Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission has directed capital market regulated entities to end correspondent banking relationships and restrict business dealings involving North Korea and Iran. The directive takes immediate effect as part of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing measures applicable to the Nigerian capital market.
FCMB has increased the borrowing limit for its FastCash instant loan product to ₦500,000. The adjustment is intended to give eligible customers greater access to funds for unexpected expenses and other short-term financial needs.
Trading activity on the Nigerian Exchange increased sharply in the week ended August 14, 2026. Investors traded 12.153 billion shares worth N176.058 billion through 224,146 deals, representing a reported 127 percent rise in trading volume.
Agricultural stakeholders at the Digital Agricultural Ecosystem Forum 2026 called for wider adoption of digital technologies, stronger partnerships and supportive government policies. They said these measures could improve food security and help Nigeria become a leading producer and exporter of innovative agricultural solutions.
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria says stronger bank capital buffers should be deployed more strategically to expand financing for micro, small and medium enterprises. The call relates to capital allocation, credit growth and operating conditions for Nigerian listed banks.
The article examines the grassroots effects of President Tinubu’s reforms and links reported inflows of funds and strong capital-market performance to those policy changes. It presents a broad macroeconomic perspective without identifying specific Nigerian listed companies, securities, earnings, dividends or corporate actions.
Bonny Light crude approached $95 per barrel as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and risks around the Strait of Hormuz increased uncertainty in global oil markets. The development is relevant to Nigerian Exchange users tracking the domestic oil and gas sector and related market conditions.
Central Bank of Nigeria data showed credit to agriculture increased to N3.86 trillion by March 2026, while lending to oil and gas declined by N335 billion during the first quarter. The shift provides sector-level context for Nigerian banks and listed agriculture-related companies.
A Lagos Island Residential Market Report covering 2022 to 2026 tracks residential rents, property sales values and land costs across Lagos Island. The report says land prices in Ikoyi reached N2.5 million per square metre, highlighting developments in Nigeria’s construction and real estate sector.
Nigeria’s exports to China rose 80% to $2.3 billion in the first half of 2026. The increase was attributed to China’s expanded zero-tariff policy for African countries and stronger demand for Nigerian commodities, highlighting changes in Nigeria’s external trade and export performance.
President Bola Tinubu, represented by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, called for greater contributions of capital and expertise from Nigerians in the diaspora. He made the remarks while opening the 2026 Nigeria Diaspora Economic Conference in Toronto, highlighting diaspora participation in Nigeria’s economic development.
Nigeria’s insurance industry has received more than N750 billion in fresh capital after 48 underwriters met revised recapitalization requirements set by NAICOM. The exercise covered life, non-life and reinsurance companies, strengthening their capital bases and potentially expanding capacity to underwrite larger risks.
The NUPRC is consulting oil and gas stakeholders on a domestic crude oil and gas swap arrangement intended to reduce costs and improve petroleum product availability. The proposal could affect supply arrangements and operating conditions for listed Nigerian oil and gas companies, including Oando, Seplat and Total.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has directed Nigerian capital market operators to freeze funds, assets and other economic resources linked to six individuals and three entities designated as terrorism financiers by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee. The directive was communicated through a circular issued to capital market operators.
Nigeria’s listed technology companies are reportedly increasing capital expenditure as stronger cash positions and improving economic conditions support a new investment phase. The development points to changing investment patterns within the listed ICT sector, although the provided text does not identify specific companies or quantify the spending increase.
MTN Nigeria is showcasing the evolution of telecommunications in the country, from basic mobile phones to 5G, through its Y’ello Street Museum. The initiative highlights the company’s role in Nigeria’s telecoms development and its consumer-facing brand history.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery plans to pursue a retail-focused initial public offering in October, potentially making it Africa’s largest IPO. The offering is intended to enable Nigerian investors to participate in the company’s growth, while a foreign listing has been ruled out for now.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has directed Nigerian capital market operators to freeze assets linked to nine terrorism financiers. The regulator also admitted blockchain technology into its accelerated regulatory incubation programme, covering developments relevant to capital-market compliance and emerging financial infrastructure.
The federal government and Nestle Nigeria Plc have launched a nationwide campaign promoting water quality and safe drinking water practices. The initiative is intended to provide water safety education to communities across Nigeria and addresses a public health issue involving access to safe water.
Agusto & Co withdrew the A credit rating assigned to Geregu Power Plc and its N40.09 billion Series 1 Senior Unsecured Bond following a reported bond default, directly involving a Nigerian listed utility company and its debt obligations.