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Tax Ombud gets 20 complaints in three months, mostly over state taxes
Nigeria’s Office of the Tax Ombud received 20 genuine taxpayer complaints during its first three months, with most relating to state revenue services. The office was established under President Tinubu’s administration to mediate disputes between taxpayers and revenue authorities, including concerns that may affect corporate tax administration.
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You don't need another random stock tip. You need knowledge. 📈A lot of investors enter the Nigerian stock market because someone said:“Buy this stock.”Then the price falls—and suddenly, fear takes over.But what if you understood why you are buying a stock before you buy
You don't need another random stock tip. You need knowledge. 📈A lot of investors enter the Nigerian stock market because someone said:“Buy this stock.”Then the price falls—and suddenly, fear takes over.But what if you understood why you are buying a stock before you buy
H1 2026: Fidson sales are booming, but customers now owe N26 billion
Fidson Healthcare reported an 18.9% increase in first-half 2026 revenue to N74.48 billion and a 28.16% rise in profit after tax to N7.721 billion. The report also stated that customers owed the company N26 billion, highlighting a significant receivables position alongside the earnings growth.
You don't need another random stock tip. You need knowledge. 📈A lot of investors enter the Nigerian stock market because someone said:“Buy this stock.”Then the price falls—and suddenly, fear takes over.But what if you understood why you are buying a stock before you buy
Imagine waking up this month to a credit alert from the stock market instead of your employer.That's exactly what will happen for many investors who own dividend-paying stocks.Companies paying dividends this August include:💰 Guinness – ₦7.00 (10 Aug)
💰 HBMNG – ₦16.00 https://t.co/ExFi5GuJJK
🇳🇬 TOP NGX PICK: GTCOThe ₦4.65trn banking recapitalisation is done. GTCO and 12 peers now carry combined market value above ₦15.7trn.Best-in-class governance, deepest liquidity, benchmark dividend.FTSE frontier inclusion routes passive flows straight into tier-one banks.
Refined oil makes up 47.5% of UK imports from Nigeria, surpassing crude
Nigeria exported more refined petroleum products than crude oil to the United Kingdom in the 12 months ended March 2026. Refined products accounted for 47.5% of Nigeria’s exports to the UK, indicating a shift in the composition of energy trade with a major international partner.
Katsina To Establish Drug Manufacturing Plant
Katsina State plans to establish its first pharmaceutical manufacturing plant to support healthcare delivery and increase local production of essential medicines and medical consumables. The announcement was made by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda during the commissioning of a general hospital in Zango Local Government Area.
Top 10 Nigerian companies with the largest cash in bank – H1 2026
Nigerian listed companies held a combined N3.65 trillion in cash and cash equivalents at the end of H1 2026, according to the report. The figures indicate the scale of corporate liquidity among companies represented on the Nigerian Exchange, although the excerpt does not identify the individual companies or sectors involved.
Stronger naira masks rise in Nigeria’s public debt to N159.35 trillion
Nigeria’s total public debt reached N159.35 trillion as of March 31, 2026, increasing modestly from the prior quarter and substantially year-on-year. A stronger naira reduced the local-currency value of external debt, while continued reliance on domestic borrowing drove the overall increase.
Dividend: 12.0 US cents per share for the period.With a deal in progress to sell a 10% stake in the NNPCL-SEPNU joint venture, total expected 2026 dividend rises to 68.3 cents/share, roughly $410 million.Also worth noting: Seplat is dual-listed on NGX and the London Stock
🏦 UZEE STOCKS UPDATE LTDZENITH BANK — FQVDM ANALYSISVerdict: 🟢 BUYZenith Bank remains one of the stronger banks on the NGX, but a good company is not automatically a good buy. Price matters.F — Fundamentals: Strong
FY2025 PAT: ₦1.04tn | PBT: ₦1.26tn | EPS: ₦25.32Q
🏦 UZEE STOCKS UPDATE LTDZENITH BANK — FQVDM ANALYSISVerdict: 🟢 BUYZenith Bank remains one of the stronger banks on the NGX, but a good company is not automatically a good buy. Price matters.F — Fundamentals: Strong
FY2025 PAT: ₦1.04tn | PBT: ₦1.26tn | EPS: ₦25.32Q
Nigeria’s external debt service declines to $954 million in Q1 2026
Nigeria spent $954.06 million servicing external debt in the first quarter of 2026, down 31.5% from $1.39 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. The decline represents a change in the government’s external debt-service burden and is relevant to broader Nigerian macroeconomic and equity-market monitoring.
Nigeria spends N3.14 trillion servicing domestic debt in Q1 2026, up 20.3% year-on-year
Nigeria spent N3.14 trillion servicing domestic debt in the first quarter of 2026, up 20.3% from N2.61 trillion in the same period of 2025. The figures highlight rising government debt-servicing obligations and are relevant to monitoring Nigeria’s macroeconomic conditions and financial-sector market environment.
Bida-Lapai: The 70km road where motorists spend days
The Bida–Lapai road in Niger State is described as a strategic route for heavy-duty trucks moving goods between Lagos ports and northern markets. Severe congestion and poor road conditions reportedly leave motorists stranded for days, potentially disrupting freight movement and supply chains across multiple sectors.
Nigeria’s public debt rises to N159.35 trillion in Q1 2026
Nigeria’s total public debt increased marginally to N159.35 trillion as of March 31, 2026, from N159.28 trillion at the end of December 2025. The development provides updated context on the government’s financing position and broader macroeconomic conditions relevant to Nigerian equities.
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