By Elizabeth Adegbesan Credit to the economy crossed the N100 trillion mark for the first time, as it rose by 1.7 per cent, month-month, MoM to N100.98 trillion in November from  N99.2 trillion in October.  The increase was driven by 6.4 per cent, MoM rise in Credit to the government to N26.4 trillion in November 2025 […]

To ensure single-digit interest loans  •Seeks prompt implementation of industrial policy   By Yinka Kolawole  The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for the creation of a Manufacturing Refinancing and Rediscounting Facility (MRRF), among other sweeping financial and policy interventions, aimed at reviving the country’s manufacturing base in 2026. In a report on 2026 manufacturing outlook, […]

By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to review its rules to encourage the listing of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on the nation’s stock exchanges as part of efforts to deepen the capital market and stimulate economic growth. Director-General of the SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this in his New […]

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening strategic, bilateral trade and economic partnership with China, reflecting positively on the progress recorded in relations between both countries throughout 2025. The reaffirmation followed the elevation of Nigeria–China relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, agreed by President Bola Tinubu and President Xi Jinping during his state visit to China […]

Fidelity Bank Plc, on Friday, announced the appointment of Mrs Amaka Onwughalu as new Chairman of its Board of Directors with effect from Jan. 1.