Emerging Markets

Roqqu announce the launch tokenized stocks as it evolves into a super trading platform

Roqqu is making sure emerging markets aren't watching from the sidelines by launching tokenized stock investment, giving users dir…

Mastercard announces new lead for Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa region

Mastercard today announced that Yasemin Bedir has been appointed President of the company’s Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa…

Airtel Africa surge lifts Nigerian market past N160 trillion mark

The Nigerian equities market surged toward its mid-May high on Monday, August 10, 2026, closing above the historic N160 trillion m…

FG targets November for completion of remaining 164km Abuja-Kaduna-Kano highway

The Federal Government is targeting November 2026 for the completion of the remaining 164km stretch of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano…

Nigeria Customs generates N4.03 trillion in H1 2026

The Nigeria Customs Service generated N4.03 trillion in revenue in the first half of 2026, putting it significantly ahead of its m…

Crude supply to domestic refineries surge by 88% on bankable agreements, production growth

The total volume of crude oil and condensate supplied to local refiners in Nigeria increased significantly to 53.7 million barrel …

AfDB: Nigeria, Ghana spend more on external debt interest payment than public health

Nigeria and Ghana are among the West African economies where debt-interest payments rival or exceed public health spending, highli…

NUPRC: Local refineries receive 53.7 million barrels of crude in Q2 2026

Domestic crude oil and condensate supply to local refineries reached 97.4% in the second quarter of 2026, with 53.7 million barrel…

Nigeria’s hospitality sector needs infrastructure for growth

Nigeria’s hospitality industry has long been described as one of the nation’s most resilient economic sectors. Through…

BusinessDay 11th Aug 2026

Nigeria’s strategic peer group: The countries we should really be competing with

Nations, like people, reveal something about themselves by the company against which they choose to be measured. For much of read …

From one man to many men

Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is experiencing a remarkable resurgence. Across the country, the informal economy contin…

The mutual fund menu: Choosing the right investment for every financial goal

Imagine walking into a restaurant with an extensive menu. There are healthy salads, hearty local dishes, spicy delicacies, and ind…

From the touchline to the boardroom: What football’s best coaches teach Nigerian business leaders about winning

The greatest football coaches are remembered for trophies, but trophies tell only part of the story. Behind every enduring winning…

WORLD IN BRIEF: Trump seeks Iran compensation, Libya central bank chief resigns, Colombia quake kills 111 and other stories

Trump demands Iran compensation as Hormuz deal hopes fade Donald Trump, US President, has demanded that Iran pay compensation for …

NERC dissolves Kaduna Disco’s board over N456bn debt

…appoints sole administrator The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has assumed direct control of Kaduna Electricit…

Otedola’s FirstHoldCo buying spree makes him Africa’s fastest-growing billionaire

Femi Otedola’s aggressive investment in First HoldCo Plc has made him Africa’s fastest-growing billionaire in 2026, hi…

Osun workers, pensioners demand violence-free governorship election

…As NSCDC deploys 10,000 men, warns officers against partisanship Workers and pensioners in Osun State have called for a vio…

RAPID book launch stresses need for stronger supply-chain resilience amid persistent disruptions

Obiora Madu, founder and CEO of Multimix Academy, has stated that African businesses must move beyond reacting to supply-chain dis…

AVON HMO partners Lagos Food Bank to provide nutrition support for breastfeeding mothers

Avon Healthcare Limited, a Nigerian health management organisation, has partnered with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative (LFBI) to pr…

Tinubu unveils strategy to boost livestock sector’s contribution to GDP

… insists ranching critical to curbing farmer/ herder conflicts President Bola Tinubu has unveiled an ambitious plan to more…

Nigeria’s FX market turnover surges 117% to $3.73 billion

Nigeria's foreign exchange market sustained robust activity levels in the week ended August 7, 2026, posting total turnover of $3.…

Nairametrics · 10 Aug 2026 · Nigeria

Photos: N44bn Mararaba flyover to cut Abuja-Keffi travel time to 40 minutes

…Let Tinubu’s “Landmark Achievements” Decide Your Votes, Presidency to Nigerians The Nasarawa State Government is investing betwee…

Leverage Ogoni oil to tackle poverty and unemployment, Abe urges kinsmen

…as Ogoni leaders sue for peace ahead 2027 governorship election Magnus Abe, chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Reg…