Nigeria’s recent upgrade by S&P Global Ratings to a “positive” outlook has strengthened confidence in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) ongoing currency reforms and economic policies. Analysts say the …
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Ghana Parliament Approves Review of Petroleum Revenue Management
The Ghanaian Parliament on Tuesday adopted a report recommending a review of the Petroleum Revenue Management Act, Act 815, to allow the government to invest petroleum revenues in ways that …
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Cornerstone Insurance Gets A- Rating from Agusto
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminLagos, Nigeria – Cornerstone Insurance Plc has been assigned a national scale financial strength rating of “A-” (A minus) with a Stable Outlook by Agusto & Co. Limited, Nigeria’s leading …
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Nigerian Stocks Extend Losses as Profit-Taking Wipes Out N471.99bn
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) opened the week on a negative note as persistent profit-taking dragged the All-Share Index (ASI) down by 0.50 per cent to close at 148,781.90 points …
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Leadway Pensure’s Pension Assets Rise to N1.35tn, Up 23.45% in Six Months
Pension Fund Administrator Leadway Pensure has announced a strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, with its Assets Under Management (AUM) rising to N1.35 trillion as of the …
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Nigeria, Indonesia Renew Partnership to Boost Trade, Investment and Economic Growth
by Joy Radarrby Joy RadarrNigeria and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral trade and investment relations as both nations continue to explore new areas of cooperation in energy, manufacturing, agriculture, health, and …
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Naira and Stocks Fall as Trump’s Military Threat Shakes Nigerian Markets
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 …