First HoldCo Plc has criticised recent reports by Arise TV and ThisDay Newspaper over the company’s recent high-value block trade on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). The financial services group …
Food prices across key markets in Lagos State surged sharply in July 2025, with common household staples such as onions, rice, and pepper leading the price increases. This development has …
FBN Holdings Plc, the parent company of FirstBank Nigeria, recorded a massive off-market transaction on July 16, 2025, involving the sale of 10.43 billion units of its shares. The bulk …
Five Nigerian financial technology companies, PalmPay, Moniepoint, OPay, Piggyvest, and Interswitch, have been listed among the top 300 fintech companies in the world for 2025. The ranking was published by …
The financial technology industry, commonly known as fintech, emerged in its current form in the late 1990s and early 2000s. However, the roots of fintech can be traced back to …
The Government of Senegal has raised 364 billion CFA francs, equivalent to about $644 million, in its second public bond offering of 2025. The latest fundraising effort exceeded the country’s …
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group has restated its commitment to expanding its pan-African presence as it continues to grow beyond Nigerian borders. This came during the Group’s Half-Year …
South Africa’s currency, the rand, made a slight recovery in early trading on Tuesday after hopes emerged that the country could still negotiate a less severe trade agreement with the …
Nigeria’s wine industry is experiencing a major shift, with sweet wines now dominating consumer preferences—thanks largely to younger Nigerians. The market, currently valued between $400 million and $420 million yearly, …
The Nigerian stock market started the week with a positive push, as the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded a significant boost on Monday, July 7, 2025. The All-Share Index (ASI) …