FTSE restores Nigeria to frontier market
Barbara Bako, Abuja. FTSE Russell Restores Nigeria to Frontier Market IndexNigeria has regained its Frontier Market status after FTSE Russell announced it would reclassify the country’s capital market from “Unclassified”…
Commonwealth chief urges stronger trade ties among members states
Barbara Bako, Abuja. Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has called for deeper trade, investment and economic cooperation among Commonwealth countries, saying stronger partnerships are needed to drive growth, job creation…
Afreximbank, Egypt advance plans for 2026 meetings in Alamein
Barbara Bako, Abuja African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Egyptian authorities have assured that preparations for the 33rd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2026) are on track ahead of the event scheduled to…
Middle East war threatens energy supply, global growth — IMF, World Bank, IEA
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The International Energy Agency (IEA), International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group have warned that the ongoing war in the Middle East is causing major disruptions…
AfCFTA to fast track Nigeria’s $1trn economy – Olutayo
AfCFTA to Fast Track Nigeria’s $1trn Economy – Olutayo The Ag. National Coordinator of the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, Dr. Olusegun Olutayo, has emphasized the critical role of the African…
Nigeria, UAE sign historic trade pact in Abu Dhabi
In a major move to bolster the Renewed Hope economic agenda, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday witnessed the signing of a historic Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Nigeria…
Naira rises by 0.5% at official market
The naira began the new trading week on a positive footing, appreciating by 0.5 per cent against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Monday. Data published…
Nigeria, South Africa deepen ties, review bilateral progress
Nigeria and South Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening political, economic, and social cooperation as both nations work to overcome lingering challenges in their bilateral engagements. The renewed commitment…
CBN, Bank of Angola sign MoU to deepen cooperation
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bank of Angola have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing bilateral ties and promoting technical…
FG backs Commonwealth initiative to expand trade ties
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Federal Government has thrown its weight behind a renewed Commonwealth initiative aimed at strengthening trade ties and boosting economic resilience across member countries. Minister of State…
















