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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has urged commercial banks to direct the newly raised capital from the recent recapitalisation exercise toward productive sectors of the economy, including small and medium enterprises, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Wema Bank has launched the national pitch tour for its youth-focused startup competition, Hackaholics 7.0, beginning at the University of Uyo. The tour is slated to visit ten pitch centres across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones to discover and support innovative tech solutions.
Coronation Insurance Plc and Coronation Life Assurance Limited have announced the winners of their Insure & Win 2.0 Grand Raffle Draw. The event, which concluded with a live raffle draw, is part of the insurer's efforts to reward and engage its customer base.
Access Holdings Plc and Coronation Group hosted a private reception at the Tate Modern in London. The event was organized to celebrate the legacy of Nigerian Modernism and showcase the country's rich artistic heritage to an international audience.
Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc has announced a restructuring of its Board of Directors following the retirement of its vice chairman and a director, and the appointment of new legal and finance experts to the board.
The House of Representatives has proposed the establishment of a special court to expedite the prosecution of crude oil theft and economic sabotage. This legislative initiative aims to curb revenue losses and improve security in Nigeria's petroleum sector.
The Nigerian stock market bounced back strongly on Friday, July 3, 2026, ending the week on a positive note after recent losses. Renewed buying interest across major sectors especially banking, telecoms, and oil & gas pushed the market into bullish territory. The NGX All-Share
Foreign portfolio participation on the Nigerian Exchange declined by 25.90 percent month-on-month to 183.61 billion Naira in May 2026. Data from NGX Regulation Limited shows that the reduction lowered foreign participation to 9.45 percent of total market transactions.
The top 10 share-price gainers among NGX 30 stocks added about N27.29 trillion in market value in the first half of 2026. The 10 gainers include: WAPCO-Lafarge, ETI, Aradel, Airtel Africa, NASCON, Seplat Energy, BUA Cement, Zenith Bank, Unilever Nigeria and Stanbic IBTC, https://t.co/xGpSdH9raa
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is targeting at least $1.5 billion in investments in Nigeria. The funding commitment is driven by the country's economic reform momentum, which aims to attract foreign capital and stimulate development across various sectors.
The House of Representatives Special Committee on Crude Oil Theft has proposed establishing a special court and introducing harsher legal sanctions to combat oil theft. The initiative aims to protect the domestic oil and gas industry and safeguard Nigeria's macroeconomic stability.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is targeting Nigeria's banking sector as a core pillar of its investment strategy. The multilateral institution is actively engaging Tier 1 and selected Tier 2 lenders to support reforms aimed at improving the domestic investment climate.
The World Bank has stated that Nigeria's primary fiscal challenge is low revenue mobilization rather than excessive debt. The country director urged the government to prioritize boosting revenue generation to support sustainable economic growth, noting that the national debt profile remains sustainable.
🇳🇬 NGX WEEKLY WRAP | Bulls Return Strongly The Nigerian Exchange ended the week on a high note, with the All-Share Index (ASI) surging over 2% to close at 229,240.34 points, adding approximately ₦3.16 trillion to market capitalization. 📊 Market Highlights ✅ ASI: 229,240.34
Nigerian telecommunication subscribers are experiencing difficulties following a temporary suspension of airtime and data lending services. This shutdown stems from an ongoing regulatory dispute between the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and industry stakeholders.
The Nigerian naira appreciated to N1,395 per dollar in the parallel market, gaining from the N1,403 per dollar recorded in the previous session. This marginal recovery reflects ongoing fluctuations in the country's informal foreign exchange market.
NGXGROUP: The Quiet Powerhouse Behind Nigeria’s Markets Nigerian Exchange Group Plc operates Africa’s leading stock exchange, founded in 1961 and demutualized/listed in 2021. With the broader NGX hitting ₦147 trillion market cap and the All-Share Index up over 47% YTD, NGXGROUP
NGX closed the week the way it opened the month badly, then found its footing. After the year's worst single session on June 24 and a bearish start to July, Friday's 2.19% rebound and N3.16 trillion recovery is a reminder that this market still has buyers waiting for dips.
Two stocks surprised me today as the market continues to recover from June's bearish run. UBA gained 8%, while TIP surged 10%. The market is unpredictable. That's why chasing price moves rarely works. Stick to your strategy. Stay disciplined. Let time do the heavy lifting.
The House of Representatives is advocating for the establishment of a special court and harsher penalties to combat persistent crude oil theft, aiming to safeguard national revenue and boost oil production.
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