FMDQ Market Activity Slows, Turnover Drops 24%
Trading activity on the FMDQ Securities Exchange contracted sharply in November 2025. Total secondary market turnover fell by 24.22% month-on-month to N54.64 trillion. Read the full analysis.
Trading activity on the FMDQ Securities Exchange contracted sharply in November 2025. Total secondary market turnover fell by 24.22% month-on-month to N54.64 trillion. Read the full analysis.
Nigeria strengthens its role as the top African crude oil supplier to the United States, exporting 33.23 million barrels worth $2.57 billion from January to August 2025. Discover the economic impact and the role of Dangote Refinery.
Asian equities extended a global rally Tuesday, fueled by hopes for more US interest rate cuts and strong tech earnings. Gold and silver hit fresh records. Discover the key market movers.
Asian stock markets climbed Monday as US data fueled expectations for 2026 interest rate cuts. Tech stocks led gains while gold hit a record high. Get the full market analysis.
Energy expert Canice Emeka outlines seven non-negotiable steps Nigeria must take by 2035 to become Africa's largest and most reliable energy powerhouse. Learn the plan.
Lagos State Government clears roadside traders on Ikotun-Igando Road to reclaim walkways and enforce laws. Commissioner Wahab details the state's waste-to-wealth drive for a sustainable environment.
Asian markets closed higher as softer US inflation data fueled rate cut hopes. Micron's strong earnings eased tech bubble fears. The Bank of Japan's rate decision is key.
The Federal Government has imposed an immediate ban on wood and charcoal exports, revoking all licenses to protect Nigeria's forests. Learn the details and legal backing of this decisive environmental move.
Nigeria bans all wood exports to fight illegal logging. Minister Balarabe Lawal announces the policy, citing environmental protection. Read the full details and implications.
Asian markets dropped Thursday, mirroring a Wall Street sell-off fueled by fears of an AI investment bubble. Tech giants tumbled as oil prices rose amid Venezuela tensions. Get the latest market analysis.
Nigerian Ports Authority records a massive 1,085% surge in export containers and 33.52 million metric tonnes cargo throughput in Q3 2025, driven by President Tinubu's export-focused economic policies. Read the full analysis.
UNCTAD projects global trade will exceed $35 trillion in 2025, driven by emerging markets. However, growth is expected to slow in 2026. Read the full analysis.
Asian equities showed mixed performance as US jobs data failed to boost rate cut expectations. Oil prices surged over 1% after Trump ordered a blockade of Venezuelan tankers. Get the latest market analysis.
The Federal Government pins economic hopes on a new law banning raw material exports, aiming to create jobs and value. Experts warn a weak STI ecosystem could derail the plan. Read more.
Asian markets extended losses Tuesday ahead of key US jobs data, with tech sector jitters and Fed rate cut uncertainty weighing on investor sentiment. Key indexes in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai all fell over 1%. Read the full analysis.
Prof. Benard Odoh reveals African SMEs forfeit $38bn annually due to trade bottlenecks. New platform Valcertra, launching in 2026, aims to bridge the gap and boost continental exports.
Asian equities drifted lower as investors await a likely US interest rate cut. Debate intensifies on whether the Federal Reserve can sustain easing into 2026 amid stubborn inflation.
Nigeria's ginger sector is in crisis as fungal blight decimates crops, causing over N12bn losses and a 74% export drop. Experts call for disease-resistant seeds and value chain investment to save the industry.
Asian markets closed the week with mixed results as investors await key US inflation data and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision next week. Get the latest market analysis and figures.
The Nigerian Ports Authority is enhancing port-hinterland connectivity to streamline non-oil exports from the North. Learn about new Export Processing Terminals and digital reforms.
Kogi cashew stakeholders warn a proposed ban on raw nut exports could collapse farms, cause massive unemployment, and cripple the agro-export sector. They urge government investment instead.
Nigeria loses over $360m annually due to the EU ban on dried beans exports, caused by dangerous pesticide levels. Stakeholders demand urgent agricultural reforms and seed preservation.
Turkey's Energy Minister warns Russia and Ukraine against targeting energy facilities after Black Sea drone attacks. Disruption would hit global markets and daily lives. Read more.
Political and business leaders gathered in Lagos to honour Segun Awolowo, grandson of Obafemi Awolowo. Read about the tributes and his lasting legacy for Nigeria.
Sterling Bank and Pan-Atlantic University's EDC have signed an MoU to certify graduates of the Non-Oil Export Academy, aiming to build a globally competitive export community and diversify Nigeria's economy. Read how this initiative will empower Nigerian
Asian markets lost early gains despite strong Fed rate cut bets. Tokyo rose, but Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Seoul fell. Get the latest on global market volatility.
Imo State Police have arrested Opara Evans and Chinedum Stanley for possessing banned fireworks and explosives in Owerri markets. Authorities warn against violations ahead of the festive season.
Most Asian markets gained Wednesday, tracking Wall Street, as investors await crucial US jobs and inflation data that will shape the Federal Reserve's rate decision next week. Read more.
Asian stocks climbed Tuesday as weak US data fueled Fed rate cut optimism, offsetting concerns over rising Japanese bond yields. Samsung Electronics surged over 2% on its new triple-fold phone launch.
The Federal Government will stop the export of unprocessed minerals. A new bill requiring 30% local processing awaits President Tinubu's assent to boost jobs and the economy.