…the fastest-growing driver of the non-oil sector, policy uncertainty and declining investor confidence are slowing its full potential. According to him, the Information and Communication Technology, ICT, sector contributed 10.07 per cent to Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product, GDP, in 2025, up from 9.79 per cent in 2…
…leaders to place national interest above partisan considerations, stressing that investor confidence, infrastructure development, job creation and economic stability depended on the continuity of well-designed policies rather than abrupt reversals. Expressing optimism about the government’s economic direction, he said…
…examines the decisions taken The post MPC and benchmark interest rate: safeguarding investor confidence amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Tribune Online.
…designed to restore macroeconomic stability, strengthen government finances, improve investor confidence and lay the foundation for sustainable economic growth. According to the statement, Oyedele said that throughout the reform period, Ebeke remained closely engaged with Nigerian authorities, providing technical suppo…
…of one of Nigeria’s most important taxes, improve the ease of doing business, strengthen investor confidence and advance the Federal Government’s fiscal reform agenda.END The post Oyedele sets up new VAT Modification Order C’ttee appeared first on Vanguard News.
…has provided more than ₦1.1 trillion in financing to over 700,000 SMEs, showing growing investor confidence A recent study found that about $2.7 billion was invested in sectors including fintech, agriculture, healthcare and renewable energy in seven years While local financing is expanding through institutions like DBN…
…demand we saw is a testament to our operational excellence, execution capacity, and investor confidence in DPRP’s leadership,” Bird said. The company said the successful completion of the equity placement would enable it to continue executing its long-term growth strategy while strengthening Africa’s energy security th…
…building reserves to maintain adequate buffers against external shocks and to sustain investor confidence. CBN releases a new foreign exchange rate as the naira gains on strong FX transactions. Alliance/ContributorImagesHe added that Nigeria's current reserve level provides roughly 10 months of import cover, and that a…
…to invest in the country. She expressed concern that the experience had undermined investor confidence, noting that many investors now question whether properties developed with valid government approvals could still be demolished without compensation. According to her, attracting investment requires not only infrastru…
…to the industry regarding its regulatory performance. Eyesan believes the impact on investor confidence will extend beyond process efficiency. Human capacity remains the underlying issue to which she most frequently returns. “In the years following the PIA, the industry contracted. Investment pulled back, activity slow…
…a planned IPO expected as early as August, becoming Africa's largest stock market listingInvestor confidence remains strong, with billionaire Femi Otedola planning to invest $100 million in the refinery's public offeringFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a…
…of the reform programme suggesting that gains in revenue, foreign exchange liquidity and investor confidence have yet to translate into meaningful relief for households facing high food, transport and living costs. Speaking at a ‘ conference organised by BusinessDay newspaper, in Lagos, yesterday, Oyedele said the gove…
…important milestone in Nigeria's growing impact investment landscape, reinforcing investor confidence in private capital solutions that combine competitive financial returns with measurable economic impact.The capital raised under Series II will be deployed as corporate debt to carefully selected Private Debt opportuni…
…changes is already visible: “Our reforms have strengthened external reserves, restored investor confidence, improved the functioning of the foreign exchange market, and placed inflation back on a downward trajectory despite global uncertainties.” He, however, stressed that macroeconomic stability alone would not raise…
…markets have significantly reduced macroeconomic vulnerabilities and strengthened investor confidence. He noted that government revenues also improved on the back of higher oil receipts and stronger non-oil tax collections, while greater policy credibility helped sustain confidence in the financial markets. However, he…
…that while recent macroeconomic reforms have helped stabilise the economy and restore investor confidence, the benefits have yet to translate into meaningful improvements in living standards for most Nigerians. The World Bank noted that Nigeria’s economic performance over the past decade had been constrained by structu…
…series of hikes in 2024 aimed at curbing inflation, stabilising the naira and restoring investor confidence. After holding the benchmark rate at 27.50 per cent throughout most of 2025, the MPC began a cautious easing cycle in September 2025, cutting the MPR by 50 basis points to 27.00 per cent as inflation moderated fo…
…He said that such fiscal policies could also distort contractual obligations and weaken investor confidence. Also, Mr Okey Ibeke, Principal Consultant at International Trade Advisory Services Ltd., said the reduction in import duties would not automatically translate into cheaper vehicles for Nigerians. Ibeke said that…
…rate unification and other economic policies had increased government revenue, improved investor confidence and boosted federal allocations to states. “Leadership is not about perfection; it is about progress. The journey of reforms is never easy after decades of mismanagement, but President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demon…
…by domestic macroeconomic reforms, improved foreign exchange liquidity and renewed investor confidence. by Linda Ikeji at 10/07/2026 7:33 AM | Share this Story
…year, buoyed by macroeconomic reforms, improved foreign exchange liquidity and renewed investor confidence. According to a Bloomberg report yesterday, Nigeria's benchmark stock index has returned 67 percent in dollar terms since the beginning of the year. The performance edged South Korea's Kospi index, which has gaine…
…tech hub like South Korea in pure US dollar returns underscores a major renewal of investor confidence across the continent. The benchmark index in Africa's largest oil producer has returned 67 percent i ...S&P Dow Jones places market on watchlist for Frontier status The Nigerian stock market has rerouted into its expl…
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…stronger foreign exchange liquidity across the official market. They also cited improved investor confidence, which has supported demand and supply conditions in the foreign exchange market. According to analysts, sustained policy measures introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria have continued strengthening market tr…
…before rebounding to $1.1 billion by November 2025. The recovery suggests growing investor confidence in the sector. “Climate adaptation is one of the defining investment themes of the next decade, especially in Africa, where the need is immediate, and the entrepreneurial talent is extraordinary,” Maelis Carraro, found…