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The Securities and Exchange Commission says Nigeria’s transition to the T+1 settlement cycle is progressing smoothly, with no defaults recorded so far due to unavailability of funds. The update covers settlement performance and regulatory oversight within the country’s capital market.
The Nigerian Ports Authority reported higher activity across key indicators in Q2 2026, including a 12.3% increase in cargo throughput, a 14.4% rise in vessel traffic, and growth in container and vehicle movements. The figures followed ongoing Federal Government reforms in the maritime sector.
NUPRC has registered 172 Host Communities Development Trusts established by oil and gas companies under the Petroleum Industry Act. The regulator is also enforcing the requirement for settlor companies to contribute three per cent of operating expenditure to host community development initiatives.
NERC reported that Nigeria generated electricity valued at N3.68 trillion in 2025, while the 11 distribution companies collected N2.31 trillion. The regulator said N1.36 trillion worth of electricity was lost and unpaid, underscoring significant revenue collection challenges in the electricity industry.
Nestoil Group has deployed the Pathfinder 500 rig through Scorpio Drilling International to complete workover operations on two producing wells in OML 42. The $28 million investment is intended to increase crude oil output in the Niger Delta as Nigeria seeks to raise national production.
Nigeria is set to return to FTSE Russell’s Frontier Market index from 21 September 2026, following the index provider’s reclassification confirmation. The Federal Government aims to advance the country’s capital market toward Emerging Market status, a development relevant to NGX positioning and international investor access.
The Federal Government is targeting N3 trillion in renewable energy investment through a new company. The initiative is linked to efforts to improve electricity reliability, which affects public education, research and healthcare institutions and may have broader implications for Nigeria’s power infrastructure and listed utilities.
Health insurance enrolment in Nigeria increased to 22.03 million by July 2026, a 35 per cent year-on-year rise, according to the National Health Insurance Authority. Despite the growth, a substantial coverage gap remains, leaving many Nigerians exposed to rising out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
NAICOM has urged newly licensed insurance companies to deploy recapitalisation funds prudently and strengthen policyholder protection as they commence operations under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Agenda 2025. The directive has regulatory relevance for Nigeria’s insurance market and listed financial-services companies.
Shareholders of SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc approved the re-election of Aisha Abubakar as a director, ratified three director appointments, and appointed TAC Professional Services as external auditor. The appointment replaces retiring auditor SIAO Partners, following resolutions passed at the company’s 39th Annual General Meeting in Lagos.
Nigeria’s equities market reportedly lost N2.5 trillion in August 2026, with the decline attributed in part to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s revised Open Market Operations framework. The policy change has increased pressure across the broader market, according to the report.
Analysts at MDU Capital Limited estimate the naira’s fair value at N984.7 per dollar and project that it could strengthen below N1,000 per dollar within 12 months. Such currency expectations are relevant to Nigerian equities because exchange-rate movements can affect company costs, revenues and financial results.
Access Holdings Plc said its board has approved the audited interim consolidated and separate financial statements for the half-year ended June 30, 2026. The company is awaiting approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria before releasing the results publicly.
Nigeria’s decentralised electricity markets are struggling to attract the billions of dollars needed to upgrade power infrastructure. Investors remain cautious because of bankability concerns, highlighting financing and regulatory challenges that could affect the development and performance of Nigeria’s electricity industry.
The open letter highlights Nigeria’s underutilised power-generation capacity and questions the outcome of electricity-sector privatisation. Citing NERC figures, it states that only 4,286 megawatts of 13,625 megawatts of installed capacity were available for dispatch, focusing attention on sector performance and regulatory challenges.
PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc reported N45.17 billion profit after tax for the financial year ended May 31, 2026, representing a 348.7% increase from the prior period. The consumer goods company also declared a dividend of N2.50 per share.
The emergence of large-scale refining capacity in Nigeria, led by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, is presented as a significant development for Africa’s energy sector and economic growth. The item highlights refining as an important component of Nigeria’s evolving economic structure.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is considering stopping petrol sales to major marketers that continue importing fuel into Nigeria. The refinery cited concerns about product quality and the blending of imported petrol with its own supplies. The proposed action could begin this week, subject to further decisions.
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise warned that continued issuance of petroleum-product import permits without evidence of supply shortages could weaken Nigeria’s domestic refining sector. The group said unchecked imports might reverse progress in local refining and undermine investment in domestic petroleum production capacity.
Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc has announced a five-year appointment by Air France-KLM as its ticketing General Sales Agent in Nigeria. The agreement adds a commercial service mandate to NAHCO’s operations and is relevant to investors tracking the company’s business activities.
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