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Day: January 26, 2026

Nigeria’s New Tax Law Tackles Double Taxation and Boosts Digital Economy Compliance
BusinessEconomyLocal

Nigeria’s New Tax Law Tackles Double Taxation and Boosts Digital Economy Compliance

The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled new tax measures aimed at curbing double taxation, expanding the tax net, and…

byayotilewaJanuary 26, 2026
Nigeria’s Mutual Fund Industry Surges to N7.67 Trillion Amid Rising Investor Demand
BusinessinvestmentLocal

Nigeria’s Mutual Fund Industry Surges to N7.67 Trillion Amid Rising Investor Demand

Nigeria’s mutual fund industry has experienced an unprecedented growth surge, with total assets under management (AUM) reaching N7.672 trillion in…

byayotilewaJanuary 26, 2026
NNPC Confirms Major Oil Discovery at Awodi-07 Well in Niger Delta
BusinessEnergyLocal

NNPC Confirms Major Oil Discovery at Awodi-07 Well in Niger Delta

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has confirmed a significant oil discovery at the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration…

byayotilewaJanuary 26, 2026
Heirs Holdings Strengthens Board with Appointments of Obinna Ufudo and Sola Yomi-Ajayi
BusinessInternational

Heirs Holdings Strengthens Board with Appointments of Obinna Ufudo and Sola Yomi-Ajayi

Heirs Holdings, a leading pan-African investment company, has announced the appointment of Obinna Ufudo and Sola Yomi-Ajayi as Non-Executive Directors,…

byayotilewaJanuary 26, 2026
Naira Weakens Across FX Markets Amid Supply Constraints and Demand Pressures
BusinessEconomyLocal

Naira Weakens Across FX Markets Amid Supply Constraints and Demand Pressures

The naira closed last week on a weaker note across Nigeria’s foreign exchange markets, as supply shortages and persistent demand…

byayotilewaJanuary 26, 2026
Tinubu Secures $20bn Shell Investment for Nigeria’s Energy Sector
BusinessEnergyinvestmentLocal

Tinubu Secures $20bn Shell Investment for Nigeria’s Energy Sector

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has successfully reinforced the country’s investment appeal, welcoming Shell Plc’s CEO, Wael Sawan, to the Presidential…

byayotilewaJanuary 26, 2026
Pipeline Infrastructure Ltd Pledges Support for Nigeria’s 2.5 Million BPD Crude Output Target
BusinessEnergyLocal

Pipeline Infrastructure Ltd Pledges Support for Nigeria’s 2.5 Million BPD Crude Output Target

Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), the private security company responsible for monitoring the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline…

byayotilewaJanuary 26, 2026
Nigerians Prioritize Entrepreneurship and Self-Improvement in 2026 – Google Search Trends Reveal Shi
BusinessLocalTechnology

Nigerians Prioritize Entrepreneurship and Self-Improvement in 2026 – Google Search Trends Reveal Shi

As 2026 begins, Nigerians are turning their attention toward building businesses, enhancing personal skills, and prioritizing wellness, according to the…

byayotilewaJanuary 26, 2026
Terra Industries Urges African Startups: Focus on Revenue Before Chasing Valuations
LocalTechnology

Terra Industries Urges African Startups: Focus on Revenue Before Chasing Valuations

Abuja-based Terra Industries, a defence technology startup, is sending a clear message to Africa’s budding entrepreneurs: focus on real revenue…

byayotilewaJanuary 26, 2026
Top 5 Nigerian Stocks to Watch This Week: Dangote Sugar, Fidelity Bank, GTCO, May & Baker, and Presco
BusinessinvestmentLocal

Top 5 Nigerian Stocks to Watch This Week: Dangote Sugar, Fidelity Bank, GTCO, May & Baker, and Presco

Nigeria’s stock market continues to present opportunities for investors looking for strong growth and promising returns. This week, five companies…

byayotilewaJanuary 26, 2026
Nigerian Equities Market to Remain Range-Bound Amid Investor Caution
BusinessLocalStock

Nigerian Equities Market to Remain Range-Bound Amid Investor Caution

The Nigerian equities market is expected to remain range-bound in the near term as investors continue to tread carefully amid…

byayotilewaJanuary 26, 2026
European Markets Open Week Slightly Higher Amid Geopolitical Tensions
BusinessFinanceInternational

European Markets Open Week Slightly Higher Amid Geopolitical Tensions

European stocks started the week in positive territory on Monday, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 index inching up 0.1% in…

byayotilewaJanuary 26, 2026
Dangote Refinery Becomes Key Player in Global Fuel Market Amid Europe and U.S. Plant Shutdowns
BusinessEnergyLocal

Dangote Refinery Becomes Key Player in Global Fuel Market Amid Europe and U.S. Plant Shutdowns

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is positioning his Lagos-based mega-refinery as a critical player in the global fuel market. As…

byayotilewaJanuary 26, 2026
Nigeria’s Exports to Africa Surge 14% in H1 2025, Fuel Leads Trade Growth
BusinessEconomyLocal

Nigeria’s Exports to Africa Surge 14% in H1 2025, Fuel Leads Trade Growth

Nigeria has recorded a 14% increase in exports to Africa in the first half of 2025, reaching a total of…

byayotilewaJanuary 26, 2026
Nigeria’s Money Supply Hits N124.4 Trillion as Currency Circulation Rises
BusinessLocalMacroeconomic

Nigeria’s Money Supply Hits N124.4 Trillion as Currency Circulation Rises

Nigeria’s money supply (M²) rose by 1.2 percent month-on-month (MoM) to N124.4 trillion in December 2025, up from N122.9 trillion…

byayotilewaJanuary 26, 2026
Nigeria’s Stock Market Hits Historic Highs in 2026—but Hidden Risks Lurk Beneath the Rally
BusinessLocalMarket

Nigeria’s Stock Market Hits Historic Highs in 2026—but Hidden Risks Lurk Beneath the Rally

Nigeria’s stock market has entered 2026 on a historic high, with total market capitalization crossing the ₦100 trillion mark and…

byayotilewaJanuary 26, 2026
Private Sector Credit Rises to N75.8 Trillion in December 2025 as CBN Policies Begin to Bite
BankingBusinessFinanceLocal

Private Sector Credit Rises to N75.8 Trillion in December 2025 as CBN Policies Begin to Bite

Private sector credit in Nigeria climbed to N75.8 trillion in December 2025, up from N74.63 trillion in November, according to…

byayotilewaJanuary 26, 2026
Oil prices hold above Nigeria’s $64.85 budget amid Middle East tensions
BusinessEconomyEnergyLocal

Oil prices hold above Nigeria’s $64.85 budget amid Middle East tensions

Global oil prices remained firm on Monday, trading above Nigeria’s 2026 budget benchmark of $64.85 per barrel, as supply disruptions…

byayotilewaJanuary 26, 2026
LIRS Targets Banks, Employers to Recover Unpaid Taxes Under New Enforcement Powers
BusinessEconomyLocal

LIRS Targets Banks, Employers to Recover Unpaid Taxes Under New Enforcement Powers

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has announced plans to intensify efforts to recover unpaid taxes by enforcing its…

byayotilewaJanuary 26, 2026
Dangote Refinery Switches to Lighter Crude as Cracker Downtime Slows Ramp-Up
BusinessEnergyLocal

Dangote Refinery Switches to Lighter Crude as Cracker Downtime Slows Ramp-Up

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has switched to processing lighter crude oil as it works to limit production disruptions caused by…

byayotilewaJanuary 26, 2026

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