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Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) collected N2.64 trillion in Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax in 2025, up 40.4% from N1.88 trillion in 2024, according to data…
Nigeria’s external reserves increased by $115 million over six days to reach $55.07 billion, continuing the steady accumulation trend that has supported naira stability and improved the country’s…
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has emerged as the world’s second-richest person after his net worth increased by $122 billion over the past year, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Director-General has warned that a scarcity of credible corporate issuers could artificially inflate asset prices in Nigeria’s capital markets, creating valuation risks…
The United Nations (UN) has identified Nigeria among oil-exporting nations positioned to benefit from sustained higher energy prices, reflecting improved external sector prospects as crude costs remain elevated…
Nigeria recorded the world’s highest diesel price increase at 82.7% over a specified period, significantly outpacing price movements in other countries, according to a comparative analysis of global…
Fitch Ratings has revised Nigeria’s credit outlook to positive while affirming the country’s B long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating, signalling improved confidence in the nation’s economic trajectory and…
The Lagos State Government has opened its Series 5 Fixed Rate Bond offer to raise up to ₦200 billion under its ₦1 trillion Debt and Hybrid Instruments Issuance…
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has warned stakeholders that the $1.3 billion, 700-megawatt Zungeru Hydropower Project cannot be allowed to operate below capacity. Director General of the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government two weeks to reduce petrol prices, begin minimum wage renegotiations and address other outstanding workers’ demands. The demands…
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola recorded a ₦1.48 trillion increase in the market value of his investment in First HoldCo during the third quarter of 2026. The value of…
Kenyan investors participating in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery Global Depositary Receipt (GDR) offer face potential refunds if the East African tranche fails to meet its minimum subscription threshold,…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO could catalyse a new wave of corporate listings on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), according to the exchange’s chief executive, signalling renewed momentum in…
The United States has proposed implementing a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to participate in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) work programme, marking a significant increase in…
The Financial Markets Dealers Association (FMDA) has projected Nigeria’s current account surplus at $8.69 billion in the third quarter of 2026, driven primarily by stronger oil export earnings…
Investors on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded losses as market capitalisation declined by ₦110.16 billion following sell-offs in key large-cap stocks during trading activities. The NGX All-Share Index…
