The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has charged the newly inaugurated Board of the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF) to ensure that lack of collateral and remote location no …
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NLNG Calls for Stronger Global Cooperation to Stabilise LNG Supply and Protect Energy Access
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has called on global energy leaders to deepen cooperation and strategic partnerships to stabilise Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supply, improve affordability for emerging economies, and secure …
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Naira Weakens Slightly at Official Market as Dollar Demand Increases Toward Year-End
Nigeria’s currency recorded a slight weakening at the official foreign exchange market on Monday, as the naira closed at N1,451.86 per US dollar, compared to N1,450.43 per dollar recorded at …
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CBN Approves Only 82 Licensed BDCs After New Forex Rules, Warns Nigerians Against Unauthorised Operators
The Central Bank of Nigeria has confirmed that only 82 Bureaux De Change (BDCs) have been granted final approval to operate in the country after meeting its new and stricter …
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FG Cuts Oil Block Signature Bonus to $3m–$7m
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reduced the signature bonus required for participation in the 2025 oil block licensing round, in a major move aimed at attracting more investors into …
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Nigerian Stock Market Gains N2.44tn as ICT and Banking Stocks
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) ended the week on a strong note as renewed buying interest in ICT and banking stocks lifted the market by N2.44 trillion. The All-Share Index …
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Afrinvest Projects Nigeria’s Economy to Grow by Up to 4.5% in Q4 2025 on Stronger Spending and FX Supply
Analysts at Afrinvest have projected that Nigeria’s economy could grow between 4.3 per cent and 4.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by seasonal activities, improved foreign …
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Report Warns Nigeria’s Housing Market Faces Risk as 70% of Building Materials Are Imported
Nigeria’s heavy dependence on imported building materials is exposing the country’s housing sector to serious risks, especially from foreign exchange pressure and global supply chain shocks, a new report on …
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The Alternative Bank Calls for More Tech Support for Nigerian Youths at JBC Summit
The Alternative Bank has renewed the call for increased access to technology and critical digital resources for young Nigerian innovators, saying such support is important for the country’s long-term economic …
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Nigerian Banks Shift Focus to Fees, Digital Services as FX Windfall Falls
Nigerian banks are increasingly turning their attention to non-interest income as the extraordinary foreign exchange (FX) gains they enjoyed after the FX market harmonisation begin to fade. This trend was …