Dangote IPO May Lift Investors Up to 5 Times
NGX Group's chief says the US$1.6 billion Dangote IPO could lift Nigeria's active investors three to five times, not a...
October 22, 2026Section
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Lil Baby and Kehlani Play Lagos on 21 December
Lil Baby and Kehlani headline Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged at Lagos's Eko Convention Centre on Monday, 21 December 2026. Prices are...
October 22, 2026
Nigeria Cash Outside Banks Hits US$3.7B
Nigeria cash outside banks rose 1% to about US$3.7 billion in September 2026, the central bank's data show, its highest...
October 22, 2026
Nigeria’s Cash Outside Banks Hit 89% in June
Cash outside banks in Nigeria stood at US$3.69 billion in September. Here is what the term means, why it matters...
October 22, 2026
MTN Nigeria CEO Summoned by Lawmakers 28 Oct
The House of Representatives summoned the MTN Nigeria CEO and rivals over poor network quality, with a 28 October hearing...
October 22, 2026
Guinness Nigeria Profit Up 53%, Dividend Set
Guinness Nigeria profit rose 53% to US$30.5 million in nine months, and the board declared a new interim dividend worth...
October 22, 2026Nigeria Money Supply Hits US$110 Billion
Nigeria money supply rose 5.4% to US$109.9 billion in September, but US$4.2 billion of the monthly jump is central bank...
October 22, 2026
Entertainment Week Africa Opens in Lagos on 17 November
Entertainment Week Africa runs in Lagos from Tuesday 17 to Sunday 22 November 2026. Free opening night, ticket tiers up...
October 21, 2026
WHO Urges Vigilance After Nigeria Ebola Case
WHO urges vigilance after Nigeria's Ebola case in Abuja, with 44 contacts traced. Uganda says the source is unclear; Ogun...
October 21, 2026