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NEWGOLD ETF gained 7% on Monday, rising from N95,100.01 to N101,937.00, a N6,836.99 increase. The fund outperformed the broader Nigerian stock market as investors increased exposure to alternative investment vehicles amid stronger demand for safe-haven assets.
NMDPRA data showed average daily petrol supply from domestic refineries fell 20.6% to 25.8 million litres in July 2026, from 32.5 million litres per day in June, highlighting changing domestic downstream supply conditions.
Les Ojugbana said four years may be insufficient for President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms to deliver their full benefits and stressed the importance of policy continuity. He linked sustained reforms with Nigeria’s industrialisation and food security objectives, areas that could influence listed companies across relevant sectors.
Major Nigerian listed manufacturers reportedly reduced the proportion of revenue absorbed by production costs in the first half of 2026 as inflationary pressure eased. The development concerns FMCG and brewing businesses and may be relevant to sector earnings analysis, although no specific companies are identified in the provided text.
Nigeria’s two listed airport ground-handling companies have recorded strong revenue growth over the past five years, with combined revenue nearly quintupling. However, rising operating costs have reduced profit margins, highlighting earnings and cost pressures for NAHCO and Skyway Aviation Handling Company.
Research indicates that lower-income households are increasingly unable to afford housing in Lagos as prices rise. The city reportedly requires N6 trillion in fresh capital annually to address its housing deficit, highlighting financing and demand conditions relevant to Nigeria’s construction and real estate sectors.
The naira remained broadly stable against the dollar as foreign-exchange liquidity eased, while Nigeria’s external reserves rose to $52.8 billion. The developments provide updated macroeconomic context for investors assessing currency conditions and their potential effects on listed companies.
The report discusses Section 15(1) of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025, signed into law by Nigeria’s president on 31st, and presents the legislation as part of efforts to reinvigorate the domestic insurance sector.
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Ports Authority, has awarded contracts for dredging the Escravos Channel and reconstructing the breakwater at Warri Port in Delta State. The project forms part of efforts to rehabilitate Eastern ports and improve Nigeria’s port infrastructure and trade logistics.
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $7.27 billion, or 15.95%, from January 2 to August 21, 2026, reaching $52.83 billion, according to CBN data. The rise strengthens the country’s external liquidity position and is relevant to market expectations around currency stability and investment conditions.
Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product exports have increased roughly sevenfold since 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The agency attributed the rise to expanding output from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which has reshaped regional fuel flows and strengthened Nigeria’s role in petroleum product exports.
Nigeria expects the Bonga Southwest/Aparo deepwater project to attract up to US$21 billion in investment and reach peak production of approximately 175,000 barrels per day. NNPC Ltd and OML-118 partners signed contractual addenda, advancing the project toward a Final Investment Decision.
May & Baker Nigeria Plc has warned investors about a fraudulent online scheme described as M&B Equity Stake. The company said the scheme promises daily or guaranteed returns and urged investors to avoid it. The warning relates to investor protection and the misuse of the listed healthcare company’s identity.
Nigeria’s equity mutual fund segment recorded a net asset value of N241.38 billion as of July 31, 2026, rising 2.78% from June’s N234.86 billion. The increase followed a partial recovery from losses recorded during the June market correction.
CNG adoption is reportedly increasing among Nigerian vehicle owners and commuters as petrol price volatility improves the appeal of alternative fuel. Oil marketers say bank-funded vehicle conversion programmes are supporting the trend, which may influence fuel demand and developments across Nigeria’s listed Oil & Gas sector.
China’s imports from Nigeria rose 81% year-on-year to $2.25 billion in the first half of 2026 after China introduced zero tariffs on products from 53 African countries, including Nigeria. The development highlights changing trade conditions and stronger commercial flows between Nigeria and China.
Electronic payment transaction value increased 2.85% year on year to N1.053 quadrillion in Q1 2026, while transaction volume declined 9.2%. POS transaction value fell to N59.3 trillion, whereas ATM transaction value rose 64.6% to N26.3 trillion, reflecting changing usage across payment channels.
The naira remained relatively stable against the US dollar on August 25, 2026, while traders monitored developments in Nigeria’s official and parallel foreign exchange markets. The update provides macroeconomic context relevant to investors assessing currency-sensitive companies and broader Nigerian Exchange conditions.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that legally cleared EFCC recoveries, unclaimed dividends from capital-market trust funds, and other dormant funds be considered for financing NELFUND. The move affects the administration and potential utilisation of dormant financial assets linked to Nigeria’s capital-market framework.
The report examines renewed debate over restoring Nigeria’s petrol subsidy following a campaign promise by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. It outlines the potential implications of cheaper petrol for transportation, food prices and household living costs, without announcing any current policy change or identifying specific listed companies.
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