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Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has expressed support for national tax reforms aimed at improving revenue mobilisation, protecting taxpayer rights and strengthening investor confidence in Kaduna. The development relates to Nigeria’s fiscal and regulatory environment, which may influence business conditions for companies listed on the NGX.
A report says 4.85 million Nigerian electricity customers remained unmetered as of June 2026 despite ongoing efforts to improve metering. The report highlights DisCo performance and NERC’s push to expand metering, providing regulatory and operational context for Nigeria’s electricity utilities sector.
Federal workers in Nigeria are calling for an immediate salary review and a N300,000 minimum wage, citing rising living costs. The demand is relevant to market participants because potential wage changes could influence consumer spending, inflationary pressures and operating costs for companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange.
HBM Nigeria Plc has inaugurated a high-capacity compressed natural gas station in Cross River State. The facility is designed to serve up to 150 trucks daily and supports cleaner-energy distribution. The development relates to the company’s operational activities and may be of interest to investors tracking its listed equity.
Industry experts said Nigerian farmers remain vulnerable to poverty because of low productivity and supply-chain inefficiencies that can result in smallholders losing up to 60 per cent of their produce. The comments were made at a climate-smart agriculture dialogue focused on sector challenges.
The Lagos State Government has begun phased activation of the Imota Industrial Hub, prioritising facilities that are ready for use. The initiative is intended to support employment, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, and local production through expanded industrial activity in Lagos.
Telecoms subscriptions across Nigerian networks rose to 192,232,120 in June, from 189,675,650 a year earlier. Teledensity increased to 88.67 per cent from 87.50 per cent, indicating continued expansion in mobile connectivity and usage across the market.
Unilever Nigeria Plc has partnered with the Nigeria Customs Service to combat counterfeiting, protect consumers, and strengthen legitimate trade. The initiative is relevant to the company’s operating environment and the listed consumer goods sector, although the report does not provide specific financial results, guidance, or corporate action details.
Datalink Consulting’s Director of Innovation and Technology, Dr. Osagie Kingsley Omoruyi, said Nigerian banks should adopt AI-native anti-money-laundering systems rather than relying solely on automated AML tools. The discussion focuses on technology, compliance capabilities and evolving financial-crime control requirements in Nigeria’s banking sector.
Afriland Properties Plc announced the appointment of Iyabode Olayemi Ayobami-Ojo as an Independent Non-Executive Director. The company said she brings more than three decades of experience. The appointment represents a corporate governance development at the Nigerian listed property company.
The Nigerian Exchange halted a four-day positive run as market capitalisation fell by N40.99 billion. The decline was attributed to investors taking profits in Access Holdings Plc, affecting overall market performance.
Nigeria’s Financial Reporting Council, in collaboration with Corporate Reporting Academy, will hold a Global Executive Training Programme in London from September 21 to 25, 2026. The programme will focus on climate and environmental, social and governance reporting for executives, potentially informing future corporate disclosure practices.
NAFDAC says regulatory measures, including ML3 status and the 5+5 Policy, are supporting local pharmaceutical production and attracting foreign investment. The developments concern Nigeria’s healthcare manufacturing environment and may be relevant to investors tracking listed pharmaceutical and healthcare companies on the Nigerian Exchange.
Kaduna Governor Uba Sani commended President Bola Tinubu and revenue authorities for increasing national tax revenue and advancing tax reforms. The remarks were made during the 160th meeting of the Joint Revenue Board, with Nigeria Revenue Service Chairman Zacch Adedeji also praised for his leadership.
The article examines how Nigerian states could use increased Federation Account Allocation Committee revenues to address development needs, against a backdrop of widespread multidimensional poverty. Greater public spending and infrastructure investment could have implications for sectors represented on the Nigerian Exchange, although no specific listed company or market action is identified.
Brent crude rising above $95 a barrel could lead to higher petrol prices in Nigeria. CPPE reported increased PMS imports and declining domestic supply, urging NMDPRA to approve imports only for verified shortfalls and publish regular supply, demand, inventory and refinery data.
MTN MoMo Payment Service Bank has appointed Bode Abifarin as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2026. The appointment supports MTN’s stated focus on expanding digital payments, financial access and inclusion through its financial services operations.
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association described Nigeria’s 4.43 percent real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2026 as positive but said the recovery remains fragile. The assessment provides macroeconomic context for investors tracking Nigerian Exchange equities and the broader operating environment.
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is aware of the hardship Nigerians face because of ongoing economic reforms. The remarks were made at an APC stakeholders’ meeting in Lafia, with the governor emphasizing the administration’s recognition of the reforms’ effects on citizens.
Aliko Dangote said the federal government’s fiscal, monetary and regulatory reforms are improving Nigeria’s business environment and restoring investor confidence. He linked the measures to greater macroeconomic stability, improved productivity and ongoing efforts to support sustainable economic growth.
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