The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disclosed that companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange paid a total of ₦1.1 trillion in dividends to shareholders in 2024, with ₦1.0 trillion …
Nigeria’s foreign direct investment (FDI) has continued to perform below expectations, with the World Bank revealing that the country attracted less than one per cent of its GDP in FDI …
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed last week on a bearish note, breaking its four-week bullish streak, as investors’ wealth declined by N202 billion. This downturn followed the Central Bank …
Standard Chartered Bank Limited has unveiled a new global marketing initiative tagged “Now’s Your Time for Wealth,” aimed at inspiring affluent clients to take decisive steps toward growing, protecting, and …
South Africa’s government is set to change the rules for foreign communications companies, potentially allowing firms like Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate more freely in the country. The new draft …
Zambia’s Central Bank has decided to keep its main interest rate unchanged at 14.50 percent. This decision comes after two recent hikes in the rate aimed at controlling high inflation …
The Inaugural AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum, held from May 8–10, 2025, in Lusaka, Zambia, has set the stage for the continent’s operational phase of a unified digital single market, with …
Two of the most prominent players in global and African insurance and financial services, Sanlam and Allianz, appear poised to complete the anticipated merger of their operations in Nigeria, marking …
Linkage Assurance Plc, a key player in Nigeria’s non-life insurance sector, has received a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (ICR) of “B+” (Good) from AM Best, a renowned global credit rating …
The Dangote Group has launched a multi-billion naira agricultural partnership with the Niger State Government, marking a significant step towards enhancing rice production and securing food self-sufficiency in Nigeria. Announced …