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Electricity Distribution Companies in Nigeria have opposed a new directive from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission mandating the establishment of capital expenditure provision accounts, arguing that the order interferes with utility administration and restricts operational funds.
The Nigeria Customs Service disclosed that Import Duty Exemption Certificates granted by the federal government rose to approximately N34 trillion in 2025. This development, presented to the Senate Committee on Finance, significantly impacted the agency's overall revenue collection.
Nigeria and Hong Kong have signed a double taxation agreement aimed at eliminating double taxation on income earned in both jurisdictions. The treaty is expected to strengthen tax cooperation and boost cross-border investments and trade between the two regions.
The federal government's naira-for-crude arrangement is facing strain, forcing Dangote Refinery to sell fuel in US dollars. This shift is expected to trigger higher domestic fuel pump prices and exert further depreciation pressure on the Nigerian naira, affecting the broader macroeconomic environment.
Nigeria is advancing its national Energy Transition Plan to curb carbon emissions and adopt renewable energy solutions. This shift, alongside major domestic industrial developments like the Dangote refinery, signals a transformative period for the country's broader energy landscape.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery may begin selling refined products like petrol and diesel in US dollars. This development has sparked concerns regarding domestic fuel price hikes and further pressure on the naira, amid rising global crude prices driven by Middle East tensions.
The Nigerian Exchange opened the week on a bearish note, with equities investors losing over N1.3 trillion as key market performance indicators fell by 84 basis points. The downward trend was driven by profit-taking in recently appreciated mid-cap and blue-chip stocks.
Members of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries experienced a sharp rebound in crude oil production in June, rising by approximately 3.05 million barrels per day compared to the previous month, according to the group's latest Monthly Oil Market Report.
The Fertilizer Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria stated that fertilizer has become the country's largest non-oil export earner. The association highlighted how high production costs continue to impact market prices and outlined challenges facing the domestic export market.
The Nigeria Customs Service announced that the cost of Import Duty Exemption Certificates rose to thirty-four trillion naira. The Senate Committee on Finance is currently examining the fiscal implications of these concessions on the national economy.
The Nigerian Naira depreciated to N1,420 per dollar in the parallel market, down from N1,406 per dollar recorded at the end of the previous week. This movement represents a decline in the value of the local currency amid ongoing foreign exchange market pressures.
Nigerian electricity distribution companies have rejected the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission's directive on capital expenditure accounts. The operators described the regulator's order as an unprecedented intrusion that could potentially discourage investments in the country's power sector.
Guinea Insurance Plc has projected a profit after tax of N2.78 billion for the third quarter of 2026. This forecast growth is expected to be driven by robust operational expansion and a N15 billion capital injection.
The Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index recorded a gain of 6.35 percent over the week, driven primarily by strong interest in banking shares and institutional investor demand.
Dangote Refinery has transitioned its petrol sales to dollar-denominated transactions, ending payments in naira. This strategic pricing shift is expected to have a significant impact on fuel pricing and the broader operations of Nigeria's downstream petroleum sector.
Global oil prices have risen above eighty dollars per barrel following Donald Trump's announcement of a cargo charge in the Strait of Hormuz and the reinstatement of an Iran blockade. These geopolitical developments have intensified concerns over global crude supply stability.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved over six billion Naira in tax waivers for forty-seven domestic drug manufacturers. This fiscal incentive aims to stimulate local pharmaceutical production and decrease the country's reliance on imported pharmaceutical products.
The Nigeria Customs Service announced that the Federal Government of Nigeria granted thirty-four trillion Naira in import duty waivers during 2025. This development significantly affected the nation's revenue generation capacity for the period.
The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited and Seplat Energy joint venture has organized a sensitization workshop for vendors and stakeholders within its Western Assets Host Community Development Trusts. The initiative aims to strengthen community contracting processes and build capacity among local vendors.
The Independent Petroleum Producers Group has advocated for comprehensive reforms in Nigeria's oil and gas sector. The industry association aims to transition the nation from a resource-reliant economy into a globally competitive market.
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