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MDU Capital has received a licence from Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission to operate as a fund and portfolio manager. The approval allows the firm to offer investment solutions to individuals and institutions, adding a newly licensed participant to Nigeria’s regulated capital-market ecosystem.
The NDIC has started paying insured deposits to customers of 46 failed microfinance banks. It is also pursuing recoveries for uninsured balances, highlighting ongoing supervisory and resolution measures within Nigeria’s financial system.
The Nigeria Customs Service is asking the National Assembly to review import waivers and provisions of the Customs Act 2023. It cites fiscal costs and changing trade requirements, creating a regulatory issue with potential implications for import-dependent businesses and listed companies in consumer and industrial sectors.
The Federal Government is rolling out 60.82MW of renewable power through mini-grids across Nigeria. The initiative is intended to improve electricity access and support economic opportunities, with potential relevance to the utilities sector and broader market participants monitoring power supply and infrastructure developments.
Police arrested a principal suspect after vandals targeted six Transmission Company of Nigeria towers along the Yola-Jalingo line. Authorities recovered stolen components. The incident concerns damage to electricity transmission infrastructure, with potential relevance to power availability and Nigeria’s listed utilities sector.
The Federal Government says payment of outstanding N35,000 wage awards to civil servants will begin by mid-August, alongside promotion arrears. The planned disbursements represent a fiscal and income-support measure that could influence household purchasing power and demand across Nigeria’s listed consumer-related businesses.
NAICOM has revoked Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation’s operating licence for failing to meet capital requirements and appointed Dr. Muiz Banire SAN as liquidator to oversee the winding up of its affairs. The action represents a significant regulatory development for Nigeria’s insurance and reinsurance industry.
The Presidency says the strong financial performance recorded by many companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange in the first half of 2026 reflects key economic reforms implemented by President Bola Tinubu administration.
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FairMoney Microfinance Bank Managing Director Henry Obiekea called for implementation of the CBN’s ongoing banking-sector recapitalisation programme, describing it as a strategic investment that could strengthen Nigeria’s financial ecosystem. The development is relevant to investors monitoring regulatory changes affecting the banking and financial-services sectors.
The proposed National Health Facility Regulatory Agency is facing opposition from private doctors, who argue that it would duplicate existing regulators, introduce additional fees, and increase costs for patients. The regulatory proposal could also have compliance and operating-cost implications for listed healthcare companies.
AVA Capital Plc Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Kayode Fadahunsi said the company’s recent listing on the Nigerian Exchange has significantly expanded its governance and disclosure responsibilities. The remarks address compliance expectations associated with being an NGX-listed financial services company.
Nigerian Breweries Plc reported Group revenue of N804 billion for the first half of its 2026 financial year, representing a 9% increase over the comparable period, while retained earnings returned to a positive position. The update provides relevant earnings information for investors tracking NB and the consumer goods sector.
The Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria is urging the federal government to maintain consistent policies and provide greater regulatory certainty to support investment in the telecommunications sector. The development is relevant to Nigerian-listed telecom operators and the broader ICT segment on the NGX.
LTinubu’s Reforms behind strong Corporate Earnings – PresidencyThe Presidency says the strong financial performance recorded by many companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange in the first half of 2026 reflects key economic reforms implemented...
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2/22. Final Dividend
💰 Paid after the financial year ends and approved by shareholders at the AGM.Some companies pay only a final dividend, while others pay both.Remember:
📌 Interim = During the year
📌 Final = After the year ends#NGX #Investing #Dividends #Finance
1/22 main types of dividends for NGX-listed stocksIf you're new to investing, this can help you know when to expect dividend payments.1. Interim Dividend
💰 Paid during the financial year, usually after strong half-year results. Announced around August.#NGX #public
NACCIMA is organising its third Business and Investment Forum in Guangzhou, China, to attract sustainable foreign direct investment and support Nigeria’s federal $1 trillion economy target by 2030. The initiative has a broad macroeconomic relevance for Nigerian capital markets but does not identify specific listed companies or sectors.
The Nigerian Exchange closed higher midweek, with Nestle Nigeria and other key stocks supporting a ₦71 billion increase in overall market capitalisation. The report highlights broad market performance and the contribution of a listed consumer goods company.
The Federal Government’s equipment leasing scheme will support smallholder farmers in Benue, Nasarawa, Ogun, and Edo states. The initiative is intended to improve access to farming equipment, increase food production, and strengthen food security, with potential relevance to Nigeria’s listed agriculture sector.
The Presidency attributes strong company performance to reforms implemented under President Tinubu, highlighting the unification of Nigeria’s foreign-exchange market as a significant measure. The claim provides broader macroeconomic context for assessing operating conditions and potential performance across Nigerian listed companies.
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