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Nigerian Bourse declines, All Share Index drops by 0.40%

March 19, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. It was a bearish session on...

Kaduna Governor Advocates for State Police Amidst Banditry Challenges

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, emphasized the urgent need...

EFCC Retrieves 324 Houses for Kano Pensioners in Alleged N4.1 Billion Property Fraud

Yesterday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) handed...

“More CBN Directors Face Dismissal Amidst Controversy”

Twelve additional directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria...

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Japa: You think your country is bad until you move abroad – Cleric tells Nigerians

Popular cleric, Prophet Olabisi Adamu has cautioned Nigerians desperate...

UK universities face financial strain as Nigerian and Indian student numbers drop

Several UK universities face potential bankruptcy due to declining...

US assistant Secretary of State, Satterfield to visit Nigeria

The Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural...

Four Individuals, Including Three Nigerians, Jailed in the UK for £429,304 Fraud

Portsmouth Crown Court has sentenced three Nigerians and another...

“Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and StanChart See Naira Surge 25% Against Dollar in 2024”

Nigeria's efforts to stabilize its currency are showing promise, with analysts predicting a significant rebound for the battered naira by the year's end. Analysts from...

The BigRead

“Editorial: Nigeria’s Food Inflation Crisis Exposes Agricultural Productivity Gap Amidst Population Growth”

**Editorial: Nigeria's Battle Against Escalating Inflation** The aftermath of the...

Africa’s Sovereign Debts Dilemma and Matters Arising

In recent years, African nations have grappled with the...

Steering Nigeria’s Economy: Navigating Towards Stability and Prosperity

Navigating Nigeria's Economic Crossroads: Pathways to Stability and Prosperity In...

EDITORIAL: Unraveling Nigeria’s Deep State Democracy: A Call for Transparency and Accountability

Nigeria's democratic journey has been tumultuous, marked by periods...

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Markets & Investing

Nigerian Bourse declines, All Share Index drops by 0.40%

March 19, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. It was a bearish session on...

Nigerian Market Gains N2.12 trillion, All Share Index Grows by 3.71%

March 18, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. The Nigerian stocks market closed higher...

ASI Surges by 3.71% Weekly Amid Bargain Hunting, Amidst High CPI Figures

  The local equities market witnessed a notable surge of...

Stock Market Closes Higher, All Share Index advances by 0.47%

March 14, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. The Nigerian stock market on Wednesday...

Investors Gain N837bn as All Share Index Appreciates by 1.45%

March 13, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. The Nigerian stock market on Tuesday...

Stock market closes bullish, All Share Index up by 0.70%

March 12, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. The Nigerian stock market on Monday...

Monetary + Fiscal Policy

“Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and StanChart See Naira Surge 25% Against Dollar in 2024”

Nigeria's efforts to stabilize its currency are showing promise,...

Customs exchange rate for cargo clearance drops to N1593/$

March 18, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. The exchange rate for cargo clearance...

Analysts See March Inflation Surge to 34%, Expect MPC Interest Rate Hike

Nigeria's Inflation Hits 28-Year High at 31.70% in...

“Nigerian Inflation Hits 28-Year High, Spurs Central Bank Interest Rate Hike”

Nigerian Inflation Hits 28-Year High, Prompting Central Bank Interest...

Oil + Renewable

NNPCL’s Kyari to Feature Prominently at 2024 CERAWeek Conference

Mr. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), alongside other company officials, is set to participate in...

IPMAN and MEMAN Foresee Slight Drop in Petrol Price as Port Harcourt Refinery Nears Operations

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and...

“Nigerian Marketers Push for $15bn Energy Bank for Downstream Oil”

18,March 2024. Oil marketers under the aegis of Petroleum Products...

We recorded 9000 infractions on pipelines in one year, says NNPCL boss Kyari

Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian...

Companies + Finance
Companies & Markets

Standard Bank Navigates Naira Devaluation Woes, Posts Strong Results

Nigeria-Exposed Companies Navigate Naira Devaluation Standard Bank emerged from the financial year relatively unscathed despite the challenges posed by Nigeria's currency devaluation. Yinka Sanni, Chief...

Access Holdings appoints Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as Chairman

March 14, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. Access Holdings Plc (‘the Holdco’), has...

Aig-Imoukhuede Returns to Access Holdings as Chairman After 10-Year Hiatus

Access Holdings Plc (the Holdco) has announced the return...

Airtel Africa Considers IPO for Airtel Money, Eyeing $4 Billion Valuation

A Bloomberg report suggests that Airtel Africa Plc is...

Gabriel Ukpeh retires from the board of Zenith Bank as Non-Executive Director

March 13, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. The Board of Zenith Bank Plc...

Sterling Bank forecasts 53.7% year-on-year profit growth in Q2 2024

March 13, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. Sterling HoldCo (the parent group of...

UBA and African Guarantee Fund Collaborate to Provide $100 Million Loan Support for African SMEs

The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and United Bank for...

Ecobank signs $250M bridge-to-bond loan with Afreximbank and Africa Finance Corp. for trade and corporate purposes.

**Headline:** "Ecobank Secures USD 250 Million Bridge-to-Bond Loan Facility to...

Nigerian Breweries announces increase in price for the second time

March 12, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. Nigerian Breweries Plc have announced another...

GTCO to raise N525 billion in public offer

March 12, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. GTCO, one of Nigeria’s largest banks,...

Business News

Aliko Dangote names largest road to refinery after Herbert Wigwe

March 5, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. Nigerian business mogul and Africa’s richest...

Aliko Dangote Renames Refinery Road after Herbert Wigwe

Aliko Dangote, the founder of Dangote Group, honored the...

Train services on Port Harcourt-Aba route to begin by end of March – FG

March 4th, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. The Federal Government announced on Saturday...

Qatar Airways and Access Bank Partner for Exclusive Flight Discounts in Africa

Subheading: Partnership aims to provide travel incentives and alleviate...

FCMB Urges Accountants to Prioritize Sustainability Accounting for Trust and Development

Yemisi Edun advocates transparency and sustainable practices in a...

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Bodies of Pastor and wife found in Taraba forest, their 13 months old baby missing

March 18, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. The decomposing bodies of a pastor...

Woman slumps and dies while singing in Delta church

March 18, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. A woman identified as Imade, reportedly...

Lady attempts suicide after her boyfriend called off their relationship

March 18, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. A Nigerian lady was rescued last...

Residents Mourn as Two Die In Bauchi Fire Outbreak

March 18, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. The Madina Quarters community in Bauchi...

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LIfestyle +

2024 NAACP Image Awards: Burna Boy loses six awards

March 18, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. Nigerian singer Burna Boy continued his poor outing at award ceremonies as he lost six nominations at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards. The...

Angelique Kidjo opened global doors for African artists – Davido

March 18, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. Nigerian singer David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly...

“I no longer smoke, drink alcohol – Solid Star

March 18, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. Nigerian singer Joshua Iniyezo, aka Solidstar,...

Kizz Daniel officially welcomes baby mama to social media

March 18, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. Nigerian singer, Kizz Daniel warms hearts...

Samklef finally forgives Davido for ‘disrespecting’ him

March 18, 2024. Azonuchechi Chukwu. Record producer Samuel Oguachuba, popularly known...

Sport +

WBC President Clears Path for Anthony Joshua to Face Fury-Usyk Winner

WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has confirmed that Anthony Joshua could indeed face the winner of the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk showdown for the undisputed...

“Ngannou Congratulates Joshua After Knockout Defeat, Vows to Return Stronger”

Francis Ngannou graciously congratulated Anthony Joshua after succumbing to...

Anthony Joshua Knocks Out Francis Ngannou via 2nd Round

Anthony Joshua Derails Francis Ngannou's Boxing Debut with Second-Round...

JUDGEMENT DAY For Anthony Joshua’s Career-Defining Bout Against Francis Ngannou

  In a pivotal moment for Anthony Joshua's career, the...

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US warned Niger about ties to Russia, Iran before junta revoked accord, Pentagon says

WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - U.S. officials traveled to Niger last week to express concerns about the country's potential development of ties to Russia and...

“Potential Trump Presidency: Concerns Rise Over US-Africa Relations”

If Donald Trump secures victory in November's US presidential...

Putin wins Russian presidential election with 87.97% of the vote

Vladimir Putin was headed for another six-year term as...

Niger revokes military accord with US, junta spokesperson says

By Boureima Balima and Bate Felix NIAMEY (Reuters) -Niger's ruling...

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World + Economy

Charts Spotlight Inflation, Economic Growth, Globalization, and Climate Change

Our most-read Chart of the Week blogs last year show reader interest tracking the most pressing issues for the global economy. From inflation and economic growth to...

How Distrust of Govt by Marginalized People Fuels Conflict in Africa

Improving people’s relationships with state institutions and ensuring access to services can foster conditions for greater peace and social cohesion in sub-Saharan Africa

Sovereign-Debt Crisis Is Top Risk for Africa, Standard Bank Chair Says

(Bloomberg) — A sovereign-debt crisis is the biggest issue...

WTO Chief Less Optimistic About 2024 World Trade Due to Geopolitical Tensions…

WTO Chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala expressed a less optimistic outlook...