By Taiye Olayemi The equities market extended its bullish run, delivering a N15.53 trillion gain over 14 consecutive trading sessions, driven by strong investor demand and improved liquidity. Market capitalisation on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. rose from N129.81 trillion on April 7 to N145.33 trillion at the close of tradingContinue Reading
Guangdong Goods Go Global: Zhongshan Products in Malaysia event makes its debut abroad Kuala Lumpur – The gate arch of the “Guangdong Goods Go Global: Zhongshan Products in Malaysia” event in Kuala Lumpur on April 25, 2026. On the morning of April 25, the China (Zhongshan)–Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) InvestmentContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Dr Benneth Eze, Head of Research and Development at the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, has projected a slowdown in Nigeria’s equities rally. He said the market’s recent strong performance reflected investor optimism, but cautioned that such momentum was rarely sustained without periodic corrections and consolidation phases. ThisContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Stakeholders have called on African women to prioritise building enduring institutions, embrace bold leadership and strengthen visibility to drive sustainable economic growth and inclusive development across the continent. They made the call at the sixth edition of the Ascent Club’s Top 100 Career Women in Africa AwardsContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Civil servants have expressed mixed feelings following the Federal Government’s approval of increased allowances and welfare benefits, amid rising economic hardship. They made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. NAN reports that Didi Walson-Jack, Head of theContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Some bank customers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have frowned upon the continuous increase in banks’ services in spite of the challenging economic environment and their outcry. The customers, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, described the recent AutomatedContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Governance experts have called for stronger board-level leadership to drive the effective implementation of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices in Nigeria. They noted that while awareness of ESG principles had improved across organisations, the country continued to face an execution gap that was limiting measurable impact.Continue Reading
There is Room for International Investment Expansion Despite Rising Bitcoin Participation Across the US Despite a rising interest in Bitcoin investment across the US, there is still room in the market for expansion, including for international investors who might want to engage with the cryptocurrency. Spot ETF Bitcoin introduction canContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, has commended ongoing reforms at the Nigeria Sugar Institute (NSI), urging its full operationalisation. Enoh in a statement on Thursday, gave the commendation during an official visit to the institute in Ilorin, Kwara. He praised the Executive SecretaryContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Financial experts have identified digitisation, collaboration and risk restructuring as critical to scaling supply chain finance and improving access to funding for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). They made the call at a panel session titled “Scaling Supply Chain Finance: Boosting Domestic Value Chains, Looking Across Borders”Continue Reading
