High-speed Lagos-Kano rail line approved, FG signals investment
The Federal Government has announced plans to construct a 360-kilometre-per-hour high-speed railway connecting Lagos to Kano, Nigeria’s two largest... Read more.
S&P Global acquires majority stake in Agusto and Co
S&P Global Inc has announced an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Agusto and Co, Nigeria’s foremost credit ratings and financial intelligence... Read more.
Access Bank to host maiden MSME Conference, launches SME app
Access Bank Plc has announced its maiden MSME Conference alongside the launch of a new digital application designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises,... Read more.
Nigeria’s fintech industry has technology gap nobody is talking about, SMEs are paying for it
A pointed analysis published on Tuesday by BusinessDay argues that Nigeria’s fintech sector, despite its extraordinary growth and global recognition, is harbouring... Read more.
NGX reclaims Africa’s top stock market crown with 69.5% dollar return
The Nigerian Exchange has reclaimed its position as Africa’s best-performing stock market, overtaking Zimbabwe with a 69.5 per cent return in US dollar terms... Read more.
Nigerian manufacturers cut production costs, revenue hits N7.19tn in H1 2026
Nigeria’s major listed manufacturers significantly reduced the share of revenue absorbed by production costs in the first half of 2026, pointing to an emerging... Read more.
Nigeria-UAE trade hits $5bn as CEPA implementation advances, concerns grows
Bilateral trade between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates rose 66.7 per cent from $3 billion in 2024 to approximately $5 billion in 2025, as both countries deepen... Read more.
Nigeria’s top 10 FMCG firms generate N3.5tn revenue in H1 2026 despite cost pressures
Nigeria’s 10 largest fast-moving consumer goods companies generated a combined N3.5 trillion in revenue in the first half of 2026, demonstrating the resilience... Read more.
AFC launches $1.5bn climate infrastructure fund targeting Nigeria, high-growth African markets
Africa Finance Corporation has announced the launch of a $1.5 billion climate-resilient infrastructure fund targeting critical investments across Nigeria and other... Read more.
Otedola deepens First HoldCo control with N12.58bn share purchase
Billionaire investor Femi Otedola has acquired an additional 95.7 million shares in First HoldCo Plc — the holding company of FirstBank Nigeria, at a cost of approximately... Read more.
