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The Federal Government has unveiled a National Digital Cloud Policy intended to attract $750 million in private investment into Nigeria’s cloud and data infrastructure over the next 24 months. The policy concerns Nigeria’s digital infrastructure environment and may be relevant to listed companies operating in the ICT sector.
The naira strengthened to N1,349.54 per dollar, reaching a five-month high, as Central Bank of Nigeria discount-window rules supported improved foreign-exchange market conditions. Interbank foreign-exchange turnover also increased by 265.86 percent, according to the report.
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has urged the new owners of Ashaka Cement to repair roads damaged by heavy trucks transporting cement and other materials. The demand was made during a meeting with HBM’s Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
Femi Otedola has increased his stake in FirstHoldCo to 27.49% through a reported N20.7 billion share purchase. The company’s total shares held by Otedola are valued at approximately N1.65 trillion based on FirstHoldCo’s stated share price of N136.90.
Nigerian equities extended their decline to a fifth consecutive session on Monday, August 17, 2026. The NGX All-Share Index fell 0.07% to 242,454.65 points from 242,619.20 points, while total market capitalisation reportedly decreased by N106.24 billion.
Tangerine Life Insurance Limited has met the recapitalisation requirements prescribed by the National Insurance Commission. The company also reported a record claims performance in 2025 and received a GCR A-(NG) financial strength rating with a Positive outlook, providing regulatory and sector context for Nigerian insurance equities.
The Federal Government, through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, is offering eligible Nigerians National Housing Fund loans to buy, build, improve or renovate homes. The programme is relevant to listed Nigerian construction and real-estate companies because increased access to housing finance could influence residential development and demand for related services.
The Federal Government plans to deploy about 3,700 telecommunications towers in underserved Nigerian communities from October, with the stated objective of connecting 20 million people. The infrastructure programme is relevant to the telecommunications sector and may affect the operating environment for listed ICT and telecoms companies.
Femi Otedola, chairman of First HoldCo Plc, has increased his stake in the financial services company through a N20.7 billion share purchase. The transaction further strengthens his ownership position in First HoldCo and represents a material corporate action for investors tracking the company.
PENGASSAN says Nigeria’s government-owned refineries continue to struggle despite substantial rehabilitation spending because the facilities have been unable to operate profitably. The association’s president attributed the persistent difficulties to operational and commercial challenges affecting the viability of the refineries.
Nigeria’s Consumer Price Index inflation rate moderated to 15.43 per cent in July, according to the report. The development is relevant to NGX investors because changing inflation conditions can affect household purchasing power, business costs, monetary policy expectations and equity valuations.
PETROAN says the planned restart of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries requires guaranteed crude oil supply for sustainable operations. The association’s position highlights supply availability as a key condition for the facilities’ post-rehabilitation performance and has relevance to Nigeria’s downstream petroleum industry.
NNPCL insiders said Ojulari was never awarded an oil block and has no statutory role in licensing. They described allegations against reform proponents as attempts to obstruct transparency, cost-cutting and operational changes within the national oil company, with potential relevance to Nigeria’s oil and gas regulatory landscape.
TCN commissioned two 60 MVA 132/33kV GIS substations at Apapa Road and two 100 MVA transformers at Ijora in Lagos. The projects increase bulk power transmission capacity around the Apapa corridor, supporting the utilities sector and potentially improving electricity availability for businesses in the area.
The Federal Government has commissioned upgraded transmission substations at Ijora and Apapa Road in Lagos, adding 208MW of bulk transmission capacity to the national grid. The projects are expected to improve electricity supply for commercial, industrial and residential users across the area.
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate fell to 15.43 per cent in July, according to the National Bureau of Statistics’ Consumer Price Index report. The agency said the rate declined by 0.48 per cent compared with the previous period.
The Debt Management Office allotted N805.16 billion across three reopened FGN bond instruments at lower stop rates than in previous auctions. The decline in borrowing costs provides an update on Nigeria’s sovereign debt market and broader domestic financing conditions relevant to market participants.
Industry experts say Nigeria's power sector continues to face structural challenges despite government efforts to improve efficiency and address liquidity pressures. The developments are relevant to investors monitoring listed utility companies, including Geregu Power and Transcorp Power, because sector conditions can affect operations and performance.
Heirs Insurance Group reported Gross Written Premium of N115 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, up 88.5% from N61 billion in 2024. The audited results also indicated growth in assets and claims payouts, offering information on developments in Nigeria’s insurance and financial services sector.
Geregu Power has appointed Jaoji as acting chief executive officer, replacing Manley. The company’s board acknowledged Manley’s contributions and expressed confidence that the new acting CEO would strengthen Geregu Power’s governance structure.
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