How Femi Otedola turned First HoldCo into Nigeria’s top bank stock
Introduction When Femi Otedola’s First HoldCo overtook Zenith and GTCO to become Nigeria’s most valuable bank stock, th...
3 0 21 Jul 2026
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Entrepreneurship, finance, and the Nigerian economy.
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Senegal's Cotton Mill: Can Africa Fund Its Own Growth?
So, I was just reading up on this Senegalese factory, Domitexka, in Kaolack. Apparently, they've got this whole cotton s...
3 0 20 Jul 2026
UBA, Fidson, Wema: Why They’re the Top Picks This Week
Hey fellow market lovers, have you been scrolling NGX today? The chatter on the forum is buzzing about three names that...
3 0 20 Jul 2026
Zenith Bank Tops Stock Pick
This week, I've been keeping a close eye on the NGX trading trends, and I must say, Zenith Bank, Unilever, and BUA Cemen...
3 0 13 Jul 2026
Car Dealers React to Lower Import Duties
Car dealers in Nigeria have expressed mixed reactions to the recent reduction in vehicle import duties. Some dealers b...
1 0 12 Jul 2026
NGX Meets FTSE Russell
NGX just met with FTSE Russell and international investors in London over T+1 concerns. The Nigerian Exchange Group (NG...
3 0 12 Jul 2026
Nigerian Stocks Gain 6.35% in One Week
The Nigerian equities market has seen a significant surge in the past week, with the benchmark NGX All-Share Index incre...
3 0 11 Jul 2026
From WAPCO to HBM: The End of an Era and the Beginning of a New One
On a humid afternoon in Lagos, a ceremony unfolded that marked the end of a chapter in Nigerian industrial history. The...
Nigeria's Fastest-Growing Sectors
Nigeria's six fastest-growing sectors account for just 2.7% of the country's workforce despite recording average annual...
2 0 11 Jul 2026
Ngx Group And Sec Reaction To Sp Watchlist
I just saw the news about NGX Group and SEC hailing the S&P Dow Jones' Watchlist inclusion. This development is a big de...
3 0 9 Jul 2026
Naira Appreciates to N1,385/$
The Naira has appreciated to N1,385 per dollar in the parallel market, a slight improvement from N1,390 per dollar on Tu...
1 0 2 Jul 2026
NECA's ESG Guide for MSMEs
Hello guys, just read that NECA has unveiled Africa's first ESG implementation guide for MSMEs. This is a big deal for b...
2 0 30 Jun 2026
Nigerian Businesses Still Struggling
Hey guys, just saw a report from NECA that Nigerian businesses are still struggling three years after economic reforms....
3 0 29 Jun 2026
Uwaleke Urges CBN Rate Cut
Prof. Uche Uwaleke's recent advice to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to ease interest rates and revive development fi...
3 0 29 Jun 2026
Nigerian Women Leading Corporate Growth
Let's pull back the curtain on the remarkable journey of Nigerian women in corporate leadership, particularly with the r...
3 0 28 Jun 2026
Fintechs Must Prioritize Trust
As we navigate the evolving landscape of Africa's financial technology ecosystem, experts are emphasizing the need for f...
3 0 27 Jun 2026
Dangote Cement Stock Selloff: What Does It Mean For Investors?
The recent news of Dangote Cement's stock selloff, resulting in a $1.2 billion loss for Aliko Dangote, has sent shockwav...
3 0 26 Jun 2026
Ransomware Attack Hits UK Economy
The recent ransomware attack on Jaguar Land Rover, which initially was attributed to a loose collective of cybercriminal...
3 0 26 Jun 2026
Oil Price Swings & Naija's Naira: The Never-Ending Drama
Good morning, AprokoNation! I hope we all had a productive week and are looking forward to a relaxing weekend. As many...
3 0 25 Jun 2026
Understanding The CBN Financial Data Directive And What It Means for Your Business
On June 15, 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria quietly issued a circular that every business handling payments in Nigeria...
