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Nigeria FX Demand Hits $18.34bn in Q2 2026, Its Highest Since 2011
Nigeria FX demand rose to $18.34bn in Q2 2026, its highest since 2011, as financial services outflows doubled imports and CBN dollar sales fell to $418m.
Nigeria-China Payments: CBN's Cardoso Takes Settlement Talks to Beijing
Nigeria-China payments are on the CBN's agenda as Governor Cardoso plans Beijing talks on settlement, fintech and trade finance with the People's Bank of China.
Nigeria Inflation Falls to 14.63%, Its Lowest Since 2025, but Living Costs Still Bite
Nigeria inflation eased to 14.63% in September, the lowest since 2025, yet food inflation stayed near 19.6% and households say prices are still too high.
Brent at $110: Which African Economies Gain and Which Lose
Brent at $110 splits Africa in two. Nigeria and Angola gain export revenue while Kenya, Ghana and South Africa face higher fuel bills and inflation.
Richemont in talks to join consortium's $1 billion bid for De Beers
Richemont, controlled by Johann Rupert, is in advanced talks to join a consortium bidding for De Beers, valued at about $1 billion. Here is what has been reported, what is unconfirmed, and why Botswana matters.
The fiat-to-crypto pipeline: How public funds bypass Nigeria’s financial safeguards
Public funds are allegedly moving through banks, fintechs and private firms into crypto wallets. Here is what the EFCC has said, what is still unknown, and where Nigeria's safeguards are weakest.
WORLD IN BRIEF: Maduro denies torture charges, German airport seizes 92 reptiles, South Africa phases out support for imported vehicle kits
Maduro denies new US torture charges, Cologne customs seize 92 reptiles from a traveler's luggage, and South Africa moves to end support for imported vehicle kit assembly.
NGX rebounds, investors recover N103.9 billion as oil, banking stocks rise
The NGX All-Share Index rose 0.065 percent on October 14, adding N103.9 billion in market value. Here is what drove the session, from oil and gas to banks, and what to watch next.
NNPC advances IPO plans, addresses governance, financial reporting gaps
NNPC has finished a baseline IPO readiness assessment and is closing gaps in reporting and governance. Here is what has been confirmed, what has not, and what investors should watch.
Mining productivity stalls despite advances in automation and AI, says McKinsey
McKinsey says mining productivity stalled in 2025 despite more automation and AI. Here is what the Global Materials Perspective 2026 found, why the gains are uneven, and what it means for miners and investors.
WORLD IN BRIEF: US inflation rises, Ukrainian drones hit Russia's largest data centre, Liberia offers 29 offshore oil blocks
US inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September, Ukrainian drones hit Russia's largest data centre, and Liberia opened a 29-block offshore oil licensing round.
World Bank raises Sub-Saharan Africa's 2026 growth forecast to 4.3%
The World Bank now expects Sub-Saharan Africa to grow 4.3% in 2026, with upgrades for Nigeria, Angola, Ethiopia and Zambia. But inflation is rising and debt costs still bite.