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Naira vs Dollar: What To Expect This Week (24th-30th, March 2025)

Dollar Sells Above N1,400 Across Official, Black Markets

The foreign exchange (FX) rate for the United States dollar (USD) was N1,431.13 kobo per $1 on Tuesday, March 10, rising from N1,421 per $1 recorded on Monday, March 6. However, the pound and the euro traded flat at N1,926.14 kobo per

March 10, 2026

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NGX Market Cap Drops As Share Prices Of Mutual Benefit, NASCON, Others Decline

The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed at N125,85 trillion on Tuesday, March 10, falling below the N126.58 trillion recorded on Monday, March 9. Also, the all-share index (ASI) decreased from 197,196.97 ASI to 196,066.11 ASI. Traders exchanged 746.85 million shares

March 10, 2026

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Olorunshola, Anammah… Five Women Leading Nigerian Companies Worth Over N1trn

Out of 24 trillion-naira companies in Nigeria, only four are led by women, either as a board chair or chief executive officer (CEO), according to Prime Business Africa’s analysis of companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The companies led by women,

March 10, 2026

Sahara Group Unveils Asharami Square To Enhance Sustainability Coverage In Media

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Sahara Group Challenges Young Africans To Turn Energy Challenges into Entrepreneurial Opportunities

Sahara Group has called on young Africans to transform the continent’s pressing energy challenges into entrepreneurial opportunities, emphasizing a mindset shift towards making a difference through sustainable and inclusive solutions. Speaking at the University of Lagos’ Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Certification Programme,

March 10, 2026

Rebasing Nigeria's GDP Inflation and Impact on Economy

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9 Economic Signals Investors Are Watching in Nigeria Right Now

Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of recovery as of March 2026, following reforms introduced in 2023. Q4 2025 GDP growth hit 4.07%, while inflation has eased for ten consecutive months, reaching 15.1% in January 2026. Investors are keeping a close eye on

March 10, 2026

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FX Traders Increase Dollar Rate In Black Market, Official Window

The foreign exchange (FX) rate for the United States dollar (USD) in the parallel market was N1,421 per $1 on Monday, March 9, surpassing the N1,417.34 kobo per $1 recorded on Friday, March 6. Also, the pound traded at N1,926.14 kobo per

March 9, 2026

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NGX Records N146bn Increase In Market Cap — Now Worth N126.58trn

On Monday, March 9, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) saw its valuation increase to N126.58 trillion, from the N126.43 trillion reached on Friday, March 6. The valuation of the NGX, also known as the stock market, increased by N146.87 billion following a 228.82

March 9, 2026

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FG Introduces 1% Presumptive Tax on Informal Businesses to Expand Nigeria’s Tax Net

The Federal Government has introduced a one per cent presumptive tax on the annual turnover of certain informal sector businesses as part of a broader fiscal reform aimed at widening Nigeria’s tax base and improving revenue generation. The policy, introduced under the

March 9, 2026

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Aliko Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu Net Worth Rise, Adenuga, Otedola Drop On Africa’s Billionaire List

Abdulsamad Rabiu, the founder of BUA Group, Mike Adenuga, the founder of Globacom, and Femi Otedola, the chairman of First HoldCo, changed position on the list of Africa’s richest people compiled by Forbes. While Aliko Dangote, the founder of Dangote Group, maintained

March 9, 2026

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Sit-at-Home: Some Anambra Traders Reopen Shops but Fear Attacks Amid Lack of Security

Some traders in Anambra State opened their shops on Monday despite lingering fears of possible attacks, as authorities intensify efforts to end the weekly sit-at-home that has disrupted business activities across the South-East. Visits by Prime Business Africa to parts of the state

March 9, 2026

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‘Nigeria’s National Single Window: A Make-or-Break Moment for Trade Facilitation

Nigeria is poised to unlock up to $3 billion in logistics investment and generate approximately $18 million in annual efficiency savings with the implementation of its National Single Window (NSW) trade platform, according to Dele Kelvin Oye, Chairman of the Alliance for

March 9, 2026

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Dollar Sells Above N1,400 Across Official, Black Markets

NGX Market Cap Drops As Share Prices Of Mutual Benefit, NASCON, Others Decline

Olorunshola, Anammah… Five Women Leading Nigerian Companies Worth Over N1trn

Sahara Group Challenges Young Africans To Turn Energy Challenges into Entrepreneurial Opportunities

9 Economic Signals Investors Are Watching in Nigeria Right Now

FX Traders Increase Dollar Rate In Black Market, Official Window

NGX Records N146bn Increase In Market Cap — Now Worth N126.58trn

FG Introduces 1% Presumptive Tax on Informal Businesses to Expand Nigeria’s Tax Net

Aliko Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu Net Worth Rise, Adenuga, Otedola Drop On Africa’s Billionaire List

Sit-at-Home: Some Anambra Traders Reopen Shops but Fear Attacks Amid Lack of Security

‘Nigeria’s National Single Window: A Make-or-Break Moment for Trade Facilitation

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