Nigeria’s Headline Inflation Rate Increases to 34.80% in December 2024

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 34.80% in December 2024, according to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This represents a slight increase of 0.20% from the 34.60% recorded in November 2024, primarily driven by heightened demand for goods and services during the festive season. The […]

Wale Edun Urges IsDB To Prioritize Sustainable Investments In Key Sectors

    Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has called on the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to prioritize sustainable investments and innovation in critical sectors, including energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and railway development.   The appeal was made during the IsDB Governors’ Retreat in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia, aimed at shaping the […]

Popoola Highlights Regional Collaboration At Ethiopian Securities Exchange Inauguration

Group CEO of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), Temi Popoola reiterated the transformative potential of Africa’s capital markets at the launch of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX).   Speaking at the event, Popoola emphasized the need for stronger regional collaboration, government-private sector synergy, and innovative market solutions to unlock […]

LG Allocation: SEC To Improve Framework On Borrowing By Governments, Corporates

The Securities and Exchange Commission has expressed its readiness to improve the regulatory framework as it regards borrowing by governments and corporates.   Director General of the Commission, Dr. Emomotimi Agama who disclosed this during an interview, said this has become important given the critical role borrowing plays in the […]

GTCO PLC Raises ₦209 Billion in Equity Capital, Paves Way for Strategic Growth

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced the successful completion of the first tranche of its equity capital raise programme, securing N209.41bn.   The milestone follows the approval of the Basis of Allotment by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the conclusion of a capital verification exercise by […]