Global equities markets open strong on Tuesday following a significant improvement recorded the previous day, driven by an AI stock rally ahead of key economic data.

African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) has committed $ 83 billion to Nigeria since its inception, with a significant share invested in Lagos, as the city has secured hosting rights for the next Intra-African Trade Fair.

Binance coin (BNBUSD) price climbed by about 3% to $606.96, closely tracking a broader market rebound primarily driven by a macro-driven relief rally across crypto.

Solana (SOL) price increased by 5% to $67.36, outperforming a broader market rebound primarily driven by a potential liquidity signal from a major stablecoin mint and oversold technical conditions.

First Bank of Nigeria Limited’s capital adequacy ratio (CAR) fell below the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) benchmark in Q1 2026, a regulatory breach that analysts anticipate will be restored at the end of the third quarter.

The naira traded sideways against the US dollar in the official window on Monday, reflecting low payment pressure following the Apex Bank’s FX manual notice.