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Nigerian equities extended their rally on August 31, 2026, recording N1.91 trillion in gains as ETI and Access Holdings led the advance. The market ended August with an approximately 0.4% monthly loss despite gains in recent sessions.
Equities turnover on the Nigerian Exchange rose to N6.62 trillion by the end of August, while the market recorded a 56.9% year-to-date gain. The report provides broad market activity and performance data relevant to NGX investors and equity market participants.
Nigeria's real GDP grew 4.43 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to the NBS. Services drove the expansion, while growth in the real sector declined sharply, highlighting differing conditions across areas of the economy.
The article examines the economic and social consequences of President Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidies in May 2023. It raises concerns about the decision-making process and the roles of the cabinet and National Assembly in addressing a policy with broad economic effects.
The open letter cites NERC data showing that only 4,286 megawatts of Nigeria’s 13,625 megawatts installed generation capacity were available for dispatch. It calls for government action on electricity-sector reform and questions the outcomes of privatization, issues with potential implications for power-sector regulation and economic activity.
Petrol prices have risen to N1,350 amid an ongoing dispute between Dangote Petroleum Refinery and petroleum marketers over PMS imports and pricing. The refinery is reportedly considering restricting supplies to major marketers, adding uncertainty to domestic fuel distribution and the operating environment for Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas industry.
A Federal High Court in Lagos has restrained the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority from enforcing a directive to suspend or interfere with Dangote Refinery operations. The ruling also questions the regulator’s powers over facilities operating within a free zone.
The Central Bank of Nigeria, acting for the Debt Management Office, plans to offer N700 billion in Nigerian Treasury Bills at its first September 2026 auction. The September 3 sale will include 91-day, 182-day and 364-day maturities, forming part of the year’s final auctions.
Nigeria recorded 4.43% GDP growth, with services contributing 56.62%, agriculture 26.15% and industry 17.23%. The update also noted a contraction in manufacturing, while oil production rose to 1.72 million barrels per day, providing economic context relevant to listed-sector performance.
A Premium Times investigation reports that oil companies continue to flare gas despite tightened Nigerian laws, citing weak enforcement, rising methane emissions and limited sanctions. The report highlights regulatory and environmental compliance issues across the oil-producing sector, without naming any NGX-listed company as directly involved.
The federal government announced a range of rail, data and terminal projects intended to reduce reliance on roads and create a more integrated transport system. The announcement highlights planned public infrastructure investment, but provides no specific listed company, project value, timeline or contract allocation.
NUPRC has retained a $300 helicopter levy for air navigation while exempting offshore operators from the TNC charge. The decision follows a ministerial committee review of disputed aviation-related fees and may be relevant to investors monitoring regulatory costs in Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector.
BUA Group Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu met UAE Consul General Salem Aljaberi in Lagos to discuss strengthening Nigeria-UAE relations and developing opportunities for cooperation, investment and partnership. The engagement is relevant to investors tracking BUA’s listed industrial goods and consumer goods businesses, although no specific transaction or corporate action was announced.
All On and Energise Africa have invested a combined $4 million to support the development and expansion of solar mini-grids across Nigerian states. The initiative is aimed at improving renewable-energy access and represents activity in the country’s utilities and distributed-power infrastructure landscape.
NUPRC has directed oil service providers to consult the Commission and relevant stakeholders before introducing or revising fees, levies, or charges affecting upstream petroleum operations. The position references Section 25 of the Petroleum Industry Act and may be relevant to regulatory monitoring across Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
A Federal High Court in Lagos has reportedly issued orders restraining the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority in a case involving Dangote Refinery. The development concerns regulatory oversight in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum industry, which is relevant to investors tracking the listed oil and gas sector.
Nigeria has ended a fuel subsidy focused on consumption and is considering whether a production-oriented subsidy could be more effective. The discussion examines the policy trade-offs surrounding cheaper petrol, production incentives, and the broader economic effects of fuel pricing decisions.
Nigeria’s economy expanded by 4.43 percent in the second quarter of 2026, described as its fastest growth in five years. The report also highlights a hunger crisis and persistent food pressures ahead of the 2027 election, developments relevant to consumer spending, inflation-sensitive sectors and agricultural activity.
The Federal Government’s compressed natural gas rollout has attracted N76.3 billion in spending over 31 months, but conversion-centre shortages continue to limit adoption. The programme’s implementation challenges are relevant to Nigeria’s energy market and may influence the outlook for gas, fuel distribution and related listed companies.
Nigerian equities began the week higher, supported by early buying activity in MTN Nigeria, Access Holdings and Aradel. The report highlights these companies as key contributors to the market’s initial upward movement, making it relevant to NGX investors and users tracking listed equities.
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