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The federal government has inaugurated the Joint Decarbonisation Working Group, recommitting to ending gas flaring by 2030. The initiative aligns with Nigeria’s strategy to utilize gas as a transition fuel and focus on methane emissions reduction as an economic priority.
Air Peace Limited has reported that one of its Airbus A320 aircraft suffered significant damage on the ground at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 due to an incident involving NAHCO ground handling equipment, resulting in disrupted flight operations.
Nigeria's headline inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index, has recorded a marginal decline to 15.91 percent, despite persistent food and energy price pressures affecting several states across the country.
@thoughtsfromUSA A soaring stock market means little if millions can't afford to eat.The true measure of a government isn't the wealth of investors, it's the well-being of its people. Rising poverty, inflation, insecurity, kidnappings, and displacement are not offset by a bullish NGX.
S&P upgraded Nigeria's credit rating from B- to B, attributing the improvement to ongoing economic reforms. While the upgrade signals positive momentum for investors, analysts highlight that achieving an 'A' rating remains a long-term goal.
Advocacy group PowerUp Nigeria has called for an immediate overhaul of the national electricity grid to address ongoing blackouts. The group noted that persistent power outages are severely impacting the economy and forcing manufacturing companies to abandon the grid for alternative power sources.
The Nigerian petroleum regulator has confirmed that the Dangote Refinery is permitted to sell fuel in US dollars. Citing provisions within the Petroleum Industry Act, the regulator noted the allowance is intended to facilitate cost recovery for the refinery.
Wema Bank has reinforced its commitment to expanding fintech partnerships in Nigeria. The initiative aims to drive digital finance growth and accelerate innovation across the domestic financial services ecosystem, enhancing the bank's digital banking offerings.
The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has ordered the Nigeria Customs Service to deliver a detailed breakdown of 34 trillion Naira in import duty waivers, targeting transparency in the country's fiscal concessions.
President Bola Tinubu has stated that Nigeria's economic reforms are yielding steady growth despite current challenges. Deloitte Africa also commended the administration's financial and economic policies aimed at stabilizing the country's macroeconomic environment.
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission is undergoing strategic reforms under the leadership of Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan. These regulatory changes aim to restructure Nigeria's upstream oil industry, impacting the operating environment for energy companies across the country.
Persistent inflation in Nigeria is undermining the benefits of the newly implemented seventy thousand Naira minimum wage. The continuous rise in the cost of living continues to pressure consumer purchasing power and overall welfare across the country.
Experts project that the Central Bank of Nigeria may raise interest rates in the second half of 2026 to counter inflationary pressures from pre-election spending, a move expected to influence the performance of equities on the Nigerian Exchange.
An advisory urges Nigeria to refrain from nationalising South African companies operating in the country, such as MTN and DStv, in response to xenophobic incidents. The recommendation highlights the potential negative consequences of such actions on Nigeria's broader economy and foreign investor confidence.
The Niger Delta Development Commission has launched a $500 million agricultural investment fund aimed at boosting agribusiness and diversifying the region's economy. The initiative is expected to support agricultural development and create employment opportunities within the Niger Delta.
The Managing Director of FirstBank has called for government intervention and collaboration to increase housing supply and lower home prices across Nigeria, highlighting the need for strategic partnerships to improve real estate affordability.
The Federal Government and the Niger Delta Development Commission have mobilized a $500 million Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund. The initiative aims to boost food production, generate employment, and drive industrialization in the region.
The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers and the Association of Securities Dealing Houses of Nigeria have welcomed the decision by S&P Dow Jones Indices to place Nigeria on its Frontier Watchlist, a move expected to positively impact foreign investment inflows into the domestic equities market.
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