Aradel Holdings and Oando Plc are among 31 Nigerian companies included in the FTSE Frontier Index Series following Nigeria’s return to Frontier Market status. They are the only Nigerian indigenous energy companies among the index constituents.
Dangote Refinery’s initial public offering, which was expected to close on October 13, will be extended by two weeks. The reported change concerns the offering timetable; the supplied text does not provide further details about the IPO.
NNPC Limited reported revenue of N28.54 trillion and profit after tax of N2.99 trillion for the eight months from January to August 2026. The figures concern the Nigerian oil and gas sector, which includes companies represented on the Nigerian Exchange.
Real estate sector figure Gbenga Olaniyan says many developers continue to use subscriber financing despite the Central Bank of Nigeria's rate cut. The report concerns financing practices in Nigeria's property market, where listed companies and real estate investment vehicles operate.
Nigeria is seeking to attract domestic and foreign investment into its solid minerals sector as a mining week opens with about 3,000 participants, including global financiers and mining operators.
The UN reports that Nigeria’s multidimensional poverty rate rose to 38.7%, with 17.9 million additional people falling into poverty between 2021 and 2024. The report indicates a reversal in the country’s progress in reducing poverty.
Nigeria’s industrial policy may not achieve its aims through increased financing alone, as factories face underlying constraints that funding cannot resolve. The issue is relevant to listed industrial-goods manufacturers and broader industrial activity.
Peter Obi criticised the Tinubu administration over N7.7 trillion in debt-interest payments during the first half of 2026. He argued that improvements in economic indicators had not translated into better living conditions for Nigerians.
OPEC cut its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2026 by more than 70%, lowering it from 1.4 million barrels per day to 400,000 barrels per day. The organisation cited weaker-than-anticipated demand growth.
Over the past decade, currency depreciation, rising inflation, fuel subsidy removal and high interest rates have reduced Nigerian households’ purchasing power. The report contrasts this with increases in nominal wages, government revenue and financial market valuations.
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Zenith Bank has increased its interim dividend payout for the first half of 2026. Founder and former chairman Jim Ovia is set to receive approximately N8.7 billion in dividends, according to the report.
Investors are making a last-minute push to participate in the Dangote Refinery IPO ahead of its scheduled close tomorrow. Commercial banks, brokerage firms, and digital trading platforms across Nigeria are seeing increased activity related to the offering.
Bearish sentiment extends for a second consecutive week.
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NAFDAC seized banned pesticides valued at more than N800 million in 2025 as part of a nationwide enforcement effort. The regulator’s action forms part of Nigeria’s tighter food-safety measures and is relevant to the agriculture sector represented on the Nigerian Exchange.
Fidelity Bank shareholders approved board appointments and other governance resolutions at the bank’s 38th Annual General Meeting. The bank also presented its 2025 audited financial statements, according to a regulatory announcement following the virtual meeting.