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SEC proposes N3 billion minimum capital for forex brokers, N5 billion for trading platforms

Why Nigerian startups are turning to debt over equity

September 02, 2026

Businesses borrow more as private sector credit swells to N83.43 trillion

September 02, 2026

Equities ›

NGX dividend stocks: 4 qualification dates to watch as PZ offers N2.50

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

Tony Elumelu’s stake in Seplat now worth $1.28 billion

Energy ›

UAE’s ePointZero enters Africa’s power generation market with 90% acquisition of Azura Power

Iran-US renewed conflict pushes crude oil above $95 for the first time in five weeks

NNPC profit falls 47.9% to N279 billion in July amid lower crude and gas output

Financial Services ›

OPay asks DSS, Police to investigate shutdown rumour

NSIA Insurance exits life business, transfers portfolio to CHI Life

Finance and insurance sector growth slows to 9.29% in Q2 2026 amid recapitalisation

Economy ›

Top 10 fastest growing sectors in Nigeria in Q2 2026

AU to launch African Credit Rating Agency on October 7

Businesses borrow more as private sector credit swells to N83.43 trillion

Corporate Updates

COMPANIES

Pivot Integrated Energy Services’ ₦100 billion debut commercial paper oversubscribed at ₦100.08 billion

September 02, 2026

COMPANIES

PanAfrican Capital Foundation empowers young entrepreneurs through raising young entrepreneurs (RYE) boot camp

September 02, 2026

COMPANIES

10 Years. ₦1.2bn. 40+ Tertiary Institutions by 2026. OPay Is Here to Stay

September 02, 2026

COMPANIES

FCMB Honoured by ISACA for Advancing Digital Trust

September 02, 2026

Fixed Income ›

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

CBN to sell N700 billion Treasury Bills today in second August auction

Profiles ›

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

Meet the 12 CEOs running Nigeria’s Electricity Distribution Companies in 2026

Currencies ›

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

Nigeria’s FX market hits 2026 high of $5.06 billion, Spot trades cross $5 billion mark

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 ›

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

Why Nigerian startups are turning to debt over equity

WIOCC secures $300 million from AFC, Vision Invest to expand Africa’s digital infrastructure

Lagos homes to get 36GB monthly data as FG begins TV audience measurement

MTN, Airtel push telecoms to 10.38% growth, N5.2 trillion GDP

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 ›

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

Cross River tests Bebi Airstrip as Obudu Ranch revival gathers pace

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 ›

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

South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert, is $1.3 billion richer in 2026

Otedola’s net worth nears $2 billion after $500 million gain YTD

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 ›

Top 10 fastest growing sectors in Nigeria in Q2 2026

AU to launch African Credit Rating Agency on October 7

Businesses borrow more as private sector credit swells to N83.43 trillion

Nigeria’s money supply hits N138.78 trillion in July despite tight CBN policy

How Nigeria achieved its fastest quarterly GDP growth in five years

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 ›

Royal Exchange appoints Geoffrey Ohen as Non-Executive Director

Pivot Integrated Energy Services’ ₦100 billion debut commercial paper oversubscribed at ₦100.08 billion

PanAfrican Capital Foundation empowers young entrepreneurs through raising young entrepreneurs (RYE) boot camp

10 Years. ₦1.2bn. 40+ Tertiary Institutions by 2026. OPay Is Here to Stay

FCMB Honoured by ISACA for Advancing Digital Trust

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