The Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria, under former Governor Godwin Emefiele, of re-circulating dirty and unfit banknotes valued at N29.77bn in …
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S&P Upgrade Boosts Confidence in Nigeria’s FX Reforms and Economic Outlook
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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First Bank Retirees Protest in Lagos, Demand Better Pensions and Medical Support
Some retirees of First Bank of Nigeria staged a peaceful protest at the bank’s headquarters in Marina, Lagos, on Wednesday, calling for improved welfare and an urgent review of their …
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FinanceGhana EconomyGovernanceINVESTMENTPetroleum
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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Ghana Parliament Approves $10.46m Tax Waiver for Tata Consultancy Services
The Ghanaian Parliament on Tuesday approved a report granting a $10.46 million waiver, equivalent to 20 per cent withholding tax, for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in relation to a software …
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Sanwo-Olu Moves To Present N4.2tn Lagos Budget For 2026 As Assembly Confirms Notification
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is preparing to present a proposed N4.2tn budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the Lagos State House of Assembly, marking another significant rise in the state’s …
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AMMBAN Marks 10 Years, Celebrates Growth of Agent Banking in Nigeria
The Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria has marked its 10th anniversary alongside its ninth Annual National Conference in Gombe, with many stakeholders commending the critical role …
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Capital MarketEconomyFinanceGOVERNMENTPensionRegulation
Nigeria’s Pension Assets Rise to N26.09tn as PFAs Deepen Investments in Government Securities
Nigeria’s pension fund assets continued their steady growth in 2025, rising by more than N4.71tn as of the end of the third quarter. This represents a 22.03 per cent year-on-year …
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Bitcoin ATMs Appear in Nairobi Malls as Kenya’s New Crypto Law Takes Effect
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminBitcoin ATMs have started appearing in major shopping malls across Nairobi, days after Kenya’s new law on virtual assets became active. The bright orange machines, branded “Bankless Bitcoin,” were seen …
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₦230m Missing After System Glitch — Alpha Morgan, NEM Sue 19 Banks
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminAlpha Morgan Bank Plc, together with two of its major customers — NEM Insurance Plc and Extension Publications Limited — has dragged 19 financial institutions to the Federal High Court …