The financial sector reached a pivotal moment as SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc listed 2.075 billion newly issued shares on the local exchange. Valued at N9.34 billion, this milestone allows the company to roll out its SUNU Assurances AI growth strategy.…
The Nigerian stock market recorded a massive capital expansion as six major firms completed an NGX additional shares listing totaling 14.44 billion units. Worth N37.19 billion, these equities entered the market to satisfy new regulatory demands and support growth strategies.…
Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited, has announced the Dangote refinery IPO will begin within the next 10 to 12 days. According to Reuters, Dangote made the disclosure on Thursday while speaking to analysts and investors in Botswana. The…
The Nigerian Presidency has clarified that the legal proceedings in America regarding President Bola Tinubu involve a civil records dispute rather than a criminal trial. Speaking on behalf of the administration, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, emphasized…
The Nigeria IEA energy partnership reached an important milestone following the signing of a joint work agreement in Abuja. Vice President Kashim Shettima confirmed that joining the Paris-based agency as an association country gives the nation direct access to global…
Early-stage entrepreneurs seeking capital must carefully choose their investment partners. Notably, Lagos Angel Network seed funding may bypass tech startups valued above $5 million. Speaking at the GITEX Nigeria event, Dr. Solomon King, the network’s Executive Director, explained that inflated…
International brands are rethinking their long-term strategies in West Africa. A notable retreat of global companies leaving Nigeria has accelerated over recent months as foreign firms adjust to tough economic conditions. Moreover, currency fluctuations and rising inflation have forced many…
Uber’s expansion of robotaxi services has taken a new turn with the launch of autonomous trips in London in partnership with Wayve, a British artificial intelligence company. Recall that Uber has exited Nigeria after operating its ride-hailing business in the…
The domestic equities market reversed its previous gains as Nigerian stocks lose value following profit-taking in heavy-cap shares. During mid-week trading on the Nigerian Exchange, total market capitalization fell by roughly N41 billion to settle at N158.915 trillion. Consequently, the…
Large corporations listed on the local exchange are experiencing unprecedented valuation growth this year. Between December 2025 and August 2026, Nigerian stock market mega cap stocks added a total of N46.69 trillion in value. Consequently, the combined valuation for firms…
Physical banknotes held in registers and private vaults are gradually flowing back into commercial vaults. Recent financial data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria shows that the volume of cash outside Nigerian banks drop to N4.8 trillion in July…
American diplomats and private investors are ramping up efforts to expand digital economy partnerships across Africa. The United States Consulate in Lagos confirmed that it is actively facilitating commercial deals between local founders and American venture funds. Consequently, US tech…
Global ride-hailing company Uber announced on Wednesday that it is exiting the Nigerian market after 12 years of operation. The platform, which first launched in Lagos in 2014, communicated the decision through an official email sent directly to its customers.…
Commercial bank lending across the country recorded sustained growth over the second quarter of the year. Recent data from the Central Bank of Nigeria reveals that Nigerian private sector credit expansion reached N83.43 trillion in July 2026. This figure marks…
Billionaire investor Tony O. Elumelu has seen the market value of his holding in Seplat Energy Plc surge to approximately $1.28 billion. According to equity market data released on September 1, 2026, the Tony Elumelu Seplat Energy stake value expanded…
