The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licenses of forty-six microfinance banks. Governor Yemi Cardoso approved the decision following the institutions' failure to meet key regulatory guidelines required to maintain their financial licenses.
The World Bank has approved a 1.25 billion dollar financing package for Nigeria alongside a new six-year growth strategy. The framework is designed to support economic development, infrastructure projects, and fiscal reforms in Africa's largest economy.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licenses of 46 microfinance banks across the country. The regulatory authority cited various infractions and breaches of established guidelines by the affected financial institutions as the primary reason for the decision.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has officially revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks. This regulatory enforcement reflects the apex bank's ongoing supervisory mandate over the country's financial services industry.
Nigeria's electricity distribution companies recorded N801 billion in revenue during the first four months of 2026, driven by a boost in consumer metering and improved collection efficiencies across the power sector.
Nigeria has secured $1.25 billion in financing from the World Bank to fund a suite of economic reforms. Part of the 2026 Country Partnership Framework, the capital is earmarked for boosting private sector investment, job creation, and sustainable economic growth.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has declared force majeure on the Oworonshoki and Lekki transmission substations in Lagos State. The decision follows severe flooding at the facilities caused by continuous heavy rainfall, disrupting electricity transmission across key areas.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks across the country for failing to meet regulatory standards. The apex bank disclosed that the regulatory action is in line with statutory provisions governing financial institutions.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licences of forty-six microfinance banks for failing to meet statutory regulatory requirements. According to the apex bank, the revocation takes effect from July 1, 2026, following the institutions' failure to comply with standards necessary for continued operations.
The International Monetary Fund reported that Nigeria left approximately N8.83 trillion in public spending out of its recent official budgets. This unbudgeted expenditure, representing two percent of the country's GDP, has significantly widened the national fiscal deficit.
Dangote Industries has announced plans to expand its oil refining capacity to 2.1 million barrels per day across Nigeria and Kenya. This expansion initiative aims to boost regional energy independence by significantly increasing domestic refining capabilities.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licences of forty-six microfinance banks due to their failure to meet regulatory requirements. The regulatory action, announced by the apex bank's acting director of corporate communications, took effect from July 1, 2026.
The World Bank has approved 1.25 billion dollars in fresh financing for Nigeria alongside a new country partnership framework. The strategy focuses on boosting private sector investment and expanding infrastructure to support sustainable economic growth across the nation.
The International Monetary Fund disclosed that unreported Nigerian government spending equivalent to approximately two percent of the nation's Gross Domestic Product was omitted from recent budget records. This omission creates a discrepancy between the country's reported fiscal deficit and actual financing needs.
The Nigerian Minister of Defence, Christopher Gwabin Musa, has held talks with key stakeholders in the oil and gas sector to foster collaboration in the Niger Delta. The initiative aims to enhance security and boost crude oil production, addressing critical operational challenges in the region.
The national oil company of the Republic of the Congo, SNPC, is exploring a strategic partnership with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos. The collaboration aims to establish long-term agreements for refining and the supply of petroleum products across the continent.
Seven companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange are scheduled to pay dividends to their shareholders in July 2026. This distribution comes despite the market volatility and turbulent trading conditions experienced on the exchange during the preceding month of June.
Fidelity Bank Plc announced that Non-Executive Director Okam Obiaku Augusta acquired one million ordinary shares of the bank on June 26, 2026. The insider transaction was disclosed to the Nigerian Exchange Limited in a regulatory filing on June 30, 2026.
An analyst explains the slow pace of domestic petrol price reductions in Nigeria despite global market changes, amidst calls from the federal government for local prices to reflect international shifts.
The International Monetary Fund reported that Nigeria omitted public spending equivalent to about two percent of its Gross Domestic Product from recent official budgets. This discrepancy has created a significant gap between the country's reported fiscal deficit and its actual financing requirements.