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Investor Confidence Lifts NGX by ₦906bn

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) opened the week on a bullish note as investor confidence lifted equities by 0.57%, driven by gains in Airtel Africa Plc and 34 other stocks.

Hakama Sidi-Ali Emerges African Female Spokesperson of the Year, Extends Record-Breaking Award Streak

Hakama Sidi-Ali Emerges African Female Spokesperson of the Year, Extends Record-Breaking Award Streak

SMEs Boost Nigeria’s GDP With $2bn Social Media-Based Sales – Report

Nigeria’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have contributed $2 billion to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) through social media-based sales, according to a new report by independent research firm Public First.

NNPC Signs MoU With Chinese Firms for Refinery Equity Partnership

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is considering an NLNG-style equity partnership that could hand Chinese investors a majority stake of about 51 per cent in the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, as part of a broader plan to rehabilitate and commercially reposition the facilities.

DisCos Install 241,590 as National Metering Rate Remains Below 60%

Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) installed 241,590 meters across Nigeria in the first two months of 2026, according to new data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

Cardoso: Inflation Pressures Temporary Despite Two-Month Rise

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, on Wednesday said recent inflationary pressures in the country are temporary despite headline inflation rising for two consecutive months.