Oil surged while stocks and bonds fell after President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, heightening tensions with...
Global Economy According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), US headline inflation accelerated sharply by 90bps to 3.3% y/y in March...
On 31 March, the National Assembly approved the Federal Government’s request for USD6.00 billion in external financing, comprising a USD5.00 billion structured...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new regulation ‘Telecommunications Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) to curb fraudulent transactions in the...
The National Insurance Commission has issued a stern directive to 67 insurance and reinsurance companies to begin mandatory contributions to the newly...
Poverty in Nigeria rose to 63 per cent in 2025, despite a slowdown in inflation, indicating the limited impact of recent macroeconomic...
EQUITIES Bargain-hunting activities continued today in the Nigerian equities market, with NESTLE (+6.4%), ZENITHBANK (+2.8%), and GTCO (+1.9%) lifting the bourse. Consequently,...
FTSE Russell has confirmed Nigeria’s reclassification from Unclassified back to Frontier Market status in its March 2026 interim review, publishing the update...
The Federal Government has called for the expansion of the MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund to make affordable housing more accessible to...
The World Bank has stated its opinion on the Federal Government’s plan to settle the N3.3tn debts owed to power-generating companies, with...
Economic and Market Report: Week Ended 17-07-2026
Stocks Slide with Futures as Chip Selloff Deepens
SEC Begins Nationwide Campaign to Help Investors Recover Unclaimed Dividends
Inflation to Remain Contained in the Near Term
With 55.67% Broadband Penetration, Nigeria Still far from Achieving 70% Target
NACCIMA Seeks Private Capital, Pension Funds to Close $2.3tr Infrastructure Gap
Nigeria Secures Global Approval for Root, Tuber Flour Standard
Tinubu Bans Raw Cocoa Exports, Targets Local Processing
Nigeria’s PMI Recovers in June, but Rests on One Leg
Business Confidence Weakens as Rising Costs Weigh on Firms’ Operations