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Nigeria’s seven banking groups among Africa’s 50 largest by assets collectively hold $136.78 billion. The report compares their combined market value with South African and Moroccan banks, which lead the continental ranking.
Zenith Bank Plc launched its maiden Girl-Child Empowerment Programme, bringing together 300 schoolgirls aged 13 to 17 from selected Lagos schools for learning, mentorship and personal development. The programme, themed “Banking on Her Tomorrow,” was held at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island.
The National Union of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employees has asked the House of Representatives to reject a proposed amendment to the soft drinks tax. The union warned that the change could contribute to factory closures and job losses, adding to challenges facing the manufacturing sector.
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele said achieving single-digit inflation in Nigeria could save the government more than $10 billion. He said lower inflation and interest rates would ease pressure on public finances.
Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers says its approach to managing retirement savings prioritises sustainable long-term returns, liquidity and risk management over short-term gains and headline-driven investing.
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Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $3.73 billion in three days to $58.81 billion as of October 12, reaching an 18-year high, according to BusinessDay.
Zenith Bank was named Bank of the Year at the BusinessDay BAFI Awards 2026. The awards recognised performance, innovation and institutional ambition across Nigeria’s financial services sector, with 67 awards presented.
The Federal Government plans to integrate Import Duty Exemption Certificate applications into the second phase of the National Single Window project. The initiative is intended to simplify customs procedures and reduce administrative delays for businesses importing eligible goods.
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UBA Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Oliver Alawuba visited the Chief of the Air Staff to convey the bank’s condolences to the Nigerian Air Force and the families of those killed in the NAF 931 aircraft crash.
The IMF raised its forecast for Nigeria’s 2026 economic growth to 4.2% from 4.1%, citing improving economic stability and a more favourable outlook. The revised projection appears in the Fund’s October 2026 World Economic Outlook.
Nigeria’s crude oil production reportedly rose by about 30,000 barrels per day in September 2026. At an illustrative price of $105 per barrel, the additional output could represent approximately $95 million in monthly oil value, according to an Investors King analysis.
Nigeria is weighing an excess-profit tax on energy operators amid concerns about price gouging. The proposal comes as disruptions linked to the Iran war boost energy prices, and could have regulatory implications for listed Nigerian oil and gas companies.
Shell Petroleum B.V. has agreed to transfer its Nigerian domestic gas distribution business to Vaaris Energy Limited. The proposed acquisition includes about 170 kilometres of gas pipelines and a customer network serving more than 130 industrial customers.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals reported an unaudited net profit of $4.73 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with a loss of $117.2 million in the prior-year period. Revenue reached $22.48 billion, with higher refining activity and stronger margins contributing to the turnaround.
The dollar traded at approximately ₦1,375 for buying and ₦1,390 for selling in Nigeria’s parallel market on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, according to indicative quotations. The report described the naira as relatively stable and within its recent trading range.
The Central Bank of Nigeria, on behalf of the Debt Management Office, is offering N450 billion in Nigerian Treasury Bills at a primary market auction on October 14, 2026. The auction is the second scheduled for the fourth quarter.
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