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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.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed minimum capital requirements of up to N5 billion for retail forex and Contracts for Difference platforms, and N3 billion for brokers. The draft rules would bring domestic and offshore operators serving Nigeria under formal regulation.
Dangote Cement Plc will host a Capital Markets Day in London on September 21, 2026, as it prepares for a proposed secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange. The event is intended for investors and relates directly to the company’s international equity-market plans.
The Federal Government has set November 2026 as the deadline for ministries, departments and agencies to address regulatory and bureaucratic obstacles affecting Nigerian exports. The initiative could influence trade efficiency and operating conditions for listed companies involved in agriculture, manufacturing, natural resources and other export-linked activities.
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani said national tax revenue has risen to N21.6 trillion since the introduction of tax reforms in 2026. He disclosed the figure at the Joint Revenue Board meeting in Kaduna, where discussions focused on revenue administration and the reforms’ progress.
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani said national tax revenue has risen to N21.6 trillion since the introduction of tax reforms in 2026. He made the disclosure at the 160th Joint Revenue Board meeting in Kaduna, where discussions focused on revenue administration and the reforms’ first-year outcomes.
Royal Exchange Plc has appointed Geoffrey Ohen as a non-executive director. The company said he is expected to support its strategic leadership and expansion initiatives. The appointment represents a corporate governance and leadership development update relevant to holders and followers of the company’s listed equity.
Nigeria’s crude oil production averaged 1.56 million barrels per day in June 2026, the highest monthly level since April 2020 and above the 1.5 million barrels per day target. Indigenous operators are prioritising operational efficiency and growth to support sustained national production.
N Seven Nigeria Limited, a Tolaram Group company, increased its holding in Guinness Nigeria Plc to 70.9% by acquiring 499,987 shares at N370.90 each, according to an NGX disclosure.
The NEPL/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has enrolled 500 teachers across Edo State for training. The initiative forms part of the partners’ education and host-community development activities and directly involves Seplat Energy, an NGX-listed company in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani said Nigeria’s revenue increased to approximately N21.6 trillion in the first half of 2026 following tax reforms introduced by the federal administration. The statement was made at the Joint Revenue Board meeting in Kaduna.
Royal Exchange Plc has appointed Dr. Geoffrey C. Ohen as a Non-Executive Director, effective July 23, 2026. The appointment represents a corporate governance development involving the listed insurer and its board structure.
The Federal Government has inaugurated a National Steering Committee for the Lagos International Financial Centre, appointing George Akume and Babajide Sanwo-Olu as co-chairs. The initiative focuses on strengthening Lagos’s position as a financial hub and improving Nigeria’s financial competitiveness.
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed rules for online foreign-exchange trading and broker-dealers, including a N3 billion minimum capital requirement. The proposal concerns regulatory standards for participants in the online FX market.
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector growth accelerated to 3.24 percent in the second quarter of 2026 from 1.69 percent previously, reflecting renewed optimism in the sector. The development is relevant to NGX investors monitoring broader industrial activity and operating conditions for listed manufacturing companies.
Nigeria’s economy grew 4.43% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. The growth rate was described as the country’s strongest quarterly performance in five years, since the third quarter of 2021.
Nigeria’s economy is reportedly growing faster than its population, which should increase income per person in principle. However, households have yet to experience corresponding improvements in living standards, highlighting a gap between aggregate economic expansion and its effect on consumer welfare.
The Nigeria Revenue Service issued guidelines on the taxation of virtual assets, outlining key tax treatment, reporting requirements, and compliance obligations for virtual-asset service providers and other market participants. The guidance may inform regulatory and compliance considerations across Nigeria’s broader financial markets.
The Federal Government is set to support improved telecommunications connectivity in rural communities in Abia through a NUCAP project secured for Bende. The initiative was highlighted by Communications Minister Bosun Tijani, who commended Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu’s efforts. It has potential sector relevance for Nigeria’s listed ICT and telecoms companies.
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