The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has expressed disagreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over its latest economic growth forecast for Nigeria. The IMF had recently revised its …
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FG Opens May 2025 Savings Bond Window for Retail Investors
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has launched a new round of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bond for the month of May …
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MTN Nigeria Reports N133.7bn Profit in Q1 2025
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has reported a profit after tax of N133.7 billion for the first quarter of 2025, recovering from a loss of N392.7 billion recorded in the same …
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Nigeria Leads Africa’s Renewable Energy Push, Says House Speaker Abbas
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has said that Nigeria is playing a major role in the effort to provide electricity to 300 million Africans by …
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How to Shield Your Business from Naira Volatility in 2025
Introduction In today’s interconnected global marketplace, businesses operating within Nigeria are increasingly susceptible to the unpredictable nature of international currency exchange rates. A particularly significant challenge for Nigerian enterprises is …
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Lesetja Kganyago Warns Against Populist Economic Promises in South Africa
The Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Mr. Lesetja Kganyago, has spoken out against what he described as the rising influence of populist politicians in South Africa, warning that …
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Nigerian Crypto Companies Face Stricter Rules as SEC Classifies Digital Assets as Securities
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that cryptocurrencies and other digital assets are now officially classified as securities under the new Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025. …
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United Capital Records 113% Revenue Growth, Posts N5.9bn Profit in Q1 2025
United Capital Plc, a Nigerian investment banking and financial services firm, has reported a strong start to 2025 with a 113 per cent rise in revenue for the first quarter …
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FXTM Academy Organises Charity Cycling Event with Over 200 Riders Across Nigerian Cities
FXTM Academy, a company focused on financial markets education, recently organised a charity cycling event that attracted over 200 participants from different parts of Nigeria. Cyclists came from major cities …
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How AGF report, refinery scandal ended Kyari’s reign
The former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, is currently facing serious scrutiny over how billions of dollars meant for Nigeria’s …