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Thomas Wyatt Nigeria Plc (THOMASWY) is a Nigerian paper products and stationery company listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The company manufactures and markets paper products, including school exercise books, notebooks, writing pads, drawing books, envelopes and other https://t.co/cSAQPz7Uzz
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.
Nigeria’s insurance industry is being urged to translate capital raised through recapitalisation into broader insurance coverage and stronger demand. The article frames increased penetration as a key measure of whether the recapitalisation has delivered meaningful progress for the sector.
Zenith Bank Plc declared an interim dividend of N1.50 per ordinary share for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The dividend, subject to withholding tax, is scheduled for electronic payment on October 30, 2026, to eligible shareholders.
An expert has called for Nigerian banks to be required to direct more credit to productive sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing and construction, to support job creation and spread the benefits of economic reforms. The proposal concerns lending policy across the banking sector.
Dollar trading in Nigeria’s foreign-exchange market nearly doubled to $3.37 billion in the week ended October 9, 2026, from $1.70 billion the previous week, indicating a sharp recovery in trading activity.
Zenith Bank Plc reported first-half 2026 profit before tax of N637.6 billion, supported by improved asset quality and higher fee income. Its unaudited results for the six months ended June 30 also showed continued customer lending growth, with the loan book expanding to N12 trillion.
Lasaco Assurance Plc maintained its national-scale financial strength rating of A(NG) for the 2025/2026 rating period while pursuing growth, according to the report.
Brent crude rose 69 cents, or 0.7%, to $105.41 per barrel as renewed attacks in the Middle East raised concerns about global energy supplies. The increase offset expectations that additional Russian fuel exports could ease supply pressures.
A socio-economic impact assessment by consultancy Steward Redqueen examines how Coca-Cola’s investments and initiatives contribute to Nigeria’s value chain, including businesses, suppliers and service providers. The report places the company’s economic activity within a broader network supporting livelihoods across the country.
Fitch revised Nigeria’s sovereign credit outlook from Stable to Positive and affirmed its long-term foreign- and local-currency ratings at B. The agency cited stronger foreign exchange reserves, improving economic conditions and continued policy reforms as factors behind its assessment of Nigeria’s external financial position.
The World Bank Group says it is helping mobilise up to $5.79 billion in private financing for Nigeria in fiscal year 2026. A major programme is expected to support about 850,000 direct and indirect jobs. The report does not identify specific listed companies or sectors.
OPay is preparing for a potential secondary listing on the Nigerian Exchange, following board and shareholder approval. The proposed listing would come after a planned US initial public offering and could give Nigerian investors access to shares in the digital payments business.
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The National Sugar Development Council has unveiled 10 greenfield projects targeting annual production of 835,000 metric tonnes of sugar, with the stated aim of ending sugar imports. The initiative concerns Nigeria’s sugar industry and is relevant to listed consumer goods company DANGSUGAR.
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