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NGX Gains 0.33% as Dangote Cement Drives ₦56.7 Billion Market Turnover
June 9, 2026
NGX Gains 0.33% as Dangote Cement Drives ₦56.7 Billion Market Turnover
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed higher on Monday as strong trading activity in Dangote Cement Plc helped lift market…
Nigeria Approves Airlift of Over 1,000 Citizens as Xenophobic Tensions Escalate in South Africa
June 9, 2026
Nigeria Approves Airlift of Over 1,000 Citizens as Xenophobic Tensions Escalate in South Africa
The Federal Government has approved the evacuation of more than 1,000 Nigerians from South Africa following renewed concerns over xenophobic…
U.S. Visa Processing Shake-Up May Increase Waiting Time for Nigerian Applicants
June 8, 2026
U.S. Visa Processing Shake-Up May Increase Waiting Time for Nigerian Applicants
Nigerians seeking entry visas to the United States may face longer processing timelines following recent adjustments to consular operations, raising…
Over 1,000 Nigerians Seek Voluntary Return from South Africa Amid Xenophobic Attacks
June 8, 2026
Over 1,000 Nigerians Seek Voluntary Return from South Africa Amid Xenophobic Attacks
More than 1,000 Nigerians have indicated their willingness to return home from South Africa following renewed concerns over xenophobic attacks…
Konga Backs Emerging Payment Technologies to Drive Africa’s Trade Growth
June 8, 2026
Konga Backs Emerging Payment Technologies to Drive Africa’s Trade Growth
The Chief Executive Officer of Konga, Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, has called for wider adoption of innovative payment solutions to accelerate…
LASERC Flags 38 Firms for Operating Power Projects Without Regulatory Approval
June 8, 2026
LASERC Flags 38 Firms for Operating Power Projects Without Regulatory Approval
The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) has identified 38 companies operating electricity generation facilities without obtaining the necessary regulatory…
NGX Rebounds 0.15% as Investors Trade ₦32 Billion Worth of Shares
June 8, 2026
NGX Rebounds 0.15% as Investors Trade ₦32 Billion Worth of Shares
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed higher on Friday as investors traded shares worth over ₦32 billion, reversing part of…
Foreign Investment in Nigeria’s Trade Sector Jumps 91% in Q1 2026
June 8, 2026
Foreign Investment in Nigeria’s Trade Sector Jumps 91% in Q1 2026
Nigeria’s trade sector recorded a significant increase in foreign capital inflows during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 following renewed…
Dollar to Naira Black Market Exchange Rate Today: Dollar Sells at ₦1,390 on Monday, June 8, 2026
June 8, 2026
Dollar to Naira Black Market Exchange Rate Today: Dollar Sells at ₦1,390 on Monday, June 8, 2026
The Dollar to Naira black market exchange rate remained stable on Monday, June 8, 2026, as foreign exchange traders continued…
Oil Surges Above $96 as Middle East Crisis Rekindles Supply Fears
June 8, 2026
Oil Surges Above $96 as Middle East Crisis Rekindles Supply Fears
Global oil prices climbed sharply on Monday with Brent crude rising above $96 per barrel as escalating tensions in the…