Nigeria’s currency in circulation (CIC) declined by ₦240bn in the first quarter of 2025, according to newly released data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), reflecting a 4.58 per cent contraction over the three-month period. The report, published by the apex bank, shows that the total currency […]
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Financial Market
IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast for 2025 to 2.8% Amid Rising Trade Tensions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global economic growth forecast for 2025 to 2.8 per cent, citing escalating trade tensions and growing policy uncertainty triggered by sweeping new U.S. tariffs. The revised figure represents a 0.5 percentage point downgrade from its January 2025 projection and […]
Fidelity Bank Named Nigeria’s Best Private Bank At Euromoney Awards
Fidelity Bank Plc has been named “Nigeria’s Best Private Bank” at the Euromoney Awards 2025. The recognition was formally unveiled at the awards ceremony held recently at The Savoy in London. The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are prestigious annual honors and a benchmark for excellence in […]
CBEX Not Registered By Us, Say SEC … Reminds Public To Always Verify Registration Status
The Securities and Exchange Commission has stated that Crypto Bridge Exchange also known as CBEX was not granted registration by the Commission at any time to operate as a Digital Assets Exchange. In a Circular dated April 17, 2025, the Commission stated that its attention has been […]
Nigeria Now Provides Power Access to 150 Million – Adelabu …Says 80 Million Nigerians Still Lack Reliable Electricity Access
Approximately 150 million Nigerians now have access to electricity, according to the Minister of Power, Adedayo Adelabu, who disclosed the figure on Thursday during the 2025 Ministerial Sectoral Update Conference held in Abuja. While hailing the achievement, the minister acknowledged that 80 million Nigerians still lack reliable […]
Access Holdings Records 88% Growth in Gross Earnings To N4.878trn
Access Holdings Plc has announced its audited financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2024. The Group delivered 88 per cent year-on-year growth in gross earnings, rising from N2.594trn in 2023 to N4.878trn in 2024. According to the group’s financial results seen by THE […]
Dangote Petroleum Announces Reduction In Petrol Price
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N865 to N835, effective from Wednesday, 16th April 2025. This marks the second price reduction within a week. According to a statement signed by Group Chief […]
SEC, SMEDAN Partners On Enlightenment Campaigns For SMEs Financing
The Securities and Exchange Commission is to collaborate with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria to implement joint nationwide sensitization campaigns on financing SMEs through the Capital Market. Director General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama who stated this during a meeting with SMEDAN in Abuja, […]
CSCS Shareholders To Get N8.8bn Dividend Payout
Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc has released its audited consolidated and separate financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, proposing a dividend of N1.76 per share, amounting to a total payout of N8.8bn. Total revenue grew by 37 per cent to N26.1bn in 2024, up from […]
SEC: ISA 2025 Bans Unregistered Digital Asset Exchanges, Online Forex Platforms
The newly enacted Investments and Securities Act, 2025 (ISA 2025) has made it illegal to operate digital asset exchanges or online foreign exchange trading platforms without formal registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ISA 2025 significantly strengthens the regulatory framework […]