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First Holdco Plc chairman Femi Otedola acquired an additional stake valued at N222.20 billion, according to a regulatory filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange. Market analysts described the investment as a vote of confidence in the financial services group’s transformation strategy and future earnings potential.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Taiwo Oyedele and other officials joined Delta State stakeholders to promote investment in the state. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori also unveiled a N133 billion fund intended to de-risk private investments, though the report does not identify specific NGX-listed companies or transactions.
Nigerian equities opened August 2026 with a bullish session, as the All-Share Index rose by 446.85 points, or 0.18 per cent, to 245,730.53 points. Market capitalisation increased by N289 billion to close at N158.614 trillion on the first trading day.
The Nigeria Revenue Service has issued guidelines stating that medium and large companies earning profits from cryptocurrency and other virtual asset activities will face a 30 per cent corporate income tax. The measure introduces a defined tax treatment for virtual asset-related corporate earnings in Nigeria.
More than 1,800 export-bound containers are reportedly stranded at Nigerian seaports after foreign shipping lines allegedly prioritised import cargoes. The disruption has contributed to port congestion, delayed exports, interrupted supply chains and increased costs for businesses engaged in international trade.
The National Economic Council approved refinancing of NNPC’s $3.3 billion Project Gazelle pre-export finance facility through a proposed $4.5 billion arrangement. The move is intended to optimise financing costs and relates to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, although no listed company was directly identified in the report.
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria will host the 2026 Audit and Assurance Leadership Summit to discuss audit quality, assurance, governance and the implications of artificial intelligence for audit integrity. The event is relevant to listed-company reporting standards and regulatory oversight in Nigeria.
The Federal Government has begun training 4,000 tractor operators under its national agricultural mechanisation project. The first 250 trainees started a two-week residential programme at CSS Farms in Nasarawa State, coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security through the National Agricultural Development Fund.
The federal government has identified Nigeria’s solid minerals sector as a priority destination for Japanese investment. The initiative concerns potential foreign capital and development activity in the country’s natural resources industry, although no specific listed company, project, transaction, or investment amount was disclosed.
The column reviews Nigeria’s Structural Adjustment Programme, tracing its origins to economic contradictions that accumulated after the oil boom of the 1970s. It focuses on the adjustment process and the intellectual debates surrounding the policy, offering historical context on Nigeria’s macroeconomic development.
The Federal Government plans to end fixed gas pricing within two years and transition to a market-based regime, subject to infrastructure development and affordability safeguards. NMDPRA, Shell and Seplat discussed implementation conditions and the potential for gas-led industrialisation and deeper investment in Nigeria’s energy sector.
The Federal Government says it has trained 4,000 tractor operators as part of a programme supporting the deployment of 2,000 tractors. The initiative is intended to improve farm productivity, strengthen food security and create skilled employment through expanded mechanised agriculture.
First HoldCo Chairman Femi Otedola said he plans to raise his ownership in the company above 50%, while stating that he has invested more than N600 billion in the bank. He also described the lender’s turnaround as having improved governance and profitability.
NAICOM says most Nigerian insurance companies have met revised capital thresholds following the industry-wide recapitalisation exercise. Eight firms are awaiting final verification, while the status of seven others remains pending, leaving the regulator’s review process incomplete for some participants.
First HoldCo, identified as Nigeria’s most valuable financial institution by market capitalisation, is seeking buyers for a bridge-held share block valued at about $1 billion, or N1.4 trillion. The proposed transaction concerns the company’s equity ownership and could be relevant to market participants.
ECOWAS-ERCA warned that price-fixing, market allocation and other anti-competitive practices are undermining regional economic integration and increasing consumer costs across West Africa. The authority said these practices restrict fair pricing, limit opportunities for small businesses and weaken competition, with potential implications for the broader Nigerian business environment.
Nigeria’s oldest bank has risen to the top position by market value after its stock gained more than 600 percent over two years. The report examines the factors behind the institution’s market performance and its increased standing among listed Nigerian banks.
First HoldCo Plc Chairman Femi Otedola plans to increase his ownership in the financial services group to more than 51%. He said majority control would support reforms aimed at transforming the institution into a world-class banking franchise and disclosed that he has invested more than N600bn.
The Nigerian Exchange began August higher, with the All-Share Index rising by 446.85 points, or 0.18 per cent, to close at a stronger level. The market recorded an aggregate gain of N288.44 billion, supported by renewed buying interest in medium- and large-cap stocks.
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