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Bilateral trade between Nigeria and the United States increased by 14 percent in 2025 to approximately 15 billion dollars, according to Keith Heffern, the Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Mission in Nigeria.
Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Olayemi Cardoso has urged commercial banks to utilize their combined 4.65 trillion Naira recapitalisation funds to support the real sector. Cardoso also outlined a policy direction to transform Nigeria from a consumer of fintech services into a global production hub.
Nigeria's Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has assured global investors in Germany that President Tinubu's economic reforms have reduced investment risks. The minister also signed a hydrogen economy pact and sought climate finance during a sustainability conference.
The Nigeria Customs Service has commenced the implementation of the federal government's new fiscal policy measures. The updates introduce a Green Tax Surcharge and significantly reduce import levies on vehicles.
Global crude oil prices have declined to seventy dollars per barrel, triggering expectations for a reduction in domestic petrol prices in Nigeria. However, local fuel marketers have declined to lower prices despite the benchmark Brent crude slipping from seventy-one dollars.
A new report warns that crude oil prices falling below eighty dollars per barrel by the third quarter of 2026 poses a significant fiscal risk to Nigeria's national budget. The projection also flags potential upward pressure on domestic fuel prices, highlighting key macroeconomic vulnerabilities.
The Central Bank of Nigeria's revocation of forty-six microfinance bank licenses has highlighted the urgent need to review and modernize the regulatory framework governing the microfinance sub-sector to ensure financial stability.
Aviation fuel marketers have assured airline operators that the price of Jet A1 will decline to levels recorded prior to the geopolitical conflict involving Iran.
Beta Glass Plc has reported a revenue of N37.5 billion for the first quarter of 2026. The company also announced the reconstitution of its board alongside strategic plans to invest in manufacturing technology and sustainable operations.
The Nigerian oil and gas sector has increased local participation from under five percent prior to the 2010 NOGICD Act to over sixty-one percent, highlighting significant progress in domestic content development as the NOG Energy Week 2026 commences.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has officially handed over an interim power grid control centre to the Nigerian Independent System Operator. This transfer is designed to improve grid management efficiency and support ongoing structural reforms in the country's electricity market.
South African investors channeled nearly $1 billion into Nigeria during the first quarter of 2026. This substantial capital inflow demonstrates resilient bilateral commercial ties between the two nations despite historical tensions.
Nigeria's government debt issuance has experienced a significant surge driven by aggressive fiscal expansion and escalating inflation risks. Analysts point out that these developments pose liquidity risks with broader implications for the national economy and domestic financial markets.
Chemical and Allied Products Plc has approved a final dividend of four Naira per ordinary share for the financial year ended December 31, 2025. The payout represents a sixty-seven percent increase compared to the previous year, highlighting the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders.
Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc have approved the company's plan to pursue a potential secondary listing of its shares on the London Stock Exchange and praised the approval of a seven hundred and fifty-three billion naira dividend.
Port Harcourt State Primary School in Rivers State has emerged as the winner of the 2025 Oando Foundation Primary School STEAM Competition. The educational initiative by the foundation aims to foster interest in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics subjects.
The Managing Director of Cornerstone Insurance Plc has highlighted education, healthcare, and safety as key pillars of the company's community development framework, reiterating its dedication to sustainable social initiatives.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has decreased its premium motor spirit price by fifty Naira to one thousand and seventy-five Naira per litre. This price adjustment is expected to impact fuel pricing dynamics and competition across Nigeria's downstream oil and gas sector.
Nigeria faces a potential lubricant supply shortage due to tightening global base oil supplies and rising international prices. The situation is expected to affect imports across West Africa and impact downstream oil marketing operations.
A new report indicates that only six percent of Nigerian adults have access to formal credit despite recent growth in financial inclusion, highlighting significant structural barriers and market opportunities within the country credit sector.
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