Nigeria’s financial markets opened November 2025 on a negative note as both the naira and equities fell sharply following remarks by United States President Donald Trump, who threatened possible military …
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Sterling HoldCo Reports 44% Surge in Earnings, Assets Hit ₦4.09tn
Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has announced a 44.1 per cent rise in gross earnings to ₦341.7 billion for the nine months ending September 2025, compared to ₦237.2 billion recorded …
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Zenith Bank Records ₦3.37tn Gross Earnings in Nine Months, Up 16%
Zenith Bank Plc has announced a 16 per cent growth in its gross earnings for the first nine months of 2025, reaching ₦3.37 trillion compared to ₦2.9 trillion recorded during …
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Standard Chartered Meets CBN’s N200bn Capital Requirement Ahead of 2026 Deadline
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has announced that it has successfully met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new minimum capital requirement of ₦200 billion for national commercial banks, well …
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FG, NiDCOM, and Banks Launch New Drive to Harness $20bn Diaspora Remittances for Economic Growth
The Federal Government has launched a renewed effort to channel over $20 billion in annual diaspora remittances into productive investments aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s economic growth and national development. The …
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Naira hits 2025 peak at N1,421/$ as forex supply rises
The naira recorded its highest appreciation this year at the close of October, strengthening to ₦1,421.73 per dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, according to data released by the …
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Non-Interest Pension Fund Records Highest Growth, Surges 157% in One Year
The Non-Interest Fund (Fund VI) under the multi-fund structure of Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme has recorded the highest year-on-year growth rate as of August 2025, highlighting the rising popularity of …
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MAN Applauds Nigeria’s Removal from FATF Grey List, Says Move to Boost Manufacturing Sector
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has commended the removal of Nigeria from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, describing it as a major boost for the country’s …
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Lagos Free Zone Touted as Prime Destination for Nordic Investors in Nigeria’s Expanding Economy
The Lagos Free Zone (LFZ), Nigeria’s first private special economic zone developed by Tolaram, has been described as one of the most attractive destinations for Nordic investors seeking long-term opportunities …
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Transcorp Records 39% Revenue Growth, Posts N413.4bn in Q3 2025
Indigenous conglomerate Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp) has reported a strong performance for the third quarter of 2025, recording a 39 per cent increase in revenue to N413.4 billion, up from …