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AfDB Raises £1bn in Landmark Sterling Bond Sale

Nigeria, Jan. 9 -- The African Development Bank has returned to the UK debt market with a £1 billion three year global benchmark bond due in January 2029, setting a new record for its largest ste... Read More


AFCON: Ndidi Vows to Settle Super Eagles Bonuses Ahead of Algeria Clash Personally

Nigeria, Jan. 9 -- Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has stepped forward to calm rising tension in the Nigeria camp, pledging to personally cover outstanding bonuses if authorities fail to pay player... Read More


AFCON: Osimhen and Lookman Set to Test Algeria Keeper Zidane

Nigeria, Jan. 8 -- Nigeria's push for a place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi finals will rest heavily on the firepower of Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman when the Super Eagles face Algeria in Sa... Read More


Super Eagles Close Ranks as Osimhen Lookman Tension Eases Ahead of Algeria Clash

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that the disagreement between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman has been settled, clearing the air ahead of the Super Eagles quarterfi... Read More


Ecobank Nigeria Cuts Eurobond Exposure With Early $245m Repayment

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- Ecobank Nigeria Limited has significantly reduced its foreign debt exposure after completing an early repayment of about $245 million from its $300 million Eurobond due in February ... Read More


GenCos Earn $7.1m, N3.19bn From Bilateral Power Deals in Q3 2025

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- Nigeria's electricity generation companies earned a combined $7.12 million and N3.19 billion from bilateral power customers in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest ind... Read More


FirstBank Hits N500bn Capital Mark Ahead of CBN Deadline

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- First HoldCo Plc has confirmed that its flagship subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria, has met the Central Bank of Nigeria's minimum capital requirement of 500 billion naira, marking a... Read More


WATCH: Osimhen Faces Backlash After Touchline Outburst in Eagles' AFCON Win

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- Nigeria's convincing 4 0 victory over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 was followed by an unexpected debate after striker Victor Osimhen became involved in a tens... Read More


Dollar Inflows to Nigeria FX Market Drop 21% as Foreign Investors Pull Back

Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- Dollar inflows into Nigeria's official foreign exchange market weakened sharply last week, signalling renewed caution among foreign investors despite recent market reforms. Data fr... Read More


Nigeria's Current Account Surplus Seen Rising to 18.8bn in 2026, CBN Forecasts

Nigeria, Jan. 5 -- This compares with an estimated surplus of $16.94 billion or 10.94 percent of GDP in 2025. The apex bank expects the improvement to be driven largely by stronger export earnings and... Read More