Nigeria leads Africa investability gains
•Up four places in Bloomberg’s ranking By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria has emerged as the biggest climber among major African economies in Bloomberg Economics’ 2026 Investment Risk-O-Meter, rising four places to eighth position on the back of improved economic and fiscal fundamentals. The latest scorecard released yesterday, which assesses the relative investability of 19 African economies, […]
Dematerialisation of share certificate still low — NASD boss
Dematerialisations of share certificates in the nation’s capital market is still low, says Chef Executive Officer, NASD Plc, Mr. Bola Ajomale.
Rice backward integration policy attracts over $1.6bn investment
The Backward Integration Programme (BIP ) policy in the rice sector put in place by the federal ministry of Agriculture to boost local rice production with the approval of an inbuilt tariff/levy differential deliberately skewed in favour of investors has been commended by stakeholders.
Stock market: SEC pledges to deepen retail investors’ participation
In its determination to develop and strengthen the Nigerian capital market, the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC has pledged to deepen retail investors’ participation in the market.
Jumia, FirstBank partner to drive online shopping
Nigeria’s online retailer, Jumia.com and FirstBank of Nigeria Limited has entered into partnership to enable online shoppers with FirstBank Naira credit cards to shop on the Jumia website and pay later in installments.
Kanayo seeks unified laws in hospitality industry
Chairman, Board of Directors, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Chief Kanayo O. Kanayo, has advised the Federal and state governments to have unified laws guiding operation of hospitality businesses in Nigeria.
