Big banks’ customer lending rises to N42trn as monetary easing begins to shape credit conditions
Nigeria’s biggest banks recorded a gradual rise in customer lending in the first nine months of 2025, with combined loans reaching nearly N42 trillion. The increase... Read more.
South Africa extends lead as Nigeria’s equity funding falls to $191m
Nigeria’s startup equity funding declined to $191 million in 2025 from $300 million in 2024, signalling a shift in investor preference towards markets with... Read more.
Meet the founders building Nigeria’s fastest-growing phone retail networks
Smartphones have become central to how Nigerians live, work, and earn. What began as a communication tool has evolved into a key part of daily survival and income... Read more.
Forex traders struggle to stay afloat as CBN cuts BDCs off dollar supply
Licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators across Nigeria have said they are finding it difficult to remain in business following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s... Read more.
CBN outlines next steps as Nigeria leaves FATF grey list
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has pledged to build on ongoing financial system reforms following the country’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force... Read more.
GIBC, Trade Lenda unveil N15bn SME growth fund ahead 2025 impact conference
The Global Impact Business Community (GIBC), in collaboration with Trade Lenda, has opened applications for the 2025 Impact Conference, alongside the launch of a... Read more.
CBN cuts MPR to 27% in first rate easing in five years to attract investors
As Nigeria enters a new phase of monetary policy easing, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is working to attract global investors through a mix of reforms,... Read more.
Investors rally around NCR Nigeria as stock gains 220% in nine months
NCR Nigeria Plc has recorded one of the strongest performances on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in 2025, with its share price rising from N5 at the start of the year... Read more.
IMF projects Nigeria’s debt-to-GDP ratio to decline to 35% by 2026
Nigeria’s debt burden is expected to ease over the next two years as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects a steady decline in the country’s debt-to-GDP... Read more.
Food inflation slows to 16.87% in September as maize, grain prices ease
Food inflation in Nigeria eased to 16.87 per cent in September 2025, down from 21.87 per cent in August, following a decline in the prices of maize and grains. Read... Read more.
