PenCom engages Lagos, LASPEC on pension increments
The National Pension Commission has initiated high-level engagements with the Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Pension Commission over ongoing concerns surrounding the administration of benefits under the Contributory Pension Scheme, particularly the implementation of pension increments and approved... Read More →
Oil jumps to $90 per barrel as Iran-US resume strikes over Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil prices have risen above $90 per barrel after the United States and Iran resumed military strikes over the Strait of Hormuz, reviving concerns about disruptions to global oil supplies through the strategic waterway. The renewed hostilities came on... Read More →
Afriland Properties Appoints Agatha Obiekwugo as Board Chairman
Afriland Properties Plc has appointed Agatha Obiekwugo as Chairman of its Board of Directors, replacing Emmanuel Nnorom, who is retiring after more than a decade in the position. The appointment was contained in a statement by Afriland Properties Plc on... Read More →
OPay debunks viral September closure claim, urges users to verify information
OPay has denied reports circulating on social media claiming it plans to suspend operations in September, describing the publication as false and misleading. The viral message, which gained traction across multiple platforms on Sunday, urged customers to withdraw their funds... Read More →
CBN to sell N700 billion T-Bills September 3 in one of final Q3 auctions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on behalf of the Debt Management Office (DMO), will offer N700 billion across the 91-day, 182-day and 364-day Treasury Bills tenors at its first Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTB) auction for September 2026. The notice... Read More →
FG eyes emerging market status after FTSE upgrade
The Federal Government has set its sights on advancing Nigeria’s capital market to Emerging Market status following confirmation from global index provider FTSE Russell that the nation’s market will be officially reclassified to Frontier Market status from Monday, 21 September... Read More →
Earnings, macro trends to shape stock trading
Market sentiment is expected to remain mixed as investors weigh selective bargain-hunting in fundamentally solid equities against routine profit-taking. JIDE AJIA reports Trading volume and market direction over the coming sessions will depend heavily on upcoming corporate earnings reports, broader... Read More →
Access Holdings Board approves H1 2026 financials
The Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc has approved the Group’s audited interim consolidated and separate financial statements for the half-year ended 30 June 2026. The decision was taken during the board’s meeting held on 27 August 2026, marking... Read More →
Nigeria’s foreign reserves cross $53 billion, hit highest level since 2009
Nigeria’s foreign reserves cross $53 billion, hit highest level since 2009 Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have risen above $53 billion for the first time in more than 17 years, reaching $53.11 billion as of August 24, 2026. Checks by Nairametrics... Read More →
IMF urges deeper fiscal, monetary reforms in Nigeria
IMF urges deeper fiscal, monetary reforms in Nigeria The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Nigeria and other leading African economies to intensify fiscal, monetary and governance reforms to strengthen economic stability and promote broader-based growth. The recommendation was contained... Read More →









