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FTSE Russell lists Dangote Cement, First HoldCo, MTN, Zenith, others in Frontier Index Series

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

September 03, 2026

NGX Megacaps gain N46.69 trillion in market value in eight months of 2026

September 03, 2026

Equities ›

Seplat surges 10% as Nigerian stocks gain N238 billion despite wider sell-off

FTSE Russell lists Dangote Cement, First HoldCo, MTN, Zenith, others in Frontier Index Series

Nigerian stocks lose N41 billion as large caps drag market lower

Energy ›

Oil prices rise to $96.98 as marketers review petrol prices

IEA chief says Nigeria could double energy investment in five years

Transcorp Power seeks NERC approval for Maryam Bala Shehu’s board appointment

Financial Services ›

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

OPay asks DSS, Police to investigate shutdown rumour

NSIA Insurance exits life business, transfers portfolio to CHI Life

Economy ›

FG orders NPA to take over inland dry port functions from shippers’ council

Uber exit exposes the pitfalls of Tinubunomics

US targets more tech investment deals with Nigerian entrepreneurs

Corporate Updates

COMPANIES

From Paper to AI: Ondo State Brings Pension Records Into the Digital Age With Ondo Pay

September 03, 2026

COMPANIES

Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria Commissions New Lagos Headquarters

September 03, 2026

COMPANIES

Chain Reactions Africa Ranks 3rd in Africa PR Index, Wins Large Consultancy Category

September 03, 2026

COMPANIES

PalmPay Launches ‘PalmPay Dey For You’ with New Security Features

September 03, 2026

Fixed Income ›

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

CBN cuts one-year T-bill rate by 44bps as N3.63 trillion bids chase N500 billion offer

Profiles ›

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

FTN Cocoa taps Wale Jubril to steer board after chairman’s death

Meet the Managing Partners behind Nigeria’s 10 biggest audit firms

Currencies ›

Naira strengthens to N1,800/£ against British Pound, highest level in 7 months

Naira breaks N1,330/$ barrier, hits strongest level in two years

Naira strengthens to N1,337/$ as FX turnover plunges 49%

Moody’s turns positive on Nigeria as reserves strengthen, affirms B3 rating

Naira trades at N1,838/£1 against British pound as traders await US inflation data

Exclusives ›

Why Nigerian startups are turning to debt over equity

Lagos land scarcity is pushing homes into the sky, Elara CEO

Airtel Africa adds the most market cap in August. Is it still worth buying?

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

Dangote Sugar, 28% below its high, trades at 493x. Is it cheap?

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 ›

Nomba raises $3 million debt facility to scale Africa-Asia cross-border payments

Uber launches AI-powered robotaxis in London after exiting Nigeria

MTN outshines ISPs in fibre broadband, accounts for 55% of customers

US targets more tech investment deals with Nigerian entrepreneurs

Bolt vows to stay in Nigeria despite Uber exit, industry challenges

Real Estate and Construction ›

Lagos land scarcity is pushing homes into the sky, Elara CEO

Lagos prime land costs $1 million for 507sqm, second most expensive in Africa

Only 31% of Lagos residents own homes as rents surge—Report

10 most expensive African cities to rent a 2-bedroom apartment in 2026

Lagos shortlet boom puts operators under pressure as supply keeps rising

Aviation ›

FG urged to cut aviation charges as high costs keep airfares out of reach

IATA: African airlines record weakest air cargo demand growth in July

African airlines lead global international capacity growth at 9% in July

Ibom Air denies monopoly over Uyo airport, says it lacks authority

Air Peace says fire alarm on its aircraft after Lagos landing was false

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 ›

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

Africa to add 3 million health workers by 2035 amid 6 million shortage risk

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 ›

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

Otedola increases First HoldCo stake with fresh N12.58 billion share acquisition

Entertainment ›

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

DStv, GOtv subscribers face activation delays as Premier League returns

Economy ›

FG orders NPA to take over inland dry port functions from shippers’ council

Uber exit exposes the pitfalls of Tinubunomics

US targets more tech investment deals with Nigerian entrepreneurs

Currency outside banks drops to N4.8 trillion in July, lowest in eight months

CBN: Nigeria’s economic activity expands for third month as composite PMI rises to 52.7

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 ›

From Paper to AI: Ondo State Brings Pension Records Into the Digital Age With Ondo Pay

Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria Commissions New Lagos Headquarters

Chain Reactions Africa Ranks 3rd in Africa PR Index, Wins Large Consultancy Category

PalmPay Launches ‘PalmPay Dey For You’ with New Security Features

Royal Exchange appoints Geoffrey Ohen as Non-Executive Director

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

FINANCIAL LITERACY

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

August 02, 2026

FINANCIAL LITERACY

Why Nigerian Money Market Funds are your best emergency fund upgrade

July 18, 2026

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

June 08, 2026

FINANCIAL LITERACY

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

May 31, 2026

ECONOMY

Tax strategies for Nigerian diaspora investors in 2026

May 30, 2026