Economy

Nigeria to refinance its $1.1 billion Eurobond due November

Nigeria is planning to reissue its $1.1 billion Eurobond due November this year, as part of its total Eurobond sale plan of $2.3 billion by the end of fourth...

Top mutual funds extend five-year inflation-beating run

…As returns hit 65.37% in 2022, 49% in 2025 Nigeria’s top mutual funds delivered inflation-beating returns for five consecutive years, read more Top mutual funds...

How MDR turned conscience into a business model

Prateek Suri was visiting a university campus in Zambia when he noticed something that didn’t add up. Dropout rates were climbing, but not for...

CBN lowering of interest rate premature, says Sanusi

…urges CBN to maintain tight monetary policy to ensure stability Muhammad Sanusi, a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cautioned against...

Providus Bank may list on NGX after Unity Bank merger

Providus Bank is on track to become a publicly listed company on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) following its merger with Unity Bank. The move...

Sproutly unveils laptop, tuition financing schemes for teachers, students

Sproutly Tech Limited, a leading EdTech company providing financial and technology solutions for education, has launched two major financing programmes designed to expand access...

NESG outlines 6 approaches to improve Nigeria’s labour market situation

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has outlined six approaches under the  Nigeria Works Framework, to improve Nigeria’s labour market cituation, even as it...

Femi Otedola acquires additional N2bn shares in FirstHoldCo

Nigeria’s billionaire business man Femi Otedola has raised his equity stake in FirstHoldCo, the parent company of First Bank Nigeria Limited with recent share...

Sterling Bank marks one year of zero downtime with SeaBaas 

…surpasses 2bn transactions  Sterling Bank Limited, recognised as No 1 Workplace in Nigeria’s Banking Industry and as the Africa’s most agile company, has celebrated the...

Nigeria’s non-oil revenue hit N20.59 trillion or 40.5% rise in 8 months – Presidency

Presidency on Wednesday, revealed that Nigeria’s non-oil collections between January to August 2025, total collections reached N20.59 trillion, a 40.5% increase from N14.6 trillion...

Axa Mansard, Learn Africa, Legend, others cause market’s new dip

… Sovereign Trust Insurance eyes N20bn capital raise Stocks like Axa Mansard Insurance, Learn Africa, Legend Internet, and other market decliners on Wednesday led to...