Experts from the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) and the Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) say African countries lose about $ 89 billion annually to illicit financial flows (IFF).

Oil prices increased on Tuesday, with Brent topping $105 per barrel as the market reacted to a cease-fire on life support from the United States President, Donald Trump.

Dangote Cement Plc and Tier-1 banks led gains in the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) as market capitalisation topped N160 trillion, its all-time high.

Deposit money banks (DMBs) placement at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) window dropped by 14% after open market operations.

The Nigerian naira dived across Nigerian foreign exchange markets against the US dollar, reflecting increased demand for offshore payments and other settlements.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will deploy over 1.4 million National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members for the 2027 general elections nationwide.

Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading Nigerian financial institution, has announced its audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting Gross Earnings growth of 45.6% from N1.04 trillion in 2024 to N1.52 trillion in FY 2025, reflecting stronger topline momentum across core business segments.

The average yield on Nigerian Treasury bills slipped by 3 basis points in the secondary market as investors showed interest in the naira asset.

Moniepoint, an all-in-one financial ecosystem, on Monday, said it was deepening investment in Nigeria’s digital talent pipeline through practical technology training for women.

The Nigerian equities market extended its rally on Monday, lifting market capitalisation above N160 trillion as investors recorded a combined gain of N3.162 trillion.