Nigeria’s Economic Gains Face Tough Test as Inflation, Debt and Election Risks Cloud H2 2026 Outlook
Nigeria entered 2026 on a relatively strong footing, buoyed by a recovering naira, easing inflationary pressures and stronger economic growth…
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Nigeria Stock Market Records Historic N13.3 Trillion Loss in June as Investor Selloff Deepens
Nigeria’s stock market experienced its worst month on record in June 2026, with investors losing a staggering N13.29 trillion in…
Fuel Pricing Reform Takes Center Stage as FG Moves to Protect Nigerians from Unfair Petrol Costs
The Federal Government has announced fresh efforts to address growing concerns over fuel pricing in Nigeria, assuring citizens that discussions…
Nigeria’s Money Market Set for N500bn Liquidity Boost as OMO Bills Mature
Nigeria’s money market is expected to receive a significant boost this week as approximately N500 billion from maturing Open Market…
Ethiopia Secures Landmark $1 Billion Bond Restructuring Deal as Investor Confidence Rebounds
Ethiopia has taken a major step toward resolving its long-running debt crisis after reaching a preliminary agreement with key bondholders…
Nigeria’s Oil Windfall Has an Expiry Date as Experts Warn of Looming Revenue Risks
Nigeria’s recent surge in oil revenue may appear to signal a stronger economic outlook, but analysts are warning that the…
DMO unveils N4 trillion FGN Bond auction plan for Q3 2026
Nigeria’s Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced an ambitious Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Bond issuance plan worth approximately N4…
FEC Approves $2.9 Billion Financing Package to Boost Transport, Agriculture, Power and MSMEs
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a massive financing package worth approximately $2.96 billion, €200 million and N215 billion…
Nigeria Gas Flaring Rises 8% as Global Waste of Natural Gas Hits Six-Year High
Global gas flaring surged to its highest level in six years in 2025, with Nigeria recording an eight per cent…
Nigerian Stock Market Adds N46.6 Trillion in H1 2026 as Investor Confidence Soars
The Nigerian stock market delivered an exceptional performance in the first half of 2026, with investors gaining a remarkable N46.6…
FG Orders Fuel Marketers to Cut Petrol Prices as Crude Oil Costs Fall
The Federal Government has directed petroleum marketers to reduce the pump price of petrol in line with the recent decline…
NGX Market Crash Wipes Out N2.35 Trillion as MTN, Unilever Lead Massive Selloff
Nigeria’s equities market endured another painful trading session on Monday as investors lost an estimated N2.35 trillion following a broad-based…
Analysts Advise Investors to Focus on Strong Stocks as Nigerian Equities Market Faces Fresh Pressure
The Nigerian equities market came under renewed pressure last week as persistent sell-offs wiped billions of naira from investors’ portfolios,…
Nigeria’s Debt Servicing Swallows 72% of Revenue as Analysts Warn of Fiscal Sustainability Risks
Nigeria’s growing debt burden is raising fresh concerns among economic analysts after debt servicing costs consumed nearly 72 per cent…
Economic Reforms Key to Nigeria’s Sustainable Growth, Says NGX Chairman
Nigeria’s journey toward sustainable economic growth depends heavily on the successful implementation of economic reforms and the strengthening of institutions,…
Nigeria FX Market Turnover Soars 22% in June as Spot and Derivatives Trading Surge
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market closed June on a strong note as trading activity surged sharply in the final week of…
CBN Data Localisation Policy Set to Attract Billions in Digital Infrastructure Investment
Nigeria’s digital economy is poised for a major boost as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s new data localisation policy…
Marketers To NNPC: Expedite Action On MoU With Chinese Firms
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to…
NGX Weekly Turnover Crashes 47% as Investors Pull Back Amid Market Uncertainty
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded a sharp decline in trading activity last week, with total market turnover falling by 47.18…
Seplat Energy Wins Double Capital Market Awards, Strengthening Investor Confidence
Seplat Energy Plc has reinforced its reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading energy companies after clinching two prestigious awards at…
AI Powering a New Era in Nigeria’s Electricity Sector, Says NDPHC Boss
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are rapidly reshaping Nigeria’s electricity industry, with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company…
Dangote Refinery IPO, 2027 Election Activities Set to Shake Nigerian Stock Market in H2 2026
Nigeria’s stock market could face a turbulent second half of 2026 as investors prepare for the highly anticipated Dangote Refinery…
FMDQ FX Market Turnover Jumps 22% to $2.84 Billion as Trading Activity Gains Momentum
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market recorded a significant boost in trading activity as total turnover on the FMDQ Exchange climbed to…
MPR: Analysts see MPC holding rates as election cycle begins
As Nigeria edges closer to the 2027 general elections, financial analysts are increasingly convinced that the Central Bank of Nigeria…
Nigeria Earns N20.2tn from Crude Oil Exports in Five Months Despite Lower Shipment Volumes
Nigeria’s crude oil export earnings surged to an estimated N20.22 trillion in the first five months of 2026, highlighting the…
FCCPC Warns Fuel Marketers as High Petrol Prices Persist Despite Falling Crude Oil Prices
Nigeria’s consumer protection watchdog, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has raised fresh concerns over the continued high…
Nigerian Stocks Lose N11 Trillion as Market Correction Deepens: Opportunity or Warning Sign?
Nigeria’s stock market has shed more than N11 trillion from its recent peak, sparking fresh debate among investors over whether…
Apex African Gas Expands Capacity to 110 Tons Daily with N10 Billion Lagos Plant Investment
Apex African Gas Nigeria Limited has taken a major step in strengthening Nigeria’s industrial gas sector with the commissioning of…
Dangote Slashes Petrol Price by N50 as Falling Crude Oil Prices Raise Hopes for Cheaper Fuel
Nigeria’s fuel market received a fresh boost on Thursday as Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a N50 reduction in its petrol…
Tax Compliance Key to Nigeria’s Economic Growth, Says Oyedele
Nigeria could witness unprecedented economic growth if it succeeds in improving tax compliance across the country, Chairman of the Presidential…