Emerging Markets
Latin America, Africa and the Middle East: the currencies, commodities and companies of the emerging world.
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Firm promotes Nigerian cuisine through nationwide cooking initiative
Fiesta Foods, a subsidiary of Sayed Farms, has concluded the maiden edition of its #CookWithFiesta campaign, a corporate social re…
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FG lauds NGX Group, SEC, CBN, CSCS as FTSE reclassifies Nigeria to Frontier market status
The Federal Ministry of Finance has welcomed the confirmation by global index provider FTSE Russell that Nigeria’s capital m…
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FG says Nigeria’s FTSE return validates economic reforms
The Federal Government has welcomed Nigeria’s return to Frontier Market status following its reclassification by global index prov…
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Benin, Togo, Niger owe Nigeria $11.16 million in 2025 electricity bills
Benin, Togo and Niger owed Nigeria $11.16 million in electricity bills at the end of 2025, according to the Nigerian Electricity R…
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Tinubu’s reforms favour local manufacturers, squeeze import dependent firms, experts say
President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms are creating a widening divide in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, with companies that rel…
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BOI’s N250bn bond opens new chapter for development finance in Nigeria
The Bank of Industry’s N250 billion maiden domestic bond is more than a successful capital-market debut. Its oversubscription with…
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States’ spending on salaries, pensions shrinks despite 221% revenue surge
Despite a sharp increase in revenues driven by higher federal allocations and tax collections, Nigeria’s State Governments have no…
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FG launches Nigeria Alcohol Policy to balance industry growth and public health
The Federal Government has officially launched the Nigeria Alcohol Policy and Multisectoral Implementation Plan (2026–2030). The p…
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Nigeria’s inflation is falling but the cost-of-living crisis is not
Nigeria’s inflation rate is falling, but the cost-of-living crisis is proving harder to defeat. Headline inflation declined to 15.…
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A return to Edinburgh
Edinburgh holds, for you, a long series of mental associations, and they begin to tumble in as you settle down. read more A return…
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FTSE Frontier return puts Nigerian banks, MTN, Nestle in line for fresh inflows
FTSE Russell's nod that Nigeria will officially reclaim Frontier Market classification from September 21, 2026, is a game-changer …
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Consolidated Hallmark’s investment gains push H1 profit to N27.1 billion
Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc reported a profit before tax of N27.10 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, represen…
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The Architecture of African Growth
About this series The Architecture of African Growth explores the systems that transform potential into prosperity. Each essay exa…
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China’s imports from Nigeria hit $2.3bn in six months, up 80%
China imported goods worth nearly $2.3 billion from Nigeria in the first half of 2026, representing an almost 80 per read more Chi…
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PenCom: 91.4% of Nigeria’s personal pension accounts remain unfunded
About 91.4% of retirement savings accounts (RSAs) registered under Nigeria’s Personal Pension Plan (PPP) remained unfunded at the …
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Tinubu announces plans to reduce transport fares nationwide from October 1
President Bola Tinubu has announced that state governors have resolved to leverage compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehic…
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Nigerian equities snap 11-day losing streak as FTSE Russell confirms Frontier Market reclassification
The Nigerian equities market rebounded on Thursday, August 27, 2026, ending an 11-day consecutive losing streak, as investor senti…
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TCN unveils initiative to tackle grid losses, data inefficiencies
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has introduced an internally developed load & outage analytics platform to address s…
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NITDA challenges Jigawa to break free from federal allocations, build tech-driven economy
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has challenged Jigawa state to reduce its dependence on federal all…
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FAAN warns public against fake employment offers, says no recruitment ongoing
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has warned members of the public against a fraudulent “Letter of Provisional Offe…
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MAN seeks safeguards for manufacturers under new tax law
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria is urging the federal and subnational governments to introduce specific safeguards for ma…
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Euromatch unveils $7.5m title sponsorship for NPFL
Euromatch, a European sports entertainment brand, has announced a $7.5 million title sponsorship deal with the Nigeria Premier Foo…
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FTSE return puts Nigerian stocks back on foreign investors’ radar
FTSE Russell will officially upgrade the Nigerian stock market from “Unclassified” to “Frontier Market” st…