Nigeria's Domestic Debt Hits ₦80.49 Trillion

Nigeria's domestic debt has surged to ₦80.49 trillion following a ₦100 billion borrowing from unclaimed private funds, signaling growing fiscal pressure and a shift toward unconventional financing sources under the Finance Act 2020.

Agboola Secures Sixth Straight Endeavor Outlier Spot

Olugbenga Agboola, CEO of Flutterwave, has been named to Endeavor's prestigious Outlier Class of 2026 for the sixth consecutive year, recognizing his leadership in solving payment challenges across Africa and emerging markets.

Nigeria's Markets Gain Credibility as Investor Exit Route

Nigerian Exchange Group CEO Temi Popoola states that Nigeria's capital markets are establishing credibility as a viable exit route for institutional investors, citing recent reforms and transactions that improve market function and capital mobility.

Nigeria Imports 61.7M Barrels of U.S. Crude Despite Exports

Nigeria imported 61.7 million barrels of crude oil from the United States between January 2024 and January 2026, highlighting a growing dependence on foreign feedstock even as the country remains one of Africa's top crude exporters.

GCR Upgrades Coronation to A, A1 with Stable Outlook

GCR Ratings has elevated Coronation Group Limited's national-scale long and short-term issuer ratings to A and A1, respectively, from previous BBB+ and A2, citing improvements in capitalisation, earnings, and risk management.

Oil Prices Surge as Iran Re-Closes Strait of Hormuz

Global oil prices rebounded sharply Monday after Iran re-closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, citing a U.S. blockade of its ports. The move reversed Friday's gains and heightened tensions despite ongoing ceasefire talks.

Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO, Ternus Takes Over

Apple announces CEO Tim Cook will step down after leading the company to a $4 trillion valuation. John Ternus, senior VP of hardware engineering, will become CEO on September 1, with Cook transitioning to executive chairman.

Solar Panel Mistakes That Can Cause Fire Outbreaks

A safety expert has issued a crucial warning to solar energy users in Nigeria, highlighting two common installation and maintenance errors that significantly increase the risk of fire outbreaks in homes and businesses.

Wema Bank Exceeds CBN Recapitalisation Requirements

Wema Bank has successfully met and exceeded the Central Bank of Nigeria's recapitalisation threshold, raising its qualifying capital to N264.7 billion through a N150 billion rights issue and N50 billion special placement, reinforcing its position as a nat

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