Posted inBanking Events Exchange Nigeria Stocks CBN Plans N850 Billion Treasury Bills Auction as Nigeria’s Weekly Government Borrowing Nears N2 Trillion Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 09/03/2026 Nigeria’s central bank schedules fresh N850 billion Treasury Bills auction as strong investor demand pushes…
Posted inBanking Economy Exchange NAIRA RATE Nigeria Naira Falls to N1,398 per Dollar as FX Liquidity Pressures Persist in Nigeria Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 08/03/2026 Nigeria’s naira weakens to its lowest level since January as foreign exchange liquidity shortages continue…
Posted inAfrica Banking Nigeria Regulations CBN Says 30 Nigerian Banks Meet New Capital Requirements as Recapitalisation Drive Gains Momentum Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 07/03/2026 Nigeria’s central bank says 30 lenders have met new capital thresholds as banking sector recapitalisation…
Posted inEconomy Exchange Nigeria Nigeria Extends Raw Shea Nut Export Ban to Boost Local Processing and Non-Oil FX Growth Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 05/03/2026 Nigeria extends restriction on raw shea nut exports, signaling a strategic push toward value-added processing…
Posted inEconomy Exchange Nigeria CBN Grows Nigeria’s Gold Reserves to $3.5 Billion Without Spending Foreign Currency Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 04/03/2026 The Central Bank of Nigeria has grown its gold reserves to $3.5 billion using only…
Posted inAfrica Economy Events NAIRA RATE Nigeria US–Iran Conflict: Global Oil Shock and What It Means for Nigeria’s Economy Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 01/03/2026 Rising tensions between the United States and Iran are shaking oil markets and threatening global…
Posted inEconomy Nigeria Regulations Tax Trends Nigerian Manufacturers Push Back Against Proposed Tax Stamp System on Excisable Goods Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 25/02/2026 Industry leaders warn the planned track-and-trace regime could raise costs and hurt fragile sector recovery.Manufacturers…
Posted inEconomy Exchange Nigeria Regulations Nigeria Capital Market Contribution to GDP Hits 33% as Market Cap Surges 125% Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 23/02/2026 Nigeria’s capital market expansion accelerates, but regulators warn liquidity gaps could threaten long-term sustainability.Nigeria’s capital…
Posted inEconomy Nigeria Regulations Nigeria DMO to Auction ₦800bn FGN Bonds as Yields Fall Below 20% Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 23/02/2026 Nigeria’s debt office tests softer borrowing costs amid easing yields and strong institutional demand.The Debt…
Posted inDebt Economy NEWS Nigeria Report Nigeria Public Debt Rises to $103.94 Billion as Domestic Borrowing Surpasses External Loans Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 21/02/2026 Nigeria’s public debt climbs above $103 billion, with domestic borrowing now forming the larger share…
Posted inAfrica Economy Events NEWS Nigeria Opinion Tinubu Backs African Credit Rating Agency to Tackle ‘Africa Premium’ Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 18/02/2026 Nigeria’s president calls for an African rating agency to reduce borrowing costs and correct structural…
Posted inAdoption Crypto Nigeria Regulations Nigeria Chooses Regulatory Integration Over New Crypto Law Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 18/02/2026 Nigeria signals cautious crypto oversight, opting against rushing standalone virtual asset legislation for now.Nigeria will…
Posted inBanking Economy Events Nigeria Report Nigeria Capital Importation Hits $16.7 Billion in First 9 Months of 2025 Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 16/02/2026 Nigeria’s foreign inflows surge in 2025, but heavy reliance on portfolio investments raises sustainability concerns.Latest…
Posted inAfrica Economy Nigeria Regulations Tax Nigeria Revenue Service Targets N40.7 Trillion Revenue in 2026 on Non-Oil Growth Drive Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 10/02/2026 Nigeria’s tax authority has raised the bar for 2026, setting an ambitious revenue goal to…
Posted inEconomy Events NAIRA RATE Nigeria Regulations Trading Nigeria Fixed Income Market Sees Yield Decline as Liquidity Improves Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 07/02/2026 Nigeria’s fixed-income market rallied as easing liquidity pushed Treasury bill and bond yields lower despite…
Posted inBanking Economy Events Fintech Nigeria Regulations Nigeria’s Central Bank Unveils New Institutional Strategy for Fintech Growth Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 05/02/2026 Nigeria is repositioning its fintech sector by shifting from startup-led growth to a stronger, institution-driven…
Posted inCrypto Crypto Scam Events Nigeria Regulations Report EFCC Arrests Fake Crypto Platform Operator in Nigeria Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 01/02/2026 Nigerian authorities have intensified their crackdown on crypto fraud following the arrest of a suspected…
Posted inAfrica Banking Economy Exchange Nigeria Stocks Trading Nigeria’s Market Liquidity Jumps 32% Despite CBN Tightening Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 25/01/2026 Nigeria’s financial system saw a sharp liquidity boost driven by treasury maturities, even as the…
Posted inAdoption Africa Economy NEWS Nigeria Report Technology NIBSS Explores Offline Payments to Expand Financial Inclusion in Nigeria Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 24/01/2026 NIBSS is developing offline payment options to include Nigerians without reliable internet access in digital…
Posted inAfrica Economy Exchange NEWS Nigeria Stocks Trading CBN to Auction ₦1.15 Trillion Treasury Bills Amid Liquidity and Rate Uncertainty Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 21/01/2026 Nigeria’s central bank returns to the market with a ₦1.15 trillion Treasury bills auction amid…
Posted inAfrica Crypto Events Leadership Nigeria Reviews Trading Obinna Iwuno Set to Exit as SiBAN President After Transformative Tenure Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 20/01/2026 Stakeholders in Nigeria’s blockchain and digital asset ecosystem are preparing for a leadership transition as…
Posted inAfrica Blockchain Crypto Nigeria Reviews Nigeria Processes $92bn in Crypto Transactions, Leading Sub-Saharan Africa Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 19/01/2026 Nigeria’s booming crypto activity highlights how inflation, FX shortages, and youth-driven adoption are reshaping Africa’s…
Posted inAfrica Crypto Nigeria Regulations Top News Nigeria SEC Raises Capital Requirement for Crypto Exchanges to ₦2 Billion Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 16/01/2026 Nigeria’s SEC has introduced stricter capital rules for crypto firms to boost investor protection and…
Posted inBlockchain Crypto Events NEWS Nigeria SiBAN Appoints Mela Claude-Ake as New President After Landmark Leadership Transition Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 16/01/2026 SiBAN has appointed a new president following a leadership transition that strengthened blockchain policy engagement…
Posted inEconomy Ethiopia NEWS Nigeria Report Reviews Uganda Ethiopian Birr Among World’s Weakest Currencies in 2025 Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 07/01/2026 Several African currencies weakened sharply in 2025, exposing structural economic vulnerabilities and intensifying inflationary pressures…