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Road construction causes over 5,000 fibre cuts in 6 months, says NCC

Road construction and excavation caused more than 5,000 fibre optic cuts in Nigeria during the first half of 2026, according to the NCC. The damage disrupted digital services and highlights infrastructure reliability concerns for operators and other businesses dependent on telecommunications connectivity.

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Prestige Assurance completes recapitalisation, heralds new era of financial strength

Prestige Assurance Plc has completed its recapitalisation programme, marking a significant corporate milestone for the listed insurer. The development is presented as strengthening the company’s financial position and supporting a new phase of corporate growth.

I’m closely watching the below stocks, I’ll be buying more of them if any significant dip happens.

•MTN, Dangsugar, Gtco, Dangcem and Zenith.

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Great bank vs great bank.
I’d take GTCO. 📈
Which would you choose?

If I had to choose between GTCO & Zenith bank shares today, I’d lean towards GTCO.

Not because Zenith is a bad bank, it’s an excellent one.

But GTCO combines exceptional efficiency
- strong ROE
- a very strong capital base

NGX Trading Summary: Kindly see attached the top 10 gainers, losers, volume and value traded. https://t.co/Rw7E6iV00v

🇳🇬 Stock Summary • 11 Aug 26

📈 Gainers:
UPDCREIT: +10%
FTNCOCOA: +9.88%
CILEASING: +8.26%
SOVRENINS: +6.74%

📉 Losers:
THOMASWY: -9.97%
AVACAP: -9.6%
INTENEGINS: -6.32%
INTBREW: -5.98%

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FG backs West Africa petrol pricing benchmark

The Federal Government supports establishing a West African petrol pricing benchmark to strengthen energy security, expand cross-border trade and help determine the value of refined petroleum products. S&P Global has encouraged broader market participation in developing the regional pricing mechanism.

Access Holdings Deepens Sustainable Finance Impact, Expanding Green Assets to ₦92.14 Billion while Cutting Operational Emissions by 28.47%

Access Holdings Plc published its sustainability report for the year ended 31 December 2025 on the Nigerian Exchange. The report highlights an expansion of green assets to ₦92.14 billion and a 28.47% reduction in operational emissions, alongside broader business, environmental and social outcomes.

African Consumers Bear Brunt of Foreign Fuel Price Benchmarks — NMDPRA

NMDPRA says reliance on external fuel-price benchmarks is distorting West Africa’s petroleum-products market and increasing exposure to unrelated price shocks. The Authority advocates a regional refined-fuel benchmark that better reflects local market conditions, a regulatory development relevant to Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector.

UBA, Mikano Motors ease vehicle ownership with auto financing scheme

UBA has partnered with Mikano Motors to offer customers vehicle financing under the Drive Your Dreams Today scheme. The arrangement allows eligible customers to purchase vehicles with a 30% down payment, linking UBA’s retail banking services to automotive financing.

NMDPRA pushes for integrated West African fuel market as supply chains shift

NMDPRA is advocating an integrated West African fuel market as regional supply chains change following the Dangote Refinery’s emergence. The development relates to Nigeria’s downstream petroleum regulation, refining capacity and fuel distribution dynamics, although no specific NGX-listed company or stock symbol is identified.

🔥Market Recap: Retail money ran today. Big caps didn’t follow.

🚀 FTGINSURE stole the show: 3.29B shares traded (16x 30D avg) and ₦9.58B turnover, ahead of FIRSTHOLDCO.

📈 Strongest performers: UPDCREIT +10%, FTNCOCOA +9.88%, CILEASING +8.26%.

🔄 Late reversals: FTGINSURE, https://t.co/pfzMfUOhjX

🔥Market Recap: Retail money ran today. Big caps didn’t follow.

🚀 FTGINSURE stole the show: 3.29B shares traded (16x 30D avg) and ₦9.58B turnover, ahead of FIRSTHOLDCO.

📈 Strongest performers: UPDCREIT +10%, FTNCOCOA +9.88%, CILEASING +8.26%.

🔄 Late reversals: FTGINSURE, https://t.co/LVq2iYV4F7

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MTN-IHS deal puts Nigeria at centre of $6.2bn telecom infrastructure takeover

MTN Group’s proposed $6.2 billion acquisition of IHS Towers is expected to keep Nigeria central to the telecom infrastructure transaction. The development is relevant to Nigerian Exchange investors because MTN Nigeria Communications, listed as MTNN, operates in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector.

FG Tasks BOA On Affordable, Timely Financing For Farmers

The federal government has directed the Bank of Agriculture to develop affordable, timely and responsive financing products for farmers and agribusinesses. Agriculture Minister Abubakar Kyari said improved access to appropriate finance is essential for strengthening food security and supporting broader economic transformation.