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More than 5,000 fibre optic cuts were recorded in Nigeria during the first half of 2026, largely linked to intensified road construction. The disruptions have affected digital services, prompting the Nigerian Communications Commission to pursue measures aimed at reducing infrastructure damage and improving network reliability.
The Trade Union Congress has urged the Nigerian government to maintain food imports until insecurity is resolved, warning that ending the policy could raise food prices. The proposal has potential relevance for Nigeria’s inflation outlook and listed companies in the agriculture and consumer goods sectors.
Nigerian modular refineries are reportedly declining domestic crude allocations because of high costs and commercially unrealistic terms. The development highlights challenges affecting local refining activity, domestic crude supply arrangements and operating conditions across Nigeria's oil and gas sector.
Trading on the Nigerian Exchange ended negatively, with overall market capitalisation declining by N1.17 trillion. The report attributes the drop to renewed profit-taking, led by losses in MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and 25 other equities.
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Foreign exchange turnover at Nigeria’s Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market reached $3.80 billion in the week ended August 7, 2026, with 1,514 deals executed. Market activity increased toward the end of the week, highlighting trading conditions relevant to investors monitoring Nigeria’s macroeconomic and equities environment.
NAICOM has reportedly completed verification of five of eight insurance companies following the recapitalisation exercise. The development concerns regulatory clearance and capital requirements within Nigeria’s insurance industry, which forms part of the listed financial services sector on the Nigerian Exchange.
Shareholders of Mutual Benefit Assurance Plc reaffirmed confidence in the company’s strategic direction, governance framework and long-term growth prospects at its recently held 30th Annual General Meeting, which was conducted virtually.
Twelve companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange recorded a 16.9% increase in combined cost of sales and operating expenses to N10.14 trillion, according to the report. The rise was attributed to persistent double-digit inflation and naira-to-dollar exchange-rate movements affecting business costs.
eTranzact International Plc has called for increased adoption of digital payment solutions by micro, small and medium enterprises in Nigeria. The company said broader access to technology is critical to improving business operations, highlighting the relevance of digital payments to its ICT and financial technology activities.
UBA has partnered with Mikano Motors to launch the Drive Your Dream Today auto financing scheme, aimed at easing vehicle purchases for customers. The initiative represents a banking product and commercial partnership involving a company listed on the Nigerian Exchange.
Globacom marks 23 years of operation this month, and Mike Adenuga owns all of it, with no Nigerian mobile operator of comparable scale having stayed in single ownership. MTN Nigeria listed on the Nigerian Exchange in 2019 and now carries a market value of about ₦18 trillion, https://t.co/vBnyoctX4x
Dangote Refinery says international oil companies sell Nigerian crude through third parties, raising procurement costs and making locally sourced crude less competitive. The complaint relates to crude supply arrangements and refining economics in Nigeria, creating a relevant development for investors monitoring the oil and gas sector.
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Dangote Refinery said domestic crude supplied under the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation framework must be available and commercially viable. The company reiterated its commitment to sourcing Nigerian crude and supporting the framework, a development relevant to Nigeria’s refining and oil supply environment.
I should've posted this earlier. Just wanted to say that my first dividend chapter for FY2025 during H1 of 2026 was completed on the 30th of July with ARADEL's dividend.Some I lavished, most I reinvested. In total, I was credited nearly 40,000 naira in dividends from my NGX
The Federal Government has selected five states and the FCT for a pilot National Ranching Policy. The programme is intended to reduce farmer-herder conflicts and modernise livestock production, creating a policy development relevant to Nigeria’s agriculture and livestock sectors.
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has pledged institutional support for a partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture to develop the country’s blue economy. The initiative focuses on unlocking marine-related economic potential, although no specific NGX-listed company, transaction or market impact is identified.
Nigeria and regulators across West Africa are pursuing a more integrated energy market, including local reference pricing and regional infrastructure, to reduce exposure to global price shocks. The initiative is relevant to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and may inform the regulatory and operating environment for listed energy companies.
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