Nigeria’s private sector expanded in July 2026, with the CBN Purchasing Managers’ Index rising to 51.1 points. Agriculture recorded its 24th consecutive month of growth, while the Services sector also supported expansion, providing a macroeconomic indicator relevant to listed companies in these sectors.
THE Presidency said on Wednesday that the robust first-half 2026 earnings reported by many companies on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) reflect the economic reforms President Bola Tinubu’s administration implemented after taking office in 2023.
DataPro said strict prudential standards and independent credit ratings are important for strengthening Nigeria’s microfinance banking sector. The comments follow the Central Bank of Nigeria’s revocation of 46 microfinance bank licences, highlighting regulatory and institutional risks within the broader financial system.
The 30th LAAC conference is focused on balancing government revenue objectives with the growth of Nigeria’s aviation industry. Discussions involve Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Chairman Wale Babalakin and airline executive Allen Onyema, but no specific NGX-listed company action or financial result is reported.
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The United States has indicated readiness to increase investment in Nigeria’s critical minerals value chain following high-level bilateral discussions. The development concerns Nigeria’s solid minerals sector and could be relevant to investors monitoring listed companies and broader opportunities in natural resources.
Nigeria’s economic recovery is facing renewed pressure from rising operating costs, even as business activity improves. The cost increases are affecting business confidence and may influence corporate performance and investor sentiment across the Nigerian Exchange, although the report does not identify specific listed companies or sectors.
After analyzing HBM Nigeria H1 2026 results, here's what stood out:
The new Development Levy and a sharp increase in tax provisions created additional pressure on earnings, highlighting that regulatory and tax-related costs were the
JSE is targeting a secondary listing for Dangote Refinery after its planned IPO on the Nigerian Exchange.
This is the Dangote Petroleum Refinery built by Aliko Dangote in Lagos. It cost $20 billion with a 650000 barrel per day capacity, and only started commercial operations in
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it can temporarily restrict bank accounts for up to 72 hours without a court order. It cited provisions of the EFCC Act and the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act while defending its restriction of an Osun State Government account.