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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:23 +0100

Airtel Africa and Tier 1 Banks Fuel N834.67 Billion Equities Surge on Tuesday The Nigerian equities market extended its recovery into a third consecutive session on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as Airtel Africa’s maximum 10% daily gain, alongside b […]

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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:08 +0100

Tinubu Establishes Ebola Task Force and Approves N10 Billion Emergency Fund for Virus Preparedness President Bola Tinubu has authorized the creation of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats, alongside the […]

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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:59:56 +0100

IMF Report Reveals Nigerian Banks Raise Lending Rates Faster Than They Cut Them The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported that Nigerian banks increase lending rates significantly faster during monetary tightening cycles than they reduce […]

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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:59:43 +0100

Tinubu Announces Over 15,000 Housing Units Under Construction Nationwide Under Renewed Hope Agenda President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that the Federal Government is currently constructing over 15,000 housing units across Nigeria, marking a significant step in […]

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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:59:31 +0100

Nigeria Attracts Record $10 Billion in Q1 2026, But Investors Favor Lending Over Real Investment Under Tinubu Under the Tinubu administration, a significant shift in foreign capital flows has emerged, with investors increasingly favoring lending to Nigeria over direct […]

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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:44:58 +0100

Nigeria Launches T+1 Settlement Cycle as CSCS Aligns Capital Market With Global Leaders The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc has officially launched Nigeria’s T+1 settlement cycle, marking the country’s transition from a two-day settlement fra […]

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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:44:49 +0100

Nairametrics Announces Nominees for 2026 Capital Market Journalist of the Year Award Nairametrics has officially unveiled the nominees for the Capital Market Journalist of the Year category at the 2026 Capital Market Awards. This category honors […]

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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:44:39 +0100

Ajosepo: The Gathering Debuts With N49.1 Million at Nigerian Box Office The Nigerian box office witnessed a notable performance over the weekend of May 29 to 31, 2026, as the Nollywood family drama “Ajosepo: The Gathering” debuted with a t […]

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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:44:29 +0100

Ghana Issues Travel Warning to Citizens Over South Africa Xenophobic Attacks Ghana has issued a formal travel advisory urging its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa, following renewed reports of xenophobic attacks targeting […]

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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:44:21 +0100

Anthropic Files for IPO, Becomes First Major AI Firm to Move Ahead of OpenAI Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has formally initiated the process of going public, filing paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […]

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Wed, 27 May 2026 06:09:28 +0100

Fidelity Bank Q1 2026 Profit Falls to N92.4 Billion as Interest Expenses Surge Fidelity Bank Plc has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a pretax profit of N92.4 billion. This figure represents a 12.57% decline […]

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Wed, 27 May 2026 06:09:16 +0100

Fidelity Bank Q1 2026 Gross Earnings Surge 38% to N434.95 Billion on Core Banking Growth Fidelity Bank Plc has reported a 37.9% increase in gross earnings for the first quarter of 2026, reaching N434.95 billion, as the international commercial bank […]

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Wed, 27 May 2026 06:09:04 +0100

Nigerian All-Share Index Sheds N810 Billion, Drops Below 250,000-Point Mark The Nigerian equities market experienced a notable downturn on 26 May 2026, as the All-Share Index shed 1,386.2 points to close at 249,738.8, marking a retreat below […]

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Wed, 27 May 2026 06:08:51 +0100

EFCC Forfeiture Suit: Court Sets July 6 Judgment Date for 57 Properties Linked to Ex-AGF Malami The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled July 6, 2026, for judgment in the forfeiture suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against 57 […]

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Wed, 27 May 2026 06:08:39 +0100

How Africa Can Save $299 Billion Yearly Through Efficient Public Investment, AfDB Reports The African Development Bank (AfDB) has revealed that African nations could achieve annual savings of up to $299 billion by enhancing the efficiency of public […]

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Fri, 15 May 2026 20:08:09 +0100

REA, FCMB, and Partners Launch $188 Million Green Fund to Finance 191MW Solar Capacity The Green Finance Investment Facility (GFiF), a blended finance platform designed to mobilize large-scale private and institutional investment into distributed […]

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Fri, 15 May 2026 20:07:58 +0100

See the Registrars handling May 2026 dividend payments As companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) prepare for their May 2026 dividend payments, shareholders are advised to note the registrars handling these […]

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Fri, 15 May 2026 20:07:47 +0100

JAMB Opens 2026 UTME Change of Institution and Course Application for Candidates The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially commenced the process for change of institution and course for candidates who participated in the […]

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Fri, 15 May 2026 20:07:38 +0100

CBN Launches 4th Edition FX Manual: New Reforms Boost Transparency and Market Confidence The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially unveiled the 4th Edition of its Foreign Exchange (FX) Manual, a strategic move designed to bolster transparency, […]

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Fri, 15 May 2026 20:07:28 +0100

Seplat Confirms N1,370.89/$ Exchange Rate for FY2025 Dividend Worth Over N68 Billion Seplat Energy Plc has officially confirmed the exchange rate applied to its full-year 2025 final and special dividends, both denominated in US dollars. In a disclosure […]

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Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:03:09 +0100

Trump Threatens to Destroy Irans Power Plants and Bridges If Negotiations Fail In a significant escalation of rhetoric, former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran ahead of critical diplomatic talks. Via a post on his Truth […]

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Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:02:43 +0100

The Women Driving Tinubus Economic Reset: 16 Key Leaders in Nigerias Administration Since his inauguration in 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has enacted one of Nigeria’s most significant economic reform agendas in recent times. This has included the […]

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Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:02:15 +0100

Federal Government Refutes Claims of Hidden Spending in World Bank Report The Federal Government has issued a formal rebuttal to allegations of concealed expenditures within the federation account, claims which arose from interpretations of a […]

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Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:01:45 +0100

CPPE Urges 5% Solar Import Duty and VAT Waiver to Boost Renewable Energy in Nigeria In a formal policy intervention, the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the Federal Government to implement significant tariff reforms […]

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:44:57 +0100

Champion Breweries Redeems ₦15 Billion Commercial Paper, Boosting Investor Confidence Champion Breweries PLC has successfully concluded the full redemption of its ₦15.00 billion Commercial Paper Programme, reinforcing its standing as a credible and r […]

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:44:38 +0100

The Unrecorded Billions: Inside Nigerias Thriving Informal Remittance Market While official figures capture Nigeria’s substantial $20 billion remittance inflow and the global flows nearing $905 billion, these statistics present an incomplete […]

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:44:21 +0100

Qoray Launches New EV Charging Station at Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island In a strategic advancement for Nigeria’s electric vehicle ecosystem, clean technology firm Qoray has commissioned a new public charging station at the Federal Palace […]

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:44:04 +0100

International Breweries Plc Returns to Profit with N88.9 Billion Earnings in 2025 International Breweries Plc has announced a significant return to profitability, posting a pre-tax profit of N88.9 billion in its audited 2025 financial results. This […]

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:43:46 +0100

INEC Postpones Voter Revalidation: New Timeline Set for After 2027 Elections The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally deferred its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise. The Commission confirmed the postponement […]

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Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:22:52 +0100

OPEC+ Plans 206,000 BPD Output Increase for May 2026 Amid Supply Disruptions The OPEC+ alliance has agreed in principle to implement a modest production increase of 206,000 barrels per day (bpd) for May 2026, according to sources cited by […]

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Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:22:35 +0100

FGN Bonds Guide: A Safe Investment for Stable Income in Nigeria For investors seeking a stable income stream within the Nigerian financial landscape, Federal Government of Nigeria Bonds represent a cornerstone of security. These […]

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Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:22:18 +0100

NAF DSSC 34/2025: Training Commences April 18 for Successful Candidates The Nigerian Air Force has officially announced the commencement date for training of successful applicants to its Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course […]

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Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:22:03 +0100

Nollywood Drives Record Q1 Box Office Admissions in Nigeria The Nigerian cinema industry has commenced 2026 with remarkable vigor, posting its highest first-quarter admissions in six years. Official data released on April 5, […]

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Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:21:47 +0100

Tinubu Approves N3.3 Trillion Power Sector Debt Settlement Plan In a decisive move to address a critical financial bottleneck, President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned a N3.3 trillion payment plan to resolve legacy debts within […]

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Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:08:41 +0100

JAMB Releases 2026 UTME Mock Results: How to Check and CBT Centre Updates The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of its 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mock test. The […]

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Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:08:17 +0100

NDLEA Seizes N1.8 Billion in Drugs, Arrests 104 Suspects in Edo Crackdown The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State has announced a significant operational milestone, arresting 104 suspected traffickers and seizing illicit […]

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Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:07:59 +0100

GTCO Reports N865.75 Billion Profit After Tax in 2025 Annual Results Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has released its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, presenting a mixed performance characterized […]

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Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:07:35 +0100

NigComSat Revenue Soars to Over $2 Billion in Two Years, CEO Announces NigComSat Announces Monumental Revenue Growth, Outlines Satellite Expansion
The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat) has reported a dramatic surge in […]

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Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:07:10 +0100

Adebayo Adelabu Resigns as Nigerias Minister of Power to Run for Oyo State Governor In a significant development within Nigeria’s federal executive cabinet, the Honourable Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has formally resigned from his position. The […]

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Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:03:23 +0100

Nigeria Launches EIBIC Entrepreneurship Certification Across 14 Universities The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially inaugurated a transformative educational initiative, the Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Incubation […]

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Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:03:01 +0100

Mobile Money Accounts Surge to 2.3 Billion, Driving Global Financial Inclusion The global landscape of digital finance has reached a pivotal milestone, with registered mobile money accounts surging to 2.3 billion as of 2025. This data, central to […]

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Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:02:36 +0100

Nigerian Eurobonds Projected for Double-Digit Returns in 2026: Report Analysis A recent investment report projects that Nigerian Eurobonds are positioned to deliver double-digit returns to investors by the year 2026. The analysis, titled “Global […]

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Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:02:09 +0100

How the NDIC Protects Your Bank Deposits Without Government Bailouts The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has moved to reinforce public confidence in the nation’s financial safety net, clarifying that it does not depend on […]

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Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:01:44 +0100

Naira Strengthens to N1,837/£ as CBN Reforms Boost Currency Stability The Nigerian Naira is demonstrating a notable recovery against the British Pound Sterling, trading at N1,837/£. This appreciation marks a significant shift from […]

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Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:36:17 +0100

FMDQ Debt Market Shrinks by N720 Billion as OMO and Treasury Bill Yields Fall Nigeria’s fixed-income market experienced a significant contraction over a two-day period, with the total capitalization on the FMDQ Securities Exchange declining by […]

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Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:35:53 +0100

IEA Urges Fewer Flights: 10 Ways to Navigate the Global Oil Shortage In response to escalating global oil market disruptions, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has issued a stark advisory, suggesting that reducing air travel could be […]

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Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:35:32 +0100

Nigeria Advances $20 Billion Gas Pipeline to Europe for Energy Security The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified high-level negotiations concerning a proposed $20 billion transcontinental gas pipeline. This ambitious infrastructure […]

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Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:35:08 +0100

US Treasury Authorizes Iranian Oil Sales to Stabilize Prices Amid War In a significant policy shift aimed at calming volatile global energy markets, the United States Department of the Treasury has issued a general license authorizing the […]

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Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:34:48 +0100

Elon Musk Found Liable for Investor Losses in Twitter Acquisition Deal A federal jury in the United States has delivered a significant verdict, finding billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk liable for investor losses tied to his public […]

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Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:15:52 +0100

BUA Cement Stock Soars 51% in 2026: Investor Confidence and Valuation Surge BUA Cement Plc has sustained a significant share price appreciation into 2026, driving its market valuation upward as investors demonstrate confidence in the firm’s […]