Emerging Markets

BOA, WACOT launch sesame out-grower initiative to support 10,000 farmers

WACOT, a member of TGI Group, in partnership with the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), has launched the 2026 Sesame Outgrower read more …

Nigeria’s inflation rate drop in July strengthens case for rate cut

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased further in July, strengthening expectations that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) could r…

Beyond population: Reasons Lagos is Nigeria’s epicentre of rental demand

In many Nigerian cities, including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Enugu, Owerri, Onitsha, among others, demand for housing is …

Oil rises near $90 as Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of US

Oil inched higher in a choppy session as traders weighed fresh Middle East tensions against signs of ongoing flows through read mo…

Heirs Insurance Group profit falls 15% to N9.53 billion despite 89% surge in premiums

Heirs Insurance Group (HIG) has reported a combined profit before tax (PBT) of N9.53 billion for the financial year ended December…

Heirs Insurance Group reports N9.53 billion profit in H1 2026, premium surges 89%

Heirs Insurance Group (HIG) has reported a combined profit before tax (PBT) of N9.53 billion for the financial year ended December…

Why a crash is imminent in Nigeria’s real estate bubble

To say that real estate in Nigeria is experiencing a bubble is no longer news. What is news instead is read more Why a crash is im…

Commercial office market in fresh transition as businesses move beyond co-working

A fresh transition is quietly emerging in Nigeria’s commercial office market as the country’s large businesses are moving beyond c…

Beyond the hustle: Why structure is the real secret to scaling Nigerian businesses

If you were to step away from your business for 30 days, what would happen? Would it continue to grow, remain stable, or begin to …

BREAKING: Nigeria’s headline inflation falls to 15.43% in July

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 15.43% in July 2026, representing a 0.48 percentage-point decrease from the 15.91% r…

Expert urges economic discipline in refinery revival

Petroleum economist Prof. Wumi Iledare has urged the Federal Government to prioritise profitability, accountability and economic e…

Wike signs 26,272 C of Os in 3 years – Aide

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has signed 26,272 Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os) in read mo…

China’s imports from Nigeria rose by $2.3bn in 6 months — Envoy

Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, says China’s imports from Nigeria rose by about 2.3 billion dollars in the first read mo…

FG reaffirms commitment to prioritising security, Nigeria diaspora

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to prioritising security and harnessing the Nigerian diaspora as a critical a…

Osun Police warn against forceful takeover of LGAs

The Osun State Police Command has warned individuals and groups against any attempt to forcefully take over the affairs or read mo…

CBN’s price stability gains now face a tougher test: reviving credit and growth

“Stability is not everything,” the German economist and former finance minister Karl Schiller once observed, “but without stabilit…

Terra Industries raises additional $18 million, closes seed round at $52 million

Terra Industries, a Nigerian defence technology company, has raised an additional $18 million, bringing its seed round to $52 mill…

Election season and retail shop floor: Lessons from history on what to anticipate

The election season is only a few months away. Campaigns for the Presidential and National Assembly elections will commence in rea…

Second citizenship should not be driven by visa-free travel to Europe, says expert

Securing a second citizenship is no longer just about gaining visa-free access to Europe, according to Eric Major, CEO and read mo…

Nigeria’s manufacturing trails African peers despite reform push

…manufacturing fails to break 10% GDP share in a decade ….experts point to power, credit and policy stability as growt…

Africa’s data centre demand could surge 5x by 2030, require $20 billion

Africa’s data centre market is expected to expand rapidly in the coming years, requiring between $10 billion and $20 billion in fr…

Terra raises $52m, takes African defence-tech pitch to London, USA

Terra Industries, the Nigerian autonomous systems company, has raised another $18 million to close a $52 million seed round, givin…

Nigeria’s healthcare financing challenge is not just about money

Nigeria’s health sector needs more investment, but for the thousands of hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and diagnostic centres that…

CBN: IMTO inflows hit record $1.29 billion in Q1, jump 45%

Inflows through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) rose to a record US$1.29 billion in the first quarter of 2026, repr…