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Over 20 Million Nigerians to Benefit as China Backs Digital Connectivity Expansion

More than 20 million Nigerians living in underserved communities are set to gain access to digital connectivity under a new telecommunications infrastructure initiative backed by China’s Industrial Bank (CIB). The announcement was made by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, who disclosed that the bank would support the Nigeria Universal Communication […]

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Legend Internet Assures Investors of Long-Term Growth Despite H1 2026 Loss

Legend Internet Plc has reassured investors of stronger future earnings and sustainable value creation after reporting a pre-tax loss of N199.34 million for the six months ended January 31, 2026, as increased spending on network expansion, rising operating costs, and higher financing expenses weighed on profitability. The broadband and digital services provider recorded its first

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Nigeria’s FDI Falls to $135 Million in Q1 2026 Despite Surge in Capital Inflows

Nigeria’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows declined sharply in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring persistent challenges in attracting long-term productive investments despite a significant increase in overall capital importation. According to the latest Capital Importation Report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), FDI inflows fell to $135.08 million during the quarter, down

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Moniepoint CEO: Next growth phase for Nigeria’s payments sector lies in credit built on payment infrastructure

  Tosin Eniolorunda, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint, has said the next major growth opportunity in Nigeria’s payments ecosystem will come from building credit products on top of existing payment infrastructure. Speaking during a panel session at the launch of the Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028, Eniolorunda said Nigeria’s payments industry has reached

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MREIF disburses N128 billion in mortgage financing to 1,859 families across 25 states

The Federal Government has disclosed that the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF) has provided N128 billion in affordable mortgage financing to 1,859 Nigerian families across 25 states, in a move aimed at expanding access to home ownership. The disclosure was contained in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, who noted that

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NATEP develops innovative financing framework to boost talent export and workforce growth

  The National Talent Export Programme (NATEP) has commenced the development of an innovative financing framework aimed at supporting talent development and export-led economic growth in Nigeria. The programme disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday as it marked one year since its relaunch under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to NATEP,

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NGX loses N1.81 trillion as equities market opens June with 1.13% decline under new T+1 settlement regime

The Nigerian equities market began June 2026 and its new T+1 settlement era on a bearish note, with the benchmark index falling sharply as investors engaged in profit-taking across major banking and industrial stocks. Trading data from the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) showed that the All-Share Index (ASI) declined by 1.13% on Monday, June 1,

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DMO opens June 2026 FGN Savings Bond with returns of up to 14.777% per annum

  The Debt Management Office (DMO) has opened subscriptions for the June 2026 Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bond, offering investors returns of up to 14.777% per annum. The latest offer represents an increase from the May 2026 issuance, which offered yields of up to 14.52% per annum, providing slightly higher returns for retail

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Nigeria Adopts T+1 Settlement Cycle as Capital Market Aligns With Global Standards

Nigeria’s capital market has officially transitioned to a T+1 settlement cycle following the launch of the new framework by the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc, marking a major milestone in the modernization of the country’s financial market infrastructure. The transition, announced at a market-wide ceremony attended by regulators, exchange operators, custodians, registrars, stockbrokers, and

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Nigeria’s Economy Remains on Gradual Recovery Path Despite Structural Challenges, CPPE Says

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has described Nigeria’s first-quarter 2026 economic performance as evidence that the economy remains on a gradual recovery path, despite persistent structural challenges affecting productivity, employment, and household welfare. Reacting to the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), CPPE

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