Research Team, Author at Nairametrics Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:20:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Research Team, Author at Nairametrics 32 32 201037849 IMF flags cross-border crypto risks for Nigeria as global market surges 1,511% in five years  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/imf-flags-cross-border-crypto-risks-for-nigeria-as-global-market-surges-1511-in-five-years/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/imf-flags-cross-border-crypto-risks-for-nigeria-as-global-market-surges-1511-in-five-years/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:20:37 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518801 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised red flags over Nigeria’s growing use of crypto assets for cross-border transactions, citing substantial risks to capital flow management, monetary stability, and regulatory effectiveness—especially in emerging markets. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/imf-flags-cross-border-crypto-risks-for-nigeria-as-global-market-surges-1511-in-five-years/feed/ 0 518801 Stock Market Spotlight: BETAGLAS leads with 414% surge, 18 others gain over 100% in H1 2025  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/stock-market-spotlight-betaglas-leads-with-414-surge-18-others-gain-over-100-in-h1-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/stock-market-spotlight-betaglas-leads-with-414-surge-18-others-gain-over-100-in-h1-2025/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:06:03 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518774 The first half of 2025 ended on a high note for some investors in the Nigerian capital market as BETAGLAS emerged the star performer, surging by a jaw-dropping 414.56%, far outpacing the broader market.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/stock-market-spotlight-betaglas-leads-with-414-surge-18-others-gain-over-100-in-h1-2025/feed/ 0 518774 Best performing pension fund administrators in June 2025  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/best-performing-pension-fund-administrators-in-june-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/best-performing-pension-fund-administrators-in-june-2025/#comments Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:00:10 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518700 Despite tightening financial conditions and persistent macroeconomic uncertainties, all participating Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) posted gains across their portfolios. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/best-performing-pension-fund-administrators-in-june-2025/feed/ 1 518700 Credit to Private sector slips marginally to N77.83 trillion in May 2025 despite surging money supply  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/credit-to-private-sector-slips-marginally-to-n77-83-trillion-in-may-2025-despite-surging-money-supply/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/credit-to-private-sector-slips-marginally-to-n77-83-trillion-in-may-2025-despite-surging-money-supply/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:54:55 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518386 Nigeria’s private sector credit declined marginally to N77.83 trillion in May 2025, down from N77.91 trillion in April, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sustained its tight monetary stance to combat headline inflation and stabilize the naira. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/credit-to-private-sector-slips-marginally-to-n77-83-trillion-in-may-2025-despite-surging-money-supply/feed/ 0 518386 Egypt dominates the top African startups funding in May 2025, none from Nigeria  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/egypt-dominates-the-top-african-startups-funding-in-may-2025-none-from-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/egypt-dominates-the-top-african-startups-funding-in-may-2025-none-from-nigeria/#respond Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:50:27 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518200 Despite macroeconomic headwinds, African startups continued to draw strong investor interest in May 2025, with Egypt taking a dominant lead in deal volume and value. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/30/egypt-dominates-the-top-african-startups-funding-in-may-2025-none-from-nigeria/feed/ 0 518200 The 10 most indebted states in Nigeria as of December 2024 https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/28/the-10-most-indebted-states-in-nigeria-as-of-december-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/28/the-10-most-indebted-states-in-nigeria-as-of-december-2024/#respond Sat, 28 Jun 2025 11:29:26 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518030 This article is a breakdown of the top 10 Nigerian states with the highest public debt stock in 2024 and how they compare year-on-year. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/28/the-10-most-indebted-states-in-nigeria-as-of-december-2024/feed/ 0 518030 Nigeria’s pension fund assets hit N23.56 trillion in April 2025 — here’s where the money went   https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/26/nigerias-pension-fund-assets-hit-n23-56-trillion-in-april-2025-heres-where-the-money-went/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/26/nigerias-pension-fund-assets-hit-n23-56-trillion-in-april-2025-heres-where-the-money-went/#respond Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:26:18 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517898 Nigeria’s pension fund assets continued their upward trajectory in April 2025, rising to N23.65 trillion, up from N23.33 trillion recorded in March, representing a 1.40% month-on-month increase, according to data from the National Pension Commission (PenCom).  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/26/nigerias-pension-fund-assets-hit-n23-56-trillion-in-april-2025-heres-where-the-money-went/feed/ 0 517898 Experts warn of debt trap, sovereign default risk as Nigeria’s public debt surged over 1,000% in naira terms in 10 years  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/24/experts-warn-of-debt-trap-sovereign-default-risk-as-nigerias-public-debt-surged-over-1000-in-naira-terms-in-10-years/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/24/experts-warn-of-debt-trap-sovereign-default-risk-as-nigerias-public-debt-surged-over-1000-in-naira-terms-in-10-years/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:02:41 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517758 Financial experts are raising concerns that Nigeria could be entering a full-blown debt trap, where the government is forced to take on new loans just to service existing obligations.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/24/experts-warn-of-debt-trap-sovereign-default-risk-as-nigerias-public-debt-surged-over-1000-in-naira-terms-in-10-years/feed/ 1 517758 Top 10 Nigerian states with highest food inflation in May 2025, Borno tops the chart  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/19/top-10-nigerian-states-with-highest-food-inflation-in-may-2025-borno-tops-the-chart/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/19/top-10-nigerian-states-with-highest-food-inflation-in-may-2025-borno-tops-the-chart/#respond Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:16:05 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517358 The article features the top 10 Nigerian states with the highest year-on-year food inflation in May 2025, ranked in ascending order and with insights into their local food dynamics and historical inflation trends. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/19/top-10-nigerian-states-with-highest-food-inflation-in-may-2025-borno-tops-the-chart/feed/ 0 517358 Food Price: Dry onions up 17.65%, pepper down 29.41% as Lagos markets swing in June 2025  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/17/food-price-dry-onions-up-17-65-pepper-down-29-41-as-lagos-markets-swing-in-june-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/17/food-price-dry-onions-up-17-65-pepper-down-29-41-as-lagos-markets-swing-in-june-2025/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:17:40 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517356 Food prices across key markets in Lagos State recorded a blend of upward and downward shifts in June 2025, reflecting evolving supply dynamics and broader macroeconomic pressures. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/17/food-price-dry-onions-up-17-65-pepper-down-29-41-as-lagos-markets-swing-in-june-2025/feed/ 0 517356 Nigeria Inflation to ease slightly in May 2025 amid Naira stability and fuel price cuts – Analysts https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/15/nigeria-inflation-to-ease-slightly-in-may-2025-amid-naira-stability-and-fuel-price-cuts-analysts/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/15/nigeria-inflation-to-ease-slightly-in-may-2025-amid-naira-stability-and-fuel-price-cuts-analysts/#comments Sun, 15 Jun 2025 09:31:44 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517219 According to expert projections, Nigeria’s headline inflation rate is expected to moderate slightly in May 2025, following a marginal easing in April to 23.71%.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/15/nigeria-inflation-to-ease-slightly-in-may-2025-amid-naira-stability-and-fuel-price-cuts-analysts/feed/ 1 517219 Top 10 export destinations for Nigeria in Q1 2025: India takes the lead https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/14/top-10-export-destinations-for-nigeria-in-q1-2025-india-takes-the-lead/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/14/top-10-export-destinations-for-nigeria-in-q1-2025-india-takes-the-lead/#respond Sat, 14 Jun 2025 15:49:58 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517207 This article is a ranking of Nigeria’s top ten export destinations for Q1 2025, compared to Q1 2024, based on total export value

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/14/top-10-export-destinations-for-nigeria-in-q1-2025-india-takes-the-lead/feed/ 0 517207 Nigeria’s Pension industry maintains upward trajectory as assets reach N23.32 trillion – March 2025  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/13/nigerias-pension-industry-maintains-upward-trajectory-as-assets-reach-n23-32-trillion-march-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/13/nigerias-pension-industry-maintains-upward-trajectory-as-assets-reach-n23-32-trillion-march-2025/#respond Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:58:52 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517137 Nigeria’s pension fund assets climbed to N23.32 trillion in March 2025, reflecting a slight 0.27% uptick from the N23.26 trillion recorded in February. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/13/nigerias-pension-industry-maintains-upward-trajectory-as-assets-reach-n23-32-trillion-march-2025/feed/ 0 517137 Nigeria’s top performing pension funds administrators in May 2025 https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/11/nigerias-top-performing-pension-funds-administrators-in-may-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/11/nigerias-top-performing-pension-funds-administrators-in-may-2025/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:03:16 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517028 Nigeria’s pension sector remained strong in May 2025, delivering steady returns across all Retirement Savings Account (RSA) categories, with all funds administrators posting positive returns, despite prevailing market volatility and macroeconomic uncertainties. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/11/nigerias-top-performing-pension-funds-administrators-in-may-2025/feed/ 0 517028 Nigeria’s startups raised over $100 million in Q1 2025 – Here are the top 10 deals  https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/31/nigerias-startups-raised-over-100-million-in-q1-2025-here-are-the-top-10-deals/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/31/nigerias-startups-raised-over-100-million-in-q1-2025-here-are-the-top-10-deals/#respond Sat, 31 May 2025 14:45:59 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=516439 Startups in Nigeria raised over $100 million in disclosed funding in the first quarter of 2025, according to data tracked by the Nairametrics Dealsbook. This performance stands out against a backdrop of global capital tightening, Africa’s macroeconomic volatility, and renewed trade protectionism led by developed economies. The first quarter of the year was anything but […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/31/nigerias-startups-raised-over-100-million-in-q1-2025-here-are-the-top-10-deals/feed/ 0 516439 Rice prices drop by 12.96% while pepper surges 28.57% in May across Lagos markets  https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/26/rice-prices-drop-by-12-96-while-pepper-surges-28-57-in-may-across-lagos-markets/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/26/rice-prices-drop-by-12-96-while-pepper-surges-28-57-in-may-across-lagos-markets/#respond Mon, 26 May 2025 15:02:17 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=516052 Lagos food market delivered a mixed performance in May 2025, with some staple food items witnessing notable price drops while others surged on the back of seasonal and structural supply constraints. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/26/rice-prices-drop-by-12-96-while-pepper-surges-28-57-in-may-across-lagos-markets/feed/ 0 516052 Best performing Nigerian banks judging by their numbers in 2024  https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/26/best-performing-nigerian-banks-judging-by-their-numbers-in-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/26/best-performing-nigerian-banks-judging-by-their-numbers-in-2024/#respond Mon, 26 May 2025 11:41:07 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=516026 The year 2024 was marked by improved profitability for most commercial banks in the country, marked by a steep increase in interest income on the back of high-interest rate environment, as well as gains from repriced FX assets. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/26/best-performing-nigerian-banks-judging-by-their-numbers-in-2024/feed/ 0 516026 Q1 2025 GDP to surge marginally on FX recovery, bank recapitalization ripple effect amid mixed signals  https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/21/q1-2025-gdp-to-surge-marginally-on-fx-recovery-bank-recapitalization-ripple-effect-amid-mixed-signals/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/21/q1-2025-gdp-to-surge-marginally-on-fx-recovery-bank-recapitalization-ripple-effect-amid-mixed-signals/#respond Wed, 21 May 2025 18:09:12 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=515795 Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to record marginal GDP growth in Q1 2025, buoyed by the recovery of sectors previously hit by exchange rate volatility, steady performance in the non-oil sector, and sustained momentum from the ongoing banking sector recapitalization.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/21/q1-2025-gdp-to-surge-marginally-on-fx-recovery-bank-recapitalization-ripple-effect-amid-mixed-signals/feed/ 0 515795 KPMG, EY, PWC lead highest earning audit companies in 2024  https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/19/kpmg-ey-pwc-lead-highest-earning-audit-companies-in-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/19/kpmg-ey-pwc-lead-highest-earning-audit-companies-in-2024/#respond Mon, 19 May 2025 05:48:23 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=515574 The Nigerian audit and assurance industry witnessed a significant surge in revenue in 2024, with KPMG, Ernst & Young (EY), and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) emerging as the top-earning firms for the year. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/19/kpmg-ey-pwc-lead-highest-earning-audit-companies-in-2024/feed/ 0 515574 MPC likely to hold MPR at 27.5%, but room remains for a modest hike  https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/17/mpc-likely-to-hold-mpr-at-27-5-but-room-remains-for-a-modest-hike/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/17/mpc-likely-to-hold-mpr-at-27-5-but-room-remains-for-a-modest-hike/#respond Sat, 17 May 2025 17:19:05 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=515532 As the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) prepares for its 300th meeting scheduled for May 19 – 20, 2025, industry professionals expect a cautious but assertive outcome. While the most probable decision is to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.5%, a modest 25 basis point hike remains a possibility, as […]

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