Emerging Markets

Standard Chartered becomes first G-SIB to issue digitally native notes on Euroclear’s D-FMI

The landmark issuance marks another milestone in the development of digital capital markets and reinforces Standard Chartered&#821…

PenCom clarifies 38% decline in pension remittances, cites one-off government payments

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has clarified that the 38% decline in pension contributions recorded in the first quarter…

Finance graduates lack practical skills needed for capital markets, says EKSU Chancellor

A significant number of finance graduates seeking roles in the financial sector lack the critical and practical skills required to…

Financial Literacy: EKSU set to graduate pioneer cohort of Securities Trading Diploma Programme

A significant number of finance graduates seeking roles in the financial sector lack the critical and practical skills required to…

Africa’s next economic advantage will be seamless trade

For years, the conversation about Africa’s economic future has centred on the size of the opportunity; the demographics, the natur…

Local investors flood NGX as domestic transactions hit record N10.68 trillion

Domestic transactions on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) rose to a record N10.68 trillion in July 2026, surpassing the total v…

CWG’s infrastructure unit more than doubles revenue to N15.5bn in H1

CWG Plc’s IT infrastructure services business generated N15.5 billion in the first half of 2026, up 142.4 percent from N6.4 read m…

Uber hit with $966 million fine over automated driver suspensions

Uber Technologies Inc. has been fined €825 million ($966 million) by the Dutch Data Protection Authority for using automated syste…

Why Elumelu’s $500m Seplat investment is now worth over $1bn

Stronger earnings, higher production and a healthier balance sheet have pushed the oil producer’s shares higher as Tony Elumelu’s …

State drops capital punishment appeal in Nnamdi Kanu case

The Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally withdrawn its cross-appeal seeking the death penalty against…

Lagos Industrial Policy targets 10.2% manufacturing GDP contribution by 2026

The Lagos State Government has unveiled the Lagos State Industrial Policy (LSIP) 2025–2030, targeting a 10.2% contribution from th…

Africa Re posts $96.7m H1 profit despite foreign exchange impact

The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) recorded a $96.7 million net result in the first half of 2026, as stronger read mo…

FG declares August 25 public holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlud

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, marking r…

FG advances mental health reform with suicide decriminalisation bill

The Federal Government has advanced Nigeria’s mental health reform with the approval of a proposed amendment to the country’s heal…

Glo repositions for next growth phase with AI, data bonuses, digital self-service

Globacom is repositioning its consumer strategy around Artificial Intelligence (AI), richer data rewards and digital self-service …

Wizkid, Asake’s ‘Jogodo’ leads Nigeria’s most-streamed songs in H1 2026

Wizkid and Asake’s “Jogodo” recorded 60.7 million streams in Nigeria in the first half of 2026, placing it at the read more Wizkid…

FCSC warns Nigerians against fake recruitment messages, fraudulent links

The Federal Civil Service Commission has warned Nigerians against unauthorised recruitment messages and links circulating on socia…

Lagos needs N6 trillion annually to fix housing crisis, GTI Capital Research shows

Lagos requires about N6 trillion annually to bridge its housing capital gap, as the state’s housing deficit has risen to 3.4 milli…

Expatriate hiring puts wider compliance burden on Nigerian firms

Nigerian companies hiring expatriates are facing a wider compliance burden as employers must justify the need for foreign expertis…

Nigeria’s 1.5% Crypto Stamp Duty: Dantown Executives Propose A Better Approach

Dantown executives have proposed a fixed-fee alternative to Nigeria’s new 1.5% crypto stamp duty, arguing that a more predictable …

LCCI set for talks on vehicle financing as alternative to fuel subsidy

The Auto Sectoral Group of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is set for a major symposium aimed read more LCCI set…

REA, Alpha Morgan partner on N50bn facility to boost off-grid power access

…Nigeria needs $23bn to solve electricity crisis- REA boss The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has entered into a collabo…

FG declares August 25 public holiday to celebrate Eid ul Mawlid

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, the Islamic c…

Market correction wipes N5.42trn off NGX in 20-day slump

Sentiment on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has turned decidedly cautious as a wave of sustained profit-taking and broad mark…