Oil prices fell on October 26 after nearing six-month highs, as attacks in Saudi Arabia kept global supply concerns elevated. Here’s what it means for Nigeria.
Oil Prices Fall From Six-Month Highs as Supply Risks Persist Read Post »
Discover 10 hard-earned lessons every entrepreneur should know about cash flow, customers, pricing, hiring, growth and building a sustainable business.
10 Lessons Every Entrepreneur Learns the Hard Way Read Post »
A dispute between BEDC and electricity workers disrupted power supply in Edo, Delta, Ondo and Ekiti, raising concerns for businesses and households.
BEDC Strike Disrupts Power Supply in Four States, Raises Business Concerns Read Post »
Nigeria’s naira traded near ₦1,333 per dollar as weekly FX market turnover fell 22.23% to $2.62bn, raising questions about market activity.
Naira Holds Near ₦1,333 as Nigeria’s FX Turnover Falls 22% Read Post »
Dangote Refinery’s $1.6bn IPO highlights barriers to cross-border investing in Africa as exchanges seek ways to connect investors with businesses.
Dangote Refinery IPO Highlights Barriers to Cross-Border Investing in Africa Read Post »
Brent crude rose above $109 a barrel on 21 October amid Middle East supply concerns. Here is what higher oil prices could mean for Nigeria.
Oil Rises Above $109 as Middle East Supply Concerns Grow Read Post »
Discover the five stages of building a business, from validating an idea and finding customers to generating income and growing sustainably.
From Idea to Income: The 5 Stages of Building a Real Business Read Post »
Brent crude settled at $109.86 a barrel on October 16 amid concerns over Middle Eastern supply disruptions and Russian oil products. For Nigeria, higher prices could boost export earnings while increasing pressure on energy costs and businesses.
Brent crude nears $110 as oil supply risks raise stakes for Nigeria Read Post »
The Debt Management Office accepted ₦269.06 billion from ₦1.032 trillion in subscriptions at Nigeria’s October 14 Treasury bill auction, rejecting about 74% of bids as the one-year stop rate rose to 15.90%.
DMO rejects 74% of Treasury bill bids as one-year yield rises to 15.90% Read Post »
Asian stocks rebounded after a technology sell-off linked to concerns about AI infrastructure debt. CoreWeave’s borrowing costs and delayed data-centre fundraising plans have raised fresh questions about how the AI boom is being financed.
AI sell-off puts data-centre financing under scrutiny as Asian stocks rebound Read Post »
The IMF has raised its 2026 growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa to 4.5%, but warns that rising inflation, high government borrowing costs, declining aid and climate risks could undermine the region’s economic resilience.
IMF Raises Africa’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.5%, Warns of Rising Risks Read Post »
The World Bank has raised Africa’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.3% and urged governments to invest in AI to boost productivity and create jobs.
World Bank raises Africa’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.3%, urges AI investment Read Post »
Nigeria’s interest-rate gap with the US has narrowed after the CBN cut its MPR to 23% and the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate.
Nigeria-US rate gap narrows as CBN resets policy rate to 23% Read Post »
Nigeria has risen four places to eighth in Bloomberg Economics’ 2026 Africa investment-risk ranking, overtaking Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Namibia.
Nigeria rises four places to eighth in Africa investment ranking Read Post »
Dangote Refinery has stopped selling petrol to marketers that import fuel, deepening tensions over domestic refining and petrol imports in Nigeria.
Dangote Refinery stops petrol sales to fuel importers Read Post »
