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# MarketForces Africa: MarketForces Africa is an independent financial information platform serving Africa's investment and business community.  We deliver real-time news, in-depth analysis, and research across equity markets, economies, forex, cryptocurrency, and investment ecosystems.

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## Posts
- [South African Rand Firmer Ahead of Foreign Reserves Update](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-firmer-ahead-of-foreign-reserves-update/): South African rand opens firmer on Tuesday ahead of net and gross reserves updates from the central bank.
- [Wall Street Climbs on AI Stocks Rally, European Markets Slip](https://dmarketforces.com/wall-street-climbs-on-ai-stocks-rally-european-markets-slip/): Global markets delivered mixed performance, with Wall Street gaining on momentum in AI- and technology-linked stocks
- [XRP Stalls on Technical Rejection as Ripple EU Win Widens Market Access](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-stalls-on-technical-rejection-as-ripple-eu-win-widens-market-access/): XRP declined to $1.12 on Tuesday, underperforming a flat Bitcoin, primarily driven by a technical
- [Investors Pile into Nigerian Treasury Bills, Yields Decline](https://dmarketforces.com/investors-pile-into-nigerian-treasury-bills-yields-decline/): The average yield on Nigerian Treasury bills declined by 9 basis points in the secondary market
- [Oil Prices Rise over Vessel Attacks, Ukraine Strikes Russia](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-rise-over-vessel-attacks-ukraine-strikes-russia/): Oil prices jump on Tuesday as missile attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure heightened concerns over potential supply disruptions
- [Naira Rises Amidst Interbank FX Turnover Slowdown](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-rises-amidst-interbank-fx-turnover-slowdown/): The naira rose against the US dollar at the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) amidst reduced interbank FX turnover
- [NCC Charges Nigerian Students to Protect Telecommunications Infrastructure](https://dmarketforces.com/ncc-charges-nigerian-students-to-protect-telecommunications-infrastructure/): The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on Nigerian students to actively protect telecommunications infrastructure across the country, describing such facilities as critical national assets that support education, innovation, economic growth and digital connectivity.
- [Tax ID Linkage for Shareholders: A New Era of Tax Transparency or Another Layer of Compliance?](https://dmarketforces.com/tax-id-linkage-for-shareholders-a-new-era-of-tax-transparency-or-another-layer-of-compliance/): The recent circular issued by DataMax Registrars, directing shareholders to link their shareholding record
- [Investors Pocket N3.17trn as Nigerian Stocks Stage Strong Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/investors-pocket-n3-17trn-as-nigerian-stocks-stage-strong-rally/): Equities investors gained N3.15 trillion on Monday as Nigerian stocks rallied after last week's sell-offs. 
- [Bitcoin Price Rises to $63.8k, Strategy Inc. Sells 3,588 BTC](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-price-rises-to-63-8k-strategy-inc-sells-3588-btc/): Bitcoin (BTCUSD) price rose to $63,716.64 on Monday, outperforming a broadly positive market
- [Moody’s Upgrades Dangote Sugar’s CFR to B3 from Caa1](https://dmarketforces.com/moodys-upgrades-dangote-sugars-cfr-to-b3-from-caa1/): Moody's Ratings has today upgraded Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc's (DSR) long-term corporate family rating
- [Ripple Secures Full MiCA License to Offer Crypto Payments Across EU](https://dmarketforces.com/ripple-secures-full-mica-license-to-offer-crypto-payments-across-eu/): Ripple has received full authorisation for its Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence from Luxembourg’s
- [Senate Approves N11.074trn Revenue Target for Customs](https://dmarketforces.com/senate-approves-n11-074trn-revenue-target-for-customs/): The Senate Committee on Customs and Excise, on Monday, approved a ₦11 trillion revenue target for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
- [XRP Price Jumps as Ripple Secures Full EU MiCA License](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-price-jumps-as-ripple-secures-full-eu-mica-license/): XRP price (XRPUSD) has jumped back to $1.15, closely tracking Bitcoin's 1.66% rebound amid improving macro
- [Nigeria Lost N2.376tn to Grid Underutilisation in 12 years – NISO](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-lost-n2-376tn-to-grid-underutilisation-in-12-years-niso/): Abdu Bello, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), says Nigeria lost over N2.376 trillion to power sector grid underutilisation in capacity payments since 2015.
- [Tony Elumelu to Retire as UBA Chairman, Names Emmanuel Nnorum as Successor](https://dmarketforces.com/tony-elumelu-to-retire-as-uba-chairman-names-emmanuel-nnorum-as-successor/): United Bank for Africa Plc is Africa's Global Bank. Operating across twenty African countries and in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, France, and the United Arab Emirates, UBA provides retail, commercial, and institutional banking services, leading financial inclusion and implementing cutting-edge technology. UBA is one of the largest employers in the financial sector on the African continent, with 25,000 employees group wide and serving over 50 million customers globally. #Tony Elumelu to Retire as UBA Chairman, Names Emmanuel Nnorum as Successor#
- [Align Fuel Cost With World Crude Oil Price, Lokpobiri Urges Marketers](https://dmarketforces.com/align-fuel-cost-with-world-crude-oil-price-lokpobiri-urges-marketers/): Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), has urged petroleum Lomarketers to ensure that the pump prices of petroleum products reflect the recent decline in global crude oil prices.
- [IPMAN Assures Nigerians of Continued Petrol Price Reduction](https://dmarketforces.com/auto-draft-3ipman-assures-nigerians-of-continued-petrol-price-reduction/): The President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Mr Elijah Shettima, has assured Nigerians that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, will decline.
- [No Shadow Budget in Nigeria – Oyedele](https://dmarketforces.com/no-shadow-budget-in-nigeria-oyedele/): The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, says the Federal Government does not operate a shadow budget.
- [Can Africa Finance Its Own Development?](https://dmarketforces.com/can-africa-finance-its-own-development/): For decades, African countries have financed development through a combination of taxation, borrowing, foreign...
- [Money Market Rates Mixed Amidst Sharp Liquidity Shrink](https://dmarketforces.com/money-market-rates-mixed-amidst-sharp-liquidity-shrink/): Money market rates closed on a mixed note last week as the Central Bank of Nigeria ...
- [Crude Oil Prices Ease as OPEC+ Boosts Output](https://dmarketforces.com/crude-oil-prices-ease-as-opec-boosts-output/): Crude oil prices saw a slight decline on Monday following OPEC+'s recent choice to boost production
- [South African Rand Weakens as Fed Rate Expectations Drive USD Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-weakens-as-fed-rate-expectations-drive-usd-rally/): The South African rand is marginally weaker against the US dollar on Monday as markets price
- [Global Markets Mixed with AI Stocks Dragging Trades, Indices](https://dmarketforces.com/global-markets-mixed-with-ai-stocks-dragging-trades-indices/): Global markets mixed, with AI stocks dragging on trade, and key performance indicators
- [How Africa’s Sports Betting Markets Compare Globally](https://dmarketforces.com/how-africas-sports-betting-markets-compare-globally/): Africa is one of the world's largest and fastest regional markets in the global sports betting business. High interest in football and the increasing adoption of mobile internet, has seen the number of bettors in Africa explode in recent years.
- [Airtel Africa Gains 21%, Market Value Surges Near N20trn](https://dmarketforces.com/airtel-africa-gains-21-market-value-surges-near-n20trn/): Telecommunication company Airtel Africa Plc spiked by about 21% in the equities market, hitting a 52-week high
- [Seplat Ends Routine Gas Flaring, Expands LPG Investment – Official](https://dmarketforces.com/seplat-ends-routine-gas-flaring-expands-lpg-investment-official/): Seplat Energy Plc says it has ended routine gas flaring across its onshore operations in Nigeria, describing the milestone as a major step in its commitment to cleaner energy and environmental sustainability.
- [MTN Nigeria Loses N1.7trn as Investors Exit Positions](https://dmarketforces.com/mtn-nigeria-loses-n1-7trn-as-investors-exit-positions/): MTN Nigeria Plc lost approximately 10%, or N1.7 trillion, in market value on the Nigerian Exchange
- [XRP Rises as Citigroup Revises Forecast for US Fed Rate Policy](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-rises-as-citigroup-revises-forecast-for-us-fed-rate-policy/): Ripple (XRP) price rose slightly to $1.15 on Monday, modestly trailing a broader market recovery
- [Naira Swings Narrow Exchange Rate Gap Across FX Markets](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-swings-narrow-exchange-rate-gap-across-fx-markets/): The FX spread, or the exchange rate gap between the naira spot rates in the official and informal segments
- [Recent Nigerian Market Losses Expose Hard Lessons Every Investor Must Learn](https://dmarketforces.com/recent-nigerian-market-losses-expose-hard-lessons-every-investor-must-learn/): The recent downward trend on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has left many investors questioning
- [Nigerian Bonds Sell Off as Markets Await Q3 Borrowing Plan](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-bonds-sell-off-as-markets-await-q3-borrowing-plan/): Trading in Nigerian government bonds was mostly bearish, with investors trimming positions
- [Ripple Dips Amidst Surge in XRPUSD Long Position on Bitfinex](https://dmarketforces.com/ripple-dips-amidst-surge-in-xrpusd-long-position-on-bitfinex/): Ripple (XRP) is down 3.11% to $1.14, underperforming a slightly negative broader market
- [VAT Income Boosts Nigeria’s Non-Oil Economy, Analysts Positive on Outlook](https://dmarketforces.com/vat-income-boosts-nigerias-non-oil-economy-analysts-positive-on-outlook/): Nigeria’s improved value-added tax (VAT) collection continues to drive growth in the non-oil sector, resulting
- [Dangote Cement Plans Capacity Boost, Targets 20% Emission Cut](https://dmarketforces.com/dangote-cement-plans-capacity-boost-targets-20-emission-cut/): Dangote Cement Plc has unveiled a robust sustainability scorecard that underscores its commitment to responsible growth,
- [CBN to Open N700bn in Treasury Bills for Subscription, Rates to Stay Elevated](https://dmarketforces.com/cbn-to-open-n700bn-in-treasury-bills-for-subscription-rates-to-stay-elevated/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is scheduled to hold a primary market auction...
- [Naira Destiny Ties to Hot Money Equation – High Interest Rate, Foreign Capital](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-destiny-ties-to-hot-money-equation-high-interest-rate-foreign-capital/): The naira destiny has been successfully tied to hot money equation - high interest rate can only broing foreign capital
- [Investors Lose N1.80trn as Bear Run Hammers NGX Index](https://dmarketforces.com/investors-lose-n1-80trn-as-bear-run-hammers-ngx-index/): Bearish runs in the stock market plunged the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) index downward,
- [XRP Extends 7-Day Gains, Price Rises to $1.18](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-extends-7-day-gains-price-rises-to-1-18/): XRP extended its 7-day gain to 11% in the cryptocurrency market as Ripple’s improved cross-border payment
- [Cryptocurrencies Rally as U.S. M2 Money Supply Tops $23trn](https://dmarketforces.com/cryptocurrencies-rally-as-u-s-m2-money-supply-tops-23trn/): The total cryptocurrency market capitalisation increased by 1.77% to $2.278 trillion amid a sharp increase in the money supply
- [Revolut to Delist USDT in Europe Ahead of MiCA Regulation](https://dmarketforces.com/revolut-to-delist-usdt-in-europe-ahead-of-mica-regulation/): European financial technology giant Revolut has announced it will delist Tether (USDT) for its users, citing upcoming regulatory changes.
- [Ecobank Nigeria Wins Deutsche Bank’s Client Excellence Award](https://dmarketforces.com/ecobank-nigeria-wins-deutsche-banks-client-excellence-award/): Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the leading pan-African financial services group Ecobank Group
- [NGX 30: What Nigeria’s Most Important Stock Index Reshuffle Means for Investors](https://dmarketforces.com/ngx-30-what-nigerias-most-important-stock-index-reshuffle-means-for-investors/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has completed its latest review of the NGX 30 ...
- [Cardano Price Rises 5% as RealFi Testnet Launch Drives Optimism](https://dmarketforces.com/cardano-price-rises-5-as-realfi-testnet-launch-drives-optimism/): Cardano price (ADAUSD) is up about 5% over the past 24 hours to $0.176, significantly outperforming the broader market recovery, primarily driven by anticipation of major network upgrades.
- [Ether.fi Gains 11% as Capital Rotates into Altcoins](https://dmarketforces.com/ether-fi-gains-11-as-capital-rotates-into-altcoins/): Ether.fi price increased by 11.21% in 24 hours to $0.378, significantly outperforming the broader market
- [HYPEUSD Jumps by 4%, Tops $71 on Buyback Momentum](https://dmarketforces.com/hypeusd-jumps-by-4-tops-71-on-buyback-momentum/): Hyperliquid (HYPEUSD) is up 4.26% to $71.11, significantly outperforming the broader
- [Oil Prices Close Week Lower Amidst Uncertainties](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-close-week-lower-amidst-uncertainties/): Oil prices closed the week lower as progress in US-Iran negotiations, recovering shipping
- [Jim Obazee Seeks Posthumous Prosecution of Nigeria Ex-President Buhari over Alleged $6. 2m Loot](https://dmarketforces.com/jim-obazee-seeks-posthumous-prosecution-of-nigeria-ex-president-buhari-over-alleged-6-2m-loot/): Mr Jim Obazee. Special Investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu has asked for a posthumous prosecution
- [PEBEC Says 98% of MDAs Meet Service Delivery Standards](https://dmarketforces.com/pebec-says-98-of-mdas-meet-service-delivery-standards/): The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) says 98 per cent of the 69 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) under its monitoring framework now meet prescribed service delivery standards.
- [NASS Committees Seek Increased Funding For Solid Minerals Sector](https://dmarketforces.com/nass-committees-seek-increased-funding-for-solid-minerals-sector/): Alake commended staff of the ministry and its agencies for their contributions to repositioning the sector and urged them to sustain efforts toward achieving long-term transformation goals.#NASS Committees Seek Increased Funding For Solid Minerals Sector#
- [South Korea FX Reserves Surge to $427.4bn in June](https://dmarketforces.com/south-korea-fx-reserves-surge-to-427-4bn-in-june/): South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $427.4 billion at the end of June 2026 from $427.0 billion in May, marking a modest increase in the country’s external buffers.
- [Naira Little Changed as Forex Market Activities Ease](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-little-changed-as-forex-market-activities-ease/): The naira exchange rate was little changed at the Nigerian foreign exchange market...
- [Ripple – XRP Price Spikes to $1.14 on Short Squeeze](https://dmarketforces.com/ripple-xrp-price-spikes-to-1-14-on-short-squeeze/): Ripple (XRP) is up by about 5% in 24 hours to $1.14, outperforming a rising broader market,
- [Equities Investors Gain N3.16trn as Nigerian Stocks Rebound](https://dmarketforces.com/equities-investors-gain-n3-16trn-as-nigerian-stocks-rebound/): Equities investors gained about N3.16 trillion on Friday in the Nigerian stock market as renewed bargain
- [Mining Firms Risk Losing Titles Over Community Agreement Breaches- Alake](https://dmarketforces.com/mining-firms-risk-losing-titles-over-community-agreement-breaches-alake/): The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has warned that mining firms breaching Community Development Agreements (CDAs) risk losing their mining titles, as the Federal Government tightens enforcement.
- [WHO Initiates Clinical Trial for New Ebola Treatment in DR Congo](https://dmarketforces.com/who-initiates-clinical-trial-for-new-ebola-treatment-in-dr-congo/): The World Health Organization (WHO) said this in a statement on Thursday. The development, according to the statement, raises hopes for improved survival during the country’s ongoing outbreak.
- [FG Clears N39.6bn Pension Arrears](https://dmarketforces.com/fg-clears-n39-6bn-pension-arrears/): The Federal Government has cleared N39.6 billion in longstanding pension arrears, providing relief to thousands of retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS).
- [Google Play Launches $1m Fund to Boost African Game Developers](https://dmarketforces.com/google-play-launches-1m-fund-to-boost-african-game-developers/): Google Play on Friday inaugurated a one-million-dollar Indie Games Fund to support emerging game developers across 32 African countries with funding, technical support, and mentorship.
- [SEC Clears 7 New Fintech Firms for ARIP](https://dmarketforces.com/sec-clears-7-new-fintech-firms-for-arip/): The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cleared seven new fintech and digital asset firms for admission into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP).
- [Global Markets Rally Amidst Tech Stocks Valuation Concerns](https://dmarketforces.com/global-markets-rally-amidst-tech-stocks-valuation-concerns/): Global equity markets gained traction amid valuation concerns over technology stocks
- [Oil Rallies as Markets Balance Demand, Supply Equation](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-rallies-as-markets-balance-demand-supply-equation/): Oil prices edged higher on Friday as investors balanced signs of progress in US-Iran peace efforts
- [Nigeria Joins International Energy Agency](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-joins-international-energy-agency/): Nigeria joined the International Energy Agency (IEA) as an Association country, deepening ties between the Paris-based
- [XRP Seeks Clean Break Above $1.10 Amidst Fresh Price Prediction](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-seeks-clean-break-above-1-10-amidst-fresh-price-prediction/): Ripple (XRP) price inched up to $1.10, its closely watched psychological threshold, with a 24-hour
- [Investors Lock In Treasury Bills Yields Ahead of Q3 Auction](https://dmarketforces.com/investors-lock-in-treasury-bills-yields-ahead-of-q3-auction/): Trading activity in Nigerian Treasury bills in the secondary market was bullish, with yields contracting across the curve as investors adjust their portfolios to optimise returns.
- [FGN Bonds Yields Ease as Investors Rotate Capital from Stocks](https://dmarketforces.com/fgn-bonds-yields-ease-as-investors-rotate-capital-from-stocks/): The benchmark yield on Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds declined as investors...
- [First HoldCo Slips 8% Ahead of Board’s Earnings Review Meeting](https://dmarketforces.com/first-holdco-slips-8-ahead-of-boards-earnings-review-meeting/): First HoldCo Plc lost more than 8% of its market value on Thursday in the Nigerian stock
- [Oando Drops 7% as Regulator Delays Financial Report Approval](https://dmarketforces.com/oando-drops-7-as-regulator-delays-financial-report-approval/): Oando Plc lost 7.01% of its market value on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) as sell pressure persisted
- [Lafarge Africa Dips by 6.5%, Market Anticipates Q2 Earnings Catalyst](https://dmarketforces.com/lafarge-africa-dips-by-6-5-market-anticipates-q2-earnings-catalyst/): Cement company Lafarge Africa Plc lost about 6.5% of its market value as investors' sentiment shifted negative,
- [Bitcoin Tops $61k as 21Shares Sets 2026 Price Target](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-tops-61k-as-21shares-sets-2026-price-target/): Bitcoin (BTC) price topped $61k, outperforming a flat market and primarily drive
- [Dangote Cuts Fuel Price by N50, Claims Refinery Still Processing Old Stock](https://dmarketforces.com/dangote-cuts-fuel-price-by-n50-claims-refinery-still-processing-old-stock/): Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced another reduction
- [Canada, Nigeria Trade Reaches C$3.2bn as LBS Advocates Deeper Partnership](https://dmarketforces.com/canada-nigeria-trade-reaches-c3-2bn-as-lbs-advocates-deeper-partnership/): The Lagos Business School (LBS) has called for deeper Canada-Nigeria economic collaboration as bilateral trade between both countries reached C$3.2 billion in 2025 amid shifting global trade dynamics.
- [WHO Declares Hantavirus Outbreak Over, Warns of Escalating Ebola Crisis](https://dmarketforces.com/who-declares-hantavirus-outbreak-over-warns-of-escalating-ebola-crisis/): World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the recent Hantavirus outbreak over. The declaration was made after the final person exposed aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius completed quarantine, tested negative, and returned home.
- [Canada’s Manufacturing Sector Expansion Extends to Third Month -PMI](https://dmarketforces.com/canadas-manufacturing-sector-expansion-extends-to-third-month-pmi/): Canada’s manufacturing sector continued to grow in June, marking a third consecutive month of expansion
- [Dangote Cement Targets 80Mta Capacity, 10Mt Exports by 2030](https://dmarketforces.com/dangote-cement-targets-80mta-capacity-10mt-exports-by-2030/): Dangote Cement Plc says it is accelerating its pan-African expansion, targeting 80 million tonnes of annual production capacity and 10 million tonnes of cement and clinker exports by 2030.
- [NPA Expects 33 Ships Carrying Petroleum Products, Food Items](https://dmarketforces.com/npa-expects-33-ships-carrying-petroleum-products-food-items/): The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) disclosed this in its Daily Shipping Position released on Thursday. It said that the arrival would be between July 2 and July 10.
- [Customs LFTZ Command Records N408.8bn Revenue in 2026 Half Year](https://dmarketforces.com/customs-lftz-command-records-n408-8bn-revenue-in-2026-half-year/): Similarly, the Zone Administrator, Lekki Free Trade Zone, Mrs Bolanle Dada, described the revenue growth as a major milestone, citing improved transparency at the zone and pledging continued collaboration to boost government revenue. #Customs LFTZ Command Records N408.8bn Revenue in 2026 Half Year#
- [BOI Unveils Maiden Impact Report, Disburses N644.9bn, Records 1.68m Jobs in 2025](https://dmarketforces.com/boi-unveils-maiden-impact-report-disburses-n644-9bn-records-1-68m-jobs-in-2025/): The Bank of Industry (BoI) has unveiled its maiden 2025 Annual Development Impact Report, with Managing Director Dr Olasupo Olusi describing the year as a defining moment in Nigeria’s banking history.
- [FG Moves to Operationalise Digital Postcode System](https://dmarketforces.com/fg-moves-to-operationalise-digital-postcode-system/): The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, said this on Thursday in Abuja at a stakeholder workshop on the operationalisation of the Nigerian Digital Postcode for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
- [United Capital Forecasts Marginal Rise in June Inflation to 15.95%](https://dmarketforces.com/united-capital-forecasts-marginal-rise-in-june-inflation-to-15-95/): The Research Department of United Capital Plc has projected a marginal increase in Nigeria’s headline inflation rate to 15.95 per cent in June 2026, from 15.93 per cent recorded in May.
- [GCR Affirms NEM Insurance Financial Strength Rating of AA+](https://dmarketforces.com/gcr-affirms-nem-insurance-financial-strength-rating-of-aa/): GCR Ratings (GCR) has affirmed NEM Insurance Plc’s national scale financial strength
- [Google Projects $90.6bn Economic Boost, Unveils Five AI Initiatives for Africa](https://dmarketforces.com/google-projects-90-6bn-economic-boost-unveils-five-ai-initiatives-for-africa/): Google Cloud on Wednesday says its Johannesburg Cloud Region could generate an additional $90.6bn in economic output and support nearly 315,000 jobs by 2030.
- [Dangote Cement Pays N3.3 Trillion as Dividend in 15 Years](https://dmarketforces.com/dangote-cement-pays-n3-3-trillion-as-dividend-in-15-years/): Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc are set to receive a record dividend of N45 per share for the 2025 financial year, representing a 50 per cent increase over the previous payout and further reinforcing the company’s position as one of the most rewarding investments on the Nigerian capital market. The company has now distributed over N3.3 trillion in dividends to shareholders over the last 15 years, underscoring its unwavering commitment to creating sustainable value for investors
- [Naira Gains Against US Dollar, Weakens Versus Euro, British Pound](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-gains-against-us-dollar-weakens-versus-euro-british-pound/): The naira strengthened against the US dollar across forex markets on Thursday ....
- [Transcorp Hotels PLC Graduates 16TH Cohort of Business Empowerment Programme for Women](https://dmarketforces.com/transcorp-hotels-plc-graduates-16th-cohort-of-business-empowerment-programme-for-women/): Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc, has graduated the 16th cohort of its Business Empowerment Programme for Women (BEPW), strengthening its commitment to creating opportunities, empowering communities, and driving inclusive economic growth.
- [Banking, Insurance Stocks Drag NGX Index, Investors Lose N878bn](https://dmarketforces.com/banking-insurance-stocks-drag-ngx-index-investors-lose-n878bn/): Banking and Insurance stocks wiped about N878 billion from the Nigerian equities...
- [XRP Gains Momentum as Ripple Unites Credit, Payment, Tokenisation](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-gains-momentum-as-ripple-unites-credit-payment-tokenisation/): Ripple (XRP) is up 3.12% to $1.09 as its lending protocol integration plan unites credit, payments
- [South African Rand Surges as US Dollar, Oil Prices Slip](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-surges-as-us-dollar-oil-prices-slip/): The South African rand gained momentum in the forex market, trading stronger against crosses
- [Verified AI Gold EA Performance: What Independent Testing Reveals About XAUUSD Automation in Live Market Conditions](https://dmarketforces.com/verified-ai-gold-ea-performance-what-independent-testing-reveals-about-xauusd-automation-in-live-market-conditions/): Independent third-party testing has revealed that, while AI-powered Gold Expert Advisors
- [Wall Street Rallies, European Stocks Slip as US Inflation Risks Ease](https://dmarketforces.com/wall-street-rallies-european-stocks-slip-as-us-inflation-risks-ease/): Wall Street rallied while European stocks slipped as global markets anticipate a slowdown
- [Oil Prices Slip to $70 as US, Iran Negotiations Advance](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-slip-to-70-as-us-iran-negotiations-advance/): Oil prices fell on Thursday as signs of progress in negotiations between the US and Iran
- [CBN Withdraws Licences of 46 Microfinance Banks](https://dmarketforces.com/cbn-withdraws-licences-of-46-microfinance-banks/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks (MFBs), citing their failure to meet regulatory requirements for continued operation.
- [Risk-off Sentiment Drives Nigerian Bonds Yield Higher](https://dmarketforces.com/risk-off-sentiment-drives-nigerian-bonds-yield-higher/): Risk-off sentiment in the debt market lifted Nigerian government bond yields as investors continue to optimise their portfolio returns. 
- [NASCON, Unilever Join NGX 30 Index as Oando, Transcorp Exit](https://dmarketforces.com/nascon-unilever-join-ngx-30-index-as-oando-transcorp-exit/):  NASCON Allied Industries and Unilever Nigeria have been admitted into the Nigerian Exchange
- [Ethiopia Unlocks Access to $484 Million IMF Loan](https://dmarketforces.com/ethiopia-unlocks-access-to-484-million-imf-loan/): Ethiopia has unlocked access to $484 million loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the Executive Board completed the fifth review of the arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).
- [Banks’ Loans to Grow by 20% as New Capital Boosts Lending Appetite -Note](https://dmarketforces.com/banks-loans-to-grow-by-20-as-new-capital-boosts-lending-appetite-note/): Nigerian deposit money banks (DMBs) ' total loan portfolio growth is projected to increase by about 20%
- [XRP Rallies as Ripple Unveils XRPL Lending Protocol Plan](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-rallies-as-ripple-unveils-xrpl-lending-protocol-plan/): With a 3% price surge in 24 hours, XRP is approaching $1.07 on Wednesday as momentum
- [Naira Rallies as Interbank FX Turnover, Deals Count Decline](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-rallies-as-interbank-fx-turnover-deals-count-decline/): The Nigerian local currency, the naira, rallied at the official window as data showed a sharp....
- [Dangote, Aradel Selloffs Drag NGX Index, Investors Lose N2.4trn](https://dmarketforces.com/dangote-aradel-selloffs-drag-ngx-index-investors-lose-n2-4trn/): Sell pressures in Dangote Cement, Aradel Holdings and other decliners halted Nigerian Exchange
- [EU Cuts Steel Import Quotas to Protect Industry](https://dmarketforces.com/eu-cuts-steel-import-quotas-to-protect-industry/): The European Union Commission has unveiled new steel import quotas to reduce duty-free imports, protect the bloc’s steel industry and boost production capacity.
- [NGX Delivers 47% Return as Investors Gain N48trn in 6 Months](https://dmarketforces.com/ngx-delivers-47-return-as-investors-gain-n48trn-in-6-months/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) delivered an impressive performance across key indicators
- [US Lifts Restriction on Anthropic’s Claude Fable, Mythos 5](https://dmarketforces.com/us-lifts-restriction-on-anthropics-claude-fable-mythos-5/): Anthropic announced that it has received notice that the U.S. Department of Commerce ...
- [NCC Pushes Faster Fibre Rollout, Says Broadband Key to $1trn Economy](https://dmarketforces.com/ncc-pushes-faster-fibre-rollout-says-broadband-key-to-1trn-economy/): The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged accelerated Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) deployment, saying faster broadband expansion is critical for Nigeria to achieve its $1 trillion economy ambition.
- [FG to Launch Platforms to Enhance Transparency, Track Performance of MDAs](https://dmarketforces.com/fg-to-launch-platforms-to-enhance-transparency-track-performance-of-mdas/): Federal Government will, on July 14, officially launch three new digital platforms designed to enhance transparency and track the performance of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
- [Tax: Lagos Chamber of Commerce Seeks One-Month CIT Filing Extension, Waiver](https://dmarketforces.com/tax-lagos-chamber-of-commerce-seeks-one-month-cit-filing-extension-waiver/): The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) to grant a one-month extension for the filing of Company Income Tax (CIT) returns.
- [Oil Prices Increase on US, Iran Back-and-Forth Negotiations](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-increase-on-us-iran-back-and-forth-negotiations/): Oil prices increased on Wednesday as the lack of progress in negotiations between the US and Iran reinforced concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East, despite continued recovery in tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
- [BOI, Kuramo Capital Sign Deal on $170m iDICE Funds Management](https://dmarketforces.com/boi-kuramo-capital-sign-deal-on-170m-idice-funds-management/): The Bank of Industry (BOI) has signed a 170.06 million dollars Fund of Funds management contract with Kuramo Capital Management under the Federal Government Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme.
- [South African Rand Faces Pressure over Deficit Trade Data](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-faces-pressure-over-deficit-trade-data/): South African rand traded slightly stronger in yesterday's afternoon session but is facing mounting pressure
- [Wall Street Up as Tech Stocks Dominate Global Markets Theme](https://dmarketforces.com/wall-street-up-as-tech-stocks-dominate-global-markets-theme/): Global equity markets rallied as tech stocks continued to dominate Wall Street ...
- [Nigeria’s Private Sector Growth Slows over Cost Pressures– PMI](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-private-sector-growth-slows-over-cost-pressures-pmi/): Nigeria’s private sector growth slowed in June as the headline purchasing managers' index (PMI) declined ...
- [FTSE Russell Suspends Nigeria’s Frontier Market Upgrade](https://dmarketforces.com/ftse-russell-suspends-nigerias-frontier-market-upgrade/): The FTSE Russell has placed its planned reclassification of Nigeria back to Frontier Market status under further review...
- [Trump’s $1bn Crypto Filing Shows Finance, Wealth Creation Has Already Changed](https://dmarketforces.com/trumps-1bn-crypto-filing-shows-finance-wealth-creation-has-already-changed/): Trump's annual financial disclosure report shows that cryptocurrency is already part of mainstream finance
- [XRP Steadies Ahead of California’s Digital Financial Assets Law Deadline](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-steadies-ahead-of-californias-digital-financial-assets-law-deadline/): The price of Ripple (XRP) has remained fairly steady at $1.04 over the past 24 hours, as traders
- [Naira Rebounds as Interbank FX Turnover Climbs by 20%](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-rebounds-as-interbank-fx-turnover-climbs-by-20/): The naira rose against the US dollar at the Nigeria foreign exchange market (NFEM) window on Tuesday
- [What Namibia Can Learn from Angola’s Oil Reform Playbook](https://dmarketforces.com/what-namibia-can-learn-from-angolas-oil-reform-playbook/): Namibia has emerged as one of the world’s most promising frontier oil and gas markets, with multi-billion-barrel discoveries positioning the country for first production by 2030. Yet moving from discovery to commercial production requires more than resource potential. It requires an investment framework that provides fiscal certainty, reduces execution risk and enables long-term capital deployment at scale.
- [Nigerian Government Raises N19trn from T-Bills, Bonds in 6 Months](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-government-raises-n19trn-from-t-bills-bonds-in-6-months/): Nigeria raised about N19 trillion from Treasury bills and local bonds in six months across primary market auctions
- [NIA Unveils Podcast Studio to Boost Insurance Awareness](https://dmarketforces.com/nia-unveils-podcast-studio-to-boost-insurance-awareness/): The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has unveiled a podcast studio to improve public engagement and insurance education.
- [XRP Price Declines by 55% in 12 Months -Trading Data](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-price-declines-by-55-in-12-months-trading-data/): At the current market price of $1.04, Ripple (XRP) has lost 55% of its market value over 12 months
- [Bitcoin Dip as Strategy Inc. Plans Selling, UAE Goldman Lampe Ups Bet](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-dip-as-strategy-inc-plans-selling-uae-goldman-lampe-up-bet/): Bitcoin price (BTC) is down 3% to $58.7k, underperforming a slightly weaker broader market
- [Consortium of 140 Companies Launches Stablecoin OUSD](https://dmarketforces.com/consortium-of-140-companies-launches-stablecoin-ousd/): Backed by over 140 companies, Open Standard unveiled Open USD (OUSD), a dollar-pegged stablecoin for global payments on Tuesday.
- [CBN Sells N1.6trn OMO Bills, Prices 7-Day Tenor at 21.9%](https://dmarketforces.com/cbn-sells-n1-6trn-omo-bills-prices-7-day-tenor-at-21-9/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) floated an additional OMO bill auction at the primary market to mop up excess liquidity in the financial system.
- [UBA Rewards Customer Loyalty with ₦400m Bumper Account Anniversary Bonus](https://dmarketforces.com/uba-rewards-customer-loyalty-with-%e2%82%a6400m-bumper-account-anniversary-bonus/): Africa's Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has rewarded thousands of customers with over ₦400 million
- [Airtel, FCMB Boost NGX Indicators, Investors Gain N653bn](https://dmarketforces.com/airtel-fcmb-boost-ngx-indicators-investors-gain-n653bn/): Bargain hunting in Airtel Africa, FCMB Group and other risers boosted the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index by 45 basis points on Tuesday. 
- [Globus Bank Gets Ratings Upgrade from GCR on Capital Strength, Earnings Retention](https://dmarketforces.com/globus-bank-gets-ratings-upgrade-from-gcr-on-capital-strength-earnings-retention/): GCR Ratings (GCR) has upgraded Globus Bank Limited's national scale long- and short-term issuer ratings
- [Oil Prices Decline Amidst US, Iran Talks in Qatar](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-decline-amidst-us-iran-talks-in-qatar/): Oil prices fell more than 1% on Tuesday as investors assessed conflicting signals over planned US-Iran talks
- [South Africa Rand Trades Flat Ahead of Economic Data, Bond Auction](https://dmarketforces.com/south-africa-rand-trades-flat-ahead-of-economic-data-bond-auction/): The South African rand is trading relatively stable against the US dollar, euro, and British pound
- [Wall Street Surges on AI, Technology Stocks Momentum](https://dmarketforces.com/wall-street-surges-on-ai-technology-stocks-momentum/): Wall Street surged on AI, with technology stocks rallying amid fluctuating sentiment
- [XRP Price Prediction: Is $2 Possible in the Short Term?](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-price-prediction-is-2-possible-in-the-short-term/): Ripple (XRP) price movement has been relatively locked below $2 over the long term,
- [Bitcoin Price Declines to $59.4k Amidst US Tech Stocks Slump](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-price-declines-to-59-4k-amidst-us-tech-stocks-slump/): Bitcoin (BTC) price is down 0.92% in 24 hours to $59,368, underperforming a slightly softer broader
- [CBN Drains N947bn from Financial System with OMO Bills Auction](https://dmarketforces.com/cbn-drains-n947bn-from-financial-system-with-omo-bills-auction/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) floated OMO bills totalling N600 billion for investors' subscription
- [Ethereum Tops $1.6k after SharpLink Gaming Resumes Purchases](https://dmarketforces.com/ethereum-tops-1-6k-after-sharplink-gaming-resumes-purchases/): Ethereum (ETH) price inched up 3.26% to $1,610, outperforming the broader market
- [Nigeria Approves $2.96bn, €200m, N215bn to Boost Economy](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-approves-2-96bn-e200m-n215bn-to-boost-economy/): Nigeria's Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday approved financing packages worth billions of dollars
- [NCC Earns Top Spot in BPSR 2026 MDA Rankings](https://dmarketforces.com/ncc-earns-top-spot-in-bpsr-2026-mda-rankings/): The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been ranked among the top three best-performing Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government in the 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR).
- [Oil Prices Rise as US, Iran Strikes Raise Supply Risks](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-rise-as-us-iran-strikes-raise-supply-risks/): Oil prices gained on Monday as escalating tensions between the US and Iran fueled supply concern
- [Rising US Inflation Brings Persistent Overshoot Into Focus](https://dmarketforces.com/rising-us-inflation-brings-persistent-overshoot-into-focus/): The pick-up in US inflation since March has brought the persistent overshoot of the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target into renewed focus, Fitch Ratings says.
- [Naira Falls as Foreign Investors’ Equity Selloffs Intensify FX Demand](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-falls-as-foreign-investors-equity-selloffs-intensify-fx-demand/): The Naira depreciated against the US Dollar by about 0.20% at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market
- [N2.34trn Wiped Off Nigerian Market as MTN, Dangote Sink](https://dmarketforces.com/n2-34trn-wiped-off-nigerian-market-as-mtn-dangote-sink/): The Nigerian stock market shrank by N2.34 trillion as investors dumped MTN Nigeria and Dangote Sugar
- [Yield on FGN Bonds Climbs 77bps as Investors Trim Holdings](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-government-bond-yields-rise-on-subdued-investors-appetite/): Trading activity in Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds was bearish, as investors trimmed holdings across the curve in the secondary market amid repricing at the Debt Management Office (DMO) auction for the month.
- [T+1 Settlement Tightens Risk Window — EBC Flags Danger After SEC Stops Dangote IPO Promotion](https://dmarketforces.com/t1-settlement-tightens-risk-window-ebc-flags-danger-after-sec-stops-dangote-ipo-promotion/): EBC Financial Group has spotted a conduct gap in Nigerian capital markets after the Securities and Exchange Commission
- [Oil Prices Rise on Tit-for-Tat US, Iranian Strikes](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-rise-on-tit-for-tat-us-iranian-strikes/): Oil prices increased in the global commodity market on Monday as Middle East peace ...
- [XRP Target Price Shifts as Ripple Eyes $16trn Payments Volume](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-target-price-shifts-as-ripple-eyes-16trn-payments-volume/): XRP opens with potential upside on Monday amid Ripple's focus on the huge cross-border payments
- [CBN Mops Up N4.8trn from Two High-Ticket OMO Bills Auctions](https://dmarketforces.com/cbn-mops-up-n4-8trn-from-two-high-ticket-omo-bills-auctions/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) mopped up N4.8 trillion from excess liquidity in the financial system
- [Dangote Cement Opens at 19% Discount to 52-Week High](https://dmarketforces.com/dangote-cement-opens-at-19-discount-to-52-week-high/): Dangote Cement's share price will open on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) trading platform on Monday at a 19% discount
- [FirstHoldco Surges by10% as Investors Buy the Dip](https://dmarketforces.com/firstholdco-surges-by10-as-investors-buy-the-dip/): First Holdco Plc's market value surged by 10% on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) as investors' sentiment
- [Zenith Bank Rallies as Investors Chase Upside Potential](https://dmarketforces.com/zenith-bank-rallies-as-investors-chase-upside-potential/): Zenith Bank Plc climbed by approximately 5% to N114.95 in the stock market as investors' sentiment
- [AI, Machine Learning Transform Nigeria’s Power Sector- NDPHC CEO](https://dmarketforces.com/ai-machine-learning-transform-nigerias-power-sector-ndphc-ceo/): The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Jennifer Adighije
- [State Police Should Take Off After 2027 Elections – Peter Obi](https://dmarketforces.com/state-police-should-take-off-after-2027-elections-peter-obi/): Mr Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate for the 2027 general elections
- [Proposed Textile Import Ban May Hurt Economy, Jobs – CPPE](https://dmarketforces.com/proposed-textile-import-ban-may-hurt-economy-jobs-cppe/): Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has cautioned against the Senate’s resolution seeking to ban the importation of textile fabrics.
- [Bitcoin Drops as Grayscale Research Guides Strategy Inc. to Sell $3bn BTC](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-drops-as-grayscale-research-guides-strategy-inc-to-sell-3bn-btc/): Bitcoin (BTC) price declined below $60k, closely tracking a 0.62% drop in the total crypto market cap
- [Naira Falls as Nigeria’s Bonny Light Crude Plunges by 11%](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-falls-as-nigerias-bonny-light-crude-plunges-by-11/): The naira fell by N10 per US dollar in the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) on a week-on-week basis due to a liquidity shortfall.
- [Nigerian Stock Market Cap Shrinks N2.42trn to N148.91trn](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-stock-market-cap-shrinks-n2-42trn-to-n148-91trn/): Due to sell-off pressure in oil, gas, and industrial stocks, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market capitalisation
- [Stock Market Shrinks Below N149trn over 3-Day Losses](https://dmarketforces.com/stock-market-shrinks-below-n149trn-over-3-day-losses/): The stock market capitalisation of all listed companies in Nigeria sank below $149 trillion
- [Ripple XRP Climbs on EU Market Optimism, Institutional Appetite](https://dmarketforces.com/ripple-xrp-climbs-on-eu-market-optimism-institutional-appetite/): Ripple (XRP) price increased by 3.41% to $1.06 over 24 hours, outperforming Bitcoin's 1.43%
- [Federal Govt. Needs N4.55bn to Fill PHC Vacancies- Official](https://dmarketforces.com/federal-govt-needs-n4-55bn-to-fill-phc-vacancies-official/): The Federal Government (FG) says it requires an estimated N4.55 billion over three years to recruit 122,696 health workers needed to fill vacant positions in Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities across 26 states nationwide.
- [Oil Prices Lower as Saudi Arabia, Iran Ramp Up Exports](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-lower-as-saudi-arabia-iran-ramp-up-exports/): Reflecting a significant improvement, crude oil prices have fallen to their lowest levels...
- [Dogecoin Price Rises as SpaceX Inches to Join Nasdaq 100](https://dmarketforces.com/dogecoin-price-rises-as-spacex-inches-to-join-nasdaq-100/): Dogecoin (DOGE) price climbed by 2% over the past 24 hours to $0.0753 as Elon Musk's SpaceX
- [GCR Upgrades FCMB Ratings to A/AI, Outlook Stable](https://dmarketforces.com/gcr-upgrades-fcmb-ratings-to-a-ai-outlook-stable/): GCR Ratings (GCR) has upgraded First City Monument Bank Limited’s (FCMB) national-scale long
- [Burkina Faso Gets Additional Loan Approval from IMF](https://dmarketforces.com/burkina-faso-gets-additional-loan-approval-from-imf/): Burkina Faso has obtained fresh loan approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following ....
- [SMEDAN Launches N500m Zero-Interest Grow Fund for MSMEs](https://dmarketforces.com/smedan-launches-n500m-zero-interest-grow-fund-for-msmes/):  The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has launched a N500 million
- [NCC Seeks Presidential Backing for Local Smartphone Factories](https://dmarketforces.com/ncc-seeks-presidential-backing-for-local-smartphone-factories/): The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr Idris Olorunnimbe,
- [Investors Lose N983bn in Nigerian Stock Market](https://dmarketforces.com/investors-lose-n983bn-in-nigerian-stock-market/): Investors lost N983 billion on Friday as sell-offs in key stocks have continued to pull the Nigerian stock market into negative territory.
- [BTC, ETH, XRP Rise as Crypto Market Stages Recovery](https://dmarketforces.com/btc-eth-xrp-rise-as-crypto-market-stages-recovery/): Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) rose as the cryptocurrency market rebounded
- [Oil Prices Decline as Strait of Hormuz Route Gets Busy](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-decline-as-strait-of-hormuz-route-gets-busy/): Oil prices declined Friday as shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz continued to recover
- [Stronger US Dollar Keeps South African Rand on Edge](https://dmarketforces.com/stronger-us-dollar-keeps-south-african-rand-on-edge/): The South African rand remained on edge amid hawkish expectations from the US Federal Reserve
- [Tech Stocks Rotation Shakes Global Markets as Apple Hikes Prices](https://dmarketforces.com/tech-stocks-rotation-shakes-global-markets-as-apple-hikes-prices/): The global equity markets shook over the mega-tech stocks rotation following a significant price hike by Apple Inc., which caused its stock to drop by 6.2%.
- [Nigerian Treasury Bills Yield Jumps 27bps on Sell Pressure](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-treasury-bills-yield-jumps-27bps-on-sell-pressure/): The average yield on Nigerian Treasury bills jumped 27 basis points (bps) as sell pressure in the secondary market
- [Naira Hovers Around N1,380 as Interbank FX Turnover Surges](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-hovers-around-n1380-as-interbank-fx-turnover-surges/): The naira hovered around NGN1,380 per dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) amidst a 56% surge in interbank FX turnover.
- [XRP Dives to $1.03 as Strobe Finance Shutdown Erodes Confidence](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-dives-to-1-03-as-strobe-finance-shutdown-erodes-confidence/): XRP price nosedived to $1.03, underperforming a broadly weaker crypto market, primarily driven by a loss of confidence
- [Ethereum Price Slips 4% as Investors Liquidate Positions](https://dmarketforces.com/ethereum-price-slips-4-as-investors-liquidate-positions/): Ethereum (ETH) price declined by 4% to $1,556 on Thursday, underperforming a broadly weaker crypto market
- [Bitcoin Price Slides to $59k as US Inflation Stokes Selloffs](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-price-slides-to-59k-as-us-inflation-stokes-selloffs/): Bitcoin (BTC) price declined to $59k on Thursday as US hot inflation stoked sell pressure in the crypto market amid increased expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut.
- [Only 20% of POS Operators Registered- CAC Chairman](https://dmarketforces.com/only-20-of-pos-operators-registered-cac-chairman/): The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) says only about 20 per cent of Point of Sale (POS) operators in Nigeria are registered with the commission.
- [FG Finally Hands Over Enugu Airport to Concessionaires](https://dmarketforces.com/fg-finally-hands-over-enugu-airport-to-concessionaires/): Appreciating the Aero Alliance consortium for believing in the promise and potential of the Enugu airport, the governor urged undecided investors to come and invest in Enugu State.
- [We’re Rebuilding Abuja, Building Trust, Restoring Hope in Governance – Tinubu](https://dmarketforces.com/were-rebuilding-abuja-building-trust-restoring-hope-in-governance-tinubu/): President Bola Tinubu says his administration is rebuilding the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to build trust and restore citizens' hope and confidence in government.
- [FG Signs 2026 Performance Pact to Promote Investment, Trade Expansion](https://dmarketforces.com/fg-signs-2026-performance-pact-to-promote-investment-trade-expansion/): The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has signed a 2026 performance contract and adopted a communiqué to accelerate industrial growth, trade expansion, and promote investment.
- [Aradel, Wema Bank Drop, Investors Lose N959bn as NGX Index Tanks](https://dmarketforces.com/aradel-wema-bank-drop-investors-lose-n959bn-as-ngx-index-tanks/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) equities market capitalisation declined by about N959 billion...
- [Can Digital Leisure Spending Reshape Africa’s FX Demand Patterns?](https://dmarketforces.com/can-digital-leisure-spending-reshape-africas-fx-demand-patterns/): Nigeria's naira has endured a prolonged stress test since mid-2023, when authorities dismantled key currency controls and moved toward a unified FX rate.
- [CBN Orders Banks to Freeze Assets of Individuals, BDCs Linked with Terrorism Financing](https://dmarketforces.com/cbn-orders-banks-to-freeze-assets-of-individuals-bdcs-linked-with-terrorism-financing/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday directed banks and all financial institutions
- [Senate Passes State Police Bill](https://dmarketforces.com/senate-passes-state-police-bill/): The Senate on Wednesday expeditiously passed the State Police Bill, which sought to move Nigeria
- [Nigeria Targets $750 Billion in Untapped Minerals With New EMERGE Programme](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-targets-750-billion-in-untapped-minerals-with-new-emerge-programme/): Nigeria has launched a new plan to dig deeper literally into one of its most overlooked sources of wealth. The Early-Stage Mineral Exploration and Research Grant Endowment Programme, known as EMERGE, kicked off this week with one clear goal: unlock an estimated 750 billion dollars in mineral deposits still sitting untouched beneath Nigerian soil.
- [S&P Cuts Nigeria’s Growth Projection, Raises Inflation Expectation](https://dmarketforces.com/sp-cuts-nigerias-growth-projection-raises-inflation-expectation/): S&P Global has lowered Nigeria’s 2026 economic growth projection by 30 basis points
- [South African Rand Stables Against Crosses Ahead of PPI Data](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-stables-against-crosses-ahead-of-ppi-data/): The South African rand is trading stable against the US dollar, Euro and sterling on Thursday
- [AI Names Shift Global Markets Indicators, FTSE 100 Surges](https://dmarketforces.com/ai-names-shift-global-markets-indicators-ftse-100-surges/): The FTSE 100 climbed, while global markets saw mixed performance, with a shift toward semiconductors
- [BTCUSD- Bitcoin Dips to $61.5K as Institutional Appetite Softens](https://dmarketforces.com/btcusd-bitcoin-dips-to-61-5k-as-institutional-appetite-softens/): Bitcoin (BTCUSD) dipped 2% to $61.5k on Thursday, closely tracking a broader market decline
- [Nigeria Seeks Partnerships to Build World-Class Steel Industry](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-seeks-partnerships-to-build-world-class-steel-industry-2/): The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, has called for collaboration with industry stakeholders
- [Oil Prices Ease Near Pre-War Range as US, Russia Plan Talks](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-ease-near-pre-war-range-as-us-russia-plan-talks/): Oil prices are rapidly declining towards the pre-Middle East war range as markets anticipate
- [Money Market Rates Mixed as System Liquidity Falls by 38%](https://dmarketforces.com/money-market-rates-mixed-as-system-liquidity-falls-by-38/): Money market rates were mixed as the financial system liquidity declined by approximately 38%
- [Tincan Customs Command Generates N111.2bn May Revenue](https://dmarketforces.com/tincan-customs-command-generates-n111-2bn-may-revenue/): He said constructive engagement remained essential for improved operations and stronger partnerships across the maritime sector. #Tincan Customs Command Generates N111.2bn May Revenue#
- [Kerosene Price Stood at N2,971.94 in May – NBS](https://dmarketforces.com/kerosene-price-stood-at-n2971-94-in-may-nbs/): The Bureau said this in its Kerosene Price Watch for May 2026, released in Abuja on Wednesday.
- [Nigeria Seeks Partnerships to Build World-Class Steel Industry](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-seeks-partnerships-to-build-world-class-steel-industry/): Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, has called for collaboration with industry stakeholder
- [Pre-Election Spending to Keep Inflation, Interest Rates Elevated – Analysts](https://dmarketforces.com/pre-election-spending-to-keep-inflation-interest-rates-elevated-analysts/): As Nigeria heads towards the 2027 election, an interest rate cut is becoming less likely, as the market
- [NCDMB to Launch Oil and Gas Trainers Certification](https://dmarketforces.com/ncdmb-to-launch-oil-and-gas-trainers-certification/): The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is set to commence issuing
- [Naira Depreciates, Touches N1392 on FX Liquidity Shortfall](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-depreciates-touches-n1392-on-fx-liquidity-shortfall/): The Nigerian naira depreciated against the US dollar at the foreign exchange market ...
- [ACCI Seeks Reforms to Boost FCT Free Zones for Economic Growth](https://dmarketforces.com/acci-seeks-reforms-to-boost-fct-free-zones-for-economic-growth/): The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called for stronger policies
- [$125bn in Vessel, Cargo Value Await Passage from Persian Gulf – Allianz](https://dmarketforces.com/125bn-in-vessel-cargo-value-await-passage-from-persian-gulf-allianz/): Given that 90% of international trade is transported across oceans, maritime safety and stable shipping
- [Dangote, BUA Cement Drag NGX Index, Investors Lose N3.64trn](https://dmarketforces.com/dangote-bua-cement-drag-ngx-index-investors-lose-n3-64trn/): Equities investors lost about N3.64 trillion on Wednesday in the Nigerian stock market...
- [XRP Price Crashes as Lending Platform Strobe Finance Shut Down](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-price-crashes-as-lending-platform-strobe-finance-shut-down/): Ripple (XRP) price crashed to $1.05 on Wednesday, losing an additional 4% in the...
- [South African Rand Softens, Stronger Dollar Weighs on EM Currencies](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-softens-stronger-dollar-weighs-on-em-currencies/): The South African rand softened against crosses on Wednesday as a stronger US dollar.
- [AI Stocks Sell-Offs Drag US, European Benchmark Indexes](https://dmarketforces.com/ai-stocks-sell-offs-drag-us-european-benchmark-indexes/): Sell-side pressure in AI stocks dragged global equity markets lower, with US and European benchmark
- [Oil Prices Fall Further as Strait of Hormuz Traffic Returns](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-fall-further-as-strait-of-hormuz-traffic-returns/): Oil prices extended losses in the global commodity market on Wednesday amid ...
- [XRP Dips to $1.10 on Binance Withdrawals, Sell-the-News Reactions](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-dips-to-1-10-on-binance-withdrawals-sell-the-news-reactions/): XRP price is down 0.76% to $1.10, underperforming a slightly weaker broader market
- [SOLUSD Climbs as MoneyGram Joins Solana as Validator](https://dmarketforces.com/solusd-climbs-as-moneygram-joins-solana-as-validator/): Solana price (SOLUSD) climbed slightly to $69.85 on Wednesday amid optimism that MoneyGram will join Solana
- [SEC Halts Unauthorised Dangote Refinery IPO Promotion](https://dmarketforces.com/sec-halts-unauthorised-dangote-refinery-ipo-promotion/): Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Cease and Desist Order
- [Yield Steady as Nigeria’s T-Bills Maintain Inflation Protection Status](https://dmarketforces.com/yield-steady-as-nigerias-t-bills-maintain-inflation-protection-status/): The average yield on Nigerian Treasury bills steadied amid mixed investor sentiment...
- [Industrial Growth Threatens as Credit to Manufacturers Drops 22% – MAN](https://dmarketforces.com/industrial-growth-threatens-as-credit-to-manufacturers-drops-22-man/): The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed concern over the sharp decline in commercial bank credit
- [Pi Slumps to $0.128 Amidst Binance Listing Speculation](https://dmarketforces.com/pi-slumps-to-0-128-amidst-binance-listing-speculation/): Pi Network's price is down 5.12% to $0.128 in 24h, underperforming a broadly weaker crypto market
- [Bitcoin Price Drops to $62.2k on Sustained ETF Outflows](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-price-drops-to-62-2k-on-sustained-etf-outflows/): Bitcoin is down 3.16% to $62.2k, underperforming the broader crypto market, which fell 2.91%
- [CBN Allots N2.1trn in OMO Bills to Banks, Foreign Investors](https://dmarketforces.com/cbn-allots-n2-1trn-in-omo-bills-to-banks-foreign-investors/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) allotted OMO bills totalling N2.1 trillion to deposit money
- [Naira Slides as Growing FX Payments Weigh on Dollar Volume](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-slides-as-growing-fx-payments-weigh-on-dollar-volume/): The naira slid against the US dollar at the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) on Tuesday
- [South Africa Rand Weakens as Business Indicator Declines](https://dmarketforces.com/south-africa-rand-weakens-as-business-indicator-declines/): The South African rand weakened on Tuesday, pressured by a firmer U.S. dollar as markets
- [Equities Market Surges by N1.64trn on Airtel Gain, Ellah Lakes Listing](https://dmarketforces.com/equities-market-surges-by-n1-64trn-on-airtel-gain-ellah-lakes-listing/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market capitalisation jumped by about N1.64 trillion ...
- [Euro Trades at Lowest in 12 Months Amidst Softer PMI](https://dmarketforces.com/euro-trades-at-lowest-in-12-months-amidst-softer-pmi/): The European single currency, the Euro, trades at 1.14 per dollar, its lowest level since June 2025.
- [DXY -US Dollar Index Climbs to Highest in 14 Months](https://dmarketforces.com/dxy-us-dollar-index-climbs-to-highest-in-14-months/): The US dollar index (DXY) continued its upward trajectory, reaching 101.3 on Tuesday...
- [Namibia Exits FATF Grey List After Reforms](https://dmarketforces.com/namibia-exits-fatf-grey-list-after-reforms/): Namibia has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) list of jurisdictions, commonly known as the grey list.
- [Tinubu Transmits State Police Bill to Senate for Consideration](https://dmarketforces.com/tinubu-transmits-state-police-bill-to-senate-for-consideration/): President Bola Tinubu has transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) State Police Bill, 2026 to the Senate for consideration.
- [Iranian Envoy Says Strait of Hormuz Fully Open Without Charges](https://dmarketforces.com/iranian-envoy-says-strait-of-hormuz-fully-open-without-charges/): Ali Bahreini, Iranian ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations (UN) Office at Geneva, announced on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial vessels without tolls.
- [XRP Tanks, Ripple Gets EU Crypto License Approval under MiCA](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-tanks-ripple-gets-eu-crypto-license-approval-under-mica/): XRP price tanked 5%% to $1.10 on Tuesday, closely tracking a broad crypto market...
- [Nigeria’s Local Petrol Production Hits 48m Litres Per Day -FG](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-local-petrol-production-hits-48m-litres-per-day-fg/): The Federal Government (FG) has disclosed that the country’s local petrol production has increased from effectively zero in 2023 to about 48 million litres per day.
- [South African Rand Trades Sideways Ahead of Bond Auction](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-trades-sideways-ahead-of-bond-auction/): The South African Rand (ZAR) trades sideways against Western currencies- the US dollar, Euro and Sterling on Tuesday ahead of key economic data and a bond auction.
- [Wall Street Slips on Tech Stocks Selloffs, FTSE 100 Gains](https://dmarketforces.com/wall-street-slips-on-tech-stocks-selloffs-ftse-100-gains/): Wall Street slipped as AI and technology stocks faced significant selling pressure amid weak profitability
- [Oil Prices Fall as Iranian Crude Exports Boost Supply](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-fall-as-iranian-crude-exports-boost-supply/): Oil prices declined on Tuesday as data showing rising Iranian crude exports and a temporary US license
- [XRP Slides, Extends 7-Day Loss in Absence of Buyers’ Conviction](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-slides-extends-7-day-loss-in-absence-of-buyers-convictions/): Ripple (XRP) price declined by about 2% to $1.11 over the past 24 hours, extending its 7-day
- [GRAM Rises 6% as Bybit Listing Boosts Optimism, Access](https://dmarketforces.com/gram-rises-6-as-bybit-listing-boosts-optimism-access/): Gram, formerly Toncoin, is up 6% to $1.73 on Tuesday, outperforming a down market...
- [DeXe Gains 60% as Traders Short on Bybit, Long on Binance](https://dmarketforces.com/dexe-gains-60-as-traders-short-on-bybit-long-on-binance/): DeXe gained about 60% in 24 hours to $21.57, dramatically outperforming a down market
- [DMO Hikes Rates on Bonds to Meet N1.2trn Borrowing Target](https://dmarketforces.com/dmo-hikes-rates-on-bonds-to-meet-n1-2trn-borrowing-target/): The Debt Management Office (DMO) hikes rates on Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds
- [S&P 500 Declines as SpaceX, Alphabet, Meta Slide](https://dmarketforces.com/sp-500-declines-as-spacex-alphabet-meta-slide/): The S&P 500 declined on Monday, primarily due to declines in technology stocks and SpaceX
- [Rates Top 20% as CBN Sells N2.7trn in OMO Bills to Investors](https://dmarketforces.com/rates-top-20-as-cbn-sells-n2-7trn-in-omo-bills-to-investors/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) conducted an open market operation on Monday...
- [DeXe Price Climbs by 28% on Explosive Trading Volume](https://dmarketforces.com/dexe-price-climbs-by-28-on-explosive-trading-volume/): DeXe (DEXE) price surged by 27.87% in 24 hours to $17.99 on Monday, dramatically outperforming
- [Naira Gains as Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Top $51 Billion](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-gains-as-nigerias-foreign-reserves-top-51-billion/): The Naira appreciated against the US dollar by about 0.10% to N1369 in the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) amidst growing external reserves.
- [GTCO, Zenith Bank Drive N1.52trn Gain in Nigerian Exchange](https://dmarketforces.com/gtco-zenith-bank-drive-n1-52trn-gain-in-nigerian-exchange/): Buying interest in top banking names, GTCO, Zenith Bank and FirstHoldco, drove higher key ...
- [Ethereum Price Rises as Morgan Stanley Files Low-Fee Spot ETF](https://dmarketforces.com/ethereum-price-rises-as-morgan-stanley-files-low-fee-spot-etf/): Ethereum (ETH) price rose by about 2% to $1,754.66, slightly outperforming the broader market rebound
- [Bank of England Launches Stablecoin Rules for UK Users](https://dmarketforces.com/bank-of-england-launches-stablecoin-rules-for-uk-users/): The Bank of England (BoE) has today published its policy statement and draft Code of Practice
- [Nigeria’s FX Market Inflows Drop 26% on CBN 6-Week Zero Supply](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-fx-market-inflows-drop-26-on-cbn-6-week-zero-supply/): US dollar inflows into Nigeria’s foreign exchange market declined by more than 26% to $689 million
- [XRP Price Increases as Ripple Seeks to Expand AI Workforce](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-price-increases-as-ripple-seeks-to-expand-ai-workforce/): Ripple (XRP) price climbed by 1% to $1.15 on Monday, closely tracking a broader market rebound
- [Bitcoin Climbs as Japan Pension Fund Allocates 1% to Crypto](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-climbs-as-japan-pension-fund-allocates-1-to-crypto/): Bitcoin (BTC) climbed 1.07% to $64,694.33 as a Japanese pension fund plans a 1% allocation
- [Oil Prices Decline on Removal of Iranian Export Restrictions](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-decline-on-removal-of-iranian-export-restrictions/): Oil prices inched lower on Monday as supply concerns eased after reports that restrictions on Iranian oil exports
- [Keir Starmer Resigns as UK PM Amidst Political Turmoil](https://dmarketforces.com/keir-starmer-resigns-as-uk-pm-amidst-political-turmoil/): Keir Starmer has resigned as British Prime Minister. Starmer announced Monday that he will stand down
- [South African Rand Weakens on Peace Deal Durability Concerns](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-weakens-on-peace-deal-durability-concerns/): The South African rand weakened against the US dollar and other crosses on Monday amid doubts
- [Global Markets Mixed on Renewed US-Iran Threat](https://dmarketforces.com/global-markets-mixed-on-renewed-us-iran-threat/): Global market swings would be undermined by a shaky peace deal between the US....
- [Julius Berger Approves N6.8bn Dividend Amidst Mixed Start to 2026](https://dmarketforces.com/julius-berger-approves-n6-8bn-dividend-amidst-mixed-start-to-2026/): Shareholders of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc have approved a total dividend payout of N6.8 billion,
- [Nigeria’s Top Big Banks Value Shrinks 14% to N14trn or $10.3bn](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-top-big-banks-value-shrinks-14-to-n14trn-or-10-3bn/): The total market value of Nigeria’s top banks declined by about 14% to N14.171 trillion,
- [Access Holdings: Nigeria’s Biggest Bank Value Dips to N1.24trn](https://dmarketforces.com/access-holdings-nigerias-biggest-bank-value-dips-to-n1-24trn/): Nigeria's biggest bank by total assets, Access Holdings Plc (Ticker: ACCESSCORP), lost N103.314 billion, or 7.7%
- [First Holdco Slumps 20% as Investors’ Sentiment Deteriorates](https://dmarketforces.com/first-holdco-slumps-20-as-investors-sentiment-deteriorates/): First Holdco Plc experienced significant sell-offs and lost more than 20% of its market value
- [FX Spot, Derivatives Markets Turnover Rises 7.7% to $2.32bn](https://dmarketforces.com/fx-spot-derivatives-markets-turnover-rises-7-7-to-2-32bn/): The FMDQ market showed strong performance for the week ending June 19, 2026, with total turnover
- [Banking Index Sinks as 12 Nigerian Listed Banks Lose N2.5trn](https://dmarketforces.com/banking-index-sinks-as-12-nigerian-listed-banks-lose-n2-5trn/): The banking index dipped sharply by about 10.5% as bears held the Nigerian stock...
- [Naira Softens on Weak FX Supply, Foreign Reserves Top $51bn](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-softens-on-weak-fx-supply-foreign-reserves-top-51bn/): The naira softened against the dominant US dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market
- [Equities Investors Lose N5.6trn as NGX Indicators Plunge](https://dmarketforces.com/equities-investors-lose-n5-6trn-as-ngx-indicators-plunge/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) performance indicators plunged as equities investors lost...
- [Iran Plans to Restore 3mbpd Oil Production in 60 Days](https://dmarketforces.com/iran-plans-to-restore-3mbpd-oil-production-in-60-days/): Iraq's Oil Ministry said it is working to restore production to more than 3 million barrels per day
- [Aradel Grows Profit by 192%, Declares N23 as Final Dividend](https://dmarketforces.com/aradel-grows-profit-by-192-declares-n23-as-final-dividend/): Oil company Aradel Holdings Plc has announced a N23 dividend per share following an earnings beat for the 2025 financial year. The company grew profit after tax by 192% year-on-year to N757 billion, beating analysts' estimates by miles.
- [Dangote Cement Sells 64% of Production Volume to Nigerians](https://dmarketforces.com/dangote-cement-sells-64-of-production-volume-to-nigerians/): With a profit margin of more than 60%, Dangote Cement Plc sold 64% of its production volume
- [Naira Tumbles as Interbank FX Turnover Drops by 43%](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-tumbles-as-interbank-fx-turnover-drops-by-43/): The naira tumbled against the US dollar as interbank FX turnover fell by 50% at the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) on Friday,
- [XRP Rises as HKIMR Recognises Ripple for Cross-Border Payment](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-rises-as-hkimr-recognises-ripple-for-cross-border-payment/): XRP price rose 2% over the past 24 hours to $1.15 as the Hong Kong Institute for Monetary Research (HKIMR)
- [ETC- Ethereum Classic Gains 6% on Listing Speculation](https://dmarketforces.com/etc-ethereum-classic-gains-6-on-listing-speculation/): Ethereum Classic (ETC) gained 6% over the past 24 hours to $7.64, significantly outperforming a slightly positive
- [Bitcoin Climbs, JP Morgan Says BTC Trades Below Mining Costs](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-climbs-jp-morgan-says-btc-trades-below-mining-costs/): Bitcoin (BTC) price is up 0.78% in 24 hours to $63,225, slightly outperforming a broadly flat crypto market,
- [Equities Investors Lose N939bn as Banking Index Tumbles](https://dmarketforces.com/equities-investors-lose-n939bn-as-banking-index-tumbles/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index was down by N939 billion as the market recorded sharp price depreciation in Tier-1 banks' stocks on Friday.
- [Industrial Court to Hear Suit Against Premium Pension Limited](https://dmarketforces.com/industrial-court-to-hear-suit-against-premium-pension-limited/): The National Industrial Court in Abuja has fixed Oct. 21 for hearing of a suit filed by 70 disengaged staff of Premium Pension Limited (PPL) against the company.
- [GCR Upgrades Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria Rating to AA](https://dmarketforces.com/gcr-upgrades-rand-merchant-bank-nigeria-rating-to-aa/): GCR Ratings (GCR) has upgraded Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited’s (RMBN) national scale long-term issuer rating to AA(NG) from AA-(NG) and affirmed the short-term issuer rating of A1+(NG), with a stable outlook
- [AI Future Depends on Resilient Telecom Infrastructure – Adebayo](https://dmarketforces.com/ai-future-depends-on-resilient-telecom-infrastructure-adebayo/):  The Chairman, Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Mr Gbenga Adebayo, says resilient telecommunications infrastructure is critical to unlocking the benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- [Emerging Market Sovereigns’ Use of Total Return Swaps Raises Risks](https://dmarketforces.com/emerging-market-sovereigns-use-of-total-return-swaps-raises-risks/): Total return swaps (TRS) have been used in a small but growing number of sovereign transactions as a source of external financing in emerging markets, but while they can offer liquidity benefits, they also raise transparency and structural risk concerns, Fitch Ratings says in a new report.
- [XRP Price Declines to $1.12 on Forced Liquidations, US Fed Tone](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-price-declines-to-1-12-on-forced-liquidations-us-fed-tone/): Ripple (XRP) price declined by 4.11% to $1.12 on Friday, underperforming a broadly weaker crypto market
- [Oil Prices Inch Towards ‘Pre-War’ as Supply Risk Eases](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-inch-towards-pre-war-as-supply-risk-eases/): Oil prices fell below the $80-per-barrel mark, easing toward the mid-$70s as reports of reduced
- [BTC, ETH, XRP Drag Crypto Market Cap Down to $2.15trn](https://dmarketforces.com/btc-eth-xrp-drag-crypto-market-cap-down-to-2-15trn/): Sell pressure in top cryptocurrencies- Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Binance Coin, XRP and others
- [OPEC Estimates 23% Global Energy Demand Growth](https://dmarketforces.com/opec-estimates-23-global-energy-demand-growth/): Global primary energy demand is projected to rise by 23% by 2050 to nearly 383 million barrels of oil equivalent
- [Nigeria’s Debt Office to Reopen N1.2trn Bonds for Subscription](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-debt-office-to-reopen-n1-2trn-bonds-for-subscription/): Debt Management Office (DMO) is scheduled to hold its monthly auction on June 22, targeting
- [Excess Liquidity Expands by 37% as Banks Lock N5trn in SDF](https://dmarketforces.com/excess-liquidity-expands-by-37-as-banks-lock-n5trn-in-sdf/): Excess liquidity in the financial system surged by 37% as deposit money banks (DMBs)
- [South African Rand Steady as SARB Hawkish Tone Softens](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-steady-as-sarb-hawkish-tone-softens/): The South African rand is trading flat on Friday as expectations of a South African Reserve Bank
- [Intel, Nvidia Drive Wall Street Rally, FTSE 100 Declines](https://dmarketforces.com/intel-nvidia-drive-wall-street-rally-ftse-100-declines/): Intel, Nvidia, and Micron boosted Wall Street's positive performance as demand for AI- and semiconductor
- [Investors Offload Nigerian Treasury Bills after Discount Rates Surge](https://dmarketforces.com/investors-offload-nigerian-treasury-bills-after-discount-rates-surge/): The average yield on Nigerian Treasury bills (NTBs) increased due to sell pressures after...
- [NGX to Introduce Volume-Based Price Rules in Major Market Reform](https://dmarketforces.com/ngx-to-introduce-volume-based-price-rules-in-major-market-reform/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) is poised to introduce a new volume-based price discovery framework that could fundamentally reshape how share prices move within the market, according to information obtained from multiple industry sources.
- [FX Spread Surges as Naira Depreciates Across FX Markets](https://dmarketforces.com/fx-spread-surges-as-naira-depreciates-across-fx-markets/): The gap between the official and parallel market exchange rates, or FX spread, widened to N45 per US dollar
- [U.S. Consumer Momentum Slows as Inflation Squeezes Incomes](https://dmarketforces.com/u-s-consumer-momentum-slows-as-inflation-squeezes-incomes/): Fitch Ratings-New York-18 June 2026: U.S. consumers are still spending, but inflation pressure is eroding real income
- [Burundi Economy Improves, Inflation Sinks to 8.6% from 45% – IMF](https://dmarketforces.com/burundi-economy-improves-inflation-sinks-to-8-6-from-45-imf/): Burundi’s economic conditions improved in 2025, with growth reaching 4.2 per cent on the back of stronger coffee
- [United Nations Urges Africa to Boost Domestic Funding](https://dmarketforces.com/united-nations-urges-africa-to-boost-domestic-funding/): The United Nations (UN) has advised Nigeria and other African countries to strengthen domestic resource
- [US Dollar Hits 1-Year High on US Fed Hawkish Rates Bets](https://dmarketforces.com/us-dollar-hits-1-year-high-on-us-fed-hawkish-rates-bets/): The US dollar climbed to its highest level in a year on Thursday after the Federal Reserve
- [Nigerian Exchange Sheds N2.18trn as Dangote Companies Dip](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-exchange-sheds-n2-18trn-as-dangote-companies-dip/): Equities investors in the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) lost N2.18 trillion on Thursday due to profit-taking
- [XRP Price Dips 6.2% on U.S. Federal Reserve Rates Hike Bets](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-price-dips-6-2-on-u-s-federal-reserve-rates-hike-bets/): XRP price is down 6.21% to $1.13, underperforming a broadly lower market, primarily
- [Bitcoin Sinks 5.3% as Ark, BlackRock IBIT Lead ETF Outflow](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-sinks-5-3-as-ark-blackrock-ibit-lead-etf-outflow/): Bitcoin (BTC) tanked 5.30% to $62,351 amid heavy institutional selling pressure via exchange-traded funds
- [Nigeria Risks Remaining AI Consumer Without Local Infrastructure](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-risks-remaining-ai-consumer-without-local-infrastructure/): Stakeholders in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem have called for accelerated investment in local ArtificiaI Intelligence (AI)
- [Polaris Bank Dismisses Fatality Rumours after Lagos Branch Fire](https://dmarketforces.com/polaris-bank-dismisses-fatality-rumours-after-lagos-branch-fire/): Polaris Bank has dismissed social media reports claiming that more than 34 persons died in Thursday’s fire incident
- [No Nigerian Willing to Leave S/Africa ‘ll be Abandoned — FG](https://dmarketforces.com/no-nigerian-willing-to-leave-s-africa-ll-be-abandoned-fg/): The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, says the Federal Government will ensure that no Nigerian who has indicated interest in leaving South Africa is left behind.
- [Stakeholders Urge Deeper Reforms, PPPs to Transform Energy Sector](https://dmarketforces.com/stakeholders-urge-deeper-reforms-ppps-to-transform-energy-sector/): Stakeholders across the energy sector have called for sustained reforms, increased investment
- [Oil Prices Correction Extends as US-Iran Sign Interim Deal](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-correction-extends-as-us-iran-sign-interim-deal/): Oil prices extended their decline on Thursday after the US and Iran signed an interim agreement
- [South African Rand Dips on Weak Macro Indicators, US Fed Tone](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-dips-on-weak-macro-indicators-us-fed-tone/): The South African rand dipped against Western currencies following a spike in the headline inflation rate to 4.5%
- [Wall Street Dips, European Stocks Rally as U.S Fed Keeps Rates](https://dmarketforces.com/wall-street-dips-european-stocks-rally-as-u-s-fed-keeps-rates/): Global markets were mixed, with Wall Street closing lower, while European bourses rallied...
- [NNPC, TotalEnergies Renew Decarbonisation Agreement](https://dmarketforces.com/nnpc-totalenergies-renew-decarbonisation-agreement/): The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC Ltd.) has renewed its agreement with TotalEnergies
- [Jito Price Slumps 10% Ahead of JTX Platform Launch](https://dmarketforces.com/jito-price-slumps-10-ahead-of-jtx-platform-launch/): Jito (JTO) price pulled back by 9.69% in 24 hours to $0.710, underperforming the broader market decline of 2.17%, primarily due to low liquidity amplifying a risk-off move.
- [XRP Price Drops by 4.4% on U.S. Fed Hawkish Tone](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-price-drops-by-4-4-on-u-s-fed-hawkish-tone/): Ripple (XRP) price nosedived 4.38% to $1.16 on Thursday, underperforming a declining broader market, primarily driven by a hawkish shift in US Federal Reserve policy under new Chair Kevin Warsh.
- [Naira Falls to N1,360 as Interbank FX Turnover Dips by 57%](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-falls-to-n1360-as-interbank-fx-turnover-dips-by-57/): The naira fell against the US dollar to N1360 at the official window as FX liquidity has declined sharply
- [FirstHoldco, Access, Drown NGX Index, Investors Lose N758bn](https://dmarketforces.com/firstholdco-access-drown-ngx-index-investors-lose-n758bn/): First Holdco, Access Plc, Geregu Power, and sell pressure in other mid- and large-cap stock
- [UK Court Acquits Diezani Alison-Madueke of Bribery Charges](https://dmarketforces.com/uk-court-acquits-diezani-alison-madueke-of-bribery-charges/): Mrs Alison-Madueke, who served as petroleum minister under former President Goodluck Jonathan’s government
- [CBN Hikes Interest Rates on Treasury Bills to 17.34%](https://dmarketforces.com/cbn-hikes-interest-rates-on-treasury-bills-to-17-34/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) hiked rates on Nigerian Treasury bills on Wednesday, with one-year paper attracting most of the allotment.
- [Bitcoin Slips as Bank of Japan Hikes Rates to 31-Year High](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-slips-as-bank-of-japan-hikes-rates-to-31-year-high/): Bitcoin (BTC) price declined by 2% to $65,014, closely tracking the decline in the total crypto
- [Nigeria Eurobonds Yield Rises 8bps on Risk-Off Sentiment](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-eurobonds-yield-rises-8bps-on-risk-off-sentiment/): As the market awaits the US Federal Reserve's rate decision, Nigerian sovereign Eurobonds sold
- [IMF: FG Dismisses Report on New Telecom, Fuel Taxes](https://dmarketforces.com/imf-fg-dismisses-report-on-new-telecom-fuel-taxes/): The Federal Government (FG) has dismissed a report suggesting that it was considering ....
- [G7 leaders to Discuss Global Economic Recovery](https://dmarketforces.com/g7-leaders-to-discuss-global-economic-recovery/): Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) industrialised democracies will discuss ways to support sustainable
- [South Africa’s Inflation Rises to 4.5% in May](https://dmarketforces.com/south-africas-inflation-rises-to-4-5-in-may/): South Africa’s annual inflation rate jumped to its highest level in almost two years in May...
- [Crude Oil Prices Fall Below $80 as Supply Risk Eases](https://dmarketforces.com/crude-oil-prices-fall-below-80-as-supply-risk-eases/): Oil prices continued to decline on Wednesday amid expectations that the US and Iran ....
- [South African Rand Strengthens Ahead of Inflation](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-strengthens-ahead-of-inflation/): South African local currency unit, the rand, strengthened against crosses – the US dollar, the European
- [Wall Street, FTSE 100 Mixed Ahead of Fed Rates Decision](https://dmarketforces.com/wall-street-ftse-100-mixed-ahead-of-fed-rates-decision/): Global markets are pivoting around central bank policy expectations and the prospect of a US-Iran deal
- [XRP Price Slides Amidst Ripple’s Strategic Investment in Flutterwave](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-price-slides-amidst-ripples-strategic-investment-in-flutterwave/): Ripple (XRP) price declined to $1.22 over the past 24 hours, underperforming a slightly negative
- [Apapa Customs Intercepts ₦12.7bn Cannabis Sativa, Expired Drugs](https://dmarketforces.com/apapa-customs-intercepts-%e2%82%a612-7bn-cannabis-sativa-expired-drugs/): The NCS reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on smuggling, urging legitimate traders to comply with import regulations to avoid severe sanctions.#Apapa Customs Intercepts ₦12.7bn Cannabis Sativa, Expired Drugs#
- [CBN to Open N1trn Treasury Bills for Subscription on Wednesday](https://dmarketforces.com/cbn-to-open-n1trn-treasury-bills-for-subscription-on-wednesday/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to auction N1 trillion in Nigerian Treasury bills...
- [MemeCore Price Rises 6.6% as Investors Speculate](https://dmarketforces.com/memecore-price-rises-6-6-as-investors-speculate/): MemeCore price rose 6.61% on Tuesday to $3.13, moving independently as Bitcoin fell 1.95, driven by a modest rotation
- [‘Why Insurance Penetration is Low in Nigeria – NCRIB](https://dmarketforces.com/why-insurance-penetration-is-low-in-nigeria-ncrib/): The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has identified the exclusion of pension ...
- [EU Parliament Approves EU-U.S. Trade Deal Legislation](https://dmarketforces.com/eu-parliament-approves-eu-u-s-trade-deal-legislation/):  The European Parliament on Tuesday approved legislation implementing the EU-U.S
- [Federal Government Moves to Curb Rising Cooking Gas Prices](https://dmarketforces.com/federal-government-moves-to-curb-rising-cooking-gas-prices/): The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory
- [Pi Network Climbs Ahead of Pi2Day, Mandatory Nodes Upgrade](https://dmarketforces.com/pi-network-climbs-ahead-of-pi2day-mandatory-nodes-upgrade/): Pi Network (PiUSD) climbed to $0.136, showing a small, independent move against ...
- [Nigerian Exchange Shrinks, Tier-1 Banks Drive N782bn Loss](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-exchange-shrinks-tier-1-banks-drive-n782bn-loss/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index and market capitalisation shrank further on Tuesday as Tier-1 banks...
- [Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Near $51bn, Highest Since Jan. 2009](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-foreign-reserves-near-51bn-highest-since-jan-2009/): Nigeria's gross foreign reserves surged near $51 billion, driven by significant inflows....
- [Naira Slides Against Dollar, Interbank Turnover Tops $1.2bn](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-slides-against-dollar-interbank-turnover-tops-1-2bn/): The Naira slid against the US dollar at the Nigeria Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Tuesday amidst a significant spike
- [NCC Begins Review of Mobile Termination Rates after 8 Years](https://dmarketforces.com/ncc-begins-review-of-mobile-termination-rates-after-8-years/): The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a comprehensive...
- [Strait of Hormuz: Transit May  Take ‘Weeks’ to Resume](https://dmarketforces.com/strait-of-hormuz-transit-may-take-weeks-to-resume/): The CEO of Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K., Jotaro Tamura, on Tuesday said Ship owners will not resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz ​for weeks until they are confident that the U.S.-Iran peace ‌deal is “material”.
- [XRP Price Ticks Up as Ripple Invests in Flutterwave](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-price-ticks-up-as-ripple-invests-in-flutterwave/): XRP price ticked up to $1.23 on Tuesday as Ripple invests in Flutterwave, one of Africa’s most valuable fintech
- [HYPE- Hyperliquid Surges by 11% on SpaceX Perp Catalyst](https://dmarketforces.com/hype-hyperliquid-surges-by-11-on-spacex-perp-catalyst/): Hyperliquid (HYPE) price is up 11.44% to $75.78, significantly outperforming the broader market
- [GCR Upgrades Wema Bank Plc’s Issuer Rating to A/A1](https://dmarketforces.com/gcr-upgrades-wema-bank-plcs-issuer-rating-to-a-a1/): GCR Ratings (GCR) has upgraded Wema Bank Plc’s national scale long and short-term issuer ratings to A(NG)
- [SSA Sovereigns Face Iran Shock from Stronger Starting Point -Fitch](https://dmarketforces.com/ssa-sovereigns-face-iran-shock-from-stronger-starting-point-fitch/): Sub-Saharan African (SSA) sovereigns face the external shock precipitated by the US-Iran war
- [Crude Oil Prices Ease on US-Iran Peace Dividend](https://dmarketforces.com/crude-oil-prices-ease-on-us-iran-peace-dividend/): Crude oil prices continued to decline on Tuesday amid optimism over an initial US-Iran agreement
- [CBN Mandates Banks, Fintechs to Host Payment Data Locally](https://dmarketforces.com/cbn-mandates-banks-fintechs-to-host-payment-data-locally/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks, fintech firms, and other payment service provider
- [Overnight Rate Climbs as Financial System Liquidity Declines](https://dmarketforces.com/overnight-rate-climbs-as-financial-system-liquidity-declines/): Overnight lending rate climbed as financial system liquidity declined in the absence of significant
- [XRP Gains as Ripple RLUSD Stablecoin Lists on Gate.io](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-gains-as-ripple-rlusd-stablecoin-lists-on-gate-io/): XRP price is up about 5% in 24-hour trading to $1.23 following Ripple's listing of the RLUSD stablecoin on Gate.io, boosting
- [Bitcoin Rises on Morgan Stanley’s Sky-High Target Price](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-rises-on-morgan-stanleys-sky-high-target-price/): Bitcoin (BTC) climbed 1% to $66,328 on Tuesday after moderate profit-taking by investors
- [SOLUSD Climbs 5% as bitFlyer Set to List Solana in Japan](https://dmarketforces.com/solusd-climbs-5-as-bitflyer-set-to-list-solana-in-japan/): Solana (SOLUSD) climbed 5% % to $74.37 in 24h, significantly outperforming a broader ...
- [FG, States, LGCs Share N2.257trn Federally Collected Revenue in April](https://dmarketforces.com/fg-states-lgcs-share-n2-257trn-federally-collected-revenue-in-april/): The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N2.257 trillion
- [United Capital Acquires 5% Shareholding in NGX Group](https://dmarketforces.com/united-capital-acquires-5-shareholding-in-ngx-group/): United Capital Group has acquired a five per cent equity stake in Nigerian Exchange Group
- [IMF Highlights Rise of Stablecoin Use in Nigeria, Warns of Policy Risks](https://dmarketforces.com/imf-highlights-rise-of-stablecoin-use-in-nigeria-warns-of-policy-risks/): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted the rapid growth of stablecoin usage in Nigeria as a new channel for cross-border payments.
- [Naira Appreciates to N1,356 as Foreign Reserves Reach 2009 High](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-appreciates-to-n1356-as-foreign-reserves-reach-2009-high/): The naira rose against the US dollar in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange
- [Nigerian Exchange Index Sinks as Investors Lose N984bn](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-exchange-index-sinks-as-investors-lose-n984bn/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) tumbled on Monday as investors lost...
- [Bitcoin Price Tops $67k as Investors Return to Positions](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-price-tops-67k-as-investors-return-to-positions/): Bitcoin (BTC) price jumped by 4.92% in 24 hours to $67,228 on Monday, leading a broad market
- [Zcash Soars by 25% as Emergency Security Fix Boosts Optimism](https://dmarketforces.com/zcash-soars-by-25-as-emergency-security-fix-boosts-optimism/): Zcash (ZEC) price surged by 25.30% over 24 hours to $530.91 on Monday as an emergency
- [Inflation, Interest Rate Headwinds Weigh on Midyear US Credit Outlooks](https://dmarketforces.com/inflation-interest-rate-headwinds-weigh-on-midyear-us-credit-outlooks/): A more challenging and increasingly bifurcated backdrop for U.S. credits is reflected in Fitch Ratings
- [Nairobi Securities Exchange Climbs on Automobile, Telecom Stocks Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/nairobi-securities-exchange-climbs-on-automobile-telecom-stocks-rally/): The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) All-Share Index (ASI) surged on Monday, with
- [Nigeria’s Headline Inflation Rate Climbs to 15.93% in May](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-headline-inflation-rate-climbs-to-15-93-in-may/): Nigeria’s headline inflation climbed to 15.93% in May 2026, 24 basis points (bps) higher than
- [Ethereum Gains 9% as Bitmine Immersion Tech. Boosts Holdings](https://dmarketforces.com/ethereum-gains-9-as-bitmine-immersion-tech-boosts-holdings/): Ethereum (ETH) price spiked by about 9% to $1,809 on Monday as Bitmine Inc increased bets
- [AFC Backs Dangote Fertiliser Expansion with $600m Loan](https://dmarketforces.com/afc-backs-dangote-fertiliser-expansion-with-600m-loan/): Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) is helping to drive a US$7 billion fertiliser expansion
- [XRP Price Surges 8% on Japan’s New Crypto Rule, ETF Inflow](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-price-surges-8-on-japans-new-crypto-rule-etf-inflow/): Ripple (XRP)  price surged by about 8% over 24 hours to $1.23 on Monday amid geopolitical
- [Fitch Affirms Côte d’Ivoire Rating at ‘BB’, Outlook Stable](https://dmarketforces.com/fitch-affirms-cote-divoire-rating-at-bb-outlook-stable/): Fitch Ratings has affirmed Côte d'Ivoire's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'BB'
- [Money Market Rates Mixed as Banking System Liquidity Dips](https://dmarketforces.com/money-market-rates-mixed-as-banking-system-liquidity-dips/): The money market rates closed on a mixed note as banking system liquidity eased....
- [CBN to Open N1trn Worth of Treasury Bills for Subscription](https://dmarketforces.com/cbn-to-open-n1trn-worth-of-treasury-bills-for-subscription/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is scheduled to open Nigerian Treasury bills...
- [CBN Raises N3.8trn in OMO Bills Sales to Banks, FPIs](https://dmarketforces.com/cbn-raises-n3-8trn-in-omo-bills-sales-to-banks-fpis/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold N3.83 trillion OMO bills to investors across two open
- [Naira Opens Weak, Foreign Investors Drive $0.93bn FX Inflows](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-opens-weak-foreign-investors-drive-0-93bn-fx-inflows/): The naira opens Monday’s trading session on a weak note following mild depreciation at the Nigerian foreign exchange market
- [South African Rand Firmer as ‘Peace Deal’ Shifts Market Sentiment](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-firmer-as-peace-deal-shifts-market-sentiment/): The South African rand is firmer against the US dollar, the euro, and the British pound...
- [Global Equities Markets Rally on AI Momentum, SpaceX IPO Debut](https://dmarketforces.com/global-equities-markets-rally-on-ai-momentum-spacex-ipo-debut/): The global equities markets rally, with Wall Street closing higher following SpaceX's initial public offering, supporting investor optimism.
- [Anthropic Restricts Access to Fable, Mythos 5 AI Models after US Order](https://dmarketforces.com/anthropic-restricts-access-to-fable-mythos-5-ai-models-after-us-order/): AI giant Anthropic said it disabled its most advanced AI models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos
- [Fitch Affirms China at ‘A’ With Stable Outlook](https://dmarketforces.com/fitch-affirms-china-at-a-with-stable-outlook/): Fitch Ratings has affirmed China's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A' with a stable outlook
- [Oil Prices Tumble by 5% as Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-tumble-by-5-as-iran-opens-strait-of-hormuz/): Oil price losses deepened on Monday as expectations of resumed flows through the Strait of Hormuz
- [XRP Gains 4% as Ripple Sets $1bn Income Target for 2026](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-gains-4-as-ripple-sets-1bn-income-target-for-2026/): XRP gained approximately 4% in 24 hours to $1.18 as Ripple set a $1 billion income target for 2026
- [DOT – Polkadot Gains on T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF Approval](https://dmarketforces.com/dot-polkadot-gains-on-t-rowe-price-active-crypto-etf-approval/): Polkadot price (DOT) gained 4% to $1.01, outperforming a broader market that rose...
- [World’s First Trillionaire Shows Next Wave of Wealth Creation – CEO](https://dmarketforces.com/worlds-first-trillionaire-shows-next-wave-of-wealth-creation-ceo/): Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire, a milestone that offers investors
- [Bitcoin Price Increases on US-Iran Sign Islamabad Declaration](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-price-increases-on-us-iran-sign-islamabad-declaration/): Bitcoin price (BTCUSD) increased 2.06% to $65,646.31, leading a broad market rally primarily driven by a major....
- [Sell Pressure Hits Nigerian Bonds, Yield Rises to 16.70%](https://dmarketforces.com/sell-pressure-hits-nigerian-bonds-yield-rises-to-16-70/): The benchmark yield on Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds climbed to 16.70% in the secondary market ....
- [Investors Maintain Bearish Pose on T-Bills Ahead of Inflation](https://dmarketforces.com/investors-maintain-bearish-pose-on-t-bills-ahead-of-inflation/): The average yield climbed as investors maintained a bearish pose on Nigerian Treasury bills (T-Bills) in the secondary market ahead of the inflation data release on Monday, investment banking firms revealed.
- [Airtel Africa Hits 52-Week High, Tracking N5,818 Target Price](https://dmarketforces.com/airtel-africa-hits-52-week-high-tracking-n5818-target-price/): Airtel Africa Plc hits a 52-week high on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) as investors ....
- [Oando Climbs 10% Ahead of Scheduled Earnings Release](https://dmarketforces.com/oando-climbs-10-ahead-of-scheduled-earnings-release/): Oando Plc climbed by more than 10% as the oil-linked stock drew investors' attention....
- [UACN: Good Addition for Value Investors with 3-Year Outlook – WSTC](https://dmarketforces.com/uacn-good-addition-for-value-investors-with-3-year-outlook-wstc/): UAC Nigeria Plc shares have been considered a good addition for investors looking to hold....
- [Nigeria’s Inflation to Rise on High Food Prices, Naira Depreciation](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-inflation-to-rise-on-high-food-prices-naira-depreciation/): Nigeria’s headline inflation rate is projected to rise in May due to higher food ...
- [Bitcoin Price Dips, Strategy Inc. CEO Calls BTC Sales Procedural Test](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-price-dips-strategy-inc-ceo-calls-btc-sales-procedural-test/): Bitcoin (BTC) price dipped below $64k on Sunday due to selling pressure across...
- [NGX YTD Return Tops 57% as Investors Gain N1.38trn](https://dmarketforces.com/ngx-ytd-return-tops-57-as-investors-gain-n1-38trn/): The Nigerian stock market's year-to-date (YTD) return topped 57% as equities investors
- [World Bank Downgrades Global Growth Estimate for 2026](https://dmarketforces.com/world-bank-downgrades-global-growth-estimate-for-2026/): The World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report says the ongoing conflict ...
- [Nigeria’s Company Income Tax Declines in Q1 2026 – NBS](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-company-income-tax-declines-in-q1-2026-nbs/): The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports that Nigeria’s total Company Income Tax (CIT) for the first quarter of 2026 stands at 1.37 trillion naira.
- [NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians to U.S. Recall of Children’s Ibuprofen](https://dmarketforces.com/nafdac-alerts-nigerians-to-u-s-recall-of-childrens-ibuprofen/): The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)....
- [Bitcoin Price Tops $64k as Institutional Demand Resurfaces](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-price-tops-64k-as-institutional-demand-resurfaces/): Bitcoin is gaining traction, up by 1.10% to $64,243, driven by a significant reversal...
- [XRP Price Climbs as Ripple Launches XRPL AI Starter Kit](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-price-climbs-as-ripple-launches-xrpl-ai-starter-kit/): XRP climbed to $1.14, up by about 2% in 24 hours, a price uptick driven by a broader...
- [IFC Invests in Caribbean Debt Fund to Strengthen Resilience](https://dmarketforces.com/ifc-invests-in-caribbean-debt-fund-to-strengthen-resilience/):  The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, will invest up to US$15 million...
- [Niger Unlocks Access to Fresh IMF Loan](https://dmarketforces.com/niger-unlocks-access-to-fresh-imf-loan/): Niger government has unlocked access to an additional loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following a staff-level agreement on the ninth review of the country’s economic program supported by the Extended Credit Facility.
- [BEATUSD- Audiera Delivers 208% Gain in Bearish Crypto Market](https://dmarketforces.com/beatusd-audiera-delivers-208-gain-in-bearish-crypto-market/): Audiera (BEATUSD) gained 208% in 7 days, trading at $7.40 now as investors begin to...
- [Obi Advocates Lower Interest Rates, Security Measures to Drive Growth](https://dmarketforces.com/obi-advocates-lower-interest-rates-security-measures-to-drive-growth/): Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has called for lower interest rates ....
- [Dogecoin Climbs on Elon Musk SpaceX IPO Catalyst](https://dmarketforces.com/dogecoin-climbs-on-elon-musk-spacex-ipo-catalyst/): Dogecoin (DOGE) price climbed to $0.0882, slightly outperforming a flat broader market, primarily driven by renewed speculative interest following Elon Musk's SpaceX historic initial public offering (IPO)
- [Cardano Price Set to Tick on Altcoin Rotation, Technical Bounce](https://dmarketforces.com/cardano-price-set-to-tick-on-altcoin-rotation-technical-bounce/): Cardano (ADAUSD) price is set to tick higher, up 0.73% to $0.1745 on Saturday, as cryptocurrency investors develop an appetite for altcoins after significant sell-offs. 
- [Prices of Crude Oil Decline by 6% as US-Iran Tensions Ease](https://dmarketforces.com/prices-of-crude-oil-decline-by-6-as-us-iran-tensions-ease/): Oil prices posted steep weekly losses Friday as signs of de-escalation between Iran, Israel and the US eased fears of disruptions to global crude supplies, reversing gains made earlier in the week amid heightened Middle East tensions.
- [NGX Seeks Stronger Nigeria-UAE Capital Market Ties](https://dmarketforces.com/ngx-seeks-stronger-nigeria-uae-capital-market-ties/): The Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Dr Umaru Kwairanga, has called for stronger Nigeria-UAE capital market cooperation. Kwairanga made the call during a visit to the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) on Friday.
- [Reforms Restoring Stability, Investor Confidence – Tinubu](https://dmarketforces.com/reforms-restoring-stability-investor-confidence-tinubu/): President Bola Tinubu says the economic reforms undertaken by his administration since 2023 have restored stability, improved fiscal management and renewed investor confidence in Nigeria. The president stated this on Friday in his Democracy Day address to the nation.
- [Oil Prices Dip Below $90 on Potential US-Iran Deal](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-dip-below-90-on-potential-us-iran-deal/): Oil prices dipped below $90 per barrel on Friday as the US and Iran inch close to an agreement that could see the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days.
- [ECB Hikes Rates 25bps, Targets 3% Inflation for 2026](https://dmarketforces.com/ecb-hikes-rates-25bps-targets-3-inflation-for-2026/): The European Central Bank (ECB) raised its three key policy rates by 25-basis points at its June 2026 meeting, marking its first hike since 2023.
- [Rand Slides as World Bank Cuts South Africa’s 2026 GDP Growth](https://dmarketforces.com/rand-slides-as-world-bank-cuts-south-africas-2026-gdp-growth/): The South African rand slid against major currencies as the World Bank reduced its estimate of the country's 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth.
- [Wall St, European Markets Surge on AI Stock Rally Ahead of SpaceX Debut](https://dmarketforces.com/wall-st-european-markets-surge-on-ai-stock-rally-ahead-of-spacex-debut/): Global equities markets rally on AI and tech stock momentum following a marked shift towards risk assets on signals of easing US-Iran tensions. 
- [Fitch Affirms African Development Bank at ‘AAA’, Outlook Stable](https://dmarketforces.com/fitch-affirms-african-development-bank-at-aaa-outlook-stable/): Fitch Ratings has affirmed African Development Bank's (AfDB) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'AAA' with a stable outlook.
- [Naira Depreciates as Interbank FX Turnover Declines](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-depreciates-as-interbank-fx-turnover-declines/): The naira depreciated against the US dollar to N1,363.8250 at the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) as interbank FX turnover declined.
- [Equities Investors Lose N73bn as Nigerian Exchange Index Dips](https://dmarketforces.com/equities-investors-lose-n73bn-as-nigerian-exchange-index-dips/): Equities investors lost about N73 billion as the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) dipped on Thursday ahead of the Democracy Day holiday.
- [XRP Slips as Price Fails to Respond to Improved Fundamentals](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-slips-as-price-fails-to-respond-to-improved-fundamentals/): Ripple (XRP) slipped to $1.10 on Thursday from $1.13, as the price failed to respond positively to improved fundamentals and underperformed a slightly positive broader market.
- [BNB Price Rises to $600 as Broad Crypto Market Bounces](https://dmarketforces.com/bnb-price-rises-to-600-as-broad-crypto-market-bounces/): Binance coin (BNB) price rose by 1% to $600 on Thursday, slightly outperforming a modest market-wide bounce, driven by a relief rally following softer-than-expected U.S. core inflation data.
- [Ethereum Rises, Japan Classifies ETH, BTC as Regulated Financial Products](https://dmarketforces.com/ethereum-rises-japan-classifies-eth-btc-as-regulated-financial-products/): Ethereum (ETH) price rose slightly in the cryptocurrency market on Thursday, following a surge in the US inflation rate to 4.2% in May and renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran.
- [Bitcoin Price Climbs as Crypto Sell Pressures Soften](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-price-climbs-as-crypto-sell-pressures-soften/): Bitcoin price (BTC) climbed by about 2% over the past 24 hours to $62,756, outperforming a modestly rising broader market, primarily driven by a macro relief rally.
- [Xenophobic Attacks: 258 Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa](https://dmarketforces.com/xenophobic-attacks-258-nigerians-evacuated-from-south-africa/):  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received the first batch of Nigerian nationals evacuated from the Republic of South Africa due to recent xenophobic attacks.
- [Access Holdings Grows Shareholders’ Funds to N4.33trn](https://dmarketforces.com/access-holdings-grows-shareholders-funds-to-n4-33trn/): Access Holdings Plc says its shareholders’ funds rose to N4.33 trillion in the 2025 financial year as the group continued with strengthening its capital base and positioning itself for long-term growth.
- [Trump Accuses Iran of Violating Truce, Warns of Heavier Bombing](https://dmarketforces.com/trump-accuses-iran-of-violating-truce-warns-of-heavier-bombing/): U.S. President Donald Trump, following a fresh escalation in the Iran conflict, accused Tehran’s leadership of repeatedly violating the April ceasefire, describing it as “the most violated ceasefire in the history of the world.”
- [South African Rand Little Changed Ahead of Economic Data](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-little-changed-ahead-of-economic-data/): South African rand (ZAR) is little changed against the US dollar ahead of key economic data scheduled for release on Thursday.  The local unit traded rangebound in yesterday's session and is little changed this morning, First National Bank (FNB) said in a note.
- [Global Equities Markets Dip as US Inflation Weighs Ahead of ECB](https://dmarketforces.com/global-equities-markets-dip-as-us-inflation-weighs-ahead-of-ecb/): Global equities markets dipped as the US Inflation rate surge weighed on investors' sentiment ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) rate decision on Thursday.
- [Oil Prices Increase as U.S. Forces Strike Iran Again](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-increase-as-u-s-forces-strike-iran-again/): Oil prices rose as escalating military exchanges between the US and Iran and renewed tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz heightened fears of disruptions to global crude supplies.
- [How Regular Savings Culture Can Support Long-Term Financial Stability](https://dmarketforces.com/how-regular-savings-culture-can-support-long-term-financial-stability/): In today's volatile economic climate, saving money is no longer just a prudent habit—it is a strategic necessity.  The constantly rising cost of living, inflationary pressures, and currency fluctuations have redefined what it means to be financially secure. The difference now lies not in whether people save, but in how they save.
- [UK, Australia, Canada Launch Fund for Peace in Israel, Palestine](https://dmarketforces.com/uk-australia-canada-launch-fund-for-peace-in-israel-palestine/): Britain, Australia and Canada will launch a 3 million pounds or 4 million dollars fund on Thursday to help support peace in Israel and Palestine.
- [4 Key African Investment Sectors Attracting Cross-Border Capital in 2025](https://dmarketforces.com/4-key-african-investment-sectors-attracting-cross-border-capital-in-2025/): Africa's investment story has shifted decisively. While global foreign direct investment fell 11% in 2024 and continued declining into 2025, Africa bucked the trend entirely — recording a 75% jump in FDI inflows to a record USD 97 billion.
- [Nigerian Bonds Yield Climbs 13bps as Risk Appetite Shifts](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-bonds-yield-climbs-13bps-as-risk-appetite-shifts/): The benchmark yield on the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds increased 13 basis points in the secondary market as investors trimmed their portfolios.
- [Treasury Bills Sold Off as Investors Rotate Funds to Risky Assets](https://dmarketforces.com/treasury-bills-sold-off-as-investors-rotate-funds-to-risky-assets/): The average yield on Nigerian Treasury bills (NTB) climbed by 12 basis points (bps) in the secondary market on Wednesday as investors sold off naira assets.
- [Naira Spot Rate Weakens as FX Payments Exceed Dollar Supply](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-spot-rate-weakens-as-fx-payments-exceed-dollar-supply/): The naira spot rate depreciated against the US dollar in the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) as international payments exceeded supply-side volume.
- [NGX Index Climbs As Equities Investors Gain N99 Billion](https://dmarketforces.com/ngx-index-climbs-as-equities-investors-gain-n99-billion/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) climbed as equities investors gained N99 billion, extending the 3-day rally. The Nigerian stock market closed on a positive note as buying interest persisted in several large- and mid-cap stocks.
- [Ekiti Begins N55.6m Grant Disbursement to Entrepreneurs](https://dmarketforces.com/ekiti-begins-n55-6m-grant-disbursement-to-entrepreneurs/): The Ekiti Government has begun the disbursement of N55.6 million in grants to 177 entrepreneurs selected across the state under the Innovation Enterprise Support Fund (IESF), in partnership with FirstBank of Nigeria.
- [BEAT – Audiera Gains 27% on High-Volume Speculative Buying](https://dmarketforces.com/beat-audiera-gains-27-on-high-volume-speculative-buying/): Audiera price (BEAT) surged by about 27% in 24 hours to $5.98, dramatically outperforming a flat broader market, driven primarily by increased speculative buying pressure.
- [Dollar Index Slides as U.S. Inflation Jumps to 4.2%](https://dmarketforces.com/dollar-index-slides-as-u-s-inflation-jumps-to-4-2/): The dollar comes under pressure on Wednesday amid a surge in U.S. inflation, buoyed by a global energy crisis. The US dollar index, which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, is down 0.1% to 99.8 on Wednesday as US inflation data surged to a three-year high.
- [Hyperliquid Price Falls 10% Amidst Stablecoin Rule Warning](https://dmarketforces.com/hyperliquid-price-falls-10-amidst-stablecoin-rule-warning/): Hyperliquid price (HYPEUSD) fell by about 10% over 24 hours to $56.01 amid warnings about stablecoin rules, with broader market risk-off sentiment pressuring high-beta altcoins.
- [OpenAI Confidentially Files for U.S. IPO](https://dmarketforces.com/openai-officially-files-for-ipo/): OpenAI has officially joined Wall Street’s initial public offering (IPO) along with SpaceX and Anthropic, announcing that it has confidentially submitted a draft S-1 filing to regulators.
- [AfDB Commits $86m to Agro-Processing Zones Project](https://dmarketforces.com/afdb-commits-86m-to-agro-processing-zones-project/): The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it has committed 86 million dollars to the implementation of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme in Nigeria as of March 31.
- [Investment, Enterprise Will Drive Nigeria’s $1trn Economy Target -VP](https://dmarketforces.com/investment-enterprise-will-drive-nigerias-1trn-economy-target-vp/): Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria’s ambition to build $1 trillion economy is driven by enterprise, investment, and coordinated reforms across all levels of government.
- [Seplat Energy Names Okon CEO, Elumelu Board Chairman](https://dmarketforces.com/seplat-energy-names-okon-ceo-elumelu-board-chairman/): Seplat Energy Plc has appointed Mr Effiong Okon as Chief Executive Officer from Aug. 1, while Mr Tony Elumelu will become Chairman from Jan. 1, 2027.
- [FG Seeks Stronger Stakeholder Participation In Agro-Processing Zones](https://dmarketforces.com/fg-seeks-stronger-stakeholder-participation-in-agro-processing-zones/): The Federal Government (FG) has called on farmers, agribusinesses, financial institutions, research organisations, development partners and others to actively support the implementation of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme.
- [South African Rand Trades Flat after 0.5% Q1 GDP Growth](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-trades-flat-after-0-5-q1-gdp-growth/): The South African rand trades flat on Wednesday after the country reported 0.5% gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the first quarter of 2026.
- [Global Equities Markets Ease on AI, Tech Stock Valuation Concerns](https://dmarketforces.com/global-equities-markets-ease-on-ai-tech-stock-valuation-concerns/): Global equities markets ease on AI, technology stock valuation concerns, and renewed Middle East escalation, which dampened investors' appetite.
- [Fitch Affirms InfraCredit’s Insurer Financial Strength Rating at ‘BB-‘](https://dmarketforces.com/fitch-affirms-infracredits-insurer-financial-strength-rating-at-bb-2/): Fitch Ratings has affirmed Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company PLC's (InfraCredit) Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating at 'BB-' and National IFS Rating at 'AAA(nga)'.
- [Abuja-Lokoja Road: Umahi Issues 72-Hour Ultimatum to Contractors](https://dmarketforces.com/abuja-lokoja-road-umahi-issues-72-hour-ultimatum-to-contractors/): Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to contractors handling the Abuja-Lokoja road to fully mobilise to site and utilise funds already released by the Federal Government.
- [TikTok Removes 4m Videos, Disrupts 86,000 Live Sessions in Nigeria](https://dmarketforces.com/tiktok-removes-4m-videos-disrupts-86000-live-sessions-in-nigeria/): TikTok says it removed more than four million videos and interrupted over 86,000 LIVE sessions in Nigeria in the fourth quarter of 2025 as part of efforts to strengthen safety and integrity on the platform.
- [Moody’s Affirms Bank of Industry’s B3 Ratings; Outlook Stable](https://dmarketforces.com/moodys-affirms-bank-of-industrys-b3-ratings-outlook-stable/): Moody's Ratings has today affirmed Bank of Industry Limited's (BOI) long-term issuer ratings and long-term corporate family rating at B3.
- [Standard Bank Group Backs Dangote Refinery IPO](https://dmarketforces.com/standard-bank-group-backs-dangote-refinery-ipo/): Standard Bank Group has reaffirmed its commitment to support the growth of Dangote Industries Limited, pledging backing for the planned listing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery while expressing readiness to finance future expansion projects across the continent.
- [Oil Prices Rise as U.S. Strikes Iran for Downing Apache](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-rise-as-u-s-strikes-iran-for-downing-apache/): 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.
- [Naira Gains on FX Liquidity Strength, Climbs Against Crosses](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-gains-on-fx-liquidity-strength-climbs-against-crosses/): 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.
- [Kebbi Secures $4.1bn Commitments, Plans Joint Energy Plant](https://dmarketforces.com/kebbi-secures-4-1bn-commitments-plans-joint-energy-plant/): 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.
- [Equities Investors Gain N835bn as NGX Extends Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/equities-investors-gain-n835bn-as-ngx-extends-rally/): 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.
- [XRP Hits Oversold, SBI Bank to Offer Token as Deposit Reward](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-hits-oversold-sbi-bank-to-offer-token-as-deposit-reward/): 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 Slips to 5-Year Low over Extended Selloffs](https://dmarketforces.com/cardano-slips-to-5-year-low-over-extended-selloffs/): 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 Falls 4% on Technical Rejection](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-price-falls-4-on-technical-rejection/): 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.
- [Tax Ombud Seeks End to Multiple Taxation](https://dmarketforces.com/tax-ombud-seeks-end-to-multiple-taxation/): Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) of Nigeria says efforts are underway to address multiple taxation through collaboration with relevant revenue authorities.
- [WHO Chief Urges Uganda to Reconsider Congo Border Closure Over Ebola](https://dmarketforces.com/who-chief-urges-uganda-to-reconsider-congo-border-closure-over-ebola/): The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, has urged Uganda to reconsider its decision to close its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo over the ongoing Ebola outbreak.Tedros appealed during a visit to an Ebola isolation unit at a hospital in Kampala, the Ugandan capital.
- [Poverty Hits 63% in Nigeria, IMF Says](https://dmarketforces.com/poverty-hits-63-in-nigeria-imf-says/): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said poverty in Nigeria has reached 63% of the population as conditions remain difficult for people amidst economic reform.
- [Nigerian Bonds Yield Climbs as Investors Dump Debt Papers](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-bonds-yield-climbs-as-investors-dump-debt-papers/): Benchmark yields on Nigerian government bonds surged by 25 basis points (bps) as investors dumped local debt papers in the secondary market on Monday.
- [Post-Auction Selloffs Trim Nigerian Treasury Bills Yield](https://dmarketforces.com/post-auction-selloffs-trim-nigerian-treasury-bills-yield/): The average yield on Nigerian Treasury (NTB) bills surged in the secondary market as investor demand for fixed-interest securities weakened on Monday.
- [NCC Appoints Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as Interim Chairman of the Digital Bridge Institute Governing Board](https://dmarketforces.com/ncc-appoints-princess-oforitsenere-emiko-as-interim-chairman-of-the-digital-bridge-institute-governing-board/): The Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has appointed Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as Interim Chairman of the governing board of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), a move that anchors the Commission's plan to reposition the Institute for the next era of Nigeria's communications sector and digital economy.
- [Nigeria’s Total Trade for Q1 2026 Stood at N34.78bn – NBS](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-total-trade-for-q1-2026-stood-at-n34-78bn-nbs/): The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s total merchandise trade stood at N34,788.59 billion in the first quarter of 2026.
- [South African Rand Climbs Ahead of GDP Data, Bond Auction](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-climbs-ahead-of-gdp-data-bond-auction/): The South African Rand climbed ahead of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) data scheduled for release on Tuesday, as the debt office planned to auction local bonds.a
- [Heirs Insurance Hits 3m Policyholders Milestone in 5 Years](https://dmarketforces.com/heirs-insurance-hits-3m-policyholders-milestone-in-5-years/): Heirs Insurance Group says it has impacted and protected more than three million customers in its first five years of operation. Mr Niyi Onifade, the group’s Sector Head and Managing Director of Heirs Life Assurance, said this on Monday at a news conference in Lagos to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Heirs Insurance Group.
- [Oil Prices Retreat as Israel, Iran Halt Attacks](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-retreat-as-israel-iran-halt-attacks/): Oil prices retreated on Tuesday after Iran and Israel announced a halt to attacks, while comments from US President Donald Trump signalling progress in negotiations with Tehran eased supply disruption concerns.
- [AI Stocks Drive Wall Street Rally, European Equities Climb](https://dmarketforces.com/ai-stocks-drive-wall-street-rally-european-equities-climb/): 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.
- [Afreximbank Invests $83bn in Nigeria, Positions Lagos for Growth](https://dmarketforces.com/afreximbank-invests-83bn-in-nigeria-positions-lagos-for-growth/): 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.
- [BNBUSD –Binance Coin Surges on Relief Rally in Crypto Market](https://dmarketforces.com/bnbusd-binance-coin-surges-on-relief-rally-in-crypto-market/): 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.
- [SOL Climbs 5% on Huge USDC Mint on Solana Network](https://dmarketforces.com/sol-climbs-5-on-huge-usdc-mint-on-solana-network/): 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.
- [FirstBank Breaches Capital Compliance Amidst Heavy Oil, Gas Lending](https://dmarketforces.com/firstbank-breaches-capital-compliance-amidst-heavy-oil-gas-lending/): 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.
- [Naira Trades Sideways as Market Digests CBN FX Manual](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-trades-sideways-as-market-digests-cbn-fx-manual/): 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.
- [IMF Approves Fresh Loan for Rwanda](https://dmarketforces.com/rwanda-unlocks-access-to-fresh-imf-loan/): The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced the approval of Rwanda’s request for a 38-month arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) with access to SDR 185.031 million (115.5 per cent of quota) and authorised an immediate disbursement of SDR 26.433 million (about US$35.7 million).
- [Equities Investors Gain N714bn as NGX Index Rebounds](https://dmarketforces.com/equities-investors-gain-n714bn-as-ngx-index-rebounds/): Equities investors gained more than N714 billion as the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index rebounded from the broader sell-off reported last week.
- [Iran Declares End of Attacks on Israel](https://dmarketforces.com/iran-declares-end-of-attacks-on-israel/): Iranian military on Monday announced that the country will cease attacking Israel after having given a “painful response” to Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
- [BTCUSD -Bitcoin Price Climbs on Crypto Market, Traders’ Optimism](https://dmarketforces.com/btcusd-bitcoin-price-climbs-on-crypto-market-traders-optimism/): Bitcoin price (BTCUSD) topped $63k on Monday, recovering from a steep weekly decline, primarily driven by a massive short squeeze triggered by geopolitical optimism.
- [CBN Raised N4.5trn from OMO, Treasury Bills Auctions](https://dmarketforces.com/cbn-raised-n4-5trn-from-omo-treasury-bills-auctions/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) raised a total of NGN4.5 trillion through OMO and Treasury bills last week, as investor demand for naira assets remains strong via primary market auctions (PMAs)
- [DEXEUSD – DeXe Gains 15% as Investors Rotate Funds to Altcoin](https://dmarketforces.com/dexeusd-dexe-gains-15-as-investors-rotate-funds-to-altcoin/): DeXe price (DEXEUSD) climbed 14.76% to $22.67, significantly outperforming Bitcoin's +1.7% gain, driven primarily by a broad rotation into high-performing altcoins.
- [South African Rand Flat as US Job Report Fuels Dollar Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-flat-as-us-job-report-fuels-dollar-rally/): The South African rand is trading flat against crosses on Monday as a surprise US May jobs report fueled a broad dollar rally and crushed emerging-market currencies.
- [Global Equities Markets Bearish, Wall St, Euro Stoxx 50 Slip](https://dmarketforces.com/global-equities-markets-bearish-wall-st-euro-stoxx-50-slip/): Global equities markets closed on a bearish note on Friday, with Wall Street, the FTSE 100, and the Euro Stoxx 50 indices falling week-on-week as geopolitical disruptions dampened investor sentiment.
- [Oil Prices Rise 5% as Israel, Iran Renew Missile Attacks](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-rise-5-as-israel-iran-renew-missile-attacks/): Oil prices surged by about 5% on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East heightened concerns over potential supply disruptions amidst airstrikes.
- [Nigeria Targets Illegal Fishing with €59m EU Ocean Programme](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-targets-illegal-fishing-with-e59m-eu-ocean-programme/): Nigeria will leverage the €59 million West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP) to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and strengthen marine resource management.
- [CPPE Urges Reps to Reject Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Bill](https://dmarketforces.com/cppe-urges-reps-to-reject-sugar-sweetened-beverage-tax-bill/): The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), an NGO, has urged the House of Representatives to reject the sugar-sweetened beverage tax bill, describing it as ill-timed and insensitive to prevailing economic realities for manufacturers.
- [Sugar: LCCI Urges Review of SSB Tax Bill, Warns of Impact](https://dmarketforces.com/sugar-lcci-urges-review-of-ssb-tax-bill-warns-of-impact/): The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has expressed concern over the passage of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax Bill by the Senate.
- [XRP Price Climbs by 5% on Relief Rally, Bitcoin Rebound](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-price-climbs-by-5-on-relief-rally-bitcoin-rebound/): Ripple (XRP) price surged by 5.32% to $1.15 in a technical relief rally, driven by a beta-driven rebound as the crypto market stabilised after a sharp sell-off.
- [BUA Cement Shrinks by 10%, Investors Sell as Momentum Pauses](https://dmarketforces.com/bua-cement-shrinks-by-10-investors-sell-as-momentum-pauses/): BUA Cement Plc's share price declined by 10% week-on-week due to profit-taking amid a broader sell-off in the Nigerian stock market.  The cement company's share price printed at N378, though low volume was seen all week, reflecting BUA’s concentrated holding.
- [FCCPC Clarifies Position on Airtime Market Regulation, Suspends DEON Enforcement](https://dmarketforces.com/fccpc-clarifies-position-on-airtime-market-regulation-suspends-deon-enforcement/): The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), says its position on matters relating to digital and non-traditional lending is limited to its regulatory responsibilities.
- [Zcash Price Surges 22% on Rapid Response Security Flaw Fix](https://dmarketforces.com/zcash-price-surges-22-on-rapid-response-security-flaw-fix/): Zcash (ZEC) price rose by about 20% to $427.50, sharply outperforming a modest market-wide rise, primarily driven by restored confidence following the patch of a critical bug.
- [MTN Defends Data Billing System, Unveils Transparency Drive on Usage Tracking](https://dmarketforces.com/mtn-defends-data-billing-system-unveils-transparency-drive-on-usage-tracking/): MTN Nigeria has defended its data billing system, insisting that customers’ data are neither manipulated nor stolen, as it unveiled new transparency measures to address persistent concerns over data depletion.
- [ETHUSD- Ethereum Gains 5% as Dip Buyers Accumulate](https://dmarketforces.com/ethusd-ethereum-gains-5-as-dip-buyers-accumulate/): Ethereum price (ETHUSD) increased by 5% to $1,628, outperforming a broader market rebound, primarily driven by a short squeeze after an extreme sell-off.  Dip buyers stepped up at the extremely depressed price of $1.5k after sustained sell pressure. 
- [Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Top $50bn, Increase by $4.54bn](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-foreign-reserves-top-50bn-increase-by-4-54bn/): Nigeria’s foreign reserves topped $50 billion in the first week of June due to sustained FX receipts across key sources, data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed.
- [Konga CEO Advocates for Stablecoins to Accelerate Cross-Border African Trade](https://dmarketforces.com/konga-ceo-advocates-for-stablecoins-to-accelerate-cross-border-african-trade/): The Chief Executive Officer of Konga Group, Prince  Ekeh, has advocated for wider adoption of stablecoins to accelerate cross-border trade and eliminate payment barriers across Africa.
- [Wema Bank Tumbles by 10% as Investors Trim Holdings](https://dmarketforces.com/wema-bank-tumbles-by-10-as-investors-trim-holdings/): The market value of Wema Bank Plc.’s 40.118 billion outstanding shares declined by more than 10% over the last five trading sessions due to sell pressure to N1.203 trillion.
- [Abbey Mortgage Bank Soars 47% on CBN Licence Approval](https://dmarketforces.com/abbey-mortgage-bank-soars-47-on-cbn-licence-approval/): Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc soared by more than 47% in 5 days as investors increased bets on the Nigerian lender following the announcement of Central Bank (CBN) regional licence approval last week.
- [Riskoff- Nigerian Stock Market Declines N4.4trn to N156trn](https://dmarketforces.com/riskoff-nigerian-stock-market-declines-n4-4trn-to-n156trn/): The Nigerian stock market shed N4.41 trillion over the last five trading sessions as investor sentiment turned negative, with some efforts channelled into portfolio rebalancing.
- [BCHUSD – Bitcoin Cash Dips on Extreme Fear, Technical Breakdown](https://dmarketforces.com/bchusd-bitcoin-cash-dips-on-extreme-fear-technical-breakdown/): Bitcoin Cash price (BCHUSD) declined by 3% to $214.5 on Saturday, primarily driven by a broad market sell-off amid extreme fear sentiment.
- [HYPEUSD -Hyperliquid Drops by 6% on Unlock Token Flows](https://dmarketforces.com/hypeusd-hyperliquid-drops-by-6-on-unlock-token-flows/): Hyperliquid (HYPEUSD) declined by 6% to $56.87, underperforming a broader market that was also declining, primarily driven by a major scheduled token unlock.
- [NGX Positions Dangote Refinery IPO as Pan-African Inv. Opportunity](https://dmarketforces.com/ngx-positions-dangote-refinery-ipo-as-pan-african-inv-opportunity/): The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) says the anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals is being positioned as an African investment opportunity.
- [Brent, WTI Climb as Oil Market Extends Weekly Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/brent-wti-climb-as-oil-market-extends-weekly-rally/): Brent and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed as the oil market extended its weekly rally on renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns over disruptions to crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Crypto Market Cap Slumps to $2.1trn on Waves of Selloffs](https://dmarketforces.com/crypto-market-cap-slumps-to-2-1trn-on-waves-of-selloffs/): The crypto market capitalisation plunged to $2.1 trillion over 24 hours, primarily driven by a massive cascade of liquidations that amplified selling pressure.
- [XRP Price Crashes to $1.07 over Severe Market Downturn](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-price-crashes-to-1-07-over-severe-market-downturn/): Ripple (XRP) price declined 5% to $1.07 during the early trading session on Saturday, underperforming a broadly weak crypto market primarily driven by whale distribution colliding with persistent U.S. regulatory uncertainty.
- [Naira Softens Against Dollar, Nigeria’s FX Reserves Top $50bn](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-softens-against-dollar-nigerias-fx-reserves-top-50bn/): The naira softened against the US dollar as international payments outweighed FX liquidity at the Nigeria Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Friday, according to an official report from the authority.
- [Fitch Upgrades South Africa to ‘BB’ With Stable Outlook](https://dmarketforces.com/fitch-upgrades-south-africa-to-bb-with-stable-outlook/): Fitch Ratings has upgraded South Africa's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to 'BB' from 'BB-' with an outlook accorded as stable.
- [NGX Rebounds as Zenith Bank, Access Drive Banking Index Surge](https://dmarketforces.com/ngx-rebounds-as-zenith-bank-access-drive-banking-index-surge/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index rebounded on Friday, as Tier-1 bank and Lafarge Africa stocks halted the downtrend in the local bourse after 4 days.
- [ETHUSD- Ethereum Price Tumbles by 10% on Panic Selling](https://dmarketforces.com/ethusd-ethereum-plunges-by-10-on-panic-selling/): Ethereum price (ETHUSD) dropped by about 10% in 24 hours to $1,598.17, underperforming Bitcoin's 3.92% drop, primarily driven by a cascade of leveraged long liquidations amid a broad altcoin market crash.
- [Bitcoin Price Sinks 6% to $59.8k on Aggressive Crypto Selloffs](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-price-sinks-6-to-59-8k-on-aggressive-crypto-selloffs/): Bitcoin price (BTC) is down 6.12% to $59,821 on Friday amid aggressive crypto selloffs, underperforming a broader market decline and primarily driven by a hawkish reaction to strong U.S. jobs data.
- [Nigeria’s Total Capital Importation Rises to $10.37bn in Q1 2026](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-total-capital-importation-rises-to-10-37bn-in-q1-2026/): The National Bureau of Statistics(NBS), says the total capital importation into Nigeria stood at 10,371.90 billion dollars in quarter one (Q1) 2026. The NBS said this in its  Nigeria Capital Importation Q1 2026 report released in Abuja on Friday.
- [Nigeria’s Total Capital Importation Rises 84% in 12 Months](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-total-capital-importation-rises-84-in-12-months/): The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says the total capital importation into Nigeria stood at 10,371.90 billion dollars in quarter one (Q1) 2026, representing about 84% year on year growth from the equivalent period in 2025.
- [Oil Crisis Hits World Growth Outlook, Forecasts Revised Down](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-crisis-hits-world-growth-outlook-forecasts-revised-down/): World growth prospects have been hurt by the oil crisis prompted by the US-Iran war, Fitch Ratings says in its latest Global Economic Outlook (GEO). This has led Fitch to lower its 2026 forecast for global growth by 0.2 percentage points to 2.4%.
- [Rand Steady, South Africa’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Fall](https://dmarketforces.com/rand-steady-south-africas-foreign-exchange-reserves-fall/): The South African Rand is trading steady against the US dollar and other crosses on Friday, while the latest report shows that the country’s foreign reserves fell due to weaker gold prices.
- [Brent Tops $95 as U.S. Toughens Sanctions Against Russia](https://dmarketforces.com/brent-tops-95-as-u-s-toughens-sanctions-against-russia/): Brent topped $95 per barrel on Friday amidst tighter US sanctions against Russia and persistent geopolitical risks. Meanwhile, hopes for diplomatic progress between Washington and Tehran tempered further gains.
- [SpaceX Sets IPO at $135 Per Share, 92x Sales Valuation](https://dmarketforces.com/spacex-sets-ipo-at-135-per-share-92x-sales-valuation/): Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) is preparing for a landmark initial public offering (IPO) targeting proceeds of around $ 75 billion at an implied valuation of $1.75 trillion to $ 2 trillion.
- [Global Equities Markets Mixed as Investors Trim AI Stocks Holdings](https://dmarketforces.com/global-equities-markets-mixed-as-investors-trim-ai-stocks-holdings/): Global equities markets are heading for a mixed close this week amid easing tensions in the Middle East, while negative sentiment amplified AI stock sell-offs. 
- [Bitcoin Price Dips to $61.5k as Institutional Risk Appetite Shifts](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-price-dips-to-61-5k-as-institutional-risk-appetite-shifts/): Bitcoin price (BTCUSD) nosedived to $61,491, underperforming the broader market's 4.46% decline and was driven primarily by sustained institutional selling pressure.
- [ETHUSD – Ethereum Price Falls by 8% as Fear Fuels Selloffs](https://dmarketforces.com/ethusd-ethereum-price-falls-by-8-as-fear-fuels-selloffs/): Ethereum (ETHUSD) price fell 8.05% over the last 24 hours to $1,638.21, underperforming the broader market decline and was primarily driven by a sector-wide altcoin sell-off.
- [XRP Slumps to $1.10 as Institutional Selling Intensifies](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-slumps-to-1-10-as-institutional-selling-intensifies/): Ripple (XRP) has lost about 8% in the last 24 hours, trading at $1.10 on Friday on sustained institutional selloffs, and technical breakdown.
- [AFC Raises $2bn in Syndicated Loans to Scale Investments](https://dmarketforces.com/afc-raises-2bn-in-syndicated-loans-to-scale-investments/): Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has successfully raised a record US$2 billion syndicated loan, underscoring strong global investor support for the rapid buildout of integrated infrastructure and industrial platforms shaping Africa’s next phase of economic growth.
- [Naira Slides Against US$, Nigeria’s FX Reserves Near 2009 High](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-slides-against-us-nigerias-fx-reserves-near-2009-high/): The naira mixed on Thursday, slipping against the US dollar (US$) at the Nigeria Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) as international payments surpassed FX supply.
- [Equities Investors Lose N561bn as NGX Extends Bearish Run](https://dmarketforces.com/equities-investors-lose-n561bn-as-ngx-extends-bearish-run/): The Nigerian equities market extended its bearish run on Thursday, with the All-Share Index declining 0.37% to settle at 242,227.31 points.  The local bourse shrank as sell pressure persisted for four days straight, in what some stockbrokers now call a price correction after a fast-and-furious rally.
- [Kenya’s Private Sector Activity Deteriorates in May -PMI](https://dmarketforces.com/kenyas-private-sector-activity-deteriorates-in-may-pmi/): Kenya’s private sector activity deteriorated in May 2026, according to Stanbic IBTC Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) report released by S&P Global on Thursday. 
- [Germany’s Economy Set to Benefit as Europe Raises Defence Spending](https://dmarketforces.com/germanys-economy-set-to-benefit-as-europe-raises-defence-spending/): Germany is set to be the main economic beneficiary among Europe’s large economies as the continent raises defence spending, Fitch Ratings says in a new report.
- [Senate Raises Sugar Tax, Establishes Health Fund for Diseases](https://dmarketforces.com/senate-raises-sugar-tax-establishes-health-fund-for-diseases/): The Senate on Wednesday approved a new excise duty regime on sugar-sweetened beverages. The upper chamber also endorsed the creation of a dedicated funding stream to strengthen public health interventions across the country.
- [ETHUSD- Ethereum Price Drops 8% on Sustained ETF Outflows](https://dmarketforces.com/ethusd-ethereum-price-drops-8-on-sustained-etf-outflows/): Ethereum (ETH) price is struggling to rebound after slipping 8% to $1,730 on Thursday amid bearish action driven by relentless institutional selling via spot ETFs and a cascade of leveraged long liquidations.
- [ADAUSD – Cardano Price Crashes after Co-founder Warning](https://dmarketforces.com/adausd-cardano-price-crashes-after-co-founder-warning/): Cardano price (ADAUSD) plunged 13.51% to $0.188 over 24h, underperforming the broader market downturn, driven primarily by escalating ecosystem distress and negative sentiment.
- [XRP Price Sinks 7% as Investors Unwind Leverage Positions](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-price-sinks-7-as-investors-unwind-leverage-positions/): Ripple (XRP) price is down 7.04% in 24 hours to $1.15, underperforming a broader market sell-off primarily driven by a wave of forced selling from leveraged long positions.
- [Bitcoin Price Sinks Below $63k as Investors Target AI, IPOs](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-price-sinks-below-63k-as-investors-target-ai-ipos/): Bitcoin price (BTCUSD) is down by 6.3% over 24 hours to $62.919 on Thursday, driven by sustained institutional selling pressure. With about $60 billion in transaction value, Bitcoin's decline is rooted in institutional exits and exacerbated by the unwind of derivatives.
- [Oil Prices Decline on Fragile Peace Hope in Middle East](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-decline-on-fragile-peace-hope-in-middle-east/): Oil prices are softer in the global commodity market on Thursday following reports of a ceasefire deal between Lebanon and Israel, which boosted hopes for a broader agreement to end the US-Israeli conflict with Iran that could potentially lead to a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [SA Rand Stabilises, Risk-off Sentiment Weighs on EM Currencies](https://dmarketforces.com/sa-rand-stabilises-risk-off-sentiment-weighs-on-em-currencies/): South African Rand (ZAR) stabilises against crosses on Thursday after the local unit struggled to hold value against the US dollar amid strengthening geopolitical tensions.
- [Wall Street, FTSE 100 Down on AI Stock Selloffs, Global Risk Aversion](https://dmarketforces.com/wall-street-ftse-100-down-on-ai-stock-selloffs-global-risk-aversion/): Wall Street and the FTSE 100 declined as risk aversion dampened sentiment across global equities.  Escalating tensions in the Middle East set the tone for global risk aversion, with overnight US-Iran exchanges weighing on sentiment and driving a broad pullback in equities.
- [Lafarge Africa Slumps by 10% as Investors Exit Positions](https://dmarketforces.com/lafarge-africa-slumps-by-10-as-investors-exit-positions/): Cement company Lafarge Africa Plc lost about 10% of its market value due to heavy sell-offs on the Nigerian Exchange. The sell pressure aligned well with broader market direction, stockbrokers said, reflecting an ongoing market correction that has lasted for three days.
- [DBN Disburses N1trn to MSMEs, Unveils 5-Year Growth Plan](https://dmarketforces.com/dbn-disburses-n1trn-to-msmes-unveils-5-year-growth-plan/): The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Plc says it has disbursed more than N1 trillion to over one million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), supporting the creation of more than 1.6 million jobs since inception.
- [MTN Nigeria Declines by 7% on Significant Volume Action](https://dmarketforces.com/mtn-nigeria-declines-by-7-on-significant-volume-action/): MTN Nigeria Plc lost about 7% of its market value on Wednesday as investors trimmed their holdings in the telecommunication company’s shares.
- [First Holdco Shrinks, Market Value Falls 17% in 3 Days](https://dmarketforces.com/first-holdco-shrinks-market-value-falls-17-in-3-days/): First Holdco Plc dropped by more than 16.78% in three days due to aggressive selloffs by the company’s shareholders in the stock market. The financial services company's negative performance aligned with broader sentiment in the Nigerian Exchange.
- [XRP Sinks as Flight from Crypto Risk Fuels Selloffs](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-sinks-as-flight-from-crypto-risk-fuels-selloffs/): Ripple (XRP) fell to $1.20 on Wednesday, underperforming a broadly weaker crypto market, driven primarily by a risk-off macro sell-off. The move aligns with Bitcoin's 2.89% drop, indicating a beta-driven decline amid heightened geopolitical tensions and institutional ETF outflows.
- [Central Bank of Nigeria Hikes Interest Rates on Treasury Bills](https://dmarketforces.com/central-bank-of-nigeria-hikes-interest-rates-on-treasury-bills/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) hiked treasury bill rates after the authority kept the monetary policy rate at 26.5% last month as inflation accelerated toward 16%.
- [CardinalStone Hikes Transcorp Target Price, Cites TransAfam Turnaround](https://dmarketforces.com/cardinalstone-hikes-transcorp-target-price-cites-transafam-turnaround/): Analysts at CardinalStone Securities Limited have jerked up their target price for Transnational Corporation to N69.71 per share, citing the TransAfam turnaround as the reason for their buy recommendation.
- [NEAR Protocol Gains 13% as AI Token Attracts Crypto Investors](https://dmarketforces.com/near-protocol-gains-13-as-ai-token-attracts-crypto-investors/): NEAR Protocol (NEARUSD) gained 13% in 24 hours to $2.88, sharply outperforming a declining Bitcoin and broader market, primarily driven by a sector rotation into AI-focused cryptocurrencies.
- [Zambia’s Bond Buyback Not Distressed Debt Exchange -Fitch](https://dmarketforces.com/zambias-bond-buyback-not-distressed-debt-exchange-fitch/): The Zambian authorities’ tender offer to buy back its Bond B does not constitute a distressed debt exchange (DDE), Fitch Ratings says.
- [UK Manufacturing Recovery Continues Despite Rising Prices, Supply Pressures](https://dmarketforces.com/uk-manufacturing-recovery-continues-despite-rising-prices-supply-pressures/): UK manufacturing continues to recover in May despite rising consumer price inflation and supply chain pressures, S&P Global said in its monthly purchasing manager index (PMI)
- [Ghana’s Private Sector Job Creation Hits 11-Month High -PMI](https://dmarketforces.com/ghanas-private-sector-job-creation-hits-11-month-high-pmi/): Ghana’s private sector recorded an employment boost as business conditions were stable in May, according to the purchasing manager index (PMI) report released by S&P Global today.
- [Naira Extends Rally as Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Grow](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-extends-rally-as-nigerias-foreign-reserves-grow/): The naira extends rally against the US dollar, and other crosses at the Nigeria Foreign Exchange Market (NEFM) as data show the country’s external reserves continue to gain momentum.
- [Equities Investors Lose N2.28trn as Nigerian Market Tumbles](https://dmarketforces.com/equities-investors-lose-n2-28trn-as-nigerian-market-tumbles/): Equities investors lost N2.28 trillion as the stock market continues to reprice overbought stocks, and sentiment deteriorated for the third trading session in June 2026.
- [Digital Leisure Spending and Consumer Behaviour in Emerging Markets in 2026](https://dmarketforces.com/digital-leisure-spending-and-consumer-behaviour-in-emerging-markets-in-2026/): Consumer spending patterns are shifting in ways that matter deeply to investors and ...
- [European Consumer Price Inflation Overshoots ECB Target at 3.2%](https://dmarketforces.com/european-consumer-price-inflation-overshoots-ecb-target-at-3-2/): Reflecting the global energy crisis, the cost-of-living squeeze across Europe intensified as consumer price inflation rose to 3.2% in May 2026, up from 3% in April, according to the latest economic data.
- [Oil Prices Surge on Middle East Hostilities, Uncertain Outlook](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-surge-on-middle-east-hostilities-uncertain-outlook/): Crude oil prices rise for their third day in a row on Wednesday, as fresh hostilities between the US and Iran cast further doubt about a fragile ceasefire.
- [South African Rand Steady Against USD, EUR, GBP Ahead of PMI](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-steady-against-usd-eur-gbp-ahead-of-pmi/): South African rand (ZAR) is trading steady against crosses on Wednesday as oil prices continue to ease in the global commodity market ahead of the purchasing manager index (PMI) report to be released by S&P Global.
- [AI, Tech Stocks Optimism Drive Global Equities Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/ai-tech-stocks-optimism-drive-global-equities-rally/): Global equities markets surge on optimism over AI and tech stocks, as the US and Iran maintain their cool amid ongoing diplomatic talks to end Middle East tensions.
- [Shettima Urges States to Tap from $750m World Bank-Assisted Fund](https://dmarketforces.com/shettima-urges-states-to-tap-from-750m-world-bank-assisted-fund/): Vice President Kashim Shettima has implored state governments to unlock the potential of the 750 million dollars World Bank-assisted State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) programme.
- [Zcash Gains 11% on Successful Emergency Network Upgrade](https://dmarketforces.com/zcash-gains-11-on-successful-emergency-network-upgrade/): Zcash (ZEC) climbed by about 11% to $604.03, sharply outperforming a declining market, driven primarily by a positive reaction to a swift security fix.
- [Wema Bank Slumps by 9% on Huge Volume Selloffs](https://dmarketforces.com/wema-bank-slumps-by-9-on-huge-volume-selloffs/): Wema Bank Plc's market value declined by more than 9% due to heavy sell-offs on the local bourse on Tuesday. Its sharp price depreciation aligned with a broader downturn in the stock market.
- [Nigerian Exchange Loses N478bn as Investors Book Profit](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-exchange-loses-n478bn-as-investors-book-profit/): Equity investors lost N478 billion on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) due to sustained bearish activity. The stock market closed on a negative note, with key performance indicators mixed due to new shares being listed.  The All-Share Index (ASI) declined by -0.35%, while the market capitalisation plunged by -0.30%.
- [Central Bank to Open N700bn Treasury Bills for Subscription](https://dmarketforces.com/central-bank-to-open-n700bn-treasury-bills-for-subscription/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is scheduled to open Nigerian Treasury bills worth N700 billion across standard tenors at the primary market auction on Wednesday.
- [XRP Tumbles as Sellers Take Control in Crypto Market](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-tumbles-as-sellers-take-control-in-crypto-market/): Ripple (XRPUSD) is down 6.4% over 24 hours to $1.21 on Tuesday, closely tracking a broader crypto market sell-off that is primarily driven by Bitcoin's weakness.
- [BTCUSD- Bitcoin Crashes as Corporate Holders Exit Positions](https://dmarketforces.com/btcusd-bitcoin-crashes-as-corporate-holders-exit-positions/): Bitcoin (BTC) crashed by 6% to $67.1k amid a sustained exodus of institutional capital from spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and a symbolic sale by a major corporate holder.
- [Naira Rises to N1361/$, NFEM Interbank FX Turnover Slides](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-rises-to-n1361-nfem-interbank-fx-turnover-slides/): The naira rose against the US dollar on Tuesday as demand for international payments declined, with data showing a moderate slide in interbank FX turnover.
- [Nigerian Exchange Shrinks, Equities Investors Lose N478bn](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-exchange-shrinks-equities-investors-lose-n478bn/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) and market capitalisation shrank further on Tuesday, with the equities portfolio balance reducing by N478 billion as sell pressure persisted.
- [Nigeria Can Leverage Pension, Sovereign Wealth Funds for Growth — AfDB](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-can-leverage-pension-sovereign-wealth-funds-for-growth-afdb/): Urama, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Chief Economist and Vice President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday
- [TAJBank Claims Nigeria’s Biggest Islamic Bank by Assets, Profit](https://dmarketforces.com/tajbank-claims-nigerias-biggest-islamic-bank-by-assets-profit/): TAJBank Limited, Nigeria’s top non-interest bank (NIB), has retained its lead as the country’s biggest ethical bank, based on the 2025 regulatory-approved financial statements of all NIBs.
- [Central Bank Raises N7.30trn from OMO Bills in May](https://dmarketforces.com/central-bank-raises-n7-30trn-from-omo-bills-in-may/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold OMO bills worth N7.30 trillion in May 2026 as part of efforts to manage liquidity levels in the financial system.
- [South African Rand Strengthens on Softer US Dollar, Bonds Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-strengthens-on-softer-us-dollar-bonds-rally/): The South African rand gained strength against Western currencies on Tuesday, boosted by foreign investor demand for the country’s debt papers and a rebound in gold prices amid a setback in US-Iran peace talks.
- [Global Equities Markets Diverge on US-Iran Ceasefire Setback](https://dmarketforces.com/global-equities-markets-diverge-on-us-iran-ceasefire-setback/): Global equities opened on a mixed note after renewed tensions between the US and Iran weighed on sentiment, while investors reacted to a sharp surge in oil prices.
- [Oil Prices Ease as Trump Says Negotiation with Iran Continues](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-ease-as-trump-says-negotiation-with-iran-continues/): Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday after surging more than 5% in the previous session, as conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran over the future of US-Iran negotiations prompted investors to reassess geopolitical risks in the Middle East.
- [Benchmark Yield on Nigerian Bonds Ease Slightly to 16.31%](https://dmarketforces.com/benchmark-yield-on-nigerian-bonds-ease-slightly-to-16-31/): Benchmark yield on Nigerian government bonds eased slightly to 16.31% in the secondary market at the beginning of the week as investors rotated funds away from risky equities.
- [XRP Dips 3.50% on Broader Crypto Selloffs, Thin Liquidity](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-dips-3-50-on-broader-crypto-selloffs-thin-liquidity/): Ripple’s XRP is down 3.50% to $1.27 in 24h, closely tracking a broader crypto market sell-off primarily driven by institutional risk-off sentiment and leveraged liquidations.
- [Bitcoin Plunges to $70K on Synergy Inc. Symbolic Sales](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-plunges-to-70k-on-synergy-inc-symbolic-sales/): Bitcoin (BTC) price declined by 4.11% to $70,208.55, underperforming a broadly weaker crypto market, primarily driven by sustained institutional selling and heightened geopolitical risk.
- [Nigeria’s Assets Under Management Hit N10trn in 2 Years – SEC](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-assets-under-management-hit-n10trn-in-2-years-sec/): Nigeria’s Assets Under Management (AUM) increased from N3.2 trillion to N10 trillion within the last two years, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said.
- [Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal against Providus, Unity Banks’ Merger](https://dmarketforces.com/supreme-court-dismisses-appeal-against-providus-unity-banks-merger/): The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed an appeal seeking the dissolution of the merger between Providus Bank Limited and Unity Bank Plc.
- [Equities Investors Lose N1.81trn as Nigerian Exchange Bleeds](https://dmarketforces.com/equities-investors-lose-n1-81trn-as-nigerian-exchange-bleeds/): Equities investors lost N181 trillion in a swoop on Monday over risk-off sentiment spotted across key sectoral indices.  The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) opened trading for the month in negative territory, with key market performance indicators declining by 1.3%. 
- [The Initiates Strengthens Position in East Africa with Acquisition](https://dmarketforces.com/the-initiates-strengthens-position-in-east-africa-with-acquisition/): The Initiates Plc has strengthened its strategic position in East Africa following the acquisition of an additional 20% equity stake in its Ugandan subsidiary, The Initiates Uganda (TIU), raising its ownership interest from 35% to 55%.
- [Naira Gains as Hydrocarbon Sales Proceeds Boost FX Reserves](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-gains-as-hydrocarbon-sales-proceeds-boost-fx-reserves/): The naira rallied against crosses in the currency market as proceeds from Nigeria’s hydrocarbon sales continue to boost the country’s foreign reserves.
- [Nigerian Exchange Shrinks as Equities Investors Lose N1.8trn](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-exchange-shrinks-as-equities-investors-lose-n1-8trn/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) key performance indicators declined in the first trading session of June due to profit-taking in the local bourse. Market cap fell by N1.8 trillion on Monday as investors sold off.
- [Iran Announces Suspension of Peace Talks with U.S.](https://dmarketforces.com/iran-announces-suspension-of-peace-talks-with-u-s/): Iran on Monday suspended high-stakes negotiations with the United States to protest Israel’s expanding military offensive in Lebanon, according to government-aligned media, complicating efforts to end the three-month war.
- [Canadian Banks Report Mixed Results in Q2 -Fitch](https://dmarketforces.com/canadian-banks-report-mixed-results-in-q2-fitch/): Canadian banks saw mixed results for 2Q26, according to Fitch Ratings. Most institutions reported modestly lower top-line numbers, primarily driven by three fewer calendar days in the quarter and pressure on net interest income.
- [Bitcoin Dives as Saylor Breaks Promise Not to Sell BTC](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-dives-as-saylor-breaks-promise-not-to-sell-btc/): Bitcoin (BTC) lost 3% in 24 hours to $71.4, underperforming a flat S&P 500 as Michael Saylor, Strategy Inc. chairman and co-founder, sold 32 Bitcoins for roughly $2.5 million between May 26 and May 31 to fund preferred stock dividend payments.
- [XRP Falls to $1.28, Ripple Executes Escrow Release](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-falls-to-1-28-ripple-executes-escrow-release/): Ripple (XRP) price dipped more than 4% to $1.28 on Monday as investor sentiment continued to decline amidst 1 billion XRP unlocked from escrow.
- [Nigeria’s Private Sector Activity Hits 9-Month High -PMI](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-private-sector-activity-hits-9-month-high-pmi/): Private sector activity improved to the best level in 9 months, according to Stanbic IBTC Bank's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) released by S&P Global today.
- [Fitch Upgrades Wema Bank to ‘B’ With Stable Outlook](https://dmarketforces.com/fitch-upgrades-wema-bank-to-b-with-stable-outlook/): Fitch Ratings has upgraded Wema Bank PLC's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'B' from 'B-' and its Viability Rating (VR) to 'b' from 'b-'.  With stable outlooks, Fitch also upgraded Wema's National Long-Term Rating to 'A(nga)' from 'A-'(nga)'.
- [Nigerian Naira Opens Strong as Foreign Reserves Top $49bn](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-naira-opens-strong-as-foreign-reserves-top-49bn/): The Nigerian naira opened the month of May slightly stronger as foreign reserves continue to climb again, following fresh inflows from hydrocarbon sales and offshore investors' portfolio building.
- [Kidnapping: NUT Directs Oyo Teachers to Begin Indefinite Strike June 1](https://dmarketforces.com/kidnapping-nut-directs-oyo-teachers-to-begin-indefinite-strike-june-1/): The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to embark on an indefinite strike beginning on Monday.
- [Oil Prices Surge as US-Iran Attacks Heighten Uncertainties](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-surge-as-us-iran-attacks-heighten-uncertainties/): Oil prices edge higher during early hours on Monday as renewed tensions in the Middle East between the US and Iran heightened concerns over potential supply disruptions.
- [Federal Workers Reject N100,000 Minimum Wage Proposal](https://dmarketforces.com/federal-workers-reject-n100000-minimum-wage-proposal-2/): The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has rejected the proposed N100,000 national minimum wage, describing it as inadequate and incapable of addressing prevailing economic realities facing Nigerian workers.
- [Rand Steadies Against Crosses, SARB Hikes Oil Price Forecast](https://dmarketforces.com/rand-steadies-against-crosses-sarb-hikes-oil-price-forecast/): Rand is trading steady against the US dollar, Euro and British pound on Monday as markets continue to digest the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)'s 25-basis-point interest rate hike last week.
- [NNPC Ltd. Records N481bn Profit in April](https://dmarketforces.com/nnpc-ltd-records-n481bn-profit-in-april/): The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), says it has recorded N481 billion Profit After Tax (PAT) for April 2026.
- [Global Markets Mixed, AI Stocks Fuel Wall Street Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/global-markets-mixed-ai-stocks-fuel-wall-street-rally/): The global markets were mixed as artificial intelligence (AI) and tech stocks drove Wall Street higher last week, supported by optimism over US-Iran peace talks.
- [Federal Workers Reject N100,000 Minimum Wage Proposal](https://dmarketforces.com/federal-workers-reject-n100000-minimum-wage-proposal/): The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has rejected the proposed N100,000 national minimum wage, describing it as inadequate and incapable of addressing prevailing economic realities facing Nigerian workers.
- [Money Market Liquidity Tops N6trn Ahead of OMO Inflow](https://dmarketforces.com/money-market-liquidity-tops-n6trn-ahead-of-omo-inflow/): Money market liquidity topped N6 trillion at the close of the trading session last week despite a substantial rise from the open market operation conducted by the Apex Bank.
- [ETH Slips Below $2k as Sellers Dominate Crypto Market](https://dmarketforces.com/eth-slips-below-2k-as-sellers-dominate-crypto-market/): Ethereum (ETHUSD) declined below $2k as sellers continue to dominate trading activities in the cryptocurrency market.
- [Economic Reforms Yet to Fully Impact Businesses, Says NECA](https://dmarketforces.com/economic-reforms-yet-to-fully-impact-businesses-says-neca/): The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) says businesses across the country are yet to fully experience the expected benefits of the Federal Government’s ongoing economic reforms.
- [Nigerian Treasury Bills Yield Eased as Banks Keep Holdings](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-treasury-bills-yield-eased-as-banks-keep-holdings/): The average yield on Nigerian Treasury bills eased slightly by 6 basis points (bps) week on week to 17.51% on Friday, as deposit money banks and other portfolio managers remain bullish.
- [Aradel Holdings Gains 5% Amidst Missed Regulatory Filing](https://dmarketforces.com/aradel-holdings-gains-5-amidst-missed-regulatory-filing/): Aradel Holdings Plc added 5.3% to its market value amid a surge in demand for oil stocks; its price appreciation was primarily driven by volume, despite a missed regulatory filing.  Trading data from the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) showed that the volume of Aradel shares transacted was moderate.
- [Banking, Consumer Stocks Drive N4.5trn Investors Gain in May](https://dmarketforces.com/banking-consumer-stocks-drive-n4-5trn-investors-gain-in-may/): The equities market sustained its positive momentum in May, with investors gaining N4.514 trillion as renewed buying interest in financial services and consumer goods stocks lifted overall market performance.
- [DOGEUSD – Dogecoin Slides to $0.10 on Memecoin Selloffs](https://dmarketforces.com/dogeusd-dogecoin-slides-to-0-10-on-memecoin-selloffs/): Giving up its slight gains, Dogecoin (DOGEUSD) slipped slightly to $0.1006 in the last trading session of May, driven by profit-taking across memecoins.
- [ZECUSD – Zcash Rises 5% after Multi-day Price Correction](https://dmarketforces.com/zecusd-zcash-rises-5-after-multi-day-price-correction/): Zcash (ZECUSD) rose by 5.05% to $546.98 amid weak cryptocurrency market conditions, after significant sell pressure had driven its market value lower.
- [Binance Coin Gains 7.3% on High-Volume Spot Buying](https://dmarketforces.com/binance-coin-gains-7-3-on-high-volume-spot-buying/): Binance Coin (BNB) sustained momentum, up 7.3% to $722.88 over 24 hours, driven by high-volume spot buying and rotation into altcoins.
- [Market Regulator Sets for T+1 Settlement, Suspends Key Trading Rules](https://dmarketforces.com/market-regulator-sets-for-t1-settlement-suspends-key-trading-rules/): The market regulator, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), has suspended several operational trading requirements ahead of its landmark transition to a T+1 settlement cycle, a strategic move aimed at ensuring a seamless migration to a faster and more efficient post-trade environment effective June 1, 2026.
- [Moody’s Changes Mali’s Outlook to Negative, Affirms Caa2 Rating](https://dmarketforces.com/moodys-changes-malis-outlook-to-negative-affirms-caa2-rating/): Moody's Ratings (Moody's) has changed the outlook on the Government of Mali to negative from stable and has affirmed the local- and foreign-currency long-term issuer ratings at Caa2. 
- [HBAR- Hedera Gains 5% as Open Interest Surges, Positioning](https://dmarketforces.com/hbar-hedera-gains-5-as-open-interest-surges-positioning/): Hedera (HBARUSD) gained 5.02% over 24 hours to $0.0975, significantly outperforming a flat Bitcoin and the broader market, driven primarily by a surge in leveraged derivatives positioning and whale accumulation.
- [SOLUSD – Solana Price Climbs on Huge Spot ETF Inflows](https://dmarketforces.com/solusd-solana-price-climbs-on-huge-spot-etf-inflows/): Solana (SOLUSD) climbed 1.01% to $82.94, slightly outperforming a modestly rising broader market, primarily driven by relative strength amid capital rotation and steady institutional interest.
- [ADAUSD -Cardano Gains 2% on Staking, Whale Accumulation](https://dmarketforces.com/adausd-cardano-gains-2-on-staking-whale-accumulation/): Cardano (ADAUSD) gained 2% over the past 24 hours to $0.23699, outperforming a flat Bitcoin, primarily driven by strong on-chain accumulation and network confidence.
- [Nigerian Exchange Delivers 60.90% Return in 5 Months](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-exchange-delivers-60-90-return-in-5-months/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) delivered a 60.90% return from January to May 2026, driven by persistent demand for stocks of local companies across sectors.
- [GCR Affirms Access Bank AA/A1+ With Stable Outlook](https://dmarketforces.com/gcr-affirms-access-bank-aa-a1-ratings-outlook-stable/): GCR Ratings (GCR) has affirmed Access Bank Plc’s national scale long and short-term issuer ratings of AA(NG) and A1+(NG), respectively, while the outlook is stable.
- [Oil Prices Fall 9% in 5 Days as US-Iran Tensions Ease](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-fall-9-in-5-days-as-us-iran-tensions-ease/): Oil market posts weekly losses as progress toward a US-Iran ceasefire agreement eases concerns over potential supply disruptions through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
- [BNB Gains 5.9% on Binance’s 65th HODLer Airdrop Catalyst](https://dmarketforces.com/bnb-gains-5-9-on-binances-65th-hodler-airdrop-catalyst/): Binance coin (BNB) gained 5.9% in 24 hours to $672.93, significantly outperforming a flat broader market, primarily driven by a new airdrop that rewards BNB holders.
- [XRP Gains 2% on Institutional Demand, Altcoin Rotation](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-gains-2-on-institutional-demand-altcoin-rotation/): Ripple (XRP) gained more than 2% over the past 24 hours to $1.34, outperforming a flat Bitcoin, primarily driven by steady institutional accumulation via spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
- [Naira Climbs as Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Cross $49bn](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-climbs-as-nigerias-foreign-reserves-cross-49bn/): The naira climbed against the US dollar to 1,373 at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) at the close of the trading session on Friday.
- [Central Bank Floats N600bn OMO Bills, Raises N1.9trn](https://dmarketforces.com/central-bank-floats-n600bn-omo-bills-raises-n1-9trn/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) conducted an open market operation in which it offered N600 billion in OMO bills to investors across three tenors.
- [Cooking Gas Price Continues to Increase- NBS](https://dmarketforces.com/cooking-gas-price-continues-to-increase-nbs/): The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says the average price of 5kg of cooking gas increased from N7,655.73 recorded in March to N8,706.93 in April.
- [Nigerian Exchange Index Rebounds, Investors Gain N414bn](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-exchange-index-rebounds-investors-gain-n414bn/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index rebounded on Friday, closing the last trading day of May on a bullish note, with investor portfolios increasing by N414 billion.
- [Kerosene Price Increases to N2,976.94 Per Litre in April- NBS](https://dmarketforces.com/kerosene-price-increases-to-n2976-94-per-litre-in-april-nbs/): The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says the average retail price of a litre of kerosene increased from N2,430.38 recorded in March to N2,976.94 in April.
- [At 2026 Ojude Oba, FCMB Embraces Continuity and Enterprise](https://dmarketforces.com/at-2026-ojude-oba-fcmb-embraces-continuity-and-enterprise/): For visitors arriving in the southwestern Nigerian town of Ijebu-Ode, the Ojude Oba festival first appears as a spectacle.
- [Oil Prices Decline as US-Iran Extend Ceasefire](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-decline-as-us-iran-extend-ceasefire/): Oil prices declined as the global commodity market reacted to a tentative 60-day ceasefire extension between the United States and Iran, pending President Trump's approval, easing oil price pressures and broadly supporting emerging-market currencies.
- [South African Rand in Sideways Moves Ahead of Economic Data](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-in-sideways-moves-ahead-of-economic-data/): South African Rand (ZAR) is trading sideways against the dominant US dollar, European single currency and British sterling ahead of economic data scheduled for release on Friday.
- [FTSE 100 Dips, Wall Street at Record Highs Amidst Ceasefire Extension](https://dmarketforces.com/ftse-100-dips-wall-street-at-record-highs-amidst-ceasefire-extension/): With the FTSE 100 bearish and Wall Street bullish, global markets' trading direction diverges amid renewed optimism following the US-Iran decision to extend the ceasefire, despite reported military attacks between Washington and Tehran.
- [BTC, ETH, XRP Decline Sharply on $1bn Crypto Liquidation](https://dmarketforces.com/btc-eth-xrp-decline-sharply-on-1bn-crypto-liquidation/): Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and Ripple’s XRP plunged as renewed tensions in the Middle East triggered about $1 billion in cryptocurrency liquidations.
- [XLM- Stellar Soars 24% to $0.2087 on DTCC Partnership Catalyst](https://dmarketforces.com/xlm-stellar-soars-24-to-0-2087-on-dtcc-partnership-catalyst/): Stellar (XLM) price soared by 24.09% in 24 hours to $0.20872, dramatically outperforming a flat broader market, primarily driven by a landmark institutional partnership announcement.
- [Our Reforms Stabilising Nigeria’s Economy—- Tinubu](https://dmarketforces.com/our-reforms-stabilising-nigerias-economy-tinubu/): President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria has stabilised and is gradually returning to the path of economic recovery and sustainable growth following difficult but necessary reforms undertaken by his administration over the past three years.
- [Dollar Index Climbs as US-Iran Attacks Dash Expectations](https://dmarketforces.com/dollar-index-climbs-as-us-iran-attacks-dash-expectations/): The dollar index (DXY) hovered near 99.2 as investors assessed the latest developments in the Middle East and mixed signals over a possible US-Iran agreement that could end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Rand Climbs as SARB Hikes Rates to Counter Inflation Risk](https://dmarketforces.com/rand-climbs-as-sarb-hikes-rates-to-counter-inflation-risk/): South African Rand (ZAR) rallied against Western currencies late on Thursday after the South African Reserve Bank raised key rates by 25 basis points.
- [Africa’s Trade Finance Gap Can Exceed $100bn Again — AfDB Report](https://dmarketforces.com/africas-trade-finance-gap-can-exceed-100bn-again-afdb-report/): The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has warned that Africa’s trade finance gap could exceed 100 billion dollars again if rising geopolitical tensions and disruptions to global trade and supply chains persist.
- [105 Nigerians killed in South Africa in 7 Years](https://dmarketforces.com/105-nigerians-killed-in-south-africa-in-7-years/): The Nigerian community in South Africa says at least 105 Nigerians have been killed in the country over the past seven years, following the wave of xenophobic attacks against migrants.
- [South African Reserve Bank Hikes Rates 25bps to Fight Inflation](https://dmarketforces.com/south-africa-reserve-bank-hikes-rates-25bps-to-fight-inflation/): The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) raised interest rates by 25 basis points, citing escalating global inflation risks linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis and mounting pressure on domestic fuel and food prices.
- [ETHUSD- Ethereum Sinks Below $2k as Fear Index Spikes](https://dmarketforces.com/ethusd-ethereum-sinks-below-2k-as-fear-index-spikes/): Ethereum (ETHUSD) sank 4% to $1,992.21 as fear underscored trading activities in the cryptocurrency market on Thursday following renewed attacks between the US and Iran.
- [Bitcoin Price Tumbles on Geopolitical Risk, Huge Unwind Leverage](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-price-tumbles-on-geopolitical-risk-huge-unwind-leverage/): Bitcoin (BTC) price declined 3% to $73,308.33 on Thursday as renewed geopolitical tensions stoked sell-offs and a massive unwind of leverage.
- [XRP Breaches Crucial $1.30 Support as BTC, Ethereum Dive](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-breaches-crucial-1-30-support-as-btc-ethereum-dive/): Ripple (XRP) breached its crucial $1.30 support level on Thursday, following significant sell-offs, as renewed geopolitical tensions dragged down Bitcoin and Ethereum.
- [GCR Affirms Stanbic IBTC Bank AAA/ A1+ Ratings, Outlook Stable](https://dmarketforces.com/gcr-affirms-stanbic-ibtc-bank-aaa-a1-ratings-outlook-stable/): GCR Affirms Stanbic IBTC Bank AAA/ A1+ Ratings, Outlook Stable
- [South African Rand Dips Ahead of Rate Hike Expectation](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-dips-ahead-of-rate-hike-expectation/): The South African rand (ZAR) depreciates against crosses such as the US dollar, Euro, and sterling on Thursday ahead of the Reserve Bank's interest rate policy decision.
- [Global Equity Market Mixed, FTSE 100 Climbs, Wall St. Steadies](https://dmarketforces.com/global-equity-market-mixed-ftse-100-climbs-wall-st-steadies/): Global equity markets continue to face pressure from geopolitical instability, which is affecting buying interest in the stocks of some cross-border policy-exposed companies.
- [Irish Economy to Grow at Slow Pace with Upside Inflation Risk -IMF](https://dmarketforces.com/irish-economy-to-grow-at-slow-pace-with-upside-inflation-risk-imf/): The Irish economy is projected to grow at a slower but still robust pace, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said at the end of its latest official staff visit to Ireland.
- [Oil Rallies on Renewed Strait of Hormuz Attacks, Sanctions](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-rallies-on-renewed-strait-of-hormuz-attacks-sanctions/): Global oil prices rally on Thursday on renewed tensions between the United States (U.S.) and the Iranian military over the Strait of Hormuz, despite ongoing peace talks between Washington and Tehran.
- [U.S., Iran Trade Attacks Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Ceasefire](https://dmarketforces.com/u-s-iran-trade-attacks-near-strait-of-hormuz-amid-ceasefire/): The United States and Iran again exchanged attacks near the Strait of Hormuz early on Thursday amid a ceasefire and ongoing negotiations on ending the war. The U.S. military attacked an Iranian position from which drones were being controlled, a U.S. official said.
- [XRP Sinks on Sustained Selloffs, ETF Outflows](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-sinks-on-sustained-selloffs-etf-outflows/): Ripple (XRP) declined sharply, moving below support as a raft of sellers took profits. This negative performance aligned with overall movement across top crypto names on Wednesday.
- [Bitcoin Sinks Amidst NY Lawsuit, Institutional Sell-offs](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-sinks-amidst-ny-lawsuit-institutional-sell-offs/): Bitcoin (BTCUSD) plunged below $75k on Wednesday as institutional sell-offs dampened sentiment amid a lawsuit in New York.
- [Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa Dominate Africa’s Equity Markets — AfDB](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-egypt-south-africa-dominate-africas-equity-markets-afdb/): Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa continue to dominate Africa’s equity markets, according to the 2026 African Economic Outlook released by the African Development Bank (AfDB).
- [Oil Prices Dip Amidst Uncertainties in US-Iran Agreement](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-dip-amidst-uncertainties-in-us-iran-agreement/): Oil prices fell as uncertainties surrounding negotiations between Iran and the US, and rising tensions, weakened expectations for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Tax Reforms: ACCI Urges 2-Year Grace Period on Tax Penalties](https://dmarketforces.com/tax-reforms-acci-urges-2-year-grace-period-on-tax-penalties/): The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has urged government to suspend penalties on late tax filings until business owners adjust and fully understand new tax laws and systems.
- [Dangote Refinery Ends Nigeria’s Era of Fuel Import Dependence, Boosts GDP, FX Earnings — EIU](https://dmarketforces.com/dangote-refinery-ends-nigerias-era-of-fuel-import-dependence-boosts-gdp-fx-earnings-eiu/): "The gradual ramp up of the 650,000 barrel/day Dangote refinery since May 2023 has transformed Nigeria's long dysfunctional downstream sector," the report stated. "The country's main refineries, all state owned, had been inoperative for years and Nigeria was almost entirely reliant on costly imported fuel."
- [Heirs Insurance Group Opens Entry for 5th Essay Championship for Students, Teachers, Schools](https://dmarketforces.com/heirs-insurance-group-opens-entry-for-5th-essay-championship-for-students-teachers-schools/): Heirs Insurance Group, Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurance group, has opened applications for the fifth edition of its annual Essay Championship, targeted at Junior Secondary School students nationwide. The initiative aims to drive insurance and financial literacy at an early age and to ensure proper insurance education among educators.
- [Rand Steadies Against USD, EUR, GBP on Easing Oil Prices](https://dmarketforces.com/rand-steadies-against-usd-eur-gbp-on-easing-oil-prices/): South African rand (ZAR) is trading steady against Western currencies, including the US dollar, the European single currency (Euro), and British sterling (GBP), amid easing global oil prices in the commodity market.
- [Wall St. Leads Global Markets Higher on Tech Stocks Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/wall-st-leads-global-markets-higher-on-tech-stocks-rally/): Global markets kick off strong on Wednesday, with Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) stocks driving momentum in the previous trading session.
- [Zenith Bank Renews Commitment to Children with Education, Inclusion, Opportunity at Core](https://dmarketforces.com/zenith-bank-renews-commitment-to-children-with-education-inclusion-opportunity-at-core/): Much more than commemorating the annual Children’s Day marked every May 27, Zenith Bank Plc is championing the narrative that children are the true leaders of tomorrow.
- [Dangote Sugar’s N486bn Rights Issue: A High-Stakes Reset for a Once-Dominant Consumer Giant](https://dmarketforces.com/dangote-sugars-n486bn-rights-issue-a-high-stakes-reset-for-a-once-dominant-consumer-giant/): Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc is attempting one of the most consequential balance sheet restructurings in Nigeria’s consumer goods sector through its proposed N486 billion Rights Issue at N60 per share.
- [Naira Weakens on Rising U.S Dollar Outflow, FX Reserves Top $49bn](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-weakens-on-rising-u-s-dollar-outflow-fx-reserves-top-49bn/): The Nigerian naira declined across foreign currency markets due to surging demand for the US dollar, the Euro and the Sterling.  Daily FX data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the local currency closed the trading session at ₦1,375.4073 per US dollar, up from ₦ 1,374.9172 the previous day.
- [Nigerian Exchange Shrinks as Equities Investors Lose N888bn](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-exchange-shrinks-as-equities-investors-lose-n888bn/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) shrank on Tuesday as equities investors lost more than N888 billion over sharp profit-taking ahead of the Islamic and Children's holidays.
- [2027: Tinubu’s Infrastructure Footprints‘ll Shift Voting Pattern in FCT – Wike](https://dmarketforces.com/2027-tinubus-infrastructure-footprintsll-shift-voting-pattern-in-fct-wike/): Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the infrastructure revolution currently sweeping through the territory, including rural communities, will guarantee a comfortable electoral victory for President Bola Tinubu in the nation’s capital in 2027.
- [ACCI Seeks Simpler Tax Compliance, Business-Friendly Reforms](https://dmarketforces.com/acci-seeks-simpler-tax-compliance-business-friendly-reforms/): The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has urged policymakers to simplify tax compliance, eliminate multiple taxation and implement reforms that promote growth, investment and strengthening of public trust.
- [Nigeria, West Africa’s Growth to Remain Stable at 4.7% in 2026 — AfDB](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-west-africas-growth-to-remain-stable-at-4-7-in-2026-afdb/): The economies of Nigeria and other West African countries are projected to remain stable at 4.7 per cent in 2026. This is according to the 2026 African Economic Outlook released by the African Development Bank (AfDB) on Tuesday at the ongoing Annual Meetings of the bank.
- [Okomu Oil Records N172.6bn Revenue From Palm Products in 2025](https://dmarketforces.com/okomu-oil-records-n172-6bn-revenue-from-palm-products-in-2025/): Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc says its total revenue from palm products rose to N172.6 billion in 2025, representing a 60.5 per cent increase compared to 2024.
- [AfDB Seeks Urgent Reforms to Unlock Africa’s $4trn Savings](https://dmarketforces.com/afdb-seeks-urgent-reforms-to-unlock-africas-4trn-savings/): The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Sidi Ould Tah, has called for urgent reforms to unlock Africa’s estimated four trillion dollars in domestic savings.
- [XRP Reboots after Price Plummets on Liquidity Squeeze](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-reboots-after-price-plummets-on-liquidity-squeeze/): XRP signals price recovery with 1.25% gain in the last 1 hours, according to trading data from a crypto exchange on Tuesday. Its trading volume remains low, down 12% over the last 24 hours to $1.2 billion amidst seller crypto market conditions.
- [GCR Affirms MTN Nigeria AAA Ratings, Outlook Stable](https://dmarketforces.com/gcr-affirms-mtn-nigeria-aaa-ratings-outlook-stable/): GCR Ratings (GCR) has affirmed the national scale long-term and short-term issuer ratings of AAA(NG) and A1+(NG), respectively, accorded to MTN Nigeria Communications Plc.
- [African Leaders Seek New Ways to Finance Infrastructure](https://dmarketforces.com/african-leaders-seek-new-ways-to-finance-infrastructure/): African ministers, financial institutions, and private sector leaders have called for innovative financing through asset recycling to support infrastructure development across the continent.
- [Brent Climbs as U.S Strikes Iran Amidst Peace Talks](https://dmarketforces.com/brent-climbs-as-u-s-strikes-iran-amidst-peace-talks/): Brent crude prices rose on Tuesday following US military strikes targeting Iran, underscoring the fragility of ongoing diplomatic efforts toward a possible agreement.
- [Morocco now Africa’s Leading Industrial Economy- AfDB](https://dmarketforces.com/morocco-now-africas-leading-industrial-economy-afdb/): The African Development Bank (AfDB) says Morocco has overtaken South Africa as Africa’s leading industrial economy. The AfDB said this while inaugurating the 2025 Africa Industrialisation Index (AII) in Brazzaville.
- [South African Rand Weakens as US-Iran Peace Deal ‘Hangs’](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-weakens-as-us-iran-peace-deal-hangs/): The South African Rand weakened against the US dollar, Euro and sterling during early trading hours on Tuesday as the United States-Iran peace deal hung in the balance following fresh attacks.
- [Global Equities Subdue in Absence of UK, US Markets](https://dmarketforces.com/global-equities-subdue-in-absence-of-uk-us-markets/): Global equity markets were relatively subdued, with the United States (US) markets closed for Memorial Day and the United Kingdom's (UK) markets closed for a bank holiday, leaving continental European bourses to set the tone.
- [Stock Market Edges Higher on Telco, Banking Stocks Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/stock-market-edges-higher-on-telco-banking-stocks-rally/): The Nigerian stock market edged higher on a rally in telco and banking indices. Buying interest in the telecommunications giant AIRTELAFRI, which reached a new year-high of NGN3,655.70, pushed the local bourse to a bullish close in the first trading session of the week.
- [Toncoin Gains 10%, Cluster of Ecosystem Updates Drive Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/toncoin-gains-10-cluster-of-ecosystem-updates-drive-rally/): Toncoin gained about 10% over 24 hours to $1.93, significantly outperforming a flat broader market, driven primarily by positive ecosystem development news and a high-volume technical breakout.
- [TRX Climbs as Robust USDT Settlement Fuels Demand](https://dmarketforces.com/trx-climbs-as-robust-usdt-settlement-fuels-demand/): TRON (TRX) gained 2% in 24 hours to $0.372, outperforming a flat broader market, primarily driven by its fundamental utility as a leading stablecoin settlement layer. TRX price increase over solid utility and technical momentum, though overbought readings suggest near-term volatility.
- [Demand for Naira Asset Drags Nigerian Treasury Bills Lower](https://dmarketforces.com/demand-for-naira-asset-drags-nigerian-treasury-bills-lower/): The average yield on Nigerian Treasury Bills dipped in the secondary market as investors ramped up their holdings of naira-denominated assets, with optimism about economic growth boosting sentiment.
- [Exchange Rate Improves as Growth Optimism Boosts Naira Demand](https://dmarketforces.com/exchange-rate-improves-as-growth-optimism-boosts-naira-demand/): The naira recorded a market-wide rally as Nigeria’s economy expanded in the first quarter of 2026, according to the statistics office, with FX data showing the dollar retreated on Middle East hope.
- [Airline Operators React to Debt Claim by NCAA](https://dmarketforces.com/airline-operators-react-to-debt-claim-by-ncaa/): ‎The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has reacted to the claim that its members are indebted to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for services the agency rendered.
- [Nigerian Exchange Index Climbs as Investors Gain N905bn](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-exchange-index-climbs-as-investors-gain-n905bn/): Equity investors in the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) gained N905 billion on Monday, as Airtel Africa and Oando Plc drove momentum, lifting the All-Share Index by 57 basis points.
- [Fidson Rights Issue Sees Strong Institutional Take-Up](https://dmarketforces.com/fidson-rights-issue-sees-strong-institutional-take-up/): Fidson Healthcare Plc delivered a decisive signal of shareholder confidence after its recently concluded rights issue closed oversubscribed at 117%, despite shareholders ultimately receiving only 85% allotment on additional subscriptions. Importantly, the company achieved full uptake of the rights on offer, underscoring strong capital market appetite for the pharmaceutical manufacturer.
- [Nigeria’s Capital Market Enters Fast Lane as NGX Adopts T+1 Settlement Cycle](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-capital-market-enters-fast-lane-as-ngx-adopts-t1-settlement-cycle/): Nigeria’s capital market is set for a major operational transformation as the Nigerian market officially migrates from a T+2 to a T+1 settlement cycle beginning Monday, June 1, 2026 — a move expected to accelerate liquidity, improve market efficiency, and strengthen investor confidence.
- [Lagos Disburses N8bn to Retirees](https://dmarketforces.com/lagos-disburses-n8bn-to-retirees/): Lagos State Government has disbursed over eight billion Naira to its retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme and the Defined Benefit Scheme. This is an effort to improve workers’ welfare and public service delivery.
- [NGX Seeks Deeper Integration of African Capital Markets](https://dmarketforces.com/ngx-seeks-deeper-integration-of-african-capital-markets/): In a statement on Monday, the NGX Chairman said the Nairobi Securities Exchange is one of Africa’s leading capital market institutions and a key gateway to East African capital flows.
- [UBA Unveils Innovation Centre at UNILAG Campus](https://dmarketforces.com/uba-unveils-innovation-centre-at-unilag-campus/): United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc on Monday deepened industry-academia collaboration with the inauguration of a four-storey Innovation Hub and Business Office at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
- [Moniepoint Unveils N3bn Commitment for Innovation Hubs in OAU, UNN, ABU](https://dmarketforces.com/moniepoint-unveils-n3bn-commitment-for-innovation-hubs-in-oau-unn-abu/): A Fintech company, Moniepoint Inc., has unveiled a N3 billion commitment to establish innovation hubs across three Nigerian universities to boost technology education, entrepreneurship, and youth employment.
- [UK Offers Nigerian Fintechs Gateway to Global Markets](https://dmarketforces.com/uk-offers-nigerian-fintechs-gateway-to-global-markets/): The United Kingdom (UK) provides a trusted regulatory and investment environment that enables Nigerian fintechs to expand globally while maintaining strong operational ties to Nigeria and Africa.
- [Nigeria, Türkiye Sign MoU on Solid Minerals Development](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-turkiye-sign-mou-on-solid-minerals-development/): Nigeria and Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the solid minerals sector, aimed at deepening economic ties between the two countries.
- [Nigeria’s GDP Expands by 3.89% in Q1 2026- Statistics Office](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-gdp-expands-by-3-89-in-q1-2026-statistics-office/): Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rate in real terms grew by 3.89 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 on a year-on-year basis, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says in a report.
- [Oil Prices Ease Sharply on U.S.-Iran Peace Outlook](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-ease-sharply-on-u-s-iran-peace-outlook/): Oil prices fell by more than 5% on Monday as the US and Iran drew closer to a peace agreement. Brent crude traded at $95.10 per barrel, down around 5.1% from the previous close of $100.21.
- [AXA Mansard Dips 6.5% as Investors Trim Holdings](https://dmarketforces.com/axa-mansard-dips-6-5-as-investors-trim-holdings/): AXA Mansard Plc lost 6.5% of its market value as investors sold insurance stocks on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) due to weak sentiment. 
- [South African Rand Rises Ahead of SARB Rate Decision](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-rises-ahead-of-sarb-rate-decision/): The South African rand (ZARUSD) is appreciating against its major crosses, including the US dollar, the Euro, and the sterling, in early trading hours on Monday, First National Bank (FNB) said in a brief. 
- [Global Equity Markets Firmer, AI-Linked Names Drive Wall St. Gain](https://dmarketforces.com/global-equity-markets-firmer-ai-linked-names-drive-wall-st-gain/): Global equity markets open firmer on Monday amid surging demand for AI and tech stocks on Wall Street and across Asian bourses, and a strong performance in the S&P 500.
- [Bitcoin Tops $77k as Bank of America Increases Crypto Holdings](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-tops-77k-as-bank-of-america-increases-crypto-holdings/): Bitcoin (BTC) price increased by more than 1% over the past 24 hours to $77,080.93, slightly outperforming a broadly flat market, primarily driven by a repricing of geopolitical risk.
- [HYPE Gains 6% on Protocol’s Assistance Fund Token Buyback](https://dmarketforces.com/hype-gains-6-on-protocols-assistance-fund-token-buyback/): Hyperliquid (HYPEUSD) gained 6.34% to $62.47, significantly outperforming a flat broader market, primarily driven by its massive, protocol-enforced buyback program.
- [OMO, T-Bills Auctions Outflows Shrink Banking System Liquidity](https://dmarketforces.com/omo-t-bills-auctions-outflows-shrink-banking-system-liquidity/): Excess liquidity in the banking system, which peaked above N6 trillion, shrank due to outflows relating to the settlement of OMO and Nigerian Treasury bills sold at the primary market auctions.
- [Kasi Cloud Datacenters Commission West Africa’s First Hyper-Scale-Ready, AI-Capable Data Centre Campus in Lagos](https://dmarketforces.com/kasi-cloud-datacenters-commission-west-africas-first-hyper-scale-ready-ai-capable-data-centre-campus-in-lagos/): Kasi Cloud Datacenters today held the flag-off ceremony for its Lekki campus in Lagos — marking the commissioning of West Africa's first hyperscale-ready, AI-capable, carrier-neutral data centre platform.
- [Champion Breweries Declines Amidst 7K Dividend Payment](https://dmarketforces.com/champion-breweries-declines-amidst-7k-dividend-payment/): Champion Breweries Plc lost more than 5% of its market value on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) last week as investors booked profit amidst a small dividend payment to shareholders.
- [AAG Capital Sets N141.62 Target Price for GTCO Ahead of Q2](https://dmarketforces.com/aag-capital-sets-n141-62-target-price-for-gtco-ahead-of-q2/): Securities and Exchange Commission-regulated (SEC) AAG Capital Limited has set N141.62 per share as the target price for Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), according to details from the investment firm’s equity review.
- [Airtel Africa Trades at 52-Week High, Begins $60m Share Buyback](https://dmarketforces.com/airtel-africa-trades-at-52-week-high-begins-60m-share-buyback/): Dual-listed telecom company Airtel Africa Plc traded at a 52-week high on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), with 3.578 billion outstanding shares valued at N12.489 billion.
- [Nigeria’s 26.5% Policy Rate Makes $1trn GDP Target Political Talk](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-26-5-policy-rate-makes-1trn-gdp-target-political-talk/): Nigerian companies and individuals with access to personal leverage will continue to pay high interest rates on borrowing funds as the Central Bank keeps the benchmark interest rate.
- [Naira Slips Against US Dollar as Bonny Light Crude Drops 6%](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-slips-against-us-dollar-as-bonny-light-crude-drops-6/): The naira slipped against the US dollar as a 6% weekly drop in Bonny Light tightened inflows from hydrocarbon FX receipts, keeping Nigeria’s external reserves balance below $49 billion.
- [NGX Dips by N366bn as Investors Paint Broad Street in Red](https://dmarketforces.com/ngx-dips-by-n366bn-as-investors-paint-broad-street-in-red/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market capitalisation dipped by N366 billion over the last five trading sessions, as investors painted the Broad Street in red.
- [XRP Rallies as Ripple Bets $6m on Squid to Embed XRPL](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-rallies-as-ripple-bets-6m-on-squid-to-embed-xrpl/): XRP rallied, rising 3.44% to $1.36 as Ripple invests $6 million in Squid as part of a broader plan to embed its XRP ledger into the emerging interoperability layer that is steadily reshaping how blockchains connect and exchange value.
- [BNB Rises on Grayscale’s Endorsement, Uniswap Proposal](https://dmarketforces.com/bnb-rises-on-grayscales-endorsement-uniswap-proposal/): Binance Coin (BNB) price rose by 3.08% to $658.50 as Grayscale's regulatory Clarity endorsement and the latest Uniswap proposal boosted investor sentiment.
- [Ethereum Gains 4.5% as BitMine Increases ETH Holdings](https://dmarketforces.com/ethereum-gains-4-5-as-bitmine-increases-eth-holdings/): Ethereum (ETH) gained 4.5% in 24 hours to $2,117.45, outperforming a broader market rebound, driven by a macro-driven relief rally and technical support holding at a critical level.
- [BTCUSD Inches Near $77k as Bitcoin Liquidations Ease by 67%](https://dmarketforces.com/btcusd-inches-near-77k-as-bitcoin-liquidations-ease-by-67/): Bitcoin (BTC) rallied by 3.01% to $76,800.38, closely tracking a 3.03% gain in the total crypto market cap, driven primarily by a broad market recovery after a week of heavy selling pressure.
- [WHO Urges Pandemic Preparedness](https://dmarketforces.com/who-urges-pandemic-preparedness/): World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus has urged Member States to finalise the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing annex, warning that global preparedness for future pandemics remained inadequate without immediate agreement.
- [Moody’s Changes South Africa’s Outlook to Positive](https://dmarketforces.com/moodys-changes-south-africas-outlook-to-positive/): Moody's Ratings (Moody's) has changed the outlook on the Government of South Africa to positive from stable and has affirmed the Government of South Africa's domestic and foreign-currency long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings at Ba2.
- [Fitch Affirms the United Arab Emirates at ‘AA-‘; Outlook Stable](https://dmarketforces.com/fitch-affirms-the-united-arab-emirates-at-aa-outlook-stable/): Fitch Ratings has affirmed the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'AA-' with a stable outlook, according to a rating note released by the agency. UAE’s 'AA-' rating reflects low consolidated government debt, strong net external asset position and high GDP per capita.
- [Cost of Healthy Diet in Nigeria Increases to N1,513 or $1.1 -NBS](https://dmarketforces.com/cost-of-healthy-diet-in-nigeria-increases-to-n1513-or-1-1-nbs/): The National Average Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) per adult per day stood at N1,513 as of February, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said.
- [We’ve Completed 414 Road Projects in 3 Years — Otti](https://dmarketforces.com/weve-completed-414-road-projects-in-3-years-otti/): Gov. Alex Otti of Abia says his administration has completed 414 road projects, covering 864.12 kilometres across the state in the last three years. Otti disclosed this at his May media chat held on Friday night at the renovated Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia.
- [Canada Announces $30m New Support for Initiatives in W/Africa](https://dmarketforces.com/canada-announces-30m-new-support-for-initiatives-in-w-africa/): Canada has announced more than $30 million in new support for initiatives in Nigeria and across West Africa. The Secretary of State for International Development, Canada, Mr Randeep Sarai, announced this at a reception organised in his honour by the Canadian Deputy High Commission on Friday night in Lagos.
- [XRP Sinks to $1.30 over Crypto Selling Spree](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-sinks-to-1-30-over-crypto-selling-spree/): Ripple (XRP) price declined 4% to $1.30 over the past 24h, closely tracking a broader market sell-off led by Bitcoin. Trading volume is up 21% to $2 billion amidst market-wide sell pressure.
- [NEAR Gains 8% in Extremely Red Market, Leads AI Token Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/near-gains-8-in-extremely-red-market-leads-ai-token-rally/): NEAR Protocol (NEARUSD) gained 8.25% to $2.12 over the last 24 trading hours, significantly outperforming a declining broader market, primarily driven by excitement over a major network upgrade.
- [BTCUSD- Bitcoin Dips Below $76k on Institutional Selloffs](https://dmarketforces.com/btcusd-bitcoin-dips-below-76k-on-institutional-selloffs/): Bitcoin (BTC) price declined 2.22% to $75,893, underperforming a broadly weak crypto market, primarily driven by sustained institutional selling via spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).
- [ZAR Gains Ahead of SA Reserve Bank’s Rates Decision](https://dmarketforces.com/zar-gains-ahead-of-sa-reserve-banks-rates-decision/): The South African rand (ZARUSD) rose to R16.4 per US dollar on Friday, hovering near its highest level since mid-May.  The local unit saw a last-minute rally after a sharp fluctuation against crosses this week.
- [Naira Drops to N1,375/$ as Interbank FX Turnover Crashes](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-drops-to-n1375-as-interbank-fx-turnover-crashes/): Increased demand for the US dollar in the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) knocked the naira down to N1,375 on Friday, according to a daily FX publication released by the Central Bank. 
- [Afreximbank Records 25% Rise in Q1 2026 Net Income](https://dmarketforces.com/afreximbank-records-25-rise-in-q1-2026-net-income/): The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced a 25 per cent growth in net income for the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong lending activities, disciplined balance sheet management, and improved profitability.
- [NGX Index, Market Cap Rise by N344bn as Stanbic, BUA Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/ngx-index-market-cap-rise-by-n344bn-as-stanbic-bua-rally/): The equities market closed on a positive note on Friday, with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) gaining 0.22% to settle at 249,712.37 points.
- [Goldman Sachs Dumps XRP, Solana ETFs for Hyperliquid](https://dmarketforces.com/goldman-sachs-dumps-xrp-solana-etfs-for-hyperliquid/): Goldman Sachs has completed its exit from positions in XRP and Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to its Q1 2026 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
- [SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic IPOs to Weaken ‘Magnificent-7’ Dominance](https://dmarketforces.com/spacex-openai-anthropic-ipos-to-weaken-magnificent-7-dominance/): The blockbuster IPOs expected imminently from SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic could weaken the grip the Magnificent Seven — Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, and Tesla — have held over Wall Street for years, says Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory deVere Group.
- [Togo Unlocks Access to $110.8 million IMF Loan](https://dmarketforces.com/togo-unlocks-access-to-110-8-million-imf-loan/): Togolese authorities and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies and reforms to complete the combined third and fourth reviews of the authorities' economic reform program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.
- [XRP Bottoms Out as Goldman Sachs Exits ETF Exposure](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-bottoms-out-as-goldman-sachs-exits-etf-exposure/): Ripple (XRP) bottomed out amid sell-offs, with the price falling to $1.35 on Friday, closely tracking a broader market decline primarily driven by macro headwinds pressuring risk assets.
- [Lagos Maintains Stable Debt Profile as Revenue Hits N2.6trn](https://dmarketforces.com/lagos-maintains-stable-debt-profile-as-revenue-hits-n2-6trn/): The Lagos State Government says it maintained a stable and sustainable debt profile in 2025 while generating a record N2.6 trillion in revenue, representing a 16 per cent increase from the N2.3 trillion recorded in 2024.
- [464 of S&P 500 Companies Beat Q1 Earnings Targets](https://dmarketforces.com/464-of-sp-500-companies-beat-q1-earnings-targets/): A total of 464 in the S&P 500 that have declared their earnings for the first quarter of 2026 surpassed expectations, South African Oldest Bank, First National Bank (FNB) said in a brief on Friday.
- [Fitch Affirms Bank of America at ‘AA-‘ with Stable Outlook](https://dmarketforces.com/fitch-affirms-bank-of-america-at-aa-with-stable-outlook/): Fitch Ratings has affirmed Bank of America Corporation's (BAC) Long- and Short-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDRs) at 'AA-' and 'F1+', respectively.
- [Nigeria 1st Policy to Drive Job creation, Stimulate industrial Growth](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-1st-policy-to-drive-job-creation-stimulate-industrial-growth/): The Federal Government (FG) has reiterated that implementing the Nigeria First Policy in the automobile sector will create jobs, attract investment, and boost local manufacturing.
- [Oil Tops $105 Amidst U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Optimism](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-tops-105-amidst-u-s-iran-peace-talks-optimism/): Oil prices increased on Friday despite optimism over US-Iran talks, suggesting tensions in the region could ease, while markets continued to price in the risk of renewed escalation in the conflict.
- [GTBank Sets $20K Quarterly Spending on Naira Debit Card](https://dmarketforces.com/gtbank-sets-20k-quarterly-spending-on-naira-debit-card/): One of the top Nigerian lenders, GTBank Limited, has set a $20,000 quarterly spending limit on its naira debit card, according to a check by MarketForces Africa.
- [Dangote Activates Olokola Deep Seaport Plan](https://dmarketforces.com/dangote-activates-olokola-deep-seaport-plan/): Ahead of the take-off of what promises to be the largest deep-sea port in Africa, Dangote Industries Limited has commenced the initial process towards the execution of the multi‑billion-dollar maritime and industrial infrastructure project, which forms the core part of the Group’s broader ambition code-named Vision 2030.
- [Rand Slides Against U.S Dollar, Euro as Gold Rally Retreats](https://dmarketforces.com/rand-slides-against-u-s-dollar-euro-as-gold-rally-retreats/): South African rand (ZAR) trades soft against the US dollar, Euro, and British pound on Friday as the gold rally eases amid US-Iran peace deal negotiations.
- [Global Equities Markets Climb on US-Iran Peace Deal Hope](https://dmarketforces.com/global-equities-markets-climb-on-us-iran-peace-deal-hope/): Global equities markets closed mostly higher as renewed hopes for a United States-Iran agreement boosted sentiment and eased pressures on oil prices.
- [Removal of Fuel Subsidy Stopped Nigeria’s Economy From Crashing — Alake](https://dmarketforces.com/removal-of-fuel-subsidy-stopped-nigerias-economy-from-crashing-alake/): The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has said that the removal of fuel subsidy by the President Bola Tinubu’s administration in 2023 stopped Nigeria’s economy from crashing.
- [DisCos Meter 241,590 Customers in 2 Months –NERC](https://dmarketforces.com/discos-meter-241590-customers-in-2-months-nerc/): The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Thursday said that Electricity  Distribution Companies  (DisCos) metered a total of 241,590 customers between January and February. The commission disclosed this in a Factsheet report on its X handle in Abuja.
- [Nigeria’s Eurobonds Yield Slides Below 7% after Rates Hold](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-eurobonds-yield-slides-below-7-after-rates-hold/): Nigerian Eurobonds rallied in international markets as investor sentiment improved after midweek sell-offs in US dollar-denominated sovereign notes.
- [NIMASA Probes Bonny Channel Vessel Collision](https://dmarketforces.com/nimasa-probes-bonny-channel-vessel-collision/): The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has confirmed a collision between vessels in the Bonny Channel, Rivers, which caused an oil spill.
- [Alake Says Mining Reforms Attracted $2.6bn Investment](https://dmarketforces.com/alake-says-mining-reforms-attracted-2-6bn-investment/): The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, says Nigeria’s local value addition policy attracted over 2.6 billion dollars in mining investments within two years.
- [Nigerian Treasury Bills Rally after Midweek Rates Swing](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-treasury-bills-rally-after-midweek-rates-swing/): The Nigerian Treasury bills rallied in the secondary market after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) made a slight adjustment to spot rates at the midweek auction.
- [NOFR Steadies at 22% Amidst Financial System Liquidity Swings](https://dmarketforces.com/nofr-steadies-at-22-amidst-financial-system-liquidity-swings/): The Nigerian overnight financing rate (NOFR) was steadied at 22% amid fluctuations in banking system liquidity, market analysts said in a separate report.
- [BNB Rises as Binance Launches Pre-IPO Contract Ties to SpaceX](https://dmarketforces.com/bnb-rises-as-binance-launches-pre-ipo-contract-ties-to-spacex/): Binance Coin (BNB) price rose to $657.45, outperforming a flat Bitcoin and showing alpha, primarily driven by steady ecosystem momentum and a favourable shift in altcoin sentiment.
- [Meta Platforms Contribute $820m to Nigeria’s Economy Annually](https://dmarketforces.com/meta-platforms-contribute-820m-to-nigerias-economy-annually/): Meta says its digital platforms contribute an estimated $ 820 million annually to Nigeria’s economy while helping millions of businesses expand their customer reach nationwide.
- [Naira Rebounds to N1,372 as Interbank FX Turnover Rises](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-climbs-to-n1372-as-interbank-fx-turnover-rises/): The Nigerian local currency, naira, climbed against the US dollar at the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) amid improved hard-currency liquidity.
- [Unilever, InterBrew Buoy NGX Index, Investors Gain N72bn](https://dmarketforces.com/unilever-interbrew-buoy-ngx-index-investors-gain-n72bn/): Unilever Nigeria, International Breweries and other risers drove the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-share index (ASI) higher by 5 basis points on Thursday.
- [Bank of America Names Anthony DiBlasi San Diego President](https://dmarketforces.com/bank-of-america-names-anthony-diblasi-san-diego-president/): Bank of America today announced that Anthony DiBlasi, managing director for Merrill Lynch for San Diego, will become its new San Diego president.
- [IPO Valuation- Looking at SpaceX in Numbers](https://dmarketforces.com/ipo-valuation-looking-at-spacex-in-numbers/): Short Market Brief- Elon Musk's SpaceX initial public offering (IPO) is poised to achieve an impressive valuation of approximately $2 trillion.
- [HYPEUSD – Hyperliquid Gains 15% as ETF Inflows Beat Token Burns](https://dmarketforces.com/hypeusd-hyperliquid-gains-15-as-etf-inflows-beat-token-burns/): Hyperliquid (HYPEUSD) gained about 15% to $57.12, as crypto data indicate that exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows surpassed the number of tokens burned. 
- [Dangote Refinery’s Private Placement Attracts $2 Billion Before IPO Even Launches](https://dmarketforces.com/dangote-refinerys-private-placement-attracts-2-billion-before-ipo-even-launches/): Dangote Refinery is heading to the stock market, and investors are not waiting for the starting gun.
- [Oil Prices Rise as U.S. Stockpiles Fall Amidst Supply Risk](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-rise-as-u-s-stockpiles-fall-amidst-supply-risk/): Oil prices rose on Thursday as a sharper-than-expected decline in US crude inventories reinforced concerns over tightening supply. Meanwhile, ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran helped limit fears of broader escalation in the Middle East.
- [NVIDIA Profit Soars to $58bn in Q1 on AI Demand Boom](https://dmarketforces.com/nvidia-profit-soars-to-58bn-in-q1-on-ai-demand-boom/): With net income of $58.3 billion, Nvidia doubled its earnings in Q1 2027 from the equivalent period in its financial year 2026. Its adjusted earnings per share (EPS) rose 100% year on year (y/y) to $1.87, comfortably surpassing Bloomberg's $1.77 estimate.
- [South African Rand Trades Rangebound as Market Digests Data](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-trades-rangebound-as-market-digests-data/): South African local currency, Rand is trading sideways on Thursday after inflation data released amidst ongoing negotiation between the US and Iran as part of an efforts to reopen Iran’s Strait of Hormuz.
- [Global Equities Rally as US, Iran Keep Peace Talks Open](https://dmarketforces.com/global-equities-rally-as-us-iran-keep-peace-talks-open/): Global equities rallied as easing inflationary concerns on the back of optimism around a potential United States-Iran peace agreement boosted investor sentiment across major markets.
- [XRP Rebounds to $1.38 as Ripple Partners Project Eleven](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-rebounds-to-1-38-as-ripple-partners-project-eleven/): XRP price climbed by 1.05% to $1.38 as Ripple partners with Project Eleven to audit its ledger. The token, which had hit a low below $1.30, ticked up, closely tracking Bitcoin’s 1.06% gain.
- [Excess Liquidity Tops N6trn as CBN Keeps Interest Rate High](https://dmarketforces.com/excess-liquidity-tops-n6trn-as-cbn-keeps-interest-rate-high/): The banking system's excess liquidity surged as the monetary authority maintained its stance of economic tightening while seeking to tame Nigeria’s double-digit headline inflation.
- [I’II Scrap Federal Character Principle if Elected President – Amaechi](https://dmarketforces.com/iii-scrap-federal-character-principle-if-elected-president-amaechi/): A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, says he will scrap the federal character principle if elected president in 2027, insisting that all Nigerians should enjoy equal citizenship rights.
- [Nigeria’s Current Macroeconomic Environment Sufficient for Disinflation – Cardoso](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-current-macroeconomic-environment-sufficient-for-disinflation-cardoso/): The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, says Nigeria’s macroeconomic fundamentals remain resilient enough to support a gradual return to lower inflation.
- [Seplat Shareholders Approve N113.78 Dividend for 2025](https://dmarketforces.com/seplat-shareholders-approve-n113-78-dividend-for-2025/): Shareholders of Seplat Energy have approved a total dividend payout of N113.78 per share for the 2025 financial year.
- [CPPE Backs CBN for Holding Monetary Policy Rates](https://dmarketforces.com/cppe-backs-cbn-for-holding-monetary-policy-rates/): The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE);has praised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for retaining key monetary policy parameters at the 305th MPC meeting.
- [CBN Reprices Nigerian Treasury Bills Rates at Midweek Auction](https://dmarketforces.com/cbn-reprices-nigerian-treasury-bills-rates-at-midweek-auction/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) repriced spot rates on Nigerian Treasury bills slightly at the midweek auction. The authority conducted a primary market auction, during which a total offer of N650 billion was placed on the table for subscription across standard tenors.
- [Fubara Withdraws from Rivers APC Governorship Primaries](https://dmarketforces.com/fubara-withdraws-from-rivers-apc-governorship-primaries/): Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state.
- [Wema Bank’s Profit Surges to N221.9bn as Tier 1 Ambition Grows](https://dmarketforces.com/wema-banks-profit-surges-to-n221-9bn-as-tier-1-ambition-grows/): Wema Bank Plc says it is intensifying efforts to join Nigeria’s tier-one banking group in the near term, through strong earnings growth, fresh capital inflows and a strategic expansion drive.
- [Elon Musk’s SpaceX Plans for Biggest IPO in History to Shake Wall Street](https://dmarketforces.com/elon-musks-spacex-plans-for-biggest-ipo-to-shake-wall-street/): SpaceX's IPO filing – the biggest in history - shows AI's next trillion-dollar trade is infrastructure, not software, affirms the CEO of global financial advisory giant deVere Group.
- [NCDC Debunks Ebola Rumours](https://dmarketforces.com/ncdc-debunks-ebola-rumours/):  The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said Nigeria has not recorded any confirmed Ebola case linked to the current regional outbreak.
- [Lagos Unveils N10bn Loan to Cooperative-Based MSME’s](https://dmarketforces.com/lagos-unveils-n10bn-loan-to-cooperative-based-msmes/): Lagos State have inaugurated N10 billion Lagos State Access to Finance for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), to expand access to finance for small businesses.
- [Naira Steadies as CBN Chases Inflation with 26.5% Interest Rate](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-steadies-as-cbn-chases-inflation-with-26-5-interest-rate/): The naira steadied against the US dollar at the official window as the Central Bank of Nigeria continues to chase headline inflation with 26.5% policy rate retention.
- [NGX Slips, Investors Lose N1.6trn as Stocks Hit Overbought](https://dmarketforces.com/ngx-slips-investors-lose-n1-6trn-as-stocks-hit-overbought/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index slipped on Wednesday amid profit-taking, resulting in a N1.62 trillion decline in market capitalisation.
- [UBA Champions Diaspora Healthcare Investment at ANPA America Symposium](https://dmarketforces.com/uba-champions-diaspora-healthcare-investment-at-anpa-america-symposium/): Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening diaspora engagement and advancing healthcare development in Nigeria by introducing its healthcare investment proposition to the Nigerian-American medical community at the 2026 ANPA Carolinas Symposium, held in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- [Nigeria Eurobonds Face Selloffs, US Treasury Yields Spike](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-eurobonds-face-selloffs-us-treasury-yields-spike/): The yield on Nigerian sovereign Eurobond shifted higher amid negative investor sentiment across African issuers, primarily driven by inflation outlook and fiscal pressures.
- [CBN Maintains Status Quo on Policy Rates](https://dmarketforces.com/cbn-maintains-status-quo-on-policy-rates/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) monetary policy committee (MPC) maintained the status quo on rates at the end of a two-day meeting on Wednesday.
- [PenCom, NLC to Begin Crackdown on Pension Defaulters in Lagos](https://dmarketforces.com/pencom-nlc-to-begin-crackdown-on-pension-defaulters-in-lagos/): The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Lagos Council will begin enforcement against pension defaulters under the Contributory Pension Scheme from June 1.
- [World Bank to Scale up Africa Guarantees to $6.4bn by 2030](https://dmarketforces.com/world-bank-to-scale-up-africa-guarantees-to-6-4bn-by-2030/): The World Bank Group says its Guarantee Platform aims to double its annual issuance of guarantees in Africa to 6.4 billion dollars by 2030.
- [South African Rand Steadies, Inflation Rate Rises to 4%](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-steadies-inflation-rate-rises-to-4/): The South African rand (ZARUSD) opens trading on a weak note after the local unit was sold off amid rising crude oil prices, a direct consequence of Middle East tensions.
- [UK Headline Inflation Declines to 2.8% in April](https://dmarketforces.com/uk-headline-inflation-declines-to-2-8-in-april/): United Kingdom (UK) headline inflation fell sharply to 2.8% in April 2026, well below the 3.3% recorded in March and below the consensus forecast of 3.0%.
- [Global Markets Mixed as U.S Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High](https://dmarketforces.com/global-markets-mixed-as-u-s-treasury-yield-hits-19-year-high/): Global equities shuddered as rising bond yields and persistent inflation fears rippled through markets, driving increased demand for safe havens.
- [Nigeria Customs Launches Smart Declaration System to Curb Airport Delays](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-customs-launches-smart-declaration-system-to-curb-airport-delays/): The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially unveiled the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System (SCADS) at the international wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
- [Ebola Outbreak: WHO Records 500 Suspected Cases, 130 Deaths in DRC](https://dmarketforces.com/ebola-outbreak-who-records-500-suspected-cases-130-deaths-in-drc/): UN World Health Organisation (WHO) says it has recorded more than 500 suspected cases, including 130 suspected deaths, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Ebola outbreak so far.
- [NGX ASI Rebounds as BUA, FirstHoldco, Zenith Bank Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/ngx-asi-rebounds-as-bua-firstholdco-zenith-bank-rally/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-share index (ASI) climbed as BUA Cement, FirstHoldco, Zenith Bank, among others, rode a positive wave, boosting the local bourse's market capitalisation.
- [BNB Dips, Binance Launches x402 for Programmable Payments](https://dmarketforces.com/bnb-dips-binance-launches-x402-for-programmable-payments/): Binance Coin (BNB) price slipped 1.03% to $638.68 on Tuesday amid broader crypto market selloffs, primarily driven by a risk-off rotation away from altcoins.
- [Ethereum Slides to $2,104 Amidst BlackRock’s Huge Transfer](https://dmarketforces.com/ethereum-slides-to-2104-amidst-blackrocks-huge-transfer/): Ethereum (ETH) price declined to $2,104.22 amid a large crypto transfer initiated by BlackRock, underperforming a slightly weaker broader market.
- [XRP Sinks to $1.35 on Bitcoin Selloffs, Altcoin Rotation](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-sinks-to-1-35-on-bitcoin-selloffs-altcoin-rotation/): Ripple (XRP) price is down 3% to $1.35, underperforming a slightly weaker Bitcoin, primarily driven by a risk-off rotation out of altcoins amid broader market pressure.
- [CBN to Auction N650bn Treasury Bills, Rates Projected to Dip](https://dmarketforces.com/cbn-to-auction-n650bn-treasury-bills-rates-projected-to-dip/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is scheduled to open N650 billion worth of Treasury bills for subscription at the primary market auction on Wednesday, according to details from the circular released.
- [Naira Falls on FX Liquidity Shortfall, NFEM Turnover Dips](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-falls-on-fx-liquidity-shortfall-nfem-turnover-dips/): The naira weakened further across the official and parallel markets on Tuesday. The local unit depreciated by 0.01% to ₦1,373.87 against the US dollar at the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) window as pressures persisted.
- [FirstHoldco Climbs on Significant Trading Volume Worth N1bn](https://dmarketforces.com/firstholdco-climbs-on-significant-trading-volume-worth-n1bn/): First HoldCo Plc extended its bullish momentum as renewed investor interest and strong market participation pushed its share price higher.
- [NGX Index Surges as Banking, Industrial Stocks Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/ngx-index-surges-as-banking-industrial-stocks-rally/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) surged 57 basis points on Tuesday, driven by buying interest in banking, industrial, and oil & gas stocks.
- [Fitch Affirms Access Bank at ‘B’ with Stable Outlook](https://dmarketforces.com/fitch-affirms-access-bank-at-b-with-stable-outlook/): Fitch Ratings has affirmed Access Bank Plc's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B' with a Stable Outlook. Fitch has also removed the National Long-Term Rating from Rating Watch Positive (RWP), affirmed it at 'AA-(nga)' and assigned a stable outlook.
- [Dangote Refinery Reduces Jet Fuel Price to N1,650 Per Litre](https://dmarketforces.com/dangote-refinery-reduces-jet-fuel-price-to-n1650-per-litre/):  Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of aviation fuel, also known as Jet A1, from N1,750 to N1,650 per litre. The company said the move is aimed at reducing the financial burden on airline operators and ensuring a steady nationwide fuel supply.
- [T+1 Settlement Cycle Takes Off June 1 – SEC](https://dmarketforces.com/t1-settlement-cycle-takes-off-june-1-sec/):  The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the transition to a T+1 settlement cycle for equities and commodities transactions will take effect from June 1.
- [NRS Targets N40trn Revenue, Seeks Stronger Tax Compliance](https://dmarketforces.com/nrs-targets-n40trn-revenue-seeks-stronger-tax-compliance/): The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, says the service is targeting N40 trillion in tax revenue for the federation in 2026.
- [Money Market Rates Mixed as Liquidity Drops by 39%](https://dmarketforces.com/money-market-rates-mixed-as-liquidity-drops-by-39/): Money market rates showed mixed performance as liquidity in the financial system decreased by over 39% due to deposit money banks reducing their placements at the Central Bank's Standing Deposit Facility.
- [AFC to invest $100 m in African-Focused Tech Fund Managers](https://dmarketforces.com/afc-to-invest-100-m-in-african-focused-tech-fund-managers/): Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, today announced that its Board has approved a commitment of up to US$100 million to invest in Africa-focused technology fund managers.
- [ZARUSD – Rand Trades Sideways Ahead of Inflation](https://dmarketforces.com/zarusd-rand-trades-sideways-ahead-of-inflation/): The South African Rand (ZARUSD) traded in a range against Western currencies on Tuesday, ahead of the April inflation rate figure due for release.
- [Global Equity Markets Struggle, S&P 500, Nasdaq Decline](https://dmarketforces.com/global-equity-markets-struggle-sp-500-nasdaq-decline/): Without peace in the Middle East, global markets have struggled to sustain an uptrend amid geopolitical instability, which has dampened investor sentiment.
- [Oil Dips as Gulf Leaders Step Up Peace Negotiation](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-dips-as-gulf-leaders-step-up-diplomatic-negotiation/): Oil prices declined on Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced that he postponed a military strike against Iran after direct appeals from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
- [Ease of Doing Business: PEBEC Pushes Digital Integration Among MDAs](https://dmarketforces.com/ease-of-doing-business-pebec-pushes-digital-integration-among-mdas/): Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has called for stronger digital integration among Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to improve governance efficiency and ease of doing business in Nigeria.
- [Why the Bond Market Suddenly Matters More than Nvidia](https://dmarketforces.com/why-the-bond-market-suddenly-matters-more-than-nvidia/): The AI rally powering Wall Street to record highs is running into a rapidly rising threat from the bond market, with Treasury yields now climbing fast enough to challenge the extreme valuations driving Nvidia and the wider tech sector.
- [DMO Hikes Rates on Nigerian Bonds as Auction Underperforms](https://dmarketforces.com/dmo-hikes-rates-on-nigerian-bonds-as-auction-underperforms/): The Debt Management Office (DMO) hiked rates on 10 and 20-year reopening government bonds due to significantly lower subscription attraction at the monthly auction in May, 2026.
- [Sectoral Selloff Drags NGX Index, Market Cap Lower](https://dmarketforces.com/sectoral-rotation-drags-ngx-index-market-cap-south/): Sectoral rotation in the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) trading platform plunged the local bourse's key performance indicators lower on Monday.
- [Inflation Uptick: Investors Brace for Yield Pressure, Equity Rotation](https://dmarketforces.com/inflation-uptick-investors-brace-for-yield-pressure-equity-rotation/): Nigeria’s headline inflation rate edged higher to 15.69% in April 2026 from 15.38% recorded in March, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, marking the highest inflation reading in five months despite remaining significantly below the 26.82% level recorded in April 2025.
- [BTCUSD- Bitcoin Plunges to $76k on Major ETF Outflow](https://dmarketforces.com/btcusd-bitcoin-plunges-to-76k-on-major-etf-outflow/): Bitcoin (BTC) price declined to $76,179.93, underperforming a broadly weaker market, primarily due to a sharp reversal in institutional demand for exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
- [Nigerian Exchange Sheds N81bn as Investors Sentiment Shifts](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-exchange-sheds-n81bn-as-investors-sentiment-shifts/): Equity investors trading highs and lows on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) lost about N81 billion as the local bourse experienced significant selling pressures in key stocks.
- [Naira Depreciates as Stiff FX Inflow Keeps Local Unit on Edge](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-depreciates-as-stiff-fx-inflow-keeps-local-unit-on-edge/): The naira depreciated against the US dollar on Monday at the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) as FX inflow remained stiff.
- [WHO Warns of Rising Pandemic Threats](https://dmarketforces.com/who-warns-of-rising-pandemic-threats/): The World Health Organization (WHO) says the world faces worsening pandemic threats, warning that investments in preparedness are failing to match increasing global outbreak risks and emergencies.
- [FG Unveils Digital Tax Ombud Platforms to Boost Confidence](https://dmarketforces.com/fg-unveils-digital-tax-ombud-platforms-to-boost-confidence/): The Federal Government has unveiled digital platforms for the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) to strengthen transparency, accountability and fairness in Nigeria’s tax administration system.
- [NAICOM Calls for Stronger Consumer-Focused Insurance Practices](https://dmarketforces.com/naicom-calls-for-stronger-consumer-focused-insurance-practices/): The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has urged insurance operators to embrace customer-centred reforms to rebuild public trust and deepen insurance penetration in Nigeria.
- [XRP Slides to $1.38 on Macro Headwinds, Squeeze Risk Appetite](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-slides-to-1-38-on-macro-headwinds-squeeze-risk-appetite/): Ripple (XRP) price dropped by about 3% to $1.38 on Monday, underperforming a broadly weaker crypto market amid a macro risk-off sell-off.
- [Offshore Inflows Account for 59% of Nigeria’s FX Market Supply](https://dmarketforces.com/offshore-inflows-account-for-59-of-nigerias-fx-market-supply/): Offshore or foreign portfolio investment inflows accounted for more than 59% of the US dollars available at Nigeria’s foreign exchange market, details released by the research unit of Coronation Merchant Bank Limited revealed.
- [Nigeria Eurobonds Yield Climbs as Inflation Shifts Sentiment](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-eurobonds-yield-climbs-as-inflation-shifts-sentiment/): The bearish sentiment pushed average yields up by 23 basis points to 6.94%, indicating weakened investor confidence and reduced appetite for sovereign Eurobonds.
- [Short-term Rates Steady as System Liquidity Approaches N6trn](https://dmarketforces.com/short-term-rates-steady-as-system-liquidity-approaches-n6trn/): Open repo, and overnight lending rates were steadied despite a surge in liquidity level in the financial system last week. The money market closed with excess liquidity of about N6 trillion despite primary market auctions.
- [Rand Loses Momentum as Unemployment Rises, Dollar Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/rand-loses-momentum-as-unemployment-rises-dollar-rally/): The South African rand lost momentum against Western currencies on Monday amid a US dollar rally, surging global oil prices and an increase in the country’s unemployment Rate.
- [Global Markets Open in Red on Wall Street Soft Close](https://dmarketforces.com/global-markets-open-in-red-on-wall-street-soft-close/): The global markets open the new week in red following a soft Wall Street close, reflecting uncertainties in the global economy with a negative inflation outlook.
- [CBN Closes N2trn OMO Bills Sales with Investors](https://dmarketforces.com/cbn-closes-n2trn-omo-bills-sales-with-investors/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) closed N2 trillion in OMO bills sales with foreign portfolio investors and deposit money banks at the primary market auction on Friday.
- [Yield on Nigerian Bonds Rises as Inflation Twists Sentiment](https://dmarketforces.com/yield-on-nigerian-bonds-rises-as-inflation-twists-sentiment/): Benchmark yield on Nigerian government bonds rose slightly in the secondary market as investors switched to a cautious stance amid rising inflation. The real return on fixed-interest securities has decreased, though it remains positive, following a series of buying actions to lock in yields.
- [Oil Prices Rise as Trump Warns Iran ‘Clock is Ticking’](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-rise-as-trump-warns-iran-clock-is-ticking/): Oil prices rose on Monday as efforts to balance the global demand and supply equation continued to yield less favourable outcomes, with US President Donald Trump's 'clock is ticking' warning to Iran.
- [Naira Opens Weak, Nigeria’s FX Reserves Signal Uptrend](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-opens-weak-nigerias-fx-reserves-signal-uptrend/): The Nigerian naira opened weak on Monday after a weekly value depreciation of N10 against the US dollar. The local currency fluctuated despite the authority interventions in the official window, suggesting rising demand for international payments.
- [Labour Party Disowns Abure’s Nomination Forms, Cautions Aspirants](https://dmarketforces.com/labour-party-disowns-abures-nomination-forms-cautions-aspirants/): The Labour Party (LP) has dismissed nomination forms allegedly issued by its former National Chairman, Julius Abure, describing them as “worthless papers”,  warning party members and aspirants against patronising him.
- [WHO Declares DRC Ebola Outbreak of International Concern](https://dmarketforces.com/who-declares-drc-ebola-outbreak-of-international-concern/): The World Health Organisation  (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
- [US Dollar Rises Against Crosses on Demand for Safe Haven](https://dmarketforces.com/us-dollar-rises-against-crosses-on-demand-for-safe-haven/): The US dollar climbed to its highest level in about a month on surging demand for safe havens as concerns over war-driven inflation intensified.
- [NGX Surges by N3.34trn, Year-to-Date Return Rises to 61%](https://dmarketforces.com/ngx-surges-by-n3-34trn-year-to-date-return-rises-to-61/): With a year-to-date return of about 61%, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) surged by N3.34 trillion as investors continued to bet on the earnings potential of some companies' stocks.
- [Intesa Sanpaolo Doubles Crypto Holdings with XRP, ETH](https://dmarketforces.com/intesa-sanpaolo-doubles-crypto-holdings-with-xrp-eth/): Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s largest bank, more than doubled its crypto-related investment exposure in the first quarter. The bank’s crypto exposure increased to about $235 million at the end of March from roughly $100 million at the end of 2025.
- [Bitcoin Climbs as Italy’s Largest Bank Boosts Crypto Holdings](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-climbs-as-italys-largest-bank-boosts-crypto-holdings/): Bitcoin (BTC) staged a price recovery, climbing by about 1% to $78.5k, as Italy's largest Bank doubled its crypto holdings amid sell pressure in the cryptocurrency market.
- [XRP Price Rises 2% as Regulatory Catalyst Drives Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-price-rises-2-as-regulatory-catalyst-drives-rally/): Ripple (XRP) price rose 2% to $1.42, outpacing a flat Bitcoin, driven by regulatory optimism following the U.S. Senate's advancement of the CLARITY Act.
- [“Our Youth Do Not Need Handouts”, Elumelu Says at Africa Summit](https://dmarketforces.com/our-youth-do-not-need-handouts-elumelu-says-at-africa-summit/): Heirs Holdings Founder tells Presidents Ruto and Macron that Africa wants partners of substance, based on equality, and that power and infrastructure must come first.
- [NDIC Suit: Wema Bank Defends Banana Island Property Transactions](https://dmarketforces.com/ndic-suit-wema-bank-defends-banana-island-property-transactions/): Wema Bank has firmly rejected allegations surrounding the sale of high-value properties in Banana Island linked to the defunct Gulf Bank, maintaining that the transactions were lawful, commercially justified, and executed strictly within the framework of debt recovery obligations owed to the bank.
- [FX Challenges Force Dangote Out of Flour, Textile Businesses](https://dmarketforces.com/fx-challenges-force-dangote-out-of-flour-textile-businesses/): Aliko Dangote has revealed that persistent foreign exchange (FX) challenges forced him to exit Nigeria’s flour and textile industries, marking one of the most significant strategic shifts in his business career.
- [Weekly Review: NGX Transacts 7.772bn Shares, Gains N3.35trn](https://dmarketforces.com/weekly-review-ngx-transacts-7-772bn-shares-gains-n3-35trn/): The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) All-Share Index and market capitalisation rose by 2.27 per cent and 2.13 per cent, respectively, to close the week at 250,330.92 points and N160.444 trillion.
- [BPP Issues Guidelines on Contract Variations](https://dmarketforces.com/bpp-issues-guidelines-on-contract-variations/): The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has issued comprehensive guidelines for the implementation of the Federal Government’s revised policy on contract variations and mandatory use of final designs for public projects.
- [Inflation Still Weighing Heavily on Manufacturers, MSMEs – LCCI](https://dmarketforces.com/inflation-still-weighing-heavily-on-manufacturers-msmes-lcci/): The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Saturday urged the government to consolidate the ongoing macroeconomic reforms, as inflation continued to weigh heavily on manufacturers.
- [Tinubu Confirms Elimination of ISIS Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki by US, Nigerian Forces](https://dmarketforces.com/tinubu-confirms-elimination-of-isis-abu-bilal-al-manuki-by-us-nigerian-forces/): Bola Tinubu has confirmed the elimination of Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, one of the senior leaders of the Islamic State, during a joint counter-terrorism operation carried out by Nigerian and United States forces in the Lake Chad Basin.
- [AfDB Approves $200m BoI Facility](https://dmarketforces.com/afdb-approves-200m-boi-facility/): The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a 200 million dollar financing facility for the Bank of Industry (BoI).
- [Nigeria Grants Rwandans 30-day Visa-Free Entry](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-grants-rwandans-30-day-visa-free-entry/): The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has completed arrangements to implement a 30-day visa-free entry policy for Rwandan nationals entering Nigeria.
- [S&P Upgrades Nigeria’s Credit Ratings, Outlook Stable](https://dmarketforces.com/sp-upgrades-nigerias-credit-ratings-outlook-stable/): S&P Global has upgraded its long-term ratings on Nigeria to ‘B’ from ‘B-‘, citing higher oil production and prices, the large increase in domestic refining capacity, and the 2023 decision to liberalise the exchange rate.
- [ETHUSD- Ethereum Dips by 3% on ETF Outflows, Macro Headwinds](https://dmarketforces.com/ethusd-ethereum-dips-by-3-on-etf-outflows-macro-headwinds/): Ethereum (ETHUSD) dipped 3.21% to $2,222.26 amid substantial exchange-traded fund (ETF) outflows, reflecting large investors exiting positions amid geopolitical tensions.
- [BTCUSD- Bitcoin Drops Below $80k on Broad Macro Selloffs](https://dmarketforces.com/btcusd-bitcoin-drops-below-80k-on-broad-macro-selloffs/): Bitcoin (BTC) price declined by 2.77% to $79,098.72 over the past 24h, closely tracking a 2.75% decline in the total crypto market cap, primarily driven by a broad macro selloff triggered by surging government bond yields and renewed inflation fears.
- [Brent, US Light Sweet Crude Oil Climbs by 10%](https://dmarketforces.com/brent-us-light-sweet-crude-oil-climbs-by-10/): Brent and US West Texas Intermediate light sweet crude oil prices saw strong weekly gains of about 10% on a week-on-week basis as renewed concerns over US-Iran tensions and possible disruptions to crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz kept geopolitical risks at the centre of market sentiment
- [CSCS, Other Market Operators Set for T+1 Settlement Transition](https://dmarketforces.com/cscs-other-market-operators-set-for-t1-settlement-transition/): The operators gave the assurance during a virtual discourse on “Driving Market Readiness: Trade Associations and the Transition to T+1 Settlement Cycle”, held on Friday and organised by the Central Securities Clearing System Plc(CSCS).
- [Economic Hardship in Nigeria Painful but Necessary – Alake](https://dmarketforces.com/economic-hardship-in-nigeria-painful-but-necessary-alake/): The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, says the current economic difficulties in Nigeria are painful but are part of the necessary transition toward building a resilient and sustainable economy.
- [NGX Dips, Investors Lose N1.23trn on MTN, Aradel Selloffs](https://dmarketforces.com/ngx-dips-investors-lose-n1-23trn-on-mtn-aradel-selloffs/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-share index (ASI) dipped on Friday amid selloffs in MTN Nigeria, Aradel Holdings, and Consumer goods stocks like Unilever and PZ Cussons.
- [Nigeria’s Inflation Rate for April Climbs to 15.69%](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-inflation-rate-for-april-climbs-to-15-69/): Nigeria’s headline inflation rate for April climbed to 15.69% year on year (YoY), according to the latest data released by the Statistics office on Friday.
- [Fitch Affirms Guaranty Trust Holding Company at ‘B’; Outlook Stable](https://dmarketforces.com/fitch-affirms-guaranty-trust-holding-company-at-b-outlook-stable/): Fitch Ratings has affirmed Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc's (GTCO) and Guaranty Trust Bank Limited's (GTB) - its main operating subsidiary - Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'B'. Fitch has also affirmed their National Long-Term Ratings at 'AA+(nga)'.
- [HYPE Gains 17% as Coinbase Becomes USDC Treasury Deployer](https://dmarketforces.com/hype-gains-17-as-coinbase-becomes-usdc-treasury-deployer/): Hyperliquid HYPEUSD is up 16.63% to $45.57 as Coinbase becomes an official USDC deployer, driving a significant volume increase in the last 24 hours.
- [CME Group to Launch Nasdaq CME Crypto Index Futures](https://dmarketforces.com/cme-group-to-launch-nasdaq-cme-crypto-index-futures/): CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, has announced plans to launch Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures on June 8, pending regulatory review.
- [Rand Relapses Against USD, EUR, GBP as Optimism Fades](https://dmarketforces.com/rand-relapses-against-usd-eur-gbp-as-optimism-fades/): The South African rand or ZAR has weakened against major currencies, trading at R16.56 per U.S. dollar (USD), R19.29 per euro (EUR), and R22.11 per British pound (GBP), First National Bank said in a note on Friday.
- [NDIC sues Wema Bank over Disputed Banana Island Assets](https://dmarketforces.com/ndic-sues-wema-bank-over-disputed-banana-island-assets/): Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), acting as liquidator of the defunct Gulf Bank Plc, has filed two suits against Wema Bank Plc at Federal High Court in Lagos over disputed Banana Island properties, valued at N125.38 billion and an alleged unauthorised payment of N401 million
- [Wall Street Surges to Record Highs as AI, Tech Stocks Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/wall-street-surges-to-record-highs-as-ai-tech-stocks-rally/): Wall Street powered to fresh record highs as AI and technology stocks surged on optimism following the United States (US)-China summit, according to a morning brief from First National Bank.
- [IFC to Explore Livestock, Energy, Housing Investment in Nigeria](https://dmarketforces.com/ifc-to-explore-livestock-energy-housing-investment-in-nigeria/): The International Finance Corporation (IFC) says it would immediately send a mission to Nigeria to explore scalable investment structures that could unlock private capital into the sector.
- [APM Terminals President Pledges Fresh $600m Investment in Nigeria](https://dmarketforces.com/apm-terminals-president-pledges-fresh-600m-investment-in-nigeria/): President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic and investment drive received a further boost on Thursday, as world-class port operator APM Terminals pledged a $600 million investment in Nigeria’s maritime sector.
- [Oil Tops $107 as U.S. Plans to Force Hormuz Reopening](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-tops-107-as-u-s-considers-options-to-reopen-hormuz/): Oil prices climbed on Friday as reports of possible renewed US military action against Iran and rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns over global supply security.
- [Investors Bet on Nigerian Treasury Bills Ahead of Inflation](https://dmarketforces.com/investors-bet-on-nigerian-treasury-bills-ahead-of-inflation/): Investors poured funds into Nigerian Treasury bills, though a relatively moderate trading activity was recorded in the fixed-income market ahead of the inflation figures release on Friday.
- [Investment Firms Project Higher Inflation Rate for April](https://dmarketforces.com/investment-firms-project-higher-inflation-rate-for-april/): Nigeria’s headline inflation is projected to climb as Middle East tensions drive global oil prices higher, pushing petrol pump prices to about N1,400 on average.
- [Bitcoin Rises as U.S Names Fed Chair, Boosts Crypto Regulation](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-rises-as-u-s-names-fed-chair-boosts-crypto-regulation/): Bitcoin (BTC) gained 2.15% to $81,379.98 on the U.S. Clarity Act and Senate approval of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chairman, fuelling optimism across the crypto market.
- [Zambia Progresses, Rebuilds Foreign Reserves, Tames Inflation -IMF](https://dmarketforces.com/zambia-progresses-rebuilds-foreign-reserves-tames-inflation-imf/): Zambia has made substantial progress in consolidating hard-won macroeconomic stabilisation under the recently completed supported program by the International Monetary Fund (IMF, according to an official statement released by staff team led by Edward Gemayel.
- [XRP Gains 7% Ahead of Nasdaq CME Crypto Index Trading](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-gains-7-ahead-of-nasdaq-cme-crypto-index-trading/): Ripple (XRP) gained a little above 7% in 24 hours to $1.52, a price move fueled by investor optimism following the US regulatory win and the CME Group's decision to add the token to the Nasdaq Crypto Index.
- [BNBUSD -Binance Coin Gains 2%, Tops XRP in Valuation Ranking](https://dmarketforces.com/bnbusd-binance-coin-gains-2-tops-xrp-in-valuation-ranking/): Binance Coin (BNB) price climbed 2% to $679.75 over the past 24h, driven by a broad market rally led by Bitcoin, which gained 3.17%. With a market cap of $91.99 billion, BNB has topped Ripple’s XRP, valued at $90 billion.
- [Naira Slips as Interbank FX Turnover Reduces at Official Window](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-slips-as-interbank-fx-turnover-reduces-at-official-window/): The naira, Nigeria’s local currency, slipped against the US dollar as FX turnover at the Nigeria Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) window decreased today, according to an official publication.
- [Nigerian Exchange Declines as Investors Book Profits](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-exchange-declines-as-investors-book-profits/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) bullish run paused on Thursday as investors took profit in some mid and large-cap stocks across sectoral indices.
- [British Health Secretary Resigns as Starmer Faces Leadership Challenge](https://dmarketforces.com/british-health-secretary-resigns-as-starmer-faces-leadership-challenge/): British Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned from the government on Thursday, deepening the political crisis facing Prime Minister Keir Starmer following Labour’s heavy losses in local elections in the past week.
- [Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz to Chinese Ships](https://dmarketforces.com/iran-opens-strait-of-hormuz-to-chinese-ships/): Some Chinese ships, in compliance with Iranian management protocols, since Wednesday night have been allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, local media reported on Thursday.
- [Heirs Insurance Named Among Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies in Financial Times Ranking](https://dmarketforces.com/heirs-insurance-named-among-africas-fastest-growing-companies-in-financial-times-ranking/): Heirs Insurance Group has achieved a landmark double recognition, with member companies, Heirs Life Assurance and Heirs General Insurance, both earning coveted spots on the 2026 Financial Times ranking of Africa's Fastest-Growing Companies, one of the continent's most authoritative benchmarks for business performance and expansion.
- [Fitch Affirms Stanbic IBTC Holdings at ‘AAA (nga)’, Outlook Stable](https://dmarketforces.com/fitch-affirms-stanbic-ibtc-holdings-at-aaa-nga-outlook-stable/): Fitch Ratings has affirmed Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC's and Stanbic IBTC Bank Ltd.'s - its banking subsidiary - National Long-Term Ratings at 'AAA(nga)' with stable outlooks.
- [Oil Rallies, Brent Nears $106 on Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-rallies-brent-nears-106-on-fragile-us-iran-ceasefire/): Oil prices rose on Thursday as uncertainty surrounding the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East and concerns over potential supply disruptions continued to underpin the market.
- [Otti Begins Reclamation of 10-Year-Old Gully in Abia Community](https://dmarketforces.com/otti-begins-reclamation-of-10-year-old-gully-in-abia-community/): Dr Christian Anokwuru, Special Adviser to Gov. Alex Otti, who hails from the area, explained that the gully posed a serious existential threat to the community, having washed away many houses and people’s livelihoods.
- [NEM Insurance Shareholders Approve N7.52bn Dividend for 2025](https://dmarketforces.com/nem-insurance-shareholders-approve-n7-52bn-dividend-for-2025/): Shareholders of NEM Insurance Plc have approved a dividend payout of N1.50 per ordinary share, amounting to N7.52 billion for the 2025 financial year.
- [PDP Begins Screening of Presidential, Governorship Aspirants](https://dmarketforces.com/pdp-begins-screening-of-presidential-governorship-aspirants/): The Abdulraman Mohammed-led National Working Committee of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to commence screening of its presidential and governorship aspirants for the 2027 general elections.
- [South African Rand Halts 2-Day Losses Against USD, EUR, GBP](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-halts-2-day-losses-against-usd-eur-gbp/): The South African Rand strengthened moderately against major currencies, rebounding from a two-day losing streak, First National Bank (FNB) said in its morning brief on Thursday.
- [Global Markets Mix, S&P 500 Rises Ahead of Trump, Xi Meeting](https://dmarketforces.com/global-markets-mix-sp-500-rises-ahead-of-trump-xi-meeting/): Global markets are trading mixed as investors monitor prospects for easing United States (US)-China tensions ahead of the expected meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping.
- [Dangote Refinery IPO Coming Soon, Says Cowry Asset](https://dmarketforces.com/dangote-refinery-ipo-coming-soon-says-cowry-asset/): Dangote Refinery is set to debut its initial public offering (IPO) on the Nigerian Exchange, Lagos-based investment firm Cowry Asset Management hinted today.
- [Overnight Rate Steadies, Money Market Liquidity Reduces](https://dmarketforces.com/overnight-rate-steadies-money-market-liquidity-reduces/): The short-term benchmark rates were steady in the money market, as liquidity conditions in the financial system remained surplus following a series of open-market operations.
- [Venezuela Moves to Overhaul Sovereign Debt after Years of Default](https://dmarketforces.com/venezuela-moves-to-overhaul-sovereign-debt-after-years-of-default/): Venezuela has launched a broad restructuring of its foreign debt, including obligations tied to state oil company PDVSA, the Ministry of Economy and Finance announced on Wednesday.
- [XRP Slides to $1.43 Ahead of U.S. Clarity Act Vote](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-slides-to-1-43-ahead-of-u-s-clarity-act-vote/): Ripple (XRP) price is down 0.56% to $1.43 ahead of the U.S. Clarity Act vote, underperforming a flat market amid broad crypto risk-off sentiment sparked by hot inflation data.
- [NCC on Course to Address Concerns over Telecom Operators’ Poor Services](https://dmarketforces.com/ncc-on-course-to-address-concerns-over-telecom-operators-poor-services/): The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has noted recent public concerns regarding the quality of telecommunications services in parts of the country.
- [Citi Outlines Pathway to Stronger, Durable Returns at Investor Day](https://dmarketforces.com/citi-outlines-pathway-to-stronger-durable-returns-at-investor-day/): Citi outlined a clear pathway to stronger, more durable returns at its 2026 Investor Day, highlighting the growing strategic importance of its global network in driving future growth.
- [Uzbekistan Debuts Largest London IPO, First Global Equity Offer](https://dmarketforces.com/uzbekistan-debuts-largest-london-ipo-first-global-equity-offer/): The National Investment Fund of the Republic of Uzbekistan (UzNIF) has successfully completed its initial public offer (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange and Tashkent Stock Exchange, the first ever global equity offering from Uzbekistan.
- [Otedola’s N43bn Signal: Billionaire Bet Reshapes FirstHoldCo](https://dmarketforces.com/otedolas-n43bn-signal-billionaire-bet-reshapes-firstholdco/): In capital markets, there are moments when rhetoric becomes irrelevant, and conviction is measured only in cash deployed. Today, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, delivered one of those moments.
- [Investors Trade 1.68bn Shares worth N109.4bn on NGX](https://dmarketforces.com/investors-trade-1-68bn-shares-worth-n109-4bn-on-ngx/): Equity investors on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) traded 1.683 billion shares across sectoral names, worth N109.438 billion, in 76,557 transactions on Wednesday.
- [OPEC Oil Output Tumbles 1.7 mbpd in April](https://dmarketforces.com/opec-oil-output-tumbles-1-7-mbpd-in-april/): Crude oil production by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) fell by around 1.7 million barrels per day (mbpd) in April 2026 compared with March.
- [Crude Oil Prices Ease Ahead of Trump, Xi Meeting](https://dmarketforces.com/crude-oil-prices-ease-ahead-of-trump-xi-meeting/): Oil prices fell on Wednesday as investors monitored mixed signals surrounding tensions between the US and Iran and adopted a cautious stance ahead of a high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in China.
- [Naira Regains Value as Interbank FX Turnover Rises](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-regains-value-as-interbank-fx-turnover-rises/): The naira regained value at the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) on Wednesday as improved hard currency liquidity reduced pressures from surging FX demand for international payments and settlements.
- [Nigerian Exchange Return Climbs to 62.27%, Rally Softens](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-exchange-return-climbs-to-62-27-rally-softens/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) year-to-date return climbs to 62.27% on Wednesday as funds continue to rotate into risky assets, though stockbrokers spotted a slowdown in momentum.
- [Court Sentences Ex-Power Minister to 75 Years Imprisonment](https://dmarketforces.com/court-sentences-ex-power-minister-to-75-years-imprisonment/): The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced the former Minister of Power, Mr Saleh Mamman, to 75 years imprisonment in absentia over N33.8 billion money laundering offences.
- [Oil Market Rallies on Geopolitical Hiccups](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-market-rallies-on-geopolitical-hiccups/): The global oil market rallied over fading hopes for a lasting ceasefire between the US and Iran, renewed concerns that prolonged geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could threaten global oil supplies.
- [Russian Finance Minister Warns Hormuz Blockade Could Trigger Global Recession](https://dmarketforces.com/russian-finance-minister-warns-hormuz-blockade-could-trigger-global-recession/): The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has already triggered a global energy crisis and could lead to higher food and fertilizer prices and a recession of the entire global economy.
- [MTN Nigeria Drives South African Telecom Group Q1 Earnings Growth](https://dmarketforces.com/mtn-nigeria-drives-south-african-telecom-group-q1-earnings-growth/): MTN Group (MTN) released an update for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025. Service revenue increased 20.5% to R56.7 billion.  The topline was buoyed by 5.4% increase in customer base, which expanded to 312.7 million.
- [South African Rand Drops Versus Majors as Gold Drops](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-drops-versus-majors-as-gold-drops/): The South African rand weakened against its major crosses, trading at R16.50 per dollar, R19.34 per euro, and R22.30 per pound, First National Bank (FNB) said in its morning brief on Wednesday.
- [S/East APC Dismisses ₦800bn Fund Diversion Allegation Against Uzodinma](https://dmarketforces.com/s-east-apc-dismisses-%e2%82%a6800bn-fund-diversion-allegation-against-uzodinma/): The South East Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the N800 billion fund diversion allegation against Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo is spurious and baseless.
- [US Appeals Court Temporarily Pauses Ruling Against Trump Tariffs](https://dmarketforces.com/us-appeals-court-temporarily-pauses-ruling-against-trump-tariffs/): The president then turned to an emergency solution, relying on a 1974 trade law that limits the collection of such duties to a maximum of 150 days. #US Appeals Court Temporarily Pauses Ruling Against Trump Tariffs#
- [Global Markets Rattle by U.S. Inflation, Ceasefire Hiccups](https://dmarketforces.com/global-markets-rattle-by-u-s-inflation-ceasefire-hiccups/): Persistent volatility over the United States (US)-Iran ceasefire and higher-than-expected US inflation rippled through global markets, with Wall Street closing mixed.
- [Fidelity Bank, Oborevwori’s NGO Empower 500 Delta Women](https://dmarketforces.com/fidelity-bank-oborevworis-ngo-empower-500-delta-women/): Fidelity Bank Plc, in partnership with the You Matter Foundation, a pet project of the Wife of the Delta Governor, Mrs Tobore Oborevwori, on Tuesday, donated N40 million to 400 market women in the state.
- [Nigeria Bonds, T-Bills Yields Ease on Naira Assets Attraction](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-bonds-t-bills-yields-ease-on-naira-assets-attraction/): Nigeria’s Yields slipped in the secondary market for government short- and long-term borrowing instruments as investors circled around naira assets ahead of the release of inflation data.
- [Tinubu Pitching Nigeria’s Business Case to Africa – Presidency](https://dmarketforces.com/tinubu-pitching-nigerias-business-case-to-africa-presidency/): President Bola Tinubu remains committed to fast-tracking Nigeria’s development through reforms and positioning the country as a leading destination for continental and global investment.
- [UN Warns Against Global Sand Shortage, Pushes for Alternatives](https://dmarketforces.com/un-warns-against-global-sand-shortage-pushes-for-alternatives/): The UN says humanity is extracting sand and gravel faster than nature can replenish it, warning that sand is not an endless resource.
- [Trump Plays Down Differences with Xi over Iran War](https://dmarketforces.com/trump-plays-down-differences-with-xi-over-iran-war/): Asked what message he had for Xi regarding the war, Trump said the two would have “a long talk” about it. “I think he’s been relatively good, to be honest with you,” Trump told reporters.
- [Financial System Liquidity Spikes 40% on OMO Repayment](https://dmarketforces.com/financial-system-liquidity-spikes-40-on-omo-repayment/): The Nigerian financial system liquidity spiked more than 40% following a significant OMO bill repayment by the Apex Bank to eligible investors on Tuesday.
- [XRP Slides to $1.44, Ripple Loses Rank to Binance Coin](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-slides-to-1-44-ripple-loses-rank-to-binance-coin/): Ripple's XRP price fell about 2.5% to $1.44 after a failed attempt to break through resistance. The token reflected a negative trading pattern in the crypto market.
- [NSE Index Rise as Shri Krishana, Kenya Re, Co-op Bank Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/nse-index-rise-as-shri-krishana-kenya-re-co-op-bank-rally/): Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) All-share index (ASI) climbed on Tuesday, supported by investors' appetite for Shri Krishana, Kenya RE, Co-op Bank, Sanlam and Eaagads stocks in the local bourse.
- [NGX Index Rises 0.67%, NB, ARADEL, ACCESS Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/ngx-index-rises-0-67-nb-aradel-access-rally/): The equities segment of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) maintained its winning streak, posting N1.36 trillion in capital appreciation. 
- [NBET Lists Landmark N501.02bn Fixed Rate Bonds on FMDQ](https://dmarketforces.com/nbet-lists-landmark-n501-02bn-fixed-rate-bonds-on-fmdq/): NBET Finance Company Plc has listed N500 billion fixed rate bonds on the FMDQ Exchange, according to an official statement.
- [Naira Falls on Squeezed FX Liquidity at NFEM Window](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-falls-on-squeezed-fx-liquidity-at-nfem-window/): The naira fell against the US dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) window for the third consecutive trading session amid growing FX payments from eligible market participants.
- [Central Bank Sells N1.6trn OMO Bills to Tame Liquidity](https://dmarketforces.com/central-bank-sells-n1-6trn-omo-bills-to-tame-liquidity/):  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) floated a fresh OMO bill for subscription on Tuesday, aiming to raise N600 billion across three tenors.
- [FirstHoldco Soars 16.51% in 2-Day, Investors Bet on Earnings](https://dmarketforces.com/firstholdco-soars-16-51-in-2-day-investors-bet-on-earnings/): FirstHoldco Plc's market value fired up in the stock market, gaining about 17% in two days as investors positioned in the financial services company. 
- [Nigerian Exchange Surges N1.36trn as ‘FOMO’ Boosts Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-exchange-surges-n1-36trn-as-fomo-boosts-rally/): Nigerian Exchange (NGX) expanded further on Tuesday, with investors gaining N1.36 trillion as pension funds continued to flood the local bourse.
- [Nigeria Risks Falling Behind in Digital Procurement – Experts](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-risks-falling-behind-in-digital-procurement-experts/): Dr Olumide Olusanya, the Chief Executive Officer of Gloopro, says Nigeria risks falling behind globally if businesses fail to embrace digital procurement transformation and structured supply chain systems.
- [Lagos Targets Infrastructure, Economic Growth with N4.4trn Budget](https://dmarketforces.com/lagos-targets-infrastructure-economic-growth-with-n4-4trn-budget/): The Lagos State Government says its 2026 N4.444 trillion “Budget of Shared Prosperity” is designed to deepen infrastructure development, economic diversification, housing delivery and inclusive social growth across the state.
- [Nigeria’s Tax Reforms Key to Economic Growth– Finance Minister](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-tax-reforms-key-to-economic-growth-finance-minister/): Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, said that the ongoing tax reforms were designed to build a global, competitive, equitable and fiscally sustainable economy.
- [Iran Defines Strait of Hormuz as Far Larger Zone, IRGC says](https://dmarketforces.com/iran-defines-strait-of-hormuz-as-far-larger-zone-irgc-says/): “In the past, the Strait of Hormuz was defined as a limited area ​around islands such as Hormuz and Hengam, but today this view has changed,” Akbarzadeh ​said.
- [More Hantavirus Cases May Emerge in Coming Weeks — WHO](https://dmarketforces.com/more-hantavirus-cases-may-emerge-in-coming-weeks-who/): World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus says additional cases of Hantavirus may emerge in coming weeks, following the evacuation of passengers from the outbreak-hit cruise ship — MV Hondius.
- [Egypt Launches Transition to Electric Vehicles](https://dmarketforces.com/egypt-launches-transition-to-electric-vehicles/): Egypt Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Tuesday instructed officials to begin preparations for introducing electric vehicles into the government fleet as the country is stepping up its transition to sustainable transport.
- [Africa Loses $89bn to Illicit Financial Flows Annually– Tax Experts](https://dmarketforces.com/africa-loses-89bn-to-illicit-financial-flows-annually-tax-experts/): 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 Tops $105 in Reaction to Ceasefire on Life Support Talk](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-tops-105-in-reaction-to-ceasefire-on-life-support-talk/): 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, Tier-1 Banks Lead Gains as NGX Tops N160trn](https://dmarketforces.com/dangote-tier-1-banks-lead-gains-as-ngx-tops-n160trn/): Dangote Cement Plc and Tier-1 banks led gains in the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) as market capitalisation topped N160 trillion, its all-time high.
- [Banks’ Lodgements at CBN Facility Dip after OMO Auctions](https://dmarketforces.com/banks-lodgements-at-cbn-facility-dip-after-omo-auctions/): Deposit money banks (DMBs) placement at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) window dropped by 14% after open market operations.
- [Naira Dives Across FX Markets, Exchange Rates Gap Narrows](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-dives-across-fx-markets-exchange-rates-gap-narrows/): The Nigerian naira dived across Nigerian foreign exchange markets against the US dollar, reflecting increased demand for offshore payments and other settlements.
- [INEC To Deploy 1.4m Corps Members For 2027 Elections](https://dmarketforces.com/inec-to-deploy-1-4m-corps-members-for-2027-elections/): 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 grows Gross Earnings by 45.6% for FY 2025](https://dmarketforces.com/fidelity-bank-grows-gross-earnings-by-45-6-for-fy-2025/): 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.
- [Nigerian T-Bills Yield Slides as Investors Boot Holdings](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-t-bills-yield-slides-as-investors-boot-holdings/): 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 Trains Women to Build AI-Powered Products](https://dmarketforces.com/moniepoint-trains-women-to-build-ai-powered-products/): 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.
- [NGX Market Cap Tops N160trn as Banking, Industrial Stocks Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/ngx-market-cap-tops-n160trn-as-banking-industrial-stocks-rally/): 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.
- [Heirs Insurance Launches Multi-Language GenAI Assistant](https://dmarketforces.com/heirs-insurance-launches-multi-language-genai-assistant/): Heirs Insurance Group, Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurance group, has announced the launch of its multi-language generative AI assistant, Prince AI, marking a major milestone in its digital transformation journey and reinforcing its commitment to making insurance simple, accessible, and inclusive. 
- [Institutions Are Buying Crypto at Record Levels and Changing Everything](https://dmarketforces.com/institutions-are-buying-crypto-at-record-levels-and-changing-everything/): The biggest banks, asset managers, and sovereign wealth funds on earth are no longer watching crypto from a distance. They are buying it, building products around it, and putting it inside the portfolios of millions of ordinary investors. The institutional era of crypto has officially arrived.
- [Hormuz Closure: Trump Dismisses Iran’s Offer as Oil Prices Surge](https://dmarketforces.com/hormuz-closure-trump-dismisses-irans-offer-as-oil-prices-surge/): President Donald Trump’s swift rejection of Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal has pushed oil  ​prices higher on Monday.
- [$9.6bn P&ID Scam: Court Convicts Fleeing Briton in Absentia](https://dmarketforces.com/9-6bn-pid-scam-court-convicts-fleeing-briton-in-absentia/): The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday convicted Mr James Nolan, a Director in the Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) Ltd, in absentia, in the money laundering offences preferred against him by the EFCC.
- [FG, EU, WHO inaugurate EUR4.2m Health Programme](https://dmarketforces.com/fg-eu-who-inaugurate-eur4-2m-health-programme/):  The Federal Government, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), has inaugurated a 4.2 million Euros programme aimed at strengthening public health institutions and disease outbreak preparedness nationwide.
- [Saudi Aramco Profit Surges by 25% in Q1 2026](https://dmarketforces.com/saudi-aramco-profit-surges-by-25-in-q1-2026/): The state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco reported a 25% increase in first-quarter net profit for 2026, supported by stronger oil prices compared to the same period last year.
- [JAMB fixes 2026 cut-off marks, sets deadline for admissions](https://dmarketforces.com/jamb-fixes-2026-cut-off-marks-sets-deadline-for-admissions/): The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has adopted 150 as the minimum admissible score for universities and colleges of nursing in the 2026 admission exercise.
- [Xi, Trump to Discuss Bilateral Relations, World Peace, Development](https://dmarketforces.com/xi-trump-to-discuss-bilateral-relations-world-peace-developmen/): Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump will have an in-depth exchange of views on major issues concerning China-U.S. relations and world peace and development. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday.
- [Indian PM Urges Public to Cut Fuel Consumption, Curb Gold Purchases](https://dmarketforces.com/indian-pm-urges-public-to-cut-fuel-consumption-curb-gold-purchases/): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to citizens to reduce their consumption of fuels like petrol and diesel, and to shun buying gold over the next year to save foreign exchange.
- [BTC, ETH, XRP Rally Slows, BoE Flags US Stablecoin Risks](https://dmarketforces.com/btc-eth-xrp-rally-slows-boe-flags-us-stablecoin-risks/): Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP momentum slowed in the early trading hours on Monday, amid the latest Bank of England (BoE) warning and amid the US targeting stablecoin regulation.
- [Libya Oil Firm Takes Full Control of Country’s Largest Refinery](https://dmarketforces.com/libya-oil-firm-takes-full-control-of-countrys-largest-refinery/): Libya’s state-owned oil company took full control of the country’s largest refinery on Monday, ending a decade-long legal dispute with a United Arab Emirates-based company.
- [Tinubu Arrives in Nairobi for Africa Forward Summit](https://dmarketforces.com/tinubu-arrives-in-nairobi-for-africa-forward-summit/): President Bola Tinubu arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya, early Monday to participate in the Africa Forward Summit focused on investment and sustainable development across Africa.
- [CBN Sells N3.3trn OMO Bills to Banks, Foreign Investors](https://dmarketforces.com/cbn-sells-n3-3trn-omo-bills-to-banks-foreign-investors/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold OMO bills worth N3.3 trillion across two major open market operations to tighten liquidity in the financial system, according to auctions that slowed last week.
- [XRP Gains, Breaks $1.45 Resistance on Clarity Act Optimism](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-gains-breaks-1-45-resistance-on-calarity-act-optimism/): Ripple (XRP) price climbed to $1.47, a breakout on high volume, backed by regulatory hopes. The altcoin outperforms flat Bitcoin, driven by regulatory optimism.
- [UK Financial Markets Deliver Brutal Verdict on Starmer’s ‘Reset’ Speech](https://dmarketforces.com/uk-financial-markets-deliver-brutal-verdict-on-starmers-reset-speech/):  UK financial markets are reacting negatively in real time to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's high-stakes "reset" speech on Monday morning, with gilt yields climbing sharply and Sterling weakening as investors assess the growing political crisis engulfing the government following devastating local election losses.
- [African Experts Seek to Innovate on Debt Reform, Sustainable Finance](https://dmarketforces.com/african-experts-seek-to-innovate-on-debt-reform-sustainable-finance/): The UN Economic Commission for Africa  (ECA) and Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Africa concluded on Friday, 8 May in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Second African Forum on Sovereign Finance, under the theme: “Enhancing Fiscal Space and Debt Sustainability.”
- [Oil Prices Surge on US-Iran ‘Back and Forth’ Peace Talks](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-surge-on-us-iran-back-and-forth-peace-talks/): Oil prices climbed on Monday as the US and Iran dashed hopes of a peace agreement following a series of proposals and counterproposals over the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. 
- [Barcelona Edges Madrid 2-0 to Seal LaLiga Title](https://dmarketforces.com/barcelona-edges-madrid-2-0-to-seal-laliga-title/): Barcelona defeated rivals Real Madrid 2-0 on Sunday night to clinch the LaLiga title for the second consecutive time.
- [Earnings Beat: NAHCO Reinforces Investors’ Confidence with Bold Reward](https://dmarketforces.com/earnings-beat-nahco-reinforces-investors-confidence-with-bold-reward/): Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc has reinforced investor confidence with a bold shareholder reward strategy following the release of its 2025 audited report, underscoring the company’s accelerating earnings momentum and resilient balance sheet expansion despite Nigeria’s challenging macroeconomic environment.
- [NPA Records Increased Cargo, Vessel Traffic in Q1](https://dmarketforces.com/npa-records-increased-cargo-vessel-traffic-in-q1/): Dantsoho disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos by the NPA General Manager, Corporate Communications and Strategy, Mr Ikechukwu Onyemekara.
- [Bitcoin Gains as Morgan Stanley ETF Posts Zero Outflow](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-gains-as-morgan-stanley-etf-posts-zero-outflow/): Bitcoin (BTCUSD) price rose to $81.5k amid sustained investor optimism ahead of the US clarity Act and amid uncertainties in the geopolitical environment.
- [Dangote Cement Hits N18.4trn Market Cap, Overtakes MTN, BUAFOODS](https://dmarketforces.com/dangote-cement-hits-n18-4trn-market-cap-overtakes-mtn-buafoods/): Dangote Cement Plc has overtaken BUAFoods and MTN Nigeria as the most valuable listed company on the Nigerian Exchange, with its market cap hitting N18.358 trillion at the close of trading on Friday.
- [MTN Nigeria Tumbles as Investors React to Licence Revocation Threat](https://dmarketforces.com/mtn-nigeria-tumbles-as-investors-react-to-licence-revocation-threat/): MTN Nigeria Plc lost about N2.4 trillion in market value due to significant selloffs on the local bourse amid a threat of licence revocation against South African companies.
- [XRP Price Soars 5% as XRPL Plans DeFi Expansion](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-price-soars-5-as-xrpl-plans-defi-expansion/): Ripple (XRP) price soared by about 5% to $1.49 over the past 24h, significantly outpacing Bitcoin's modest 0.44% gain, driven by optimism over the Clarity Act, DeFi expansion, and a landmark institutional tokenisation test on the XRP Ledger (XRPL).
- [Oando Plc Slides Amidst Late Earnings Filing](https://dmarketforces.com/oando-plc-slides-amidst-late-earnings-filing/): Oando Plc's market value tanked amid deteriorating investor sentiment, as the energy company failed to release its audited annual financial results on the Nigerian Exchange.
- [FEC Approves Data Bank, Onne, Apapa Power Plants Projects](https://dmarketforces.com/fec-approves-data-bank-onne-apapa-power-plants-projects/): The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved three strategic Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s infrastructure base and stimulating economic growth across critical sectors.
- [Citibank, Stanbic, Zenith Pensions Stake in GTCO Nears 40%](https://dmarketforces.com/citibank-stanbic-zenith-pensions-stake-in-gtco-nears-40/): Citibank Nigeria Limited, Stanbic Nominees and Zenith Pensions Limited controlled about 40% of GTBank's non-operating holding company, GTCO, as of the end of the financial year 2025.
- [Wema Bank Shrinks by 8.5% Ahead of Shareholders Meeting](https://dmarketforces.com/wema-bank-shrinks-by-8-5-ahead-of-shareholders-meeting/): The market value of Tier-2 financial services company Wema Bank Plc fell by about 8.5% over the last seven trading sessions, tracking below its 52-week high due to deteriorated investor sentiment.
- [NGX Index, Market Cap Expands as Investors Gain N1.1trn](https://dmarketforces.com/ngx-index-market-cap-expands-as-investors-gain-n1-1trn/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-share index and market capitalisation expanded as equity investors gained N1.1 trillion over the last five trading sessions in the local bourse.
- [Bitcoin Price Nears $81K as GoMining GoBTC Pay Opens Payment Access](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-price-nears-81k-as-gomining-gobtc-pay-opens-payment-access/): Bitcoin (BTC) price climbed by 0.64% to $80,721.79 on market optimism about increasing adoption, slightly outpacing a broadly flat total market (+0.33%) as it consolidates below a key technical ceiling.
- [Binance Coin Hovers at $650 as BNB Chain Posts 50m Active Addresses](https://dmarketforces.com/binance-coin-hovers-at-650-as-bnb-chain-posts-50m-active-addresses/): Binance Coin (BNB) is a few pips away from $650 amid a sharp drop in trading volume across the cryptocurrency market. Trading data indicates BNB volume is down 48% over the past 24 hours to $761 million.
- [Adewole Adebayo Clinches SDP Presidential Ticket](https://dmarketforces.com/adewole-adebayo-clinches-sdp-presidential-ticket/): A faction of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has elected Prof. Adewole Adebayo as its presidential flagbearer in the 2027 election.
- [XRP Surges as UBS Discloses Exposure to Ripple in SEC Filing](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-surges-as-ubs-discloses-exposure-to-ripple-in-sec-filing/): Ripple (XRP) price rose to $1.42 from $1.39, buoyed by crypto investors' optimism after UBS disclosed an investment in Ripple’s token in its regulatory filing.
- [Sahara AI Gains 26% on Sector Rotation, Speculation](https://dmarketforces.com/sahara-ai-gains-26-on-sector-rotation-speculation/): Sahara AI is up 26.03% to $0.0384 in 24h, significantly outperforming a flat broader market, primarily driven by AI sector rotation and speculative derivatives activity.
- [SUI Gains 5%, Paga Partners Sui to Advance Crypto Payment in Africa](https://dmarketforces.com/sui-gains-5-paga-partners-sui-to-advance-crypto-payment-in-africa/): Sui gained 5.07% to $1.07, significantly outperforming Bitcoin's 0.92% gain as Nigerian Fintech company Paga partners with Sui to expand African crypto payments.
- [Dangote Cement Hits 52-Week High on 12% Price Surge](https://dmarketforces.com/dangote-cement-hits-52-week-high-on-12-price-surge/): Dangote Cement Plc hit a 52-week high on the Nigerian stock market, with investors posting a 12.16% gain over the last five trading sessions.
- [XMR Price Climbs as Monero Launches FCMP Privacy Upgrade ](https://dmarketforces.com/xmr-price-climbs-as-monero-launches-fcmp-privacy-upgrade/): Monero (XMR) price edged higher by 1.97% to $405.39 over the past 24h, outperforming a broadly positive market, primarily driven by renewed sector-wide momentum for privacy coins.
- [Naira Drifts Against U.S. Dollar on FX Liquidity Shortfall](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-drifts-against-u-s-dollar-on-fx-liquidity-shortfall/): The naira drifted against the US dollar at the official window on Friday, reflecting a momentary shift in foreign currency liquidity amid a surge in demand.
- [Solana Gains 6% as Exodus Launches Xo Cash Stablecoin for AI Payment](https://dmarketforces.com/solana-gains-6-as-exodus-launches-xo-cash-stablecoin-for-ai-payment/): Solana (SOLUSD) spiked by about 6% in 24 hours to $93.42 on market optimism after Exodus launched an AI stablecoin on the Solana network. Reflecting investors' optimism, Solana trading volume jumped 20% to about $5 billion at the last look on Saturday.
- [Fitch Affirms Angola at ‘B-‘ with Stable Outlook](https://dmarketforces.com/fitch-affirms-angola-at-b-with-stable-outlook-3/): Fitch Ratings has affirmed Angola's Long-Term Foreign-Currency (LTFC) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B-' with a stable outlook.  Angola's ratings reflect weak governance indicators, high inflation, high levels of foreign-currency-denominated government debt and one of the highest commodity dependences among Fitch-rated sovereigns, Fitch said.
- [Bitcoin Price Hovers Above $80K on US Job Growth Optimism](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-price-hovers-above-80k-on-us-job-growth-optimism/): Bitcoin (BTC) price is up 0.65% to $80,391.92, moving in line with a broader market that gained 1.09% amid US job growth that beat and dimmed geopolitical tensions.  
- [XRP Gains on Payment Pilot with Ripple, JPMorgan, MasterCard](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-gains-on-payment-pilot-with-ripple-jpmorgan-mastercard/): Ripple’s XRP gained 2.92% to $1.42, as the market price rose in collaboration with a major financial institution for cross-border payments execution.
- [Fitch Upgrades Ghana to ‘B’; Outlook Positive](https://dmarketforces.com/fitch-upgrades-ghana-to-b-outlook-positive/): Fitch Ratings has upgraded Ghana's Long-Term Foreign-Currency (LTFC) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'B' from 'B-', with a positive outlook.
- [Burkina Faso ‘CCC+/C’ Ratings Affirmed, Outlook Stable -S&P](https://dmarketforces.com/burkina-faso-ccc-c-ratings-affirmed-outlook-stable-sp/): S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'CCC+' long-term and 'C' short-term sovereign credit ratings on Burkina Faso, with a stable outlook accorded.
- [Nigeria Moves to Launch New National Shipping Carrier With Global Partners](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-moves-to-launch-new-national-shipping-carrier-with-global-partners/): The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, stood before an audience of maritime stakeholders in Lagos on Thursday and announced that the federal government has made significant progress toward relaunching a Nigerian national shipping carrier, the country's first in over three decades.
- [2027 Election: Jonathan Challenges Suit Seeking His Disqualification](https://dmarketforces.com/2027-ex-president-jonathan-challenges-suit-seeking-his-disqualification/): Former President Goodluck Jonathan has challenged a lawsuit seeking to bar him from the 2027 presidential election, filed by a lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi.
- [Investors Gain N3.2trn as Cement Oligarchs Recoup Losses](https://dmarketforces.com/investors-gain-n3-2trn-as-cement-oligarchs-recoup-losses/): The Nigerian stock market closed in the green on Friday, with investors pocketing N3.2 trillion in capital appreciation, reversing the previous day's downtrend.
- [Oil Market Sees 7% Weekly Decline in Crude Prices](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-market-sees-7-weekly-decline-in-crude-prices/): Oil prices posted weekly losses of about 7% on Friday as growing optimism over a possible US-Iran agreement overshadowed persistent geopolitical tensions and supply risks in the Middle East.
- [A’ibom Plans Oil Palm Revolution for Economic Prosperity](https://dmarketforces.com/aibom-plans-oil-palm-revolution-for-economic-prosperity/): Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom says plans have been concluded for the state to implement an oil palm revolution targeted at boosting economic prosperity.
- [XRP Rises as X Integrates Live Price Chart](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-rises-as-x-integrates-live-price-chart/): XRP rose slightly on Friday as investors returned to position amidst X's strategic decision to integrate Ripple's live price charts for tracking movement.  Trading data showed XRP gained 0.34% to settle at $1.39, following earlier reported profit-taking by retail investors in the crypto market.
- [South African Rand Momentum Eases on Middle East Clashes](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-momentum-eases-on-middle-east-clashes/): South African Rand momentum eased against Western currencies as US-Iran clashes reverse market optimism. The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire, but Iran said the situation returned ⁠to normal.
- [BTC, ETH, XRP Dip on US-Iran Clashes Induced Crypto Selloffs](https://dmarketforces.com/btc-eth-xrp-dip-on-us-iran-clashes-induced-crypto-selloffs/): Stoked by negative sentiment, Bitcoin (BTC). Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) prices declined on Friday amid US-Iran tensions, triggering a fresh cryptocurrency selloff. 
- [Nigerian Maritime Stakeholders Demand End to Dollar-Denominated Port Charges](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-maritime-stakeholders-demand-end-to-dollar-denominated-port-charges/): The complaint is simple, but the cost is enormous. Port charges, vessel fees, jetty berths, and shipping dues collected by agencies, including the Nigerian Ports Authority and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, are still being invoiced in dollars, even for transactions that never leave Nigerian shores.
- [Fitch Affirms Zenith Bank Plc’s Viability Rating at ‘b’, Corrects Error](https://dmarketforces.com/fitch-affirms-zenith-bank-plcs-viability-rating-at-b-corrects-error/): Fitch Ratings has affirmed Zenith Bank Plc's Viability Rating (VR) at 'b', Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B' and National Long-Term Rating at 'AA(nga)'. Fitch's outlook on the Long-Term IDR and the National Long-Term Rating is stable.
- [Alex Otti and China Team Up to Build Abia’s First Seaport](https://dmarketforces.com/alex-otti-and-china-team-up-to-build-abias-first-seaport/): Abia State Governor Alex Otti has given the green light for an immediate feasibility study on the proposed Azumini-Obeaku Seaport and Inland Waterways Corridor, a project that, if realised, could permanently change the economic landscape of Nigeria's South-East.
- [Oil Prices Increase as Iran Attacks US Warship at Hormuz](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-increase-as-iran-attacks-us-warship-at-hormuz/): Oil prices rose in the global commodity market on Friday as escalating tensions between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz renewed concerns about global energy supply security.
- [APM Terminals Eyes $600M Expansion at Apapa](https://dmarketforces.com/apm-terminals-eyes-600m-expansion-at-apapa/): One of the world's largest port operators has placed a massive financial bet on Nigeria. APM Terminals Apapa, the company that runs Lagos Port's main container terminal, has formally submitted a proposal to invest an additional 600 million dollars into Nigeria's maritime sector.
- [Wall Street, FTSE Dip as Geopolitical Tensions Unsettle Global Markets](https://dmarketforces.com/wall-street-ftse-dip-as-geopolitical-tensions-unsettle-global-markets/): Global markets retreated as the geopolitical tensions' shockwave stoked sell pressure across major exchanges.  Escalating US-Iran ceasefire tensions dominated global markets, First National Bank (FNB) said in a morning brief.
- [First HoldCo: Weak Earnings, No Dividend Make Uncomfortable Shareholders](https://dmarketforces.com/first-holdco-weak-earnings-no-dividend-uncomfortable-shareholders/): First HoldCo Plc delivered a deeply mixed but strategically revealing audited FY2025 performance, reflecting the harsh realities of Nigeria’s elevated interest rate regime, regulatory tightening, asset repricing pressures, and post-FX reform adjustments within the banking industry.
- [ETI to Raise Funds from International Debt Capital Markets](https://dmarketforces.com/eti-to-raise-funds-from-international-debt-capital-markets/): Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has announced plans to raise funds in the international debt capital markets to repay a 2031 maturing borrowing note.
- [Nigerian Navy Locks Down Calabar-Oron Waterway Over Kidnapping Surge](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-navy-locks-down-calabar-oron-waterway-over-kidnapping-surge/): The Nigerian Navy has taken direct control of one of the country's most dangerous waterways. A 13-hour daily curfew is now in force along the Calabar-Oron water channel in Cross River State, a route that has become a hunting ground for kidnappers, pirates, and armed militants in recent weeks.
- [Naira Gains 4.42% in 4 Months as FX Reforms Hold](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-gains-4-42-in-4-months-as-fx-reforms-hold/): The naira gains 4.42% in four months as FX reforms hold despite oil price volatility and declining external reserves. Nigeria’s gross external reserves had hit a 2009 high of $50.02 billion, but retreated due to significant outflows related to foreign investors' exits and debt service costs. 
- [CBN Foreign Subsidiary Rule Sparks N1.92trn Loss on NGX](https://dmarketforces.com/cbn-foreign-subsidiary-rule-sparks-n1-92trn-loss-on-ngx/): This is amid reactions to new regulatory guidelines by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on foreign subsidiaries of banks.
- [CardinalStone Upgrades Unilever Nigeria Target Price to N146.08](https://dmarketforces.com/cardinalstone-upgrades-unilever-nigeria-target-price-to-n146-08/): Equities investment analysts at CardinalStone Securities Limited, one of the top brokers with the highest transaction record in the Nigerian Exchange, have raised Unilever Nigeria's 12-month target price to a hold recommendation.
- [Universal Insurance Unveils N3.2bn Rights Issue for Shareholders](https://dmarketforces.com/universal-insurance-unveils-n3-2bn-rights-issue-for-shareholders/): Universal Insurance Plc has concluded arrangements for its proposed N3.2 billion rights issue, following the execution of transaction documents at a signing ceremony held in Lagos on Thursday.
- [Naira Official Rate Climbs to N1355 on Stronger FX Supply](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-official-rate-climbs-to-n1355-on-stronger-fx-supply/): The Nigerian local currency, the naira, rallied across the currency markets on Thursday, driven by improved FX liquidity. In its daily FX report, the Central Bank reported that the spot FX rate rose by ₦1.49 to N1355.85 against the U.S. Dollar.
- [XRP Gives Up Gain, Technical Analysts Set $1.60 Target Price](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-gives-up-gain-technical-analysts-set-1-60-target-price/): Ripple (XRP) price has lost about 3% over the last 24 hours to $1.39 amid sell-offs triggered by investors exiting their Bitcoin positions. The world's largest digital asset has posted significant gains since last week, and altcoins have followed suit.
- [Equities Investors Lose N1.92trn in Nigerian Market](https://dmarketforces.com/equities-investors-lose-n1-92trn-in-nigerian-market/): Equities investors lost N1.92 trillion on Thursday in the Nigerian stock market as sell pressure hit some high-cap stocks, reversing the previous rally.  Major losers include BUACEMENT (-6.51%), DANGCEM (-4.89%), WAPCO (-5.07%), and ZENITHBANK (-3.10%).
- [BTC, ETH, XRP Dip Amidst White House July Crypto Law Target](https://dmarketforces.com/btc-eth-xrp-dip-amidst-white-house-july-crypto-law-target/): Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) prices declined, fueling sell pressures in altcoins after a previous rally that lifted the market cap of all digital assets.
- [AI-Related Capital Goods Keeps U.S. Imports High Despite Tariffs](https://dmarketforces.com/ai-related-capital-goods-keeps-u-s-imports-high-despite-tariffs/): The U.S. trade position is evolving in response to significant tariff policy actions in 2025, with the main adjustment occurring in import composition rather than in the aggregate balance, according to Fitch Ratings.
- [Senate Passes 2026 Electoral Act Amendment Bill](https://dmarketforces.com/senate-passes-2026-electoral-act-amendment-bill/): The Senate has passed the 2026 Electoral Act Amendment bill, with a focus on the court's jurisdiction in handling pre-election matters.
- [Access Holdings Says Regulator Blocks 2025 Dividend Payment](https://dmarketforces.com/access-holdings-says-regulator-blocks-2025-dividend-payment/):  Access Holdings Plc has clarified that its inability to pay dividends for the 2025 financial year was due to regulatory and prudential compliance requirements rather than weak earnings or liquidity challenges.
- [₦5m, ₦10m Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures Opens Applications for Women Entrepreneurs](https://dmarketforces.com/%e2%82%a65m-%e2%82%a610m-zero-interest-loans-sheventures-opens-applications-for-women-entrepreneurs/): First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has opened a new round of applications for its SheVentures proposition, offering zero-interest loans of up to ₦10 million to women entrepreneurs to ease access to working capital and support business growth.
- [South African Rand Rallies Against Dollar, Euro, Sterling](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-rallies-against-dollar-euro-sterling/): The South African Rand strengthened against its major currencies as easing Middle East tensions triggered low-dollar demand in the forex market.
- [NITDA Warns of Potentially Dangerous Malware Targeting Banks, Agencies, Others](https://dmarketforces.com/nitda-warns-of-potentially-dangerous-malware-targeting-banks-agencies-others/): The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned of an active, AI-powered malware named “DeepLoad”.
- [Nigeria’s Eurobonds Yield Shrinks as African Issuers Rally](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-eurobonds-yield-shrinks-as-african-issuers-rally/): The Eurobonds market mirrored this positivity, as average yields retreated 7bps to 6.72%, underscoring strong global investor interest and an increasingly favourable outlook toward Nigeria's dollar-denominated sovereign obligation
- [Bitcoin Falls from 3-Month High as Rally Lost Momentum](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-falls-from-3-month-high-as-rally-lost-momentum/): Down from a 3-month high, Bitcoin (BTCUSD) dipped to $81,203.32, slightly underperforming a broadly flat crypto market. The move is primarily driven by a cooling-off period and profit-taking after a strong multi-day rally fueled by geopolitical optimism and ETF inflows.
- [Accord Party Backs Otti’s Re-Election Bid in Abia](https://dmarketforces.com/accord-party-backs-ottis-re-election-bid-in-abia/): The National leadership of the Accord Party on Wednesday declared support for the re-election of Gov. Alex Otti of Abia in 2027, citing his developmental strides in the state.
- [Electricity: Enugu Unveils Plan to Build 660MW Coal-Fired Power Plant](https://dmarketforces.com/electricity-enugu-unveils-plan-to-build-660mw-coal-fired-power-plant/): The Enugu State Government has unveiled plans to build a 660 mega watts coal-fired power plant starting from July to boost electricity supply in the state.
- [Oil Prices Climb over Unsettled US-Iran Peace Talks](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-climb-over-unsettled-us-iran-peace-talks/): With investor sentiment remaining in doubt, crude oil prices climbed again after a sharp daily slowdown, reflecting persistent uncertainties about the supply outlook.
- [Macron Urges Instant Reopening of Hormuz Strait](https://dmarketforces.com/macron-urges-instant-reopening-of-hormuz-strait/): French President Emmanuel Macron has called for “all parties” to lift the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz “without delay and conditions” after a telephone talk with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
- [Lasaco Posts 81.5% Profit Growth in First Quarter](https://dmarketforces.com/lasaco-posts-81-5-profit-growth-in-first-quarter/): Lasaco Assurance Plc has recorded 81.5 per cent growth in profit to N2.36 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. This is compared with N1.30 billion reported within the same period under review of 2025.
- [APC Unmoved by Obi’s Defection](https://dmarketforces.com/apc-unmoved-by-obis-defection/): Prof. Nantewe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the APC, says the party is unconcerned about Mr Peter Obi’s defection from ADC to NDC.
- [Guinness Nigeria Ranks Third-Largest Guinness Market Globally](https://dmarketforces.com/guinness-nigeria-ranks-third-largest-guinness-market-globally/): Guinness Nigeria Plc says the country has emerged as the third-largest market for the Guinness brand globally, behind Ireland and the United Kingdom.
- [2027 Election: INEC Resumes CVR in Oyo](https://dmarketforces.com/2027-election-inec-resumes-cvr-in-oyo/): The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will resume the third phase of the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) across the 33 local government areas of Oyo State on May 11.
- [CBN Reduces Rates on Treasury Bills, Returns Excess Bids](https://dmarketforces.com/cbn-reduces-rates-on-treasury-bills-returns-excess-bids/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) continues to price down Nigerian Treasury bills, albeit with a soft touch across standard tenors at the midweek auction.
- [Money Market Rates Steady on N6.2trn Liquidity Surplus](https://dmarketforces.com/money-market-rates-steady-on-n6-2trn-liquidity-surplus/): Excess liquidity in the financial system, totalling N6.2 trillion, kept short-term money market rates steady as banks continue to place funds with the Central Bank.
- [Ecobank Delivers Q1 Earnings on Asset Quality Reset, Efficiency](https://dmarketforces.com/ecobank-delivers-q1-earnings-on-asset-quality-reset-efficiency/): Ecobank Transnational Incorporated delivered a resilient first-quarter performance in 2026, underpinned by strong revenue growth and notable gains in operating efficiency, even as the bank undertook a significant balance-sheet clean-up.
- [Capital Discipline: Access Holdings Reduces Equity Stakes in Foreign Subsidiaries  ](https://dmarketforces.com/capital-discipline-access-holdings-reduces-equity-stakes-in-foreign-subsidiaries/): Access Holdings Plc’s decision to reduce equity stakes in some of its foreign subsidiaries following the Central Bank of Nigeria directive limiting offshore investments to 10% of shareholders’ funds represents more than a routine regulatory adjustment; it is a defining moment for capital discipline within Nigeria’s banking sector.
- [Energy Reforms Attracting New Investments into Nigeria – NCDMB](https://dmarketforces.com/energy-reforms-attracting-new-investments-into-nigeria-ncdmb/): The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) says ongoing reforms in the oil and gas sector are attracting billions of dollars in new investments and restoring investor confidence.
- [XRP Gains on Ondo, Ripple, JPMorgan, Mastercard Partnership](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-gains-on-ondo-ripple-jpmorgan-mastercard-partnership/): XRP gains slightly as Ondo Finance announced that it has successfully completed the first cross-border and interbank buyback of tokenised US Treasury bonds in collaboration with JPMorgan Chase’s Kinexys platform, Mastercard, and Ripple.
- [Naira Pops, Spot Rate Climbs to N1357 Per U.S Dollar](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-pops-spot-rate-climbs-to-n1357-per-u-s-dollar/): The naira rebounded in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), appreciating by a significant 67 basis points (bps) against the U.S. Dollar.
- [RMAFC Validates Data for Sharing Revenue with States, LGAs](https://dmarketforces.com/rmafc-validates-data-for-sharing-revenue-with-states-lgas/): The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says its ongoing nationwide data verification exercise is aimed at ensuring accurate data for sharing revenue among states and local government areas (LGAs).
- [Nigeria Approves $500m Annual Research Fund to Drive Innovation](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-approves-500m-annual-research-fund-to-drive-innovation/): ABUJA: The Federal Government has approved a $500 million annual funding mechanism to transform Nigeria’s research and innovation ecosystem in line with international best practices.
- [Airtel, Dangote Rally Boost NGX Index, Investors Gain N628bn](https://dmarketforces.com/airtel-dangote-rally-boost-ngx-index-investors-gain-n628bn/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-share index (ASI) recovered from sell pressures as Airtel Africa, Dangote Sugar Refinery, among others, drove momentum in the local bourse on Wednesday.
- [Ghana’s Private Sector Growth Slows in April](https://dmarketforces.com/ghanas-private-sector-growth-slows-in-april/): Ghana’s private sector growth slowed in April, according to the Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) report released by S&P Global on Wednesday.
- [Breaking News: Oil Prices Dip Below $100, Brent Falls by 10%](https://dmarketforces.com/breaking-news-oil-prices-dip-below-100-brent-falls-by-10/): Crude oil prices plunged on Wednesday, with Brent crude falling by about 10% as reports of a potential agreement between the US and Iran raised expectations of easing geopolitical tensions.
- [Nigeria’s US Dollar Bonds Yield Ease on Offshore Positioning](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerias-us-dollar-bonds-yield-ease-on-offshore-positioning/): Nigeria’s US dollar bonds attracted offshore investors' attention in the international debt market, reflecting improved confidence, supported by oil-driven fiscal performance.
- [XRP Taps Bitcoin Energy, Price Rises to $1.45](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-taps-bitcoin-energy-price-rises-to-1-45/): Ripple’s XRP price just hit $1.45, outperforming a broadly rising crypto market, primarily driven by a beta-driven rally as Bitcoin surged.
- [Coinbase Slashes Its Workforce and Hands the Work to AI](https://dmarketforces.com/coinbase-slashes-its-workforce-and-hands-the-work-to-ai/): Coinbase announced on Tuesday that it is cutting roughly 700 employees, equal to 14 percent of its entire workforce, as CEO Brian Armstrong declared that artificial intelligence has permanently changed the way the company needs to operate.
- [MicroStrategy Eyes Bitcoin Sale to Pay Dividends](https://dmarketforces.com/microstrategy-eyes-bitcoin-sale-to-pay-dividends/): Saylor, the executive chairman of Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy and widely regarded as the most aggressive corporate Bitcoin buyer in history, publicly admitted that the firm is now considering selling a portion of its enormous Bitcoin stockpile. The reason is not a loss of faith in the digital currency. It is a dividend bill that needs to be paid.
- [Google Cloud and Solana Unveil AI Agent Payment Platform](https://dmarketforces.com/google-cloud-and-solana-unveil-ai-agent-payment-platform/): Artificial intelligence just got its own wallet. Google Cloud and the Solana Foundation announced a groundbreaking new partnership on Tuesday that allows AI agents, software bots that carry out tasks automatically, to discover, access, and pay for digital services entirely on their own, using cryptocurrency, without any human stepping in to manage the bill.
- [BTCUSD Tops $82k, CME to Launch Bitcoin Volatility Futures](https://dmarketforces.com/btcusd-tops-82k-cme-to-launch-bitcoin-volatility-futures/): Bitcoin (BTCUSD) topped $82K on Wednesday as the rally extended since last week's pickup. The world's largest digital asset gained, climbing to $82.165, as trading data from a crypto exchange was revealed.
- [South African Rand Gains as Gold Rises, Oil Prices Ease](https://dmarketforces.com/south-african-rand-gains-as-gold-rises-oil-prices-ease/): The South African Rand rallied against the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, and the Japanese yen on Wednesday as easing Middle East tensions drove gold prices higher.
- [Global Equity Markets Rally as Middle East Tensions Soften](https://dmarketforces.com/global-equity-markets-rally-as-middle-east-tensions-soften/): Global equity markets rallied as easing Middle East tensions and a retreat in oil prices buoyed sentiment, with Wall Street leading gains overnight.
- [ADC Slashes Nomination Fees, Releases Revised 2026 Primaries Timetable](https://dmarketforces.com/adc-slashes-nomination-fees-releases-revised-2026-primaries-timetable/): African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reduced its presidential nomination form fee to N90 million and released an updated schedule for its 2026 primary elections. The party had earlier fixed the presidential nomination form at N100 million.
- [Oil Prices Decline as U.S. Suspends Project Freedom](https://dmarketforces.com/oil-prices-decline-as-u-s-suspends-project-freedom/): Oil prices declined on Wednesday amid growing optimism over a final agreement between the US and Iran. Brent crude traded at $108.66 per barrel, down around 1.16% from the previous close of $109.87.
- [Trump Says op to Break Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Blockade to be Paused](https://dmarketforces.com/trump-says-op-to-break-irans-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-to-be-paused/): U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that “Project Freedom,” the initiative to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, will be paused “for a short period of time” to see whether an agreement with Iran can be finalised and signed.
- [DOGEUSD- Dogecoin Gains 4.2% on Sharp Volume Surge, Eyes $0.12](https://dmarketforces.com/dogeusd-dogecoin-gains-4-2-on-sharp-volume-surge-eyes-0-12/): Dogecoin (DOGEUSD) gained 4.2% to $0.1160 on Wednesday, significantly outperforming a modestly rising broader market, primarily driven by major whale accumulation and a technical breakout.
- [No Cause for Alarm in Bank Results—2025 Numbers Tell Stronger Story](https://dmarketforces.com/no-cause-for-alarm-in-bank-results-2025-numbers-tell-stronger-story/): Nigeria’s largest banks delivered a mixed but ultimately reassuring set of financial results in 2025, with balance sheet expansion and revenue growth offset by a sharp, policy-driven hit to profitability.
- [African Oil Firms Join Forces on Energy Poverty — PETAN Boss](https://dmarketforces.com/african-oil-firms-join-forces-on-energy-poverty-petan-boss/): Mr Wole Ogunsanya, Chairman of Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), says African oil and gas firms are joining forces to tackle energy poverty.
- [BTCUSD- Bitcoin Rises to $81.5k as Buyers Take Control](https://dmarketforces.com/btcusd-bitcoin-rises-to-81-5k-as-buyers-take-control/): Bitcoin (BTCUSD) has extended its rally, with the price up about 2% to $81,483.36 on Wednesday, slightly outpacing the broader market, which rose 0.91%. 
- [XRP Price Approaches $1.44 in Fresh Breakout, Beats Bitcoin Gain](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-price-approaches-1-44-in-fresh-breakout-beats-bitcoin-gain/): XRP is approaching $1.44 in early trading, with positive signals suggesting the uptrend will continue, outpacing Bitcoin's 0.69% gain.  The price surge was primarily driven by a technical breakout above the key $1.40 resistance level.
- [NUPRC Allocates 61.9m Barrels of Oil to Local Refineries in Q1](https://dmarketforces.com/nuprc-allocates-61-9m-barrels-of-oil-to-local-refineries-in-q1/): The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has allocated 61.9 million barrels of crude oil to domestic refineries in the First Quarter (Q1) 2026, against 68.7 million barrels offered by producers.
- [Zenith Bank Names Mustafa Bello Chairman Board of Directors](https://dmarketforces.com/zenith-bank-names-mustafa-bello-chairman-board-of-directors/): Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Engr. Mustafa Bello as the Chairman of its Board of Directors. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and ratified by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on May 5, 2026.
- [MTN Nigeria Slumps 9% on Huge Trading Volume, Value](https://dmarketforces.com/mtn-nigeria-slumps-9-on-huge-trading-volume-value/): MTN Nigeria Plc slumped by about 9% on the Nigerian Exchange amid a surge in transaction volume driven by sell-side actors. The share price declined, dragging MTN Nigeria's market value back from the 52-week high reached after its Q1 2026 earnings.
- [CBN Targets N700bn Raise from Nigerian Treasury Bills Auction](https://dmarketforces.com/cbn-targets-n700bn-raise-from-nigerian-treasury-bills-auction/): The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is scheduled to conduct the first Treasury Bill auction for the month on May 6, 2026, according to a financial market circular released. 
- [Zenith Bank Appoints Engr.Mustafa Bello as Chairman at AGM](https://dmarketforces.com/zenith-bank-appoints-engr-mustafa-bello-as-chairman-at-agm/): Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Engr. Mustafa Bello as the Chairman of its Board of Directors. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and ratified by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on May 5, 2026.
- [XRP Gains as Ripple Plans to Share North Korea Threat Intel](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-gains-as-ripple-plans-to-share-north-korea-threat-intel/): XRP gained about 2% to $1.42 over the past 24h, closely tracking broader market gains, primarily driven by its positive beta with Bitcoin amid Ripple’s plan to share hacker intelligence with the crypto industry.
- [Justin Sun and Trump’s Crypto Venture Take Their Feud to Court](https://dmarketforces.com/justin-sun-and-trumps-crypto-venture-take-their-feud-to-court/): What started as a bitter argument on social media has turned into a full-blown legal war. Justin Sun, one of the biggest names in the global cryptocurrency world, and World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's flagship crypto company, are now suing each other, and the fight is getting uglier by the day.
- [The EU Pushes Hard for a Tokenised Euro in 2026](https://dmarketforces.com/the-eu-pushes-hard-for-a-tokenised-euro-in-2026/): Europe has decided it cannot afford to wait any longer. While American dollar-backed stablecoins spread rapidly across the globe, the European Union is pushing hard to turn its own currency into a digital token, and the window to act is getting smaller by the day.
- [Brazil Bans Stablecoins From International Money Transfers](https://dmarketforces.com/brazil-bans-stablecoins-from-international-money-transfers/): Brazil has made one of the boldest crypto moves in Latin American history. The country's central bank has banned payment companies from using stablecoins and other cryptocurrencies to move money across international borders, and the rule hits one of the world's fastest-growing crypto markets right where it hurts most.
- [The US Crypto Clarity Act Reaches Its Most Critical Moment](https://dmarketforces.com/the-us-crypto-clarity-act-reaches-its-most-critical-moment/): America's most important cryptocurrency bill is at a crossroads. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, known simply as the Clarity Act, has spent months stuck in the US Senate. Now, the people fighting hardest for it say the next two weeks could decide everything.
- [Nigerian Exchange Indicators Sink as Investors Lose N904bn](https://dmarketforces.com/nigerian-exchange-indicators-sink-as-investors-lose-n904bn/): The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) declined by 58 basis points, or 0.58%, on Tuesday amid sell pressure across key sectors. Investors took profits in stocks that recently recorded significant uptrends.
- [UBA, Redtech, MoMo Expand Merchant Payment Access Across Nigeria](https://dmarketforces.com/uba-redtech-momo-expand-merchant-payment-access-across-nigeria/): Bank for Africa (UBA), Redtech, and MoMo PSB have launched a payment interoperability partnership that expands cardless payment access for consumers and merchants across Nigeria. Redtech is backed by Heirs Holdings; MoMo PSB is MTN Nigeria's fintech subsidiary.
- [Naira Dips to N1366, FX Turnover, Interbank Deals Rise](https://dmarketforces.com/naira-dips-to-n1366-fx-turnover-interbank-deals-rise/): The naira dropped against the US dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange market (NFEM) on Tuesday on increased demand for foreign payments.
- [HYPE Gains 6.5% on HIP-4 Prediction Market Launch](https://dmarketforces.com/hype-gains-6-5-on-hip-4-prediction-market-launch/): Hyperliquid (HYPE) gained 6.49% to $43.63 on Tuesday, outpacing Bitcoin's 3.2% gain, driven by the successful launch of its HIP-4 prediction markets, which are attracting new users and volume.
- [Jim Ovia Retires as Zenith Bank Chairman After 12 Years](https://dmarketforces.com/jim-ovia-retires-as-zenith-bank-chairman-after-12-years/): Zenith Bank Plc has announced the retirement of its Founder and Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, following the expiration of his tenure in line with regulatory guidelines.
- [XRP Climbs as Bitcoin Rally, Target Price Set at $1.65](https://dmarketforces.com/xrp-climbs-as-bitcoin-rally-target-price-set-at-1-65/): Ripple (XRP) taps Bitcoin's gaining streak, as the token price climbed about 2% to $1.42, though it's still underperforming the broader market rally.
- [LBIC Posts N1.66bn Profit in 2025, Plans Digital Expansion](https://dmarketforces.com/lbic-posts-n1-66bn-profit-in-2025-plans-digital-expansion/): The Lagos Building Investment Company (LBIC) Plc has reported a 43 per cent increase in profit before tax to N1.655 billion for the 2025 financial year.
- [Court Dismisses N3m Suit for Damages Against First Bank](https://dmarketforces.com/court-dismisses-n3m-suit-for-damages-against-first-bank/): The National Industrial Court in Ibadan, on Tuesday, dismissed a suit by a former employee, Mr Oyetunji Ajao, against First Bank of Nigeria, seeking N3 million damages over the delay in payment of his retirement benefits.
- [Rand Weakens Against US Dollar, Steady Versus Euro, Pound](https://dmarketforces.com/rand-weakens-against-us-dollar-steady-versus-euro-pound/): The South African rand weakened against the dollar to R16.80 but held steady against the euro at R19.63 and the pound at R22.70, First National Bank (FNB) said in its brief on Tuesday.
- [Defections: ADC Loses 18 Reps to NDC, APC](https://dmarketforces.com/defections-adc-loses-18-reps-to-ndc-apc/): Seventeen members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
- [Central Bank of Kenya Targets KES 80bn from Reopen Bonds](https://dmarketforces.com/central-bank-of-kenya-targets-kes-80bn-from-reopen-bonds/): The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is scheduled to reopen three Treasury bonds on Wednesday as the authority anticipates a large payout in May.
- [Senate Defections: Umeh, Abaribe Dump ADC](https://dmarketforces.com/senate-defections-umeh-abaribe-dump-adc/): Sen. Victor Umeh(ADC-Anambra) and Sen.Enyinnaya Abaribe (ADC-Abia) on Tuesday announced their defections from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to different political parties, citing leadership crises and internal disputes.
- [Russia Raids Gas Extraction Facilities in Ukraine](https://dmarketforces.com/russia-raids-gas-extraction-facilities-in-ukraine/): Russia carried out strikes on Ukraine’s gas extraction facilities on Tuesday, killing five people and injuring 37 others, Ukraine’s state-owned gas operator, Naftogaz said.
- [Nigeria Unveils Long-Term Energy Plan –NUPRC](https://dmarketforces.com/nigeria-unveils-long-term-energy-plan-nuprc/): Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), says Nigeria has introduced a long-term energy plan aimed at balancing economic growth, expanding energy access, and addressing climate concerns.
- [Bitcoin Price Rises to $81k on Whale Accumulation, ETF Inflow](https://dmarketforces.com/bitcoin-price-rises-to-81k-on-whale-accumulation-etf-inflow/): Bitcoin (BTC) price surged by about 3% to $81,007.13 on Tuesday, outpacing the broader market's 2.2% gain, driven by renewed institutional ETF demand and a geopolitical relief rally.
- [Airbus, FG Sign Agreement to Drive Nigerian Aerospace Growth](https://dmarketforces.com/airbus-fg-sign-agreement-to-drive-nigerian-aerospace-growth/): The Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturing company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Toulouse, France.
- [UN Alarmed by Escalating Drone Attacks in Sudan](https://dmarketforces.com/un-alarmed-by-escalating-drone-attacks-in-sudan/): The United Nations is alarmed by the escalating drone attacks in Sudan that are endangering civilians. Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN secretary-general, said that a drone was reportedly shot down over Khartoum International Airport on Monday, leading to flights being canceled.

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