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Newcastle United has returned to profit for the first time since coming under the ownership of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), boosted by the sale of St James’ Park and adjacent assets to a sister company.
Nigeria’s capital market regulator, NGX Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo), has imposed substantial financial penalties and corrective measures on five dealing member firms following findings of market misconduct. The action signals a firmer regulatory stance aimed at safeguarding market integrity and boosting investor confidence.
Nigeria’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of the country’s economic future, driven not only by ambition but by an urgent need to equip its workforce with digital skills.
World football’s governing body FIFA has confirmed it has sold out its entire global sponsorship inventory for the 2026 men’s FIFA World Cup, underlining record commercial success ahead of the tournament.
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns to 14 April 2026, offering taxpayers an additional two weeks beyond the original 1 April cut-off.
VFD Group Plc shed 10 per cent of its market value on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Monday after regulatory approval of its recent rights issue triggered a decline in its share price.
England have agreed a new multi-year partnership with PepsiCo’s Pepsi MAX, which becomes the official soft drinks partner of the men’s and women’s senior national teams.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised N1.7 trillion through its latest open market operation (OMO) bills auction, as strong demand from banks and foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) underscored continued appetite for high-yield instruments.
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has successfully concluded a new three-year dual tranche syndicated term loan facility worth $2 billion, signalling strong international investor confidence in the institution.
Nigeria’s banking system liquidity surged to ₦8.06 trillion in March 2026, marking an 89.2 per cent increase from ₦4.26 trillion recorded in February, despite aggressive efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to curb inflation and stabilise the naira by mopping up excess cash.
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched the inaugural cohort of its Afreximbank Accelerator Programme, bringing together eight high-potential startups from across Africa and the diaspora for an intensive kick-off week in Cairo from 23 to 27 March 2026.
A prolonged Gulf crisis could wipe out as much as $93.9bn in global advertising growth over the next two years, according to new research from WARC, highlighting mounting risks to the global ad market despite strong short-term gains.
BFA Global and FSD Africa have announced $273,000 in follow-on funding and venture-building support for four early-stage alumni of the Triggering Exponential Climate Action (TECA) programme.
Cascador has appointed Oyin Solebo as Chief Operating Officer, signalling a strategic push to strengthen the systems, discipline, and infrastructure needed to scale high-growth companies across Africa.
African football has been plunged into fresh uncertainty after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) issued a provisional “freeze” on the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and award it to Morocco.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), acting on behalf of the Debt Management Office, has opened subscriptions for N1.05 trillion in Treasury Bills across three maturities, as investors position to capture higher yields amid easing inflation and improving real returns.
MTN Group has begun winding down its Ayoba super app across several African markets, including South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Mali, Tanzania, Burkina Faso and Botswana, as part of a broader shift towards a unified digital ecosystem.
The West Africa Climate Resilience Summit is set to convene public officials, local authorities, researchers, youth leaders, and development partners to define regional priorities and map out practical pathways to climate resilience across West Africa and the Sahel.
The National Planning Committee of Nigeria Public Relations Week (NPRW) 2026 has announced its fourth pre-conference webinar, focusing on the intersection of digital agriculture, emerging technologies, and the role of public relations in driving public awareness.
The Kenyan government’s plan to rein in surge pricing by ride-hailing platforms has sparked a broader question for Nigeria: will authorities step in to regulate fares as economic pressures mount on both drivers and passengers?
The outlook for Lafarge Africa Plc (WAPCO), one of Nigeria’s leading cement producers and providers of sustainable building solutions, remains mixed heading into 2026.
Nigerian fintech giant Moniepoint has acquired Orda, a cloud-based restaurant management platform, in a strategic push to integrate its payment technology more deeply into merchants’ day-to-day operations. Following the deal, Orda will be rebranded as Moniebook for Restaurants and incorporated into Moniepoint’s wider business management suite, Moniebook.
A new international study has found that switching to clean cooking energy in Nigeria can reduce long-term household costs, improve respiratory health, and ease pressure on the healthcare system.
In a landmark move, U.S. regulators have issued joint guidance classifying many leading cryptocurrencies as “digital commodities” rather than securities.
As families return home after Eid celebrations and the annual homecoming trips, the sense of togetherness can quickly fade. However, staying connected with loved ones need not end with the festivities, thanks to a range of features on WhatsApp designed to keep conversations lively and meaningful.
NALA, a fast-growing African fintech company, has entered Nigeria’s remittance market after securing an International Money Transfer Operator license from the Central Bank of Nigeria, marking a significant step in its expansion strategy.
Canon Central and North Africa is supporting the next wave of African filmmaking as its cinema cameras and lenses power the production of the upcoming Nollywood music drama, Evi.
Rite Foods Limited has strengthened its commitment to environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance with the launch of its “Waste-Is-Naira” (W.I.N) initiative, in partnership with RecyclePoints.
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) has announced a multi-year partnership with global sports brand PUMA, naming the company as the league’s official outfitter ahead of the 2026 season.
Quest Merchant Bank has been appointed as Transaction Adviser for Project BRIDGE, a major national broadband initiative led by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy under the supervision of Minister Dr ‘Bosun Tijani.
Luno, the global cryptocurrency platform founded in Africa, has introduced a structured Crypto Prediction Markets product in Nigeria, giving users a new way to apply market knowledge to short-term price movements and earn USDC.
Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms are strengthening domestic capital formation and positioning the country for deeper global investment partnerships, according to Temi Popoola, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc.
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of a new branch in Manchester, United Kingdom, marking another milestone in the bank’s international expansion and its efforts to strengthen financial connections between Africa and global markets.
Facebook has announced a series of updates aimed at strengthening support for original content creators, introducing clearer guidelines on originality, expanding tools to combat impersonation and reducing the reach of copied or low-value content.
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined slightly to 15.06 per cent in February 2026, down from 15.10 per cent recorded in January, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks and other financial institutions to restrict mobile banking applications to one device per customer at a time as part of new measures aimed at strengthening security within Nigeria’s instant payment system.
First Holdco Plc, a diversified financial services group in Nigeria, has assured investors that a dividend will be paid for the financial year ended 31 December 2025.
AfrexInsure, the specialty insurance subsidiary of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has announced the appointment of Lesley Ndlovu as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective in 2026. He succeeds Jonas Mushosho.
