Commercial paper issuances push Nigeria’s capital market to N753bn in seven months
Nigeria’s capital market mobilised N753 billion within seven months, largely driven by increased issuance of commercial papers, according to the Securities and... Read more.
$500m financing targets Nigerian SMEs as access to credit remains limited
…World Bank-backed funding focuses on small businesses A $500 million financing programme approved for Nigeria is set to support micro, small and medium-sized... Read more.
How Nigeria’s biggest 2025 deals changed the way companies raise money
Nigeria’s largest market transactions in 2025 marked a shift in how companies approached funding. Rather than pursuing conventional capital raises, firms... Read more.
World Bank approve $500m loan to Nigeria, to boost small business financing
The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan facility to expand access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises in Nigeria. The approval, confirmed... Read more.
Nigerian stock market closes week with strong investor gains
The Nigerian equities market ended last week on a positive note, with investors recording gains across several listed companies. Market data released today shows... Read more.
Why Dangote Cement cost more in Nigeria than in foreign markets
Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has explained why cement produced in Nigeria is often sold at a higher price locally than in export markets. His comments,... Read more.
CBN revokes licences of Aso Savings, Union Homes over regulatory breaches
On 17 December 2025 the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) confirmed the revocation of the operating licences of Aso Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings... Read more.
Nigeria’s inflation rate eases to 14.45 per cent in November
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 14.45 per cent in November 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National... Read more.
Nigeria, Czech Republic expand economic engagement
…New platform launched to strengthen trade and investment ties Nigeria and the Czech Republic have taken steps to deepen economic relations with the launch... Read more.
Concerns rise among business owners as new tax regime nears
Nigeria’s business community has expressed concern as the implementation of the new tax regime draws closer. Industry leaders say that the changes scheduled... Read more.
