Nigeria could enter 2026 on its strongest economic footing in more than a decade, according to leading economist, Bismarck Rewane. He said a combination of easing inflation, rising investment, major corporate listings and stabilising monetary conditions will propel the country into a new and more durable cycle of growth. Presenting his projections at the Parthian…
Between 2022 and 2024, Nigeria’s telecom sector attracted $991million in foreign direct investment (FDI) into the economy. According to a report prepared by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), FDI into the Nigerian telecom industry in year 2023 was approximately $134,754,819.27 against $399, 905,531.38 as at year 2022. In 2024, it was approximately $456,589,936.15 against $134,754,819.27…
Nigeria has emerged as a powerhouse in the global smartphone recovery, registering a massive 29per cent year-on-year surge in shipments in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025. This dramatic rebound, highlighted in a new report by technology market analyst firm Omdia, signifies a major turnaround for the country after a challenging period of currency volatility…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has directed financial and capital market regulators to monitor the growing use of stablecoins and digital currencies in the country, warning that the shift away from traditional banking channels poses challenges that must be managed proactively. Speaking at the 18th Annual Banking and Finance Conference of the Chartered Institute of Bankers…
Nigeria’s foreign reserves has reached $41 billion, highest point since December 2021, sparking cautious cheers in Abuja, the seat of government. To put it simply, foreign reserves are the country’s emergency savings, mostly in dollars, used to pay for imports like fuel, machinery, and food. Hitting this level is a sharp turnaround from late 2024…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has rolled-out Bank Customers’ Bill of Rights and Obligations to members of the banking public. The report, released at the “CBN Fair” held in Lagos, under the theme: “Driving Alternative Payment Channels as Tools for Financial Inclusion, Growth and Accelerated Economic Development”, insisted that a bank customer has a…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has debunked claims suggesting it has extended the deadline for the recapitalisation of Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to December 31, 2025. The apex bank said the official deadline remains June 3, 2025, as previously announced. A statement issued yesterday by the Acting Director of the Corporate Communications Department,…
In a bold move to redefine promotion of financial literacy, Nigeria’s retail lender, Unity Bank Plc, has unveiled GenFi, a new digital banking platform tailored to empower kids and teenagers between the ages of 8 and 18 with essential financial skills. The launch follows a report by the Central Bank of Nigeria, which found that…
Chief Executive Officer, the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) Dr. Muda Yusuf has called on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop further increases in interest rates. He explained that pausing interest rate hikes would provide an opportunity for fiscal policy measures to address inflation….
