For most of the last decade, the Nigerian fintech story was told in one currency: growth. How many users. How much funding. How fast. Valuations […]
Category: Economy
SEC approves Dangote Refinery’s N2.15 trillion IPO, Africa’s biggest share sale
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the initial public offering (IPO) of Dangote Refinery, clearing the way for what is expected to become […]
Seplat surges 10% as Nigerian stocks gain N238 billion despite wider sell-off
The Nigerian equities market regained its bullish momentum on Thursday, September 3, 2026, as the benchmark NGX All-Share Index (ASI) advanced 0.15% to close at […]
Why Landmark’s CEO is betting big on Nigeria’s N5 trillion local tourism
Nigeria’s tourism, real estate and hospitality industries are evolving as consumers increasingly seek experiences that extend beyond traditional property and accommodation. This changing demand is […]
Why Landmark’s CEO is betting big on Nigeria’s N5 trillion local tourism
Nigeria’s tourism, real estate and hospitality industries are evolving as consumers increasingly seek experiences that extend beyond traditional property and accommodation. This changing demand is […]
Nigeria adds second-highest airline seats in Africa in September, reaches 1.19 million
Nigeria added 322,800 scheduled airline seats in September 2026, taking its total capacity to 1.19 million seats and giving it the second-highest increase among Africa’s […]
FTSE Russell lists Dangote Cement, First HoldCo, MTN, Zenith, GTCO, others in Frontier Index Series
FTSE Russell has included 31 Nigerian companies in its FTSE Frontier Index Series as the country prepares to return to Frontier Market status after a […]
Inside Nigeria’s N365 million Laureate Prize: The step-by-step guide to getting nominated
Nigeria’s Federal Government is putting N365 million behind a new national competition designed to identify and reward outstanding research by students in tertiary institutions across […]
FG opens applications for N2.5 billion grant for 50 student innovators
The Federal Government has opened applications for the second cohort of its Student Venture Capital Grant, offering up to N50 million each to 50 outstanding […]
CBN cuts Nigerian Treasury Bills yield below 17%, lowest since June 3
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) allotted N865.71 billion at its Wednesday, September 2, 2026, Treasury Bills primary market auction, cutting the stop rate on […]