FG Orders Banks, Fintechs to Remit 7.5% VAT on Electronic Banking Service Fees from January 19
The Federal Government has directed all banks and fintech companies operating in Nigeria to begin collecting and remitting a 7.5…
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NGX Lists 3.16 Billion UBA Shares, Boosting Market Liquidity and Capital Base
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has officially listed an additional 3.16 billion ordinary shares of United Bank for Africa (UBA)…
Petrol Price Hike Looms in Nigeria as Global Crude Oil Crosses $66 per Barrel
Nigeria could be heading for another round of fuel price increases as global crude oil prices climbed above $66 per…
Africa Startup Funding 2025 Surges: Local Investors and Strong Fundamentals Drive Recovery
Africa’s startup ecosystem staged a strong comeback in 2025, ending a two-year slump as total funding climbed to $3.2 billion,…
Paystack Expands into Banking with Ladder Microfinance Acquisition in Nigeria
Nigeria’s fintech landscape is set to change as Paystack, the Stripe-owned payments giant, officially steps into banking. The company has…
DAPPMAN Confirms 60% National Fuel Supply, Pledges Commitment to Nigeria’s Energy Security
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has confirmed that its members now supply approximately 60% of…
FG Enforces 0.5% Levy on Fuel Wholesalers: What Nigeria’s Downstream Petroleum Sector Needs to Know
The Federal Government of Nigeria has moved to tighten regulatory control over the downstream petroleum sector by enforcing a 0.5%…
Nigeria to Generate $3 Billion Annually from Carbon Market, Says President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria is set to mobilize between $2.5 billion and $3 billion annually through a…
15 Nigerian States Allocate N10.7tn for Infrastructure Development in 2026
Fifteen Nigerian states are set to invest more than N10 trillion in infrastructure this year, marking a major push to…
NGX Pension Broad Index Outperforms All-Share Index with 59.72% Return in 2025
The NGX Pension Broad Index, a benchmark for pension-compliant equity investments, delivered an impressive 59.72% return in 2025, outpacing the…
Statistics Bureau Reviews Inflation Data Standards Amid 31% December Spike Forecast
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced a revision in its inflation calculation method, ahead of December’s consumer price…
Nigerian Stock Market Capitalisation Hits N106 Trillion as Investors Gain N1.66 Trillion
The Nigerian stock market surged to new heights yesterday, closing on a bullish note for the seventh consecutive trading session…
Top NGX SWOOT Dividend Stocks to Watch in January 2026
Nigeria’s stock market continued to impress investors in 2025, with a remarkable surge of over 51% year-to-date (YtD). Among the…
Nigerian Banking Stocks Set for 2026 Rally Amid Recapitalization and Market Optimism
Nigeria’s banking sector is positioning itself as one of the most compelling equity market opportunities for 2026, according to analysts…
NCC Launches Telecom Competition Assessment to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Economy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a nationwide assessment of competition in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, aiming to drive innovation,…
World Bank Raises Nigeria Growth Forecast to 4.4%, Signalling Strongest Economic Expansion in a Decade
The World Bank has upgraded its outlook for Nigeria’s economy, projecting growth of 4.4 percent in 2026, a sharp increase…
Pension Broad Index Tops NGX with 59.72% Return in 2025
The NGX Pension Broad Index emerged as the best-performing benchmark on the Nigerian Exchange in 2025, delivering a return of…
NBS Updates CPI: Modern Consumption Patterns Transform Nigeria’s Inflation Data
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has officially overhauled its approach to measuring inflation, discarding outdated consumption items and refreshing…
FG Allocates N334.54 Billion for Contributory Pension in 2026 Budget
The Federal Government of Nigeria has earmarked N334.54 billion for contributory pension schemes across its agencies in the 2026 appropriation…
2026 Budget Shock: MDAs Add N3.5tn in New Projects Despite Federal Government Freeze
In a surprising turn, Nigeria’s 2026 budget reveals that Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) have introduced at least N3.5 trillion…
Nigerian Insurers Oppose Tax Breaks for Foreign Firms, Warn of Market Distortion
A proposal to exempt foreign insurance companies from paying taxes on premiums generated in Nigeria has sparked concern among local…
FG to Review Tariff Policies to Boost Local Manufacturing and Reduce Business Costs
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a strategic review of tariff policies to strengthen local manufacturing, protect domestic industries,…
Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Boost Balance of Payments and Foreign Exchange Inflows
Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms are showing tangible results, as the country records a significant rebound in its Balance of Payments…
Seplat Shares Soar 6.2% YTD in 2026 on Heirs Energies Acquisition and Strong Growth Outlook
Seplat Energy has started 2026 on a high note, with its shares gaining 6.2% year-to-date within the first trading week,…
Nigeria’s Forex Earnings Face Pressure Amid Global Energy Divide
Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings are facing increasing pressure as the global energy landscape becomes sharply divided between fossil-fuel-dependent “petrostates” and…
Top 10 Insurance Stocks in Nigeria That Delivered Massive Returns in 2025
The Nigerian insurance sector powered through 2025 with a remarkable 65.64% return, surpassing the broader All-Share Index, which gained 51.19%.…
Dangote Refinery Turns Nigeria into a Maritime Goldmine: Experts Highlight Jobs and Trade Opportunities
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery is rapidly reshaping the country’s maritime landscape, according to industry experts. Maritime authorities say the facility’s strategic…
FG Allocates N2.3 Trillion to Agriculture and Technology in 2026 Budget
The federal government has earmarked a total of N2.3 trillion for the Ministries of Agriculture and Food Security and Science,…
Nigeria Ranks 72nd Globally in AI Readiness as Egypt Leads Africa
Nigeria has been ranked 72nd globally in artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, placing fourth in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) behind Kenya, South…
Three Nigerian Bank Mergers Expected Ahead of CBN Recapitalisation Deadline
At least three bank mergers are expected in Nigeria in early 2026 as lenders race to meet the Central Bank…