potential Upside / Downside: +84.1%Tickers: GTCO NL / GTCO.LG Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO)
Read MoreNigerian tech startup BoomKit has built a platform it hopes will change the fortunes of African artists. Through a digital
Read MoreTecnotree, a Finnish global provider of digital transformation solutions for Communication Service Providers (CSPs) and Digital Service Providers (DSPs), has
Read MoreAfrica’s e-commerce leader Jumia has launched the continent’s first commercial drone delivery service in Ghana through a new partnership with Zipline. The
Read MoreThe new month opened to extend the local bourse’s bullish run as the benchmark index gained 0.11% to settle at
Read MoreNigerian fintech moblity startup Moove has announced its launch in London as part of its global expansion through a new partnership with
Read MoreIn the last trading session of the month, Nigerian equities staged a rebound, recouping prior session losses as the benchmark
Read MoreWe refer to the news regarding the announcement of the proposed acquisition of Union Bank UK Pic. (“UBUK”) by Fidelity
Read MorePalmPay (https://PalmPay.com/), a fintech innovator aiming to make digital payment more accessible and flexible, announced that it has reached 10
Read MoreNigerian equities ended the session lower as the benchmark index closed 0.07% weaker to settle at 49,642.69 points. Selloffs in
Read MoreCustomers are set to benefit from the Jumia 2022 edition of the Brand’s Festival, a campaign that is targeted toward
Read MoreOpening the week, the domestic bourse ended mixed with a bearish tilt as the benchmark Index shed 0.01% to settle
Read MoreAt the close of the trading week, the price of maize fell on the Exchange by 1.53% to maintain a
Read MoreThe Africa Youth Advisory Board (AYAB) for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), hereafter referred to as the board or AYAB, was
Read MoreMTN Nigeria has launched 5G network in 190 sites across seven cities in the country. This initial installation of the
Read MoreClosing the week, the domestic bourse ended mixed with a bullish tilt as the benchmark Index managed to eke out
Read MoreThe national accounts for Q2 ‘22 by the NBS show that GDP grew by 3.5% y/y compared with the 3.1%
Read MoreExtending the bullish run for second consecutive session, Nigerian equities posted strong gains as the benchmark Index ended 2.03% stronger
Read MoreEnding five straight sessions of losses, Nigerian equities recovered as the benchmark Index rose by 0.22% to settle at 48,675.33
Read MoreThe United States, through the Department of Justice and FBI, forfeited approximately $23 million traceable to the corruption and money
Read MoreThe Governments of Rwanda and Norway have jointly launched a High Ambition Coalition to end plastic pollution (https://bit.ly/3PLioJZ). The coalition was
Read MoreExtending its losing streak for the fifth successive session, the domestic bourse ended lower as the benchmark Index tumbled by
Read MoreZenith Bank (ZENITHBANK) released its H1 22 audited results during trading hours today (23 August). The group reported Pre-tax profits
Read MoreAt The Big 5 Construct Nigeria, taking place between 27 and 29 September 2022 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, leading industry buyers
Read MoreAmsterdam Internet Exchange, AMS-IX, one of the largest Internet Exchange operators in the world, and MainData Nigeria Limited (MDXi), an
Read MoreThe Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Halilu Ahmad Shaba, has called for more
Read MoreTargeting universal immunization, the government of Nigeria through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), with support from the
Read MoreAfrica’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition (www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org), the flagship philanthropic program established by the Jack Ma Foundation to spotlight and
Read MoreNigerian equities extended losses for the fourth consecutive session to open the week as the All-Share Index closed 0.05% weaker
Read MoreThe National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has revoked the broadcast licenses of 52 stations in the country over-indebtedness of N2.6 billion since
Read MoreToday, trading on the domestic bourse was bearish as the All-Share Index fell by 0.35% to 49,370.62 points, the lowest
Read MoreThe latest gross monthly distribution by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) to the three tiers of government and public
Read MoreThe Subscription On Demand market is expected to reach $151.49 billion by 2028, registering growth of 8.2% since 2021, says Frost &
Read MoreNigerian equities extended losses for the second consecutive session as the All-Share Index closed 0.29% weaker to close at 49,546.38
Read MoreToday, August 17th, the local bourse pulled back slightly after yesterday’s rally, bringing the benchmark Index down by 4bps to
Read MoreRetail lender, Unity Bank Plc has deployed a new marketing campaign targeted at reaching millions of women entrepreneurs, especially the
Read MoreThe NBS has released its June inflation report to show – Headline rate 19.84% y/y (18.60% in June); Core
Read MoreIndividuals and businesses join the African Business Roundtable for numerous reasons, and the organization’s objectives have been carefully designed to
Read MoreNomanini, a fast-growing fintech in Africa, with a goal to improve business growth for informal, cash-first markets, today announced a
Read MoreIn February 2022, Mariam Udeh, 26 years old, residing in Garki, Abuja, gave birth to her first child and was
Read MoreA biomedical engineering Ph.D. student at the University of California, Davis, Yongheng Wang had a problem: He wanted to identify
Read MoreNigeria’s broadband usage has continued on the rise, moving up from 40.9% in February 2022 to 44.5% in July 2022,
Read MoreIn anticipation of the beginning of the high flooding period in Nigeria, the European Union is providing €70,000 on emergency
Read MoreAfter four days of complaining of fever, headache, fatigue and cough, 40 years old Mr V Ehosa (not real name),
Read MoreWith about 40 employees and the responsibility of laying power lines and upgrading electrical grids across Senegal’s hinterland, Abdou W.
Read MoreTekedia Institute is excited to announce that it has launched a new program – Tekedia for Enterprise. Tekedia for Enterprise is
Read MoreIn line with its commitment to bridge the digital gap in Africa, West Africa’s pioneer solar-based internet and voice service
Read MoreOur attention has been drawn to an online report on the purported sale of Polaris Bank Limited. This publication is speculative,
Read MoreNigeria’s broadcast regulator has fined Multichoice Nigeria Ltd, part of a South African pay-TV group, TSTV, NTA and Trust TV
Read MoreAs the threat of monkeypox looms globally, public health authorities in Adamawa state have intensified awareness campaigns to control the
Read MoreThe Federal Government has approved a concession for the Badagry deep seaport on a built-own-operate transfer Public Private Partnership (PPP)
Read MoreMdundo says it has recorded 20.3 million monthly active users in June 2022, beating the upgraded expected target of 19
Read MoreDangote Cement (DANGCEM) released its Q2 22 unaudited results on Sunday (31 July). The group reported EPS decline of 33.8%
Read MoreThe Clean Cooking Unit within the Department of Climate Change in the Federal Ministry of Environment is engaging with stakeholders
Read MoreKaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) analysis has revealed that attacks related to data loss threats (phishing and scams/social engineering) increased significantly in Africa
Read MoreThe U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), signed a commitment letter for $280 million in financing for Access Bank, to
Read MoreRetail lender, Unity Bank Plc has posted gross earnings of N27.6 billion for its 2022 half-year results, representing a growth
Read MoreEcobank Nigeria (www.Ecobank.com/ng/), an affiliate of the leading Pan-African banking Group, Ecobank Group, has extended its innovative remittance services to
Read MoreAs Chief Medical Director at the Sokoto Noma Children’s Hospital in the northwest corner of Nigeria, Dr Shafiu Isah dedicates
Read MoreAccording to the Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) Digital Payment survey, 61% of respondents from Nigeria faced phishing scams when using online banking
Read MoreAfrican Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) experts have stressed the urgency of mobilizing climate financing for Africa during
Read MoreInterswitch, Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce company, and Compass Plus Technologies, an international innovative retail banking and electronic
Read MoreCFAO Motors, the sole distributor of Suzuki cars in Nigeria, has partnered with ETAP, an InsurTech company that creates solutions and incentives
Read MoreMoove, the world’s first mobility fintech and Uber’s largest vehicle supply partner in EMEA, is announcing its launch in India
Read MoreAs part of Junior Achievement Nigeria’s vision of inspiring and preparing the youth to succeed in a global economy and
Read MoreThe World Bank has approved a $100 million support program for the Africa Centres for Disease Control (Africa CDC) that
Read MoreNigeria The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) published the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for May 2022. According to the
Read MoreThe perfect storm of inflationary pressures, aggressive monetary tightening from central banks, combined with a deepening of the Russia/Ukraine crisis,
Read MoreMoto Business Service Nigeria (MBSN), a subsidiary of Japan’s Yamaha Motor Corporation has announced a strategic partnership with Metro Africa
Read MoreNigeria’s real-time and digital payments revolution is driving economic growth and financial inclusion at unprecedented levels for the largest African
Read MoreEleven (11) members of the monetary policy committee were in attendance at the July 2022 meeting. After a detailed deliberations,
Read MoreITC’s partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) supports innovative, green finance solutions, strengthens Africa’s creative economy through tailored trainings
Read MoreThe Deputy Chairperson of the African Union, H.E. Monique Nsanzabaganwa, opened the Boma of Africa event on 8th July 2022 to
Read MoreThe United Bank for Africa (UBA) (www.UBAGroup.com), Africa’s global bank has been in operation for over seven decades. Today, the
Read MoreInfraCredit, a credit guarantee institution specializing in infrastructure projects in Nigeria, and the French Development Agency (AFD) have signed a
Read MoreToday, Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) announces the launch of three new models in its i-SENSYS range: two in the MF750 series of
Read MoreThe NBS has released its June inflation report to show – Headline rate 18.60% y/y (17.71% in May); Core
Read MoreThe Google.org Impact Challenge: Climate Innovation is an open call for big bet projects that accelerate these advances in climate
Read MoreThe African Development Bank’s Coding for Employment program has selected 500 changemakers, 45% of whom are women, from four countries
Read MoreThe African Centre for Statistics of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) launched the Africa SDGs Progress Dashboard – an
Read MoreA new training initiative is set to revolutionise the African TV sector, taking industry skills to a new level and
Read MoreThe startup will use the money to scale its platform and improve its product, adding “new features that ensure everyone
Read MoreAs G20 ministers and central bank governors gather in Bali this week, they face a global economic outlook that has
Read MoreThe Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (https://www.AfDB.org/) on Wednesday 13 July approved a €50 million unfunded
Read MoreIn line with the Government of Nigeria’s vision of integrating all Primary Health Care (PHC) services under one plan, one
Read MoreThe Debt Management Office (DMO), announced it has listed N250 billion, 10-year 13% Ijarah Sovereign Sukuk due 2031, on the
Read MoreIn partnership with chordCash, Digital Music and Commerce Exchange Limited (DMCE) announces the launch of a new product— Orin Fund.
Read MoreThis milestone is a major move for CARMACHAIN as it takes another step forward in realising its mission of decentralising
Read MoreThe West is finding it more difficult to compete with Asian and African countries as people in these regions are
Read MoreMerck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany released the Twelfth Episode of their TV program “Our Africa by Merck
Read MoreMdundo.com, one of Africa’s music services provider, announced it has reached an agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG), the multinational
Read MoreAutochek, the Nigerian automotive startup has accelerated its expansion to Francophone Africa after acquiring CoinAfrique for an undisclosed amount. CoinAfrique
Read MoreIn a bid to shore up vaccination coverage and give eligible children second chance to be fully vaccinated, WHO is
Read MoreVisa, a world leader in digital payments, announced today that it is partnering with Flocash (www.Flocash.com), FT Africa’s fastest growing
Read MoreThe Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), has partnered with Vitol, a Dutch energy and commodity trading company, to establish a joint venture
Read MoreFlutterwave, Africa’s payments technology company, announced the appointment of former Goldman Sachs’ Managing Director, Gurbhej Dhillon as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Gurbhej
Read MoreMono, a Nigerian fintech startup that builds open banking infrastructure to enable access to customer financial data and bank payments
Read MoreThe European Union (EU) and its development finance institutions will provide Nigeria with 1.29 billion euros ($1.3 billion) to help
Read MoreNigeriaPresident Muhammadu Buhari signed the 2022 budget of ₦17.13 trillion on December 31, 2021. This budget is 4.51% (₦735.85 billion)
Read MoreWhogohost is glad to announce the partnership with Klump to offer flexible payment to customers. Clients can now order for
Read MoreThe continent is making policy and legislative progress towards a new dispensation where firms from the region can exploit and
Read MoreBluechip Technologies, Nigeria’s leading provider of business application and data management solutions, has launched Primo Academy, a six-month programme designed
Read MoreThe European Union has agreed on ground-breaking rules for regulating crypto assets, EU lawmakers said on Thursday, as the rout
Read MoreAbout 2.6 billion people – nearly half of the global population, most of them in Africa, Asia and central and
Read MoreThe African Development Bank’s Board of Directors has approved the establishment of the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation, a new groundbreaking
Read MoreThe African Development Bank’s Board of Directors has approved the establishment of the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation, a new groundbreaking
Read MoreMTN Group today released the second instalment of its brand refresh with the ‘Voice’ brand film that highlights how a
Read MoreWe are excited to work with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) on the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme
Read MoreDespite several efforts and measures of Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria, 35.9% of adult Nigerian population are still
Read MoreMercy Corps has held the access to finance dialogue, a one day round table dialogue to discuss and chart a
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has finally signed a Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with its consultant, 3R Company Nigeria
Read MoreApplications are now open for the She Leads Africa High Growth Coaching Program 2022. This is a 3-month digital program
Read MoreEcobank (www.Ecobank.com), the leading Pan-African Banking Group, has been named ‘Best Trade Finance Bank in West Africa’ at the prestigious
Read MoreUnity Bank’s flagship Entrepreneurial Development Initiative, Corpreneurship Challenge, is set to return for the 8th edition across 10 locations in Nigeria, including
Read MoreAs a company which prides itself in investing in Research and Development (R&D), Mouka recently equipped its world-class laboratory with
Read MoreNigeria’s top financial lender, Access Bank, has pledged to fund entrepreneurs and create market access for small businesses by putting
Read MoreAfrican Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the disbursement of a US$150 million finance facility to First Bank of Nigeria
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted an Approval In Principle (AIP) to Abeg Technologies Limited, a product of Piggytech Global Limited,
Read MoreCellulant , Africa’s leading payments company, was recognised as the Payment Platform Solutions Provider of the Year in Nigeria at the
Read MoreCenergy Solutions, a US-based company, and its joint venture partner APPL Industries, an India-based company, has made a major breakthrough
Read MoreSub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook Inforgraphics and GDP Growth Forecasts by the IMF
Read MoreLaunch is the ultimate product launch for startups, where Startup founders can connect with an audience of investors, technical and
Read MoreUN humanitarians issued an alert on Tuesday over the deteriorating situation for millions of mainly women and children in northeast
Read MoreUN humanitarians issued an alert on Tuesday over the deteriorating situation for millions of mainly women and children in northeast
Read MoreHealthcare consulting firm Salient Advisory has launched its latest market intelligence report highlighting promising African healthtech start-ups in supply chain.
Read MoreSavannah Energy announced that Accugas, the company’s 80% indirectly owned subsidiary, has commenced gas sales to First Independent Power Limited’s
Read MoreLeading-edge technology continues to be one of the key selling points for smartphone manufacturers, but in order to maximize market
Read MoreThe State of AI in Africa Report by the AI Media Group South Africa, offers an analysis of the emerging Artificial
Read MoreNigeria’s Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) is seeking to take over underperforming government assets, including a power plant, as it transitions
Read MoreConflict, violence and other crises left a record 36.5 million children displaced from their homes at the end of 2021,
Read MoreIn a bid to improve the human capital indices of the West African Region by 2030, ECOWAS has held a
Read MoreAGRF, Heifer International and Generation Africa today announced the launch of Pitch AgriHack 2022, marking the second year the organizations
Read MoreChina National Silk Museum (NSM) announced the successful conclusion of the 2022 International Museum Day Forum, which was held on May
Read MoreThe expansion of mobile internet access in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is continuing at pace, but risks leaving women
Read MorePAC Capital Limited (“PAC Capital”), the investment banking arm of PanAfrican Capital Holdings successfully raised US$300 Million funding from the African
Read MoreAfrican governments should not tolerate or legally permit child marriage, denial of education, or other human rights abuses against girls, Human
Read MoreAfter 27 years of active service, Microsoft has finally laid its legacy browser that changed how we communicated with the
Read MoreHigh-speed roads that can carry goods to customers in far-off markets raise productivity, reduce poverty and are an important contributor
Read MoreMicrosoft has reaffirmed its commitment to working with both the private and public sectors to accelerate digital transformation in African
Read MoreThe NBS has released its May inflation report to show – Headline rate 17.71% y/y (16.82% in April); Core rate
Read MorePan-African multilateral finance institution, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), is calling for an increase in intra-African trade and financing on
Read MoreAs part of its celebration of 10 year of success in Egypt, Jumia, the leading e-commerce platform has organized the
Read MoreCcHub invites you to attend the Google Cloud Startup Summit 2022 Watch Party in person to hear the latest announcements about how Google
Read MoreAccording to data released by National bureau of Statistics and contained in the Consumer Price Index report for May 2022,
Read MoreParadigm Initiative shares the concerns of stakeholders and calls on everyone passionate about the protection of the digital civic space
Read MoreAirbus Helicopters and Nigerian-based Helicopter company, EAN Aviation Limited (EAN), have signed a partnership making EAN a distributor for Airbus
Read MoreMastercard and Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com)will deploy Mastercard Farm Pass, an award-winning, innovative solution that helps connect smallholder farmers to financial
Read MoreNigeria has announced plans to regulate internet companies like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram (all owned by Meta), Twitter, Google and TikTok
Read MoreWhen a team of vaccinators arrived in Obele, a boundary town between Nigeria and Benin Republic, to vaccinate children against
Read MoreThe United Bank for Africa Plc (“UBA” or the “Group”) (www.UBAGroup.com) on Wednesday 8th June, redeemed its $500 million 5-year Eurobond
Read MoreMultiChoice Group (MCG, or the group) (www.MultiChoice.com), Africa’s leading entertainment company, delivered steady margins for the year ended 31 March
Read MorePayU, the online payment service provider operating in 50 emerging markets, has announced that it is strengthening its foothold in
Read MoreDeep in a forest in Nigeria’s Ebute Ipare village, Egbontoluwa Marigi sized up a tall mahogany tree, methodically cut it
Read MoreTizeti Network Limited (www.Tizeti.com), West Africa’s pioneer solar-based internet service provider has today, announced the appointment of Emmanuel Ikazoboh as
Read MoreSavannah Energy, the British independent energy company focused around the delivery of Projects that Matter in Africa, announced that the
Read MoreApplication Deadline: Wednesday 8 June, 2022 (midnight, in your timezone) Part of the AstraZeneca Young Health Programme (YHP) Step Up! provides grants of up to
Read MoreThe Merck (MerckGroup.com) Africa Bureau aims to accelerate the business transformation of the company operations in Africa to ensure sustainable business and
Read MoreWe are working on a comprehensive database that maps the cultural landscape in Africa. The Database, labelled the African Cities Cultural
Read MoreAccording to Amaka Oneyemelukwe, Director of Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability at The Coca-Cola Company, “Scaling Nigeria’s PET and other food and beverage packaging waste recovery is what the Coca-Cola Company is determined to achieve
Read MoreMTN Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Goodrich as Executive for Banktech in our Group Fintech team,
Read MoreWith the inauguration of the Kasoa Bulk Supply Point (BSP), the United States has completed its nearly six-year $316 million
Read MoreNigeria and 13 Africa’s largest economies and capital markets have created a unified platform for trading of securities. The breakthrough
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria has retained interest rates at 5% per annum for power and manufacturing industries until March
Read MoreDreamStart Labs, a provider of digital banking technology for emerging markets, and KEIPhone have announced a strategic partnership to bring free fintech-enabled smartphones to
Read MoreApplication Deadline: August 7th, 2022 Scaling is the name of the game; ambition is a must. Do you have what
Read MoreGlobal energy and commodity reporting agency, Argus, has introduced daily export-parity prices for LPG shipped from west Africa. The prices reflect
Read MoreThe African Development Bank Group has launched its first Africa Circular Economy Facility during its 2022 Annual Meetings. The circular economy
Read Morehe Nigerian government has signed a 3-year exclusive IPR (intellectual property right) agreement with Developing Africa Group to launch a
Read MoreAfrica Oil Corp. (Africa Oil), announced it has received a dividend from Prime Oil and Gas (Prime) in Nigeria. The Company has a
Read MoreSterling Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading digital bank, has launched a new and innovative digital product, known as the Imperium Platform,
Read MoreThe Nigerian market experienced an influx of grains from Cameroon which significantly eased open market prices. However, this price easing
Read MoreAirtel Africa has teed off operation in its recently licensed Nigerian payment service bank unit SmartCash PSB. SmartCash PSB joins 9PSB,
Read MoreDivisional Head, Retail, SME Banking and E-Business, Unity Bank Plc, Mr. Olufunwa Akinmade has explained that the “raison d’etre for
Read MoreNdukwe Kalu Foundation (NKF), a non-for-profit organization aimed at promoting knowledge in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and proper use
Read MoreDakar, Senegal. 26 May 2022. 54gene, the health technology company advancing African genomics research for improved global health outcomes, has
Read MoreWith a $1.2 million co-investment grant from the USAID-funded West Africa Trade & Investment Hub (Trade Hub) (https://WestAfricaTradeHub.com), ShEquity Partners
Read MoreLaunched two years ago, AfricInvest Fund IV, which targets mid-cap companies in Africa, has achieved its final closing by obtaining
Read MoreUber is celebrating a huge milestone having clocked a billion rides across all its markets in Africa. The company which
Read MoreMore than 51 million GSM phone lines in Nigeria do not have or are not registered on the National Identification
Read MoreThe World Health Organization’s (WHO) members re-elected Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as Director General by a strong majority for another five
Read MoreEleven (11) members of CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee met on Thursday May 19th and reached the following decisions:• Raise MPR
Read MoreHonoris (Honoris.net)equips >61,000 students with future-proof skills to build rewarding careers solving Africa’s most pressing challenges; Honoris is championing digital skills with
Read MoreCanon Central & North Africa, the leading provider of imaging technologies and services will be participating at Gulf Print &
Read MoreSterling Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Optometrist Association (NOA)
Read MoreAs part of its Africa Day celebrations on 25 May, Meta (www.Facebook.com) today announced the return of its global campaign ‘Made
Read MoreWPO (World Packaging Organisation) member in Nigeria, the Institute of Packaging Professionals Nigeria (IOPPN) launched the first edition of ‘NaijaStar Awards
Read MoreA dangerous and mysterious illness continues to spread among children, and so do questions over what’s causing it, including possible
Read MoreWPO (World Packaging Organisation) member in Nigeria, the Institute of Packaging Professionals Nigeria (IOPPN) launched the first edition of ‘NaijaStar Awards
Read MoreNigerian drinking water is massively affected by microplastics, according to new research. In Nigeria, about 90 percent of water available
Read MoreA new report by Kaspersky has revealed that in 88% of organisations previously attacked by ransomware, business leaders would choose to
Read MoreAccording to the recent global Kaspersky survey conducted among senior non-IT management and business owners, 73% of firms can’t handle
Read MoreMastercard and fintech giant OPay today announced a strategic partnership, which marks a significant boost for wider financial inclusion and
Read MoreNigeria’s commercial capital Lagos said on Wednesday it will ban motorcycle taxis from operating in most of the traffic-clogged city,
Read MoreA digital asset is a token that represents assets such as a debt or equity claim on the issuer, and
Read MoreYiling Pharmaceutical, a company that develops, manufactures, and sells Chinese patent medicine, announced it has received the medicine approval document for
Read MoreThe Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has engaged Lleida.net, to send all its registered electronic communications. The agreement, which takes effect immediately, is part
Read MoreThe Catholic Diocese of Oyo has received approval of the license in principle for the Ave Maria Microfinance Bank (Proposed),
Read MoreBarbadian singer, songwriter, actress, fashion designer and businesswoman Robyn Rihanna Fenty (Rihanna), announced the launch of her Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin products
Read MorePan-African VC firm, Ventures Platform has appointed Dr. Dotun Olowoporoku as its new Venture Partner. The appointment comes less than 6 months
Read MoreIn a bid to ensure that Nigerians have unhindered access to quality, qualitative and affordable diagnostic services, the Federal Government
Read MoreFor years, Google Translate has helped break down language barriers and connect communities all over the world. And we want
Read MoreOn 5 May, the #RaiseYourHandForKids campaign took off on social media to mark the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination
Read MoreAfrican Media Agency/-African Media Agency, a leading pan-African PR and communications firm, today announced its partnership with Africa’s most important conduits
Read MoreIn the wake of global crises including the COVID-19 pandemic and more recently the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)
Read MoreMTN Nigeria and Mafab Communications will start the rollout of 5G technologies on August 24. This was announced by the Nigerian
Read MoreWith the COVID-19 pandemic still raging across the world, a few affluent nations have got transmission under control, and we
Read MoreSamsung Electronics has released a white paper that lays out the Company’s vision for securing global frequency bands for 6G,
Read MoreLeading recruitment marketplaces have announced their new identity, coming together and rebranding as The African Talent Company under the leadership
Read MoreJustice A. R. Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Abuja has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and
Read MoreEFG Hermes Holding, the leading universal bank in Egypt and the leading investment bank franchise in Frontier Emerging Markets (FEM),
Read MoreThe Social & Inclusive Business Camp (SIBC) has begun searching for its 6th cohort of African entrepreneurs. Leaders of developing, high-impact
Read More54gene, the health technology company advancing African genomics research for improved global health outcomes, has through its non-profit initiative, the
Read MoreCécile Ndjebet is the recipient of the 2022 Wangari Maathai Forest Champions Award by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF),
Read MoreAhead of the 2023 presidential race, three different groups have purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and
Read MoreThe Governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, in a series of tweets, in response to the growing urge for
Read MoreNigerian telecoms regulator said on Friday it had received a letter from the association of mobile phone operators demanding for
Read MoreAccording to new data presented by Stockapps.com, 66% of businesses were hit by ransomware in 2021. This marked a 78%
Read MoreThe ECOWAS Commission has combined efforts with the International Trade Centre (ITC) SheTrades Initiative to launch the ECOWAS – ITC
Read MoreWorld Password Day is a reminder of the increase in cyber threats affecting South Africans and the country’s businesses. For
Read MoreApplication Deadline: May 25, 2022 The Catapult: Kickstarter Fintech Acceleration Programme is aimed at helping early-stage, innovative, Fintech entrepreneurs to
Read MoreThe “enormous challenges” faced by the northeastern Nigerian state of Borno, which include a continuing terrorist insurgency, need to be
Read MoreThe Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Established in 1888 is the premier Chamber of Commerce in West Africa
Read MoreThe Nigerian Exchange (NGX), announced the launch of West Africa’s first Exchange Traded Derivatives (ETD) Market with Equity Index Futures Contracts.
Read MoreThe Global Forest Resources Assessment Remote Sensing Survey warned however, that from livestock grazing in South America to the expansion of croplands
Read MoreMTN Nigeria reported a year-on-year decline of 1.3 million mobile subscribers down to 70.2 million in its Q1 2022 results
Read MoreSpeaking in Dakar, Senegal, on his first visit to the continent since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mr. Guterres said,
Read MoreIn commemoration of this year’s World Earth Day, Unity Bank Plc in partnership with 3 non-government organisations – Recycling Scheme
Read MoreMTN’s Nigeria business – which constitutes its largest market in Africa – has been granted by the Central Bank of Nigeria a
Read MoreSun King, a solar energy company that helps power off-grid homes in Africa and Asia has raised $260 million in
Read MoreThe Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) has announced a $15 million funding to the African Development Back’s Africa Digital Inclusion
Read MoreLeading independent automated digital music distributor TuneCore, a division of global digital music company Paris-based Believe, has reached the record-breaking
Read MoreAfrica is witnessing a surge in outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases over the past year. Almost 17 500 cases of measles
Read MoreEden Life, Africa’s first home concierge services scheduling platform, has acquired Lynk, the former technology company connecting informal workers to
Read MorePristine rainforests were once again destroyed at a relentless rate in 2021, according to new figures, prompting concerns governments will
Read MoreFISCAL POLICY Government plans to spend N17 trillion for 2022 budget out of which N6.9 trillion is recurrent expenditure, N5.9 trillion is capital expenditure and N3.61 trillion is for debt service. 2022 budget is based on its National Development Plan 2021-2025 estimated at N348 trillion. Public Sector contribution is just N49.7 trillion, balance N298.3 trillion from private sector. Despite this lofty ambition, government is unlikely to meet its revenue targets which will impact spending on capex. Government accepts it can’t cut recurrent expenditure or debt service and will rather focus on revenue drive to meet its budgetary expectations Budget is based on 1.88mbpd whereas Nigeria currently averages 1.44mbpd. Effect of Fiscal Policy Finance Act 2021 is expected to boost government revenues,
Read MoreAfrican B2B marketplace Kwely Inc. finalized a $1 million seed funding round with a $700,000 injection of fresh capital led
Read MoreStill on interest rates Banks will face stiff competition from loan sharks as they take advantage of stringent borrowing conditions. Higher Borrowing cost on personal loans, corporate loans and overdrafts Shift to peer-to-peer lending Highly leveraged companies will be susceptible to loan defaults Urgent need for capital restructuring. Implementation of GSI for corporates will force responsible borrowing but could affect loan growth. Extension of regulatory forbearance to target sectors in the economy. Continuous interventions in key sectors of the economy by offering lower interest rates. More consumer protection activities to combat rising interest rates.
Read MoreThe Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) has announced a new round of funding under which the African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org)Africa Digital Financial
Read MoreAn initiative in partnership with Speak Up Africa and the RBM Partnership to End Malaria, launched in 2020; US$500,000 raised
Read MoreNigeria Air, the planned national carrier of Nigeria, is set to finally launch in 2023. President Muhammadu Buhari gave presidential
Read MoreUN Women in Africa has led the effort to engage with cultural and traditional community leaders in ending harmful practices
Read MoreMarket activities in the domestic market was slow due to low patronage from aggregators which can be attributed to the
Read MoreStalkerware – which enables someone to spy on another person’s private life using a smart device – affected more than 32,000 Kaspersky
Read MoreAnnual smartphone sales in Nigeria grew 81% YoY in 2021, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Monthly Handset Sales Tracker. The report
Read MoreThe World Health Organization will be conducting a hybrid training in Abuja on 25 to 29 April, 2022 for health
Read MoreSavannah Energy, the British independent energy company focused around the delivery of Projects that Matter in Africa, announced that Accugas, the Company’s 80% indirectly owned
Read MoreThe Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Martins Griffiths, has allocated US$15 million emergency funding from the
Read MoreMore than 1 million children in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi have now received one or more doses of the world’s
Read MoreThe Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) prize competition (www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org) has announced a new Community Lead and ScaleUp Program to provide more
Read MoreLeading financial institution, Union Bank of Nigeria has received the highly acclaimed award for the Best Trade Finance Platform Initiative,
Read MoreTo increase access to public transportation and reduce vehicle emissions in Lagos, Nigeria, IFC has partnered with the Lagos State Government
Read MoreOur attention has been drawn to the ongoing picketing of Fidelity Bank’s branches and offices nationwide by the AMALGAMATED UNION OF
Read MoreApril 17, 2022 is World Hemophilia Day. The theme of the event this year is “Access for All: Partnership. Policy. Progress. Engaging
Read MoreAfrican Financial Technology Company Kudi has changed its name to Nomba as it transitions into an omni-channel payment platform providing tools
Read MoreDisease trackers are monitoring the spread of new, highly transmissible versions of the omicron variant in New York state and
Read MoreData from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show that the total Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue collected in Q4
Read MoreOnce a niche criminal enterprise, ransomware has become big business, complete with R&D departments and sales and marketing divisions. The
Read MoreThe world Press Freedom Index for 2021 has been released with Nigeria slipping five places to rank number 120 out
Read MoreFor more than six centuries, a vast area of land in the historic city of Kano in northern Nigeria has
Read MoreAirtel has unveiled its state-of-the-art Tier 3 data centre in Lekki, Lagos State for commercial use, highlighting its mission to provide
Read MoreFederal Ministry of Power, yesterday in Lagos, unveiled 10 electric-powered motorcycles manufactured by MAX Nigeria under its Electric Vehicle, EV,
Read MoreThe executive secretary of Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA), Mrs. Aghararese Onaghise, at a presentation in Lagos said that
Read MoreThe African Energy Chamber (AEC), announced that Ndubuisi Maduemezia, Vice-President of Investor Relations at Schlumberger, has joined the AEC as a Board
Read MoreThe HEINEKEN Africa Foundation has announced the appointment of Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola as Chair of the Board of Trustees, as of 1 January
Read MoreMerck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KgaA Germany, in partnership with Africa Reproductive Care society (ARCS) conducted their first Joint
Read MoreIt was a bearish week for most grain commodities as paddy rice topped the laggard chart. Sorghum and maize followed
Read MoreRussia-Ukraine War Higher oil prices emanating from sanctions onRussia’s oil is a missed opportunity for Nigeria Fuel &diesel scarcity could persist due to surge in energy prices and supply challenges Commodity prices like wheat will face price hikes negatively affecting local manufacturing e.g., FMCGs. Nigeria’s wheat import is estimated at N1.9 trillion in 2021 up 71% Nigeria’s wheat demand is 5-6million MT but produced just 63k MT. Global capital flows could continue to be affected by
Read MoreFETC 2 is back! So, if you missed out on the first and second tranches of FETC, or you didn’t buy
Read MoreThe number of hungry people in the Sahel and West Africa has quadrupled over the last three years, currently reaching 41 million, the
Read MoreMicroplastic pollution has been discovered lodged deep in the lungs of living people for the first time. The particles were
Read MoreLagos continues to take the lead in growing digital investments across Africa with the recent launch of MainOne’s (www.MainOne.net) new
Read MoreLeading financial institution, Union Bank has launched a technological and innovation hub known as SpaceNXT. Built to promote innovation and
Read MoreLeanIX (https://www.leanix.net/), the platform that enables continuous transformation across the enterprise, today announced the release of its Enterprise Architecture and
Read MoreKaspersky has patented a new blockchain technology that eases the data management process and ensures the lawful sending and processing of
Read MoreOnly one in almost 100 Covid-19 cases may have been detected in Africa and about two-thirds of the continent’s inhabitants
Read MoreUnited Parcel Service will use Africa-focused online marketplace Jumia Technologies AG’s distribution network to expand across the continent, helping the latter
Read MoreInfraCredit, rated specialized infrastructure credit guarantee institution in Nigeria and FSD Africa, a specialist development agency working to help make finance
Read MoreThe ECOWAS Commission continued its consultations with State and Non-State Actors on the formulation of the ECOWAS Regional Implementation Strategy
Read MoreEquinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world’s digital infrastructure company™, today announced it has completed its deal to acquire West African
Read MoreNigeria in focus The latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its series on foreign trade in goods shows the total value of trade increased by 11.8% q/q to N11.7trn in Q4 ‘21. For FY ’21, total foreign trade increased by 57.6%, to N39.7trn from N25.2trn in 2020. Compared with 2020, the total export value rose by 51% to N18.9trn, from N12.5trn and the import value rose by 64.1% to N20.8trn from N12.7trn. The net result was a deficit of N1.9trn, which followed a deficit of N178bn the previous year. Total trade in 2021 was higher primarily due to subsiding pandemic restrictions that had affected export activity in 2020 and increases in commodity prices (i.e. crude oil). The total trade as a percentage of nominal GDP stood at 22.6% in 2021, compared with 16.4% in 2020. For Nigeria, the NBS notes that most imports in Q4 and FY ’21 originated from Asia (China in particular). In 2021, the value of imported agricultural goods, manufactured products as well as oil-related products rose by 57%, 2.5% and 43.3% respectively when compared to FY ‘20.
Read MoreChina is intensifying efforts to plant trees nationwide as it strives to honor its pledges to peak carbon emissions by 2030
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