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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has warned that low domestic milk output is driving a significant dairy import bill. This production deficit underscores ongoing supply chain challenges within the agricultural and consumer goods sectors, highlighting potential areas for local industrial investment.
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele has announced plans to release a detailed report regarding the utilisation of fuel subsidy savings. The disclosure addresses public demand for transparency and provides critical economic data relevant to market stakeholders assessing the broader fiscal environment.
The Federal Government has reviewed import tariffs on 192 product categories to align trade policy with regional agreements and protect local industries, a development that directly impacts manufacturing, consumer goods, and industrial sectors trading on the Nigerian Exchange.
Nigerians spent ₦1.7tn on MTN data services during the first half of 2026, highlighting strong consumer demand for internet connectivity and offering insight into the telecom giant's financial performance.
Introduction to Stock Investing in NigeriaStock investing involves purchasing shares of companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The NGX is Nigeria’s official stock exchange, where companies list their shares to raise capital for expanding their operations.Companies
First HoldCo Plc has approved a new dividend policy committing to distribute at least 60 percent of annual profit after tax to shareholders, following a strong first-half financial performance and an improving capital position.
First HoldCo Plc has approved a new dividend policy committing to distribute at least 60% of its annual profit after tax to shareholders, supported by a strong first-half financial performance and improving capital position.
Telecommunications and digital finance industry stakeholders in Nigeria are urging for enhanced regulatory coordination and policy certainty to support the growth and stability of the mobile credit sector.
The Bank of Agriculture is repositioning its operations around digital lending, farmer aggregation, and value-chain financing to transform into a commercially viable development bank supporting Nigerian farmers.
Seplat Energy Plc reported a 74.1% year-on-year increase in profit before tax to N790.4 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026. Alongside the financial results, the energy company declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.12 per share.
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority is exploring the establishment of an African reference price benchmark to challenge foreign pricing models and reflect regional market realities.
@Nairametrics The Nigerian equities market shed N1.005 trillion in market capitalization, marking a second consecutive day of losses driven by sell-offs in major stocks like Zenith Bank and NGX Group.
The Nigerian equities market experienced consecutive trading losses, with market capitalisation declining significantly over two sessions driven by price depreciation in several listed companies including Zenith Bank and NGX Group.
The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal confirmed a previous verdict ordering MTN Nigeria Communications Plc to pay compensation to a former employee regarding a restrictive post-employment clause.
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has issued a strike notice effective August 10, 2026, over unresolved welfare concerns and unpaid arrears. Healthcare sector stakeholders face potential operational disruptions across public medical facilities if negotiations fail to resolve the underlying grievances.
First Upland Ventures Limited has successfully listed commercial papers valued at 2.09 billion naira on the FMDQ Securities Exchange. The raised capital will be deployed to expand value-added processing operations for cocoa, sesame seeds, and cashew nuts, aiming to boost the company's presence in the agricultural export market.
@NigeriaStories MTN Nigeria generates immense revenues and stands as the most valuable company on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) by market capitalization.
The chairman of First HoldCo Plc has acquired an additional 1.779 billion ordinary shares valued at approximately N222.2 billion. Disclosed through a regulatory filing on the Nigerian Exchange, the transaction increases the total beneficial shareholding in the financial holding company to 11.76 billion shares.
President Bola Tinubu has advised state governors to prioritize road network construction over flyovers in low-traffic areas to improve economic activity, rural access, and security using enhanced federal allocations. This infrastructure policy shift could influence capital expenditure and activity levels within the construction and industrial goods sectors.
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has issued a high flood risk warning for 27 states between July 30 and August 5, 2026. This macro-environmental development poses potential disruptions to agricultural operations, logistics, and supply chains across the affected regions of the country.
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