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Though there is a slight drop from what was recorded in February, the CBN said at the press briefing that Nigeria's external reserves remained robust. The post Nigeria’s gross external reserve drops slightly to $49.49 billion – CBN appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Growing appetite for the proposed Dangote Refinery Initial Public Offer (IPO) is reshaping investor behaviour across Nigeria’s financial markets, with read more Investors stockpile funds in Money Market ahead of Dangote IPO
The N2.24 trillion tax revenue shortfall recorded by Nigeria Revenue Service’s (NRS) for the first quarter of 2026 has triggered read more FG’s tax revenue shortfall raises compliance, debt concerns
The Presidency has recognized RegTech as a key tool for enhancing financial inclusion and fostering a trusted digital economy. The Central Bank of Nigeria emphasizes that effective regulation should promote innovation rather than hinder growth.
The UK has eased sanctions on Russian jet fuel and diesel imports, allowing for imports of Russian crude oil refined in third countries. This decision has faced criticism from opposition parties.
Even in a roaring bull market, a rising tide doesn’t lift every boat. The Nigerian stock market has delivered remarkable read more Inside double-digit dip club no investor wants to join now
The Central Bank of Nigeria has decided to maintain the interest rate at 26.5%. This follows a previous reduction of the Monetary Policy Rate earlier this year.
Concerns are mounting over the economic viability of establishing an Airbus Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Nigeria, with read more Nigeria’s two airbus dims Tinubu’s $500m maintenance facility ambition
The Lagos State Government has allocated ₦5 billion to support small businesses through its LASMECO program. This initiative aims to enhance funding access for entrepreneurs and cooperatives in the state.
Rising logistics and energy costs are constraining the growth of Nigeria’s non-oil export sector, forcing many small exporters out of read more Crippling logistics, energy costs threaten Nigeria’s non-oil export growth
Even in a roaring bull market, a rising tide doesn’t lift every boat. The Nigerian stock market has delivered remarkable read more Inside double-digit dip club no investor wants to join now
The Central Bank of Nigeria has decided to keep the Monetary Policy Rate at 26.5% after its latest meeting. This decision reflects the bank's ongoing strategy to manage the economy effectively.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday retained its benchmark interest rate at 26.5 percent following the conclusion of read more CBN holds benchmark interest rate at 26.5% amid renewed inflationary pressure
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) is set to release the sum of N7 billion monthly, amounting to N84 billion read more FAAC to release N7bn monthly for infrastructure financing in Ebonyi, others
Michael Olugbode in Abuja Nigeria and China are moving to deepen cooperation in tourism, heritage preservation, and the creative economy as both countries seek to unlock new economic opportunities beyond
Omolabake Fasogbon An estimated 175 million to 180 million Nigerians still lack access to clean cooking energy, according to tracking data from the World Bank and the International Energy Agency
It also led to the seizure of the largest multi-billion naira meth in history and the arrest of the cartel's kingpin, three Mexican technical experts, and six other top local collaborators. The post NDLEA busts Nigerian-Mexican meth cartel, arrests drug baron appeared first on Va...
Pan Ocean Oil Corporation (Nigeria) Limited and the Newcross Group of Companies have announced the appointment of Remilekun Soyannwo as read more Pan Ocean Oil appoints Soyannwo as independent non-executive director
By Peter Egwuatu Shareholders of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc, have commended the board and management for the impressive performance and sustained improvements in shareholders’ returns amidst economic reforms. At the Annual General Meeting, AGM, shareholders ...
The UK is proposing a £5 million invite-only investor visa that offers a three-year route to permanent residency. This initiative aims to attract high-net-worth individuals to invest in the UK economy.
…petrol prices record biggest increase this century as transport costs surge South Africa’s inflation climbed to a 20-month high in read more South Africa’s inflation climbs to 20-month high as Iran war drives fuel shock
Two new reports on Nigeria’s and Lagos housing markets have positioned the deficits in the two markets as major investment read more Reports position Nigeria’s, Lagos housing deficits as investment opportunities
The EU has agreed to implement a trade pact with the US after facing pressure from former President Trump. This agreement includes reducing levies on US imports, aiming to strengthen transatlantic trade relations.
"With Obasanjo, no single faith controlled security, law, the economy, or diplomacy. This was interfaith governance without religious vocabulary" The post How leaders can manage religious differences to stabilise Nigeria — Dansadau appeared first on Vanguard News.
PAC Research has released two significant reports focusing on Nigeria's housing market, highlighting opportunities within Lagos. These publications aim to provide insights into the billion-dollar potential of the sector.
UK's annual inflation rate decreased to 2.8% in April, down from 3.3% in March. This decline was reported by the Office for National Statistics.
Dangote emphasized that the planned refinery listing will boost Africa's economic growth through large-scale industrial projects. He believes this initiative will create jobs and enhance domestic production capacity across the continent.
By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC has announced the transition to a T+1 settlement cycle for equities and commodities transactions with effect from Monday June 1, 2926. The Commission in a notice, outlined a comprehensive framework that all c...
Nigeria's oil exploration and drilling activities saw a significant decline of 41.7% in April 2026 due to reduced upstream operations. This trend reflects ongoing challenges in the oil sector, as reported by OPEC.
The Nigerian naira showed mixed performance against the US dollar on May 20, 2026, in both official and parallel markets. This fluctuation comes amid ongoing demand for foreign exchange.