Afreximbank's Third AfCFTA Training Boosts African Trade

Afreximbank, in partnership with AUC and the AfCFTA Secretariat, launches its third training program in Cairo to equip African businesses with skills to maximize AfCFTA benefits, focusing on trade finance, supply chains, and market access.

Nigerian Stock Market Gains as Five Companies Lead Rally

The Nigerian stock market recorded a robust mid-week performance with the All-Share Index rising 0.61% to 219,586.20 points. Five companies including CAP and Vitafoam led the gainers table, while trading volume reached N36.17 billion across 51,694 deals.

Nigeria Plans ₦700bn Bond Auction as Interest Rates Remain High

The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to raise ₦700 billion from the domestic bond market in April 2026, continuing a trend of reduced monthly borrowing. The auction involves three benchmark bonds with elevated coupon rates, reflecting ongoing high-yie

NAE to Confer Honorary Fellowship on Aliko Dangote

The Nigerian Academy of Engineering will award Aliko Dangote an Honorary Fellowship on April 25, 2026, recognizing his pivotal role in advancing engineering-driven industrialisation across Africa.

Nigeria Loses N8 Trillion Yearly to Maritime Failures

A presidential advisory paper by SEREC highlights that Nigeria loses nearly N8 trillion yearly due to maritime inefficiencies, misaligned policies, and weak execution, threatening economic growth and regional competitiveness under AfCFTA.

NGX Hits N1.74 Trillion in March, Up 13.1% Monthly

The Nigerian Exchange Limited recorded a 13.1% surge in trading value to N1.74 trillion in March 2026, driven by a 107.74% jump in foreign portfolio investments, while domestic investors remained dominant.

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