Chappal Energies secures a $430 million reserve-based lending package to refinance its acquisition of Equinor's Nigerian assets and fund development. This deal highlights investor confidence in well-structured African upstream projects despite tight capit
US President Donald Trump confirms the US will retain crude oil and tankers seized near Venezuela, intensifying pressure on President Nicolás Maduro. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
The US economy posted solid 3.2% growth in Q3 2025, driven by AI investment. The delayed data shows resilience despite labour market concerns and Fed rate cuts. Read more.
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.
The Central Bank of Nigeria's latest survey reveals businesses expect naira stability and lower borrowing rates into 2026, despite ongoing challenges like insecurity and high taxes. Read the full report.
New York Fed President John Williams says recent US inflation data was distorted by a government shutdown and Black Friday sales, advising patience on further interest rate cuts. Get the full analysis.
The Bank of Japan has increased interest rates to a three-decade high of 0.75% to combat persistent inflation, partly driven by soaring rice prices. Get the full details on this major economic shift.
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 reopened the 47 Unity Colleges shut in November over insecurity. The Ministry of Education assures safety measures are in place. Read more.
US consumer inflation slowed to 2.7% in November, below forecasts. The data, delayed by a government shutdown, shows easing price pressures despite earlier tariff impacts. Read the full analysis.
The European Central Bank keeps its key deposit rate at 2% for the fourth consecutive meeting. Analysts scrutinise Lagarde's comments for clues on future monetary policy amid uncertain inflation outlook. Read more.
US unemployment rose to 4.6% in November, its highest level since 2021, as the economy lost 105,000 jobs in October. Read the full analysis of the cooling labour market and its global implications.
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates to their highest level since 1995, a move that could intensify debt market volatility and impact the weak yen. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
The US Federal Reserve's final 2025 meeting is marked by internal conflict over a potential third interest rate cut, with a key data shortage complicating the decision. Read the full analysis.
Fresh US inflation data reveals a 2.8% rise in September, putting pressure on consumers as the festive season peaks. The Fed faces a key rate decision amid mixed economic signals. Read the full analysis.
A small French town will pay expectant mothers €1,000 to give birth locally, aiming to save its maternity ward from closure. Doctors warn of safety risks. Read more.
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.
A US vaccine advisory panel, now led by skeptics, is reviewing the decades-old practice of giving hepatitis B shots to newborns. Experts warn this could cause preventable deaths and lower immunization rates. Read the full analysis.
Gay rights activist Bisi Alimi's morning Instagram reflections dissect global divorce rates, societal hypocrisy, and the false moral high ground of straight marriages. Read his powerful critique.
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.
Surprise US job losses in November, led by small businesses, signal economic weakness and raise expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Get the full analysis.
India's rupee falls to a historic low beyond 90 against the US dollar, driven by foreign outflows and stalled US trade talks. Analysts see a new market-aligned approach from the central bank. Read more for the full analysis.
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.
President Donald Trump suggests Kevin Hassett could be his pick for Federal Reserve Chairman. Get the full details on this potential nomination and its implications.
Ten Nigerian banks recorded over N33.24 trillion in savings deposits by September 2025, a 6.8% annual increase. See which Tier-2 banks led the growth and the latest CBN savings rates.
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 Nigerian Naira rebounds against the USD, closing at N1,446.74. CBN interventions and $20.98bn foreign inflows boost confidence. Experts predict stability ahead. Read more.
Discover the 2026 gift card rates in Nigeria. Find out which cards like Razer Gold, Steam, and Apple iTunes pay the most and why platforms like GiftCardsToNaira are preferred for fast cash conversion.