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SIAT Group held an event highlighting its history, leadership and the people involved in building the organisation across generations, countries and communities. The accompanying image identifies Presco Plc, a Nigerian Exchange-listed agricultural company associated with the Group.
Mixta Africa supports proposed Federal Government reforms aimed at strengthening housing-sector regulation, improving buyer protection and increasing confidence in the Nigerian housing market. The company also calls for independent verification mechanisms and sustainable construction finance to support development and investment in the sector.
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani criticised Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore fuel subsidies if elected in 2027, describing the policy as impracticable and harmful to Nigeria’s economy. A subsidy reversal would represent a material macroeconomic policy development with potential relevance for inflation, public finances and the oil and gas market.
Zenith Bank’s 10th International Trade Seminar convened policymakers, regulators, exporters, manufacturers, investors and development partners to discuss measures for scaling Nigeria’s non-oil exports. The event focused on improving trade capacity and export earnings, linking the listed bank to broader financial and economic activity.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery says some Nigerian crude cargoes cost more than comparable imported supplies. The disclosure highlights domestic crude pricing and supply challenges that may affect refinery economics, fuel-market conditions and the operating environment for Nigeria’s listed Oil & Gas companies.
The report examines President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to channel recovered funds, unclaimed dividends and dormant account balances to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. It focuses on the legal and regulatory implications of using unclaimed shareholder distributions for education financing.
The report examines political positions on Nigeria’s fuel subsidy policy, contrasting proposals associated with Atiku Abubakar and President Bola Tinubu. Fuel subsidy decisions are a material macroeconomic issue that can affect energy costs, inflation, household purchasing power and operating conditions for companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is importing an estimated 30% to 40% of its crude intake despite Nigeria’s reported production of about 1.6 million barrels per day. The refinery says it is diversifying supply sources for its 650,000-barrel-per-day facility, highlighting ongoing crude availability and sourcing considerations in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector.
Indorama’s managing director said Nigeria needs strategic policy reforms and stronger industrial capacity to realise the potential of a petroleum-powered economy. The comments concern the operating environment for petroleum-related activities and domestic manufacturing, areas with possible implications for companies represented in the Nigerian equities market.
MTN Group is evaluating banking licences in selected African markets as it expands its fintech operations into lending. The initiative is intended to support deposit-taking and broaden growth beyond traditional voice and data services, with potential relevance to investors tracking Nigerian-listed MTNN.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery increased its gantry price for Premium Motor Spirit from N1,185 to N1,200 per litre on August 26, 2026. The N15 adjustment represents the refinery’s second price increase within five days, despite reported declines in international crude oil prices.
Countries directly affected by conflicts involving Iran collectively produced about 45 million barrels of oil per day in 2025, representing more than 43 per cent of global supply, according to Reuters calculations using IEA data. The disruptions have surpassed previous energy crises and may influence global oil market conditions.
Brent crude fell by more than $2 a barrel to $86.28 as renewed Iran-Oman talks raised expectations that shipping restrictions through the Strait of Hormuz could ease. Lower perceived supply disruption risks contributed to the decline, with potential implications for Nigeria’s oil-linked market and listed energy companies.
Dangote Industries plans to acquire vessels for an in-house shipping fleet to move products from Nigeria to West and Central African markets. The initiative is intended to address limited shipping capacity and rising road transport costs that have constrained the group’s regional expansion.
Brent crude has declined by nearly $9 per barrel, or about 9.6%, over the past seven days. The decline follows renewed efforts by Iran and Oman to restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, reducing concerns about a prolonged disruption to global oil supplies.
Zenith Bank Plc outlined measures to support Nigeria’s non-oil export market, including increased local processing, stronger trade financing and improved access to African and global markets. The strategy was presented at the bank’s 10th International Trade Seminar on Non-Oil Export.
Nigeria’s parallel-market dollar exchange rate was reported at N1,400 per dollar for buying and N1,410 for selling on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The market was described as relatively stable despite continued demand for the US currency.
Works Minister David Umahi directed Federal Controllers of Works and engineering representatives to arrest contractors who remove asphalt from existing roads without proper authorisation. The directive followed an inspection of deteriorating sections of the Benin-Asaba Highway and concerns oversight of road construction activities.
Fidelity Bank Plc shares declined 6 percent on Monday, falling from N20.00 to N18.80 per share. The move placed the bank among the biggest losers on the Nigerian Exchange, despite continued investor interest in banking stocks, according to the report.
The naira weakened slightly against the British pound in Nigeria’s official NFEM and parallel markets, trading at N1,838 per pound. Market participants were also awaiting US inflation data, which could influence global currency and financial-market conditions relevant to Nigerian equities.
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