Oil prices rose as markets weighed renewed supply concerns following fresh US strikes against Iran. Brent crude traded at $91.46 per barrel, up around 0.01% from the previous close of $91.45. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose about 0.01% to $88.19 per barrel, compared with $88.2 in the previous session.

The naira opens strong at the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) and climbs against the US dollar, Euro and British pound on Wednesday following a lighter rally in the previous session.

The Kebbi Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA) has attracted foreign investors’ commitments worth $4.10 billion across all sectors. The Director-General of the agency, Dr Muhammad Kabir, disclosed this at a press conference in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday.

The equities market extended its bullish run on Tuesday, with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) advancing by 0.53% to close at 244,697.62 points.

With a double-digit decline in its trading volume on Tuesday, Ripple (XRP) has been significantly sold off, with a 22% decline in market price over the last 30 days. 

Cardano price (ADAUSD) dipped by about 3% to $0.1658 on Tuesday, driven by a risk-off move across crypto amid extreme fear. Trading volume is down 16% with $243 million in transaction value.

Bitcoin price (BTCUSD) fell by about 4% on Tuesday to $61.6k, driven by a technical breakdown below key support levels amid persistent institutional selling pressure.

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said poverty in Nigeria has reached 63% of the population as conditions remain difficult for people amidst economic reform.