UAE’s largest bank bets on Nigeria for Africa growth
First Abu Dhabi Bank, the United Arab Emirates’ largest lender, plans to open a representative office in Nigeria, with Lagos chosen as its base. The move forms... Read more.
Rising costs, insecurity push Nigeria’s agriculture into contraction
Nigeria’s agriculture sector contracted in January 2026 as rising input costs, insecurity and weak access to finance disrupted farming and agro-allied activities,... Read more.
SEC raises minimum capital for market operators, sets June 2027 deadline
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reviewed and increased the minimum capital requirements for entities operating in the capital market, with... Read more.
Rewane projects Dangote Refinery listing to lift NGX capitalisation above N200trn
…Warns naira could weaken to N1,590/$ by end of 2026 Bismarck Rewane, chief executive officer of Financial Derivatives Company, has said the expected listing... Read more.
Nigerians task FG, states on proper deployment of tax revenue
…Warn against repeat of subsidy windfall experience Barely weeks into the implementation of Nigeria’s new tax regime, concerns are growing among citizens... Read more.
Global capital returns, Africa is left waiting as FDI falls 38%
…Continent records second-steepest decline among developing regions Africa struggled to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, even as global... Read more.
Tespire begins seed fundraising after Mastercard Foundation EdTech fellowship support
…Seed round follows pre-seed completion and product build Education technology company Tespire has launched its Seed fundraising round as it plans wider... Read more.
Nigeria, UAE sign trade agreement to expand exports and investment flows
Nigeria has signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the United Arab Emirates aimed at strengthening trade relations and supporting investment.... Read more.
SEC unveils reforms to reposition Nigeria’s capital market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a broad package of reforms to reshape Nigeria’s capital market. The changes were unveiled by SEC’s... Read more.
NUPRC confirms FEF release to NNPC Ltd, denies withholding funds
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has denied suggestions that it withheld the Frontier Exploration Fund (FEF) from the Nigerian... Read more.
