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Equities ›

NGX crosses N160 trillion again as market moves to reclaim August 10 highs

Dangote Refinery sets N5,250 minimum subscription for IPO

How many Dangote Cement shares do you need for N10 million annual dividends?

Energy ›

Nigeria’s petrol import bill surges 989.4% to N952.15 billion in Q2 2026

NISO rejects DisCos’ debt repayment proposals, warns of sanctions

NMDPRA explains why petrol price volatility persists

Financial Services ›

GTCO, FirstBank, Zenith Bank, others raise dollar spending limits as FX scarcity eases

SUNU Assurances lists N9.34 billion new shares; unveils AI-driven growth strategy post-recapitalisation

Nigerian churches drive rising cross-border payments across Africa, PAPSS says

Economy ›

ISPON questions software sector’s less than 0.2% GDP contribution

Joint Revenue Board pushes data-driven tax system as reform challenges persist

Nigeria’s total external trade rises to N41.44 trillion in Q2 2026

Corporate Updates

COMPANIES

LAMATA’s Bold Vision in Building Seamless Connections for Lagos Commuters

September 08, 2026

COMPANIES

N2.2 trillion IPO: Dangote Refinery Targets 10 million Subscribers

September 08, 2026

COMPANIES

Meet the London fintech betting that NGN-to-GBP payments shouldn’t take three days

September 08, 2026

COMPANIES

Why Bolt Might Be the Next Platform for Stranded Uber Drivers and Riders

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Fixed Income ›

DMO opens September Savings Bond, offers investors up to 15.12%

CBN cuts Nigerian Treasury Bills yield below 17%, lowest since June 3

Where to invest in September 2026: Stocks, fixed income and assets to watch

CBN to sell N700 billion T-Bills September 3 in one of final Q3 auctions

CBN mops up N4.72 trillion via OMO sales in two days as investors chase near-20% yields

Profiles ›

These 10 powerful CEOs lead the largest companies in Africa

Meet Nigerian legal scholar Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu named dean of Canadian law college

Africa’s 10 richest billionaires now control $121.3 billion, Dangote leads gains

Meet 10 female executives shaping Nigeria’s telecoms industry in 2026

Meet the owners of the most expensive restaurants in Abuja

Currencies ›

Naira firms at N1,320/$ as NFEM turnover plunges to five-month low

Naira gains ground as CBN war chest hits $54 billion

Why the exchange rate is not yet N1,000/$1

Naira gains N13 as weekly FX turnover falls by $1.05 billion

Naira hits two-year high, settles near N1,322/$ on high FX liquidity

Exclusives ›

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GTCO, FirstBank, Zenith Bank, others raise dollar spending limits as FX scarcity eases

The 30% building tax that’s driving up the cost of housing in Lagos

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Agriculture ›

Adamawa approves N2.2 billion to procure fertiliser for dry-season farming

Shettima demands stronger accountability for $500 million Nigeria agriculture programme, other interventions

FG opens 40 million-dose vaccine hub to tackle livestock disease in North-East

FG seeks strategic review of Nigeria-Thailand relations, targets agriculture and technology

Banks shift N3.86 trillion into agriculture as oil and gas credit shrinks

Tech News ›

ISPON questions software sector’s less than 0.2% GDP contribution

Hackers breach Bitcoin-based Liquid Network, withdraw $320 million

GSMA warns 6GHz spectrum delay is stalling mobile network infrastructure

African startups risk losing investors by targeting $1 million pre-seed rounds—Sidebrief COO

OpenAI agents hijack German website, share tactics to evade detection

Real Estate and Construction ›

Top 10 property developers in Nigeria in 2026 based on completed portfolios, scale of delivery

The 30% building tax that’s driving up the cost of housing in Lagos

South-South property prices soar as $1 billion port upgrade fuels land rush

Anambra gives landowners December 31 deadline to recertify C of Os

First Niger Bridge to close for 2 weeks for emergency repairs — FG

Aviation ›

Boeing projects 1,165 new aircraft deliveries to Africa by 2045

MMIA posts fastest growth in Africa in September with 470,000 seats

Top 10 airlines in Africa by seat capacity in September 2026

Nigeria adds second-highest airline seats in Africa in September, reaches 1.19 million

Air Peace surges back into Africa’s top 10 as seat capacity jumps 54.7%

Podcast

Olawale Opayinka reveals how Eko Atlantic financial model was built

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Nigeria’s brewers spend N220 billion fighting for consumers in H1 2026

Nigeria’s three listed breweries spent more than N220 billion on advertising and distribution in the first half of 2026,...

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Strait of Hormuz ambiguity triggered collapse of US-Iran truce – Analysts

Uncertainty over control of the Strait of Hormuz was a major factor behind the breakdown of the fragile truce between th...

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Health ›

OSN warns Ophthalmologist migration could cost Nigeria $150,000 annually per specialist

WHO rejects wide rollout of Ervebo Vaccine in deadly DR Congo Ebola outbreak

Ebola cases in DR Congo cross 6,000, death toll hits 2,911

FG targets 20,000 annual medical admissions, plans simulation centres nationwide

FG launches Nigeria Alcohol Policy to balance industry growth and public health

Hospitality & Travel ›

Lagos shortlet boom puts operators under pressure as supply keeps rising

US Embassy continues diplomatic, official visa processing in Abuja

NIS announces September dates for passport intervention exercise in UK

US Embassy warns Nigerian visa applicants over fake documents, security threats

South Africa denies stopping visas for Nigerians over anti-migrant protests

Billionaire Watch ›

World’s billionaires see combined wealth rise to $15.1 trillion in 2025 — Report

Africa’s 10 richest billionaires now control $121.3 billion, Dangote leads gains

Femi Otedola’s First HoldCo stake soars to N1.82 trillion in market value

Elon Musk, Larry Ellison and other billionaires lose $23.5 billion in 24 hours

Billionaire Dangote family office set for 2027 expansion as investment hub

Entertainment ›

Ikenga crosses N75 million, becomes highest-grossing Igbo film of all time

Lady Doja Allen expands Cardinal Broadcasting with 93.5 Area FM

Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks West Africa box office record with N1.8 billion

Ikenga: The Last Festival rakes in N22 million, sets opening record

Premier League transfer spending surpasses €2.7 billion, exceeding La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga combined

Economy ›

ISPON questions software sector’s less than 0.2% GDP contribution

Joint Revenue Board pushes data-driven tax system as reform challenges persist

Nigeria’s total external trade rises to N41.44 trillion in Q2 2026

IMF: Trade payment restrictions strengthen current accounts, capital controls sway exchange rates

Africa will supply 75% of new global workers by 2050, World Bank projects

Corporate deals ›

IHS shareholders approve MTN takeover, company awaits regulatory approvals

S&P Global to acquire majority stake in Agusto & Co. in Africa expansion

MOPO signs $75 million REA deal to expand battery rental across Nigeria

Premium Pension, Trustfund Pensions propose merger to create Nigeria’s third largest PFA

Mergers, acquisitions and takeovers: Nigeria’s biggest corporate deals in H1 2026

Companies ›

LAMATA’s Bold Vision in Building Seamless Connections for Lagos Commuters

N2.2 trillion IPO: Dangote Refinery Targets 10 million Subscribers

Meet the London fintech betting that NGN-to-GBP payments shouldn’t take three days

Why Bolt Might Be the Next Platform for Stranded Uber Drivers and Riders

FirstHoldCo joins FTSE Frontier 50 Index, strengthening global investor access and market visibility

Consumer Goods ›

Guinness Nigeria says weak balance sheet is gone, bets N20 billion on growth

Consumer goods giants spend N75 of every N100 earned as costs bite

PZ Cussons Nigeria CEO Dimitrios Kostianis steps down after three years

Unilever leads as Nestlé and Cadbury face margin pressure in Q1 2026

Guinness Nigeria targets sustained profit recovery, growth momentum – CEO

Financial Literacy

ECONOMY

Five mistakes investors should avoid when investing in Nigeria

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FINANCIAL LITERACY

Portfolio investment into Nigeria: Understanding the flow, the assets, the risks, and the path forward

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FINANCIAL LITERACY

Why Nigerian Money Market Funds are your best emergency fund upgrade

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EQUITIES

Q2 2026 investment returns: Where investors should position for H2

July 15, 2026

FINANCIAL LITERACY

Best places to invest in the second half of 2026

June 28, 2026

FINANCIAL LITERACY

An easy guide to Options trading: Calls, Puts explained

June 10, 2026

FINANCIAL LITERACY

How to invest in SpaceX IPO from Nigeria

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FINANCIAL LITERACY

Where to invest in June 2026: Stocks and assets analysts are watching

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