In October 2024, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) joined forces to boost local currency financing for…
Nigeria is intensifying its efforts to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list by May 2025, signaling a commitment to addressing deficiencies in its anti-money laundering (AML) and…
The Nigerian insurance industry represents an underexplored investment frontier within the nation’s broader financial ecosystem. Despite its low penetration rate—below 1% of GDP—the sector holds immense potential for growth, spurred…
Airtel Africa, one of the continent’s largest telecommunications providers, faces a precarious financial landscape as it enters 2025. Despite achieving commendable growth in subscriber numbers and mobile money services, the…
As the week of January 12–18, 2025, unfolds, investors in Nigeria are bracing for a dynamic period marked by crucial corporate earnings releases, pivotal economic indicators, and shifting market dynamics.…
As the Nigerian stock market gears up for February 2025, investors have their eyes set on Dangote Cement Plc, among other top-tier companies expected to announce their financial results. The…
Nestlé Nigeria Plc and Lafarge Africa Plc, two giants in their respective industries, have announced February 21, 2025, as the release date for their full-year earnings reports. Both companies operate…
Geregu Power Plc, a leading player in Nigeria’s power sector, has officially set January 30, 2025, as the date for its much-anticipated corporate disclosures. This announcement highlights the company’s commitment…
Rising US Treasury yields and a stronger dollar pose a significant challenge to Nigeria’s export competitiveness in 2025. As the US Federal Reserve maintains its hawkish stance, global capital flows…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently announced a major policy shift by halting the extension of export proceeds repatriation deadlines. This decision, aimed at reinforcing its commitment to foreign…