BUA Foods Plc chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has advocated for increased investment in agriculture to address hunger in Nigeria. Speaking at the company's fifth Annual General Meeting, he highlighted strategic agricultural investments as the firm posted a profit after tax of N518.4 billion.
Nigeria's headline inflation rate moderated slightly to 15.91 percent in June 2026 from 15.93 percent in May 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Despite this minor decline, food inflation continued to rise, posing ongoing challenges to the economy.
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise reported that despite improved macroeconomic fundamentals entering the second half of 2026, Nigeria's real economy continues to face significant pressure, affecting business growth and productivity.
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to activate commercial operations at the country's public refineries. This appeal aims to resolve challenges surrounding the fuel-for-dollar transaction framework and stabilize the downstream energy sector.
Nigerian manufacturers are increasingly selling products below production costs to clear nearly two trillion Naira in unsold inventory. According to the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, the move is driven by severe cost pressures and weak consumer demand across the country's industrial sector.
Nigeria's oil production has experienced a recovery over the past four months, driven by enhanced pipeline security and a reduction in operational disruptions. This development supports the nation's broader economic outlook and positive performance indicators in the energy sector.
Nigeria’s bank recapitalisation has settled the compliance question. Capital effectiveness is now the test. Proshare’s FY2025 PBSI ranks GTCO first, followed by Access Holdings, Zenith Bank, Wema Bank, Ecobank, Stanbic IBTC, UBA, Fidelity Bank, FirstHoldCo and FCMB Group. Wema’s https://t.co/AtPXgkQLXQ
The Federation Account Allocation Committee distributed N2.55 trillion to the three tiers of government as revenue allocation for June 2026. This distribution followed a 32.6% month-on-month surge in gross federation revenue, which reached N4.50 trillion.
The Nigerian Naira maintained relative stability against the United States dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market on July 16, 2026. However, the parallel market continued to quote the currency at a premium over the official rate.
The National Bureau of Statistics reported that Nigeria's headline inflation rate decreased slightly by 0.02 percentage points to 15.91 percent in June 2026, down from 15.93 percent in May. Despite this marginal drop in the headline rate, food inflation continued its upward trajectory.
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The Nigeria Real Estate Investment Trust has launched a N30.4 billion Series 6 Offer to expand its portfolio of income-generating real estate assets and consolidate its market position as Nigeria’s largest real estate investment trust.
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President Bola Tinubu stated that ongoing financial reforms have stabilized Nigeria's economy, paving the way for steady growth and positive development indicators during an economic review with Deloitte Africa.
Petroleum products retailers in Nigeria have called on the federal government to fast-track the rehabilitation of state-owned refineries to boost competition. The retailers highlighted the risks of relying on a single supplier, citing the pricing of products in dollars.
BUA Foods Plc shareholders have approved a 504 billion Naira dividend payout. The company plans to expand its capacity and introduce new product lines to enhance food security and support long-term economic growth in Nigeria.