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Global crude oil price increases driven by renewed US-Iran hostilities threaten to halt or reverse recent petrol price cuts in Nigeria. Rising Brent crude prices are expected to elevate feedstock costs for domestic refining, potentially impacting local fuel pump prices and broader macroeconomic indicators.
UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa Group, has partnered with Slum2School Africa to host a financial literacy workshop for underserved children. The initiative aims to equip children with essential money management skills and introduced the UBA Money Explorers program.
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Lamido Yuguda Abubakar as the chairman of the board of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria. The nomination has been sent to the Senate for confirmation, marking a potential leadership transition at the key financial sector resolution agency.
S&P Dow Jones Indices has placed Nigeria on its 2027 watchlist for a potential upgrade to a frontier market. The index provider cited ongoing regulatory reforms aimed at improving transparency, market integrity, and market accessibility as the main drivers for the decision.
"The last time a major LNG project was developed in this country was 42 years ago, that was a Nigeria LLG project."Nigeria's gas sector has recorded a major breakthrough with the advancement of the $3 billion UTM Floating LNG (FLNG) Project, unlocking stranded offshore gas
Rating agency Fitch has warned that Nigerian banks face increasing exposure to climate-related risks. These environmental factors could materially weaken the credit profiles and asset quality of the country's banking institutions over the coming decades.
ExxonMobil and its partners have committed one billion dollars to the Usan Infill Project in Nigeria's offshore oil sector. This investment is projected to boost the country's crude oil production by approximately 40,000 barrels per day.
The Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) share price trades around 126.60 ₦ on the Nigerian Exchange Group
Global oil prices increased as Brent crude rose above $78 per barrel, driven by renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The price movement affects Brent crude, which serves as the international benchmark for Nigerian crude oil, amid heightened concerns over global energy supplies.
"The last time a major LNG project was developed in this country was 42 years ago, that was a Nigeria LLG project."Nigeria's gas sector has recorded a major breakthrough with the advancement of the $3 billion UTM Floating LNG (FLNG) Project, unlocking stranded offshore gas https://t.co/YszJO5xapL
Q2 2026: The NGX All-Share Index had a strong start in April and May but experienced a correction in June. Overall, the market gave back some gains after hitting an all-time high in May.YTD 2026 (as of end of June): +47.43% — This is an exceptional performance and one of the https://t.co/1fhjPEkqbO
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit by one naira per litre. Meanwhile, diesel prices have increased across several major depots in Lagos, indicating mixed pricing trends in the Nigerian downstream petroleum market.
The Nigerian stock market recorded a 2.27 percent increase on Wednesday, adding 3.45 trillion Naira to its market capitalization. This growth was driven by sustained buying interest in large-cap equities, particularly Airtel Africa and various banking sector stocks, pushing the All-Share Index to a record close.
The Nigerian naira traded at approximately ₦1,373.99 per United States dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market on July 9, 2026, according to official market data.
MTN Group and Telecel Group are preparing to bid for 5G licenses in Ghana as the country's government ends its exclusive licensing framework, opening up new high-speed network expansion opportunities in the West African region.
The National Insurance Commission has urged the Nigerian Insurers Association to spearhead efforts to restore public confidence in the insurance sector during its current transformation phase. The charge was delivered during the investiture ceremony of the association's new chairman.
The Nigerian equities market recorded a significant single-session gain on July 8, 2026, with the market capitalization increasing by N3.45 trillion. This rally was primarily driven by Airtel Africa, which achieved a maximum daily price increase of ten percent to close at N5,801.40.
The International Monetary Fund has maintained its economic growth forecasts for Nigeria at 4.1 percent in 2026 and 4.3 percent in 2027. Despite improved macroeconomic stability, the organization warned that rising costs of essential goods could worsen food insecurity and poverty across the country.
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ExxonMobil and its partners are set to invest one billion dollars in the Usan Infill Project offshore Nigeria. The development is expected to boost foreign direct investment and increase the country's oil production.
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