Emerging Markets

Tinubu, insists on transparency, as FCC, Housing Minister meet on disposal of seized houses

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday charged relevant met government agencies charged with management and disposal of forfeited houses…

FG, states, LGs share record N3.007trn after 18% revenue jump

The federal government, 36 states and 774 local government councils shared N3.007 trillion in revenue generated in July, after a r…

Standard Bank eyes stake in OPay ahead of $4bn US IPO

Standard Bank Group is considering the acquisition of a stake in OPay, a Nigerian fintech company, as the payments platform read m…

Zambia expects $1bn IPO boom as copper prices lift investor confidence

Zambia’s stock exchange expects companies to raise as much as $1 billion through initial public offerings as stronger copper price…

MAN seeks forex backlog payout, 2025 tax law clarity

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the federal government to urgently clear outstanding foreign exchange…

BusinessDay 19th Aug 2026

Nigeria’s 2027 race pits economic reforms against cost-of-living pain

…Economy, insecurity, debt crisis dominate as campaigns begin today …Tinubu, Atiku, Obi lead crowded presidential race…

OPay steps up compliance investment as digital fraud risks rise

Nigeria’s rapid shift towards digital payments is increasing the need for stronger safeguards against fraud and financial crime, p…

CAPIS unveils N5bn endowment fund in partnership with NAPPS to help south-south colleges

The CAPIS group, a retail venture and investment holding company, has set up a N5bn endowment fund to help development read more C…

Naira rises further to five-month high of N1,343.32/$ on strong dollar liquidity

The naira on Tuesday appreciated further against the dollar in the official foreign exchange (FX) market to a five-month high read…

U.S. drones, satellite intelligence boost Nigeria’s war against terrorism, says defence chief

Christopher Musa, minister of Defence, has underscored the strategic importance of United States military technology, including ad…

MISKAY strengthens Capital-Market track record with full redemption of ₦824.2 million commercial paper

Miskay Boutique International Limited (Miskay) has redeemed in full its ₦824.2 million Series 1 Tranche B Commercial Paper at matu…

Anchor University inaugurates 3rd governing council to drive next phase of growth

Anchor University, a faith-based tertiary institution, on Tuesday inaugurated its third Governing Council to drive the next phase …

EFCC recovers N4.5 billion diesel from Lagos depot over alleged theft

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered 2.3 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known a…

GENESIS Energy Hosts Student Delegation from Imperial Business School

What does it take to transform Africa’s energy landscape? Africa’s energy story is no longer just about generating more power—it r…

NGX, Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers push for deeper equities liquidity through market making, securities lending

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), in collaboration with Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers Limited, has called for greater participation in …

The New Investment Playbook: how regulation, technology and data are reshaping Nigeria’s Capital Markets

Investing in Nigeria’s capital market used to mean paper application forms routed through a bank or stockbroker, and days of…

Phase 2 of National Single Window to go live November 2026 with export processing

…platform processes N11.27bn worth of payments since March launch Nigeria’s National Single Window (NSW) will commence its s…

Firm pushes new phase of growth, redeems N824.2m commercial paper

Miskay Boutique International Limited (Miskay) has redeemed in full its N824.2 million Series 1 Tranche B Commercial Paper at matu…

Insurance Sector: Investment income, not core insurance operations, drives H1 2026 profits

Investment returns emerged as a major profit driver for listed Nigerian insurers in the first half of 2026, with earnings from inv…

Bini Riva Life development seeks to reduce $1bn monthly seafood import

…Fishing festival, seafood market exhibition, etc, mark a two-week aquaculture revival …As FG begins installation of t…

BOI lauds Tinubu’s support for the over subscribed N250b bond

The Bank of Industry Limited (BOI) on Tuesday commended President Bola Tinubu for his leadership and support after its ₦250 read m…

US Embassy alerts Americans in Abuja over August 19 military retirees’ protest

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja has alerted American citizens to a planned protest by retired Nigerian military personnel over unmet pen…

May & Baker disowns fraudulent investment scheme, warns investors

May & Baker Nigeria Plc has distanced itself from a fraudulent investment scheme being promoted in its name. The post May &#0…