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Qatar Airways Expands Global Network to over 150 Destinations
April 21, 2026
Qatar Airways Expands Global Network to over 150 Destinations
Qatar Airways has announced an extended schedule, introducing new routes and increased frequencies to and from Doha. DOHA, Qatar –…
Banks Dominate Print Advertising With ₦1.28 Billion Spend in Q1 2026
April 21, 2026
Banks Dominate Print Advertising With ₦1.28 Billion Spend in Q1 2026
Nigeria’s banking sector accounted for the largest share of print media advertising in the first quarter of 2026 with total…
Stock Market Gains ₦608 Billion as ASI Rises to 218,113.84 Amid Heavy Trading Activity
April 21, 2026
Stock Market Gains ₦608 Billion as ASI Rises to 218,113.84 Amid Heavy Trading Activity
The Nigerian stock market extended its bullish momentum on Monday as the All-Share Index (ASI) advanced by 0.44 percent to…
Stock Market Gains ₦8.66 Trillion in One Week as ASI Surges 6.57% to 217,167.57
April 20, 2026
Stock Market Gains ₦8.66 Trillion in One Week as ASI Surges 6.57% to 217,167.57
The Nigerian stock market recorded one of its strongest weekly performances in recent history as the All-Share Index (ASI) advanced…
Airlines Halt Strike Plan as Government Steps In to Address Soaring Jet Fuel Costs
April 20, 2026
Airlines Halt Strike Plan as Government Steps In to Address Soaring Jet Fuel Costs
Nigerian airlines have suspended a planned nationwide shutdown of flight operations following government intervention aimed at addressing the sharp rise…
Gold Slides 8% Since February Peak as Rising Rates and Strong Dollar Weigh on Demand
April 20, 2026
Gold Slides 8% Since February Peak as Rising Rates and Strong Dollar Weigh on Demand
Gold prices declined further on Monday as spot gold fell 8 percent to approximately $4,792 per ounce from its February peak…
Oil Prices Surge Again Amid Escalation as Brent Trades Near $96 per Barrel
April 20, 2026
Oil Prices Surge Again Amid Escalation as Brent Trades Near $96 per Barrel
Global oil prices climbed sharply on Monday as renewed geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran intensified supply concerns,…
NGX Extends Daily Trading Window as Nigeria Rejoins Frontier Market Index
April 20, 2026
NGX Extends Daily Trading Window as Nigeria Rejoins Frontier Market Index
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has announced an extension of its daily trading hours as Nigeria repositions its equity market…
Nigeria Tightens Broadcast Rules as NBC Moves to Curb Political Bias Before 2027 Polls
April 20, 2026
Nigeria Tightens Broadcast Rules as NBC Moves to Curb Political Bias Before 2027 Polls
Nigeria’s broadcast regulator, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has issued a directive restricting radio and television presenters from expressing personal…
FG Invests $75 Million in Flutterwave to Support Planned $250 Million IPO
April 20, 2026
FG Invests $75 Million in Flutterwave to Support Planned $250 Million IPO
The Federal Government has approved a $75 million equity investment in Flutterwave as part of efforts to support the company’s…