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January 30, 2026

FCMB Reports 141% Profit Surge to N177bn in 2025

FCMB Group Plc has announced a remarkable leap in profitability, reporting a FCMB profit after tax of N177 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025. This represents a 141% increase from

BUSINESS·CAPITAL MARKETS

January 26, 2026

Monday Sit-at-Home Defiance in Anambra Sparks Market Closure

The Monday sit-at-home defiance has prompted a strong response from Anambra State. Governor Chukwuma Soludo recently ordered a one-week closure of Onitsha Main Market after traders failed to open their stalls on

CAPITAL MARKETS

January 30, 2026

Nigerian Stock Exchange Rises Amid Lower Trading Activity

The Nigerian Stock Exchange closed higher on Thursday, January 29, 2026, as positive investor sentiment lifted key indices—even though trading activity slowed noticeably. Market capitalisation rose by N232 billion, climbing from N105.74

Naira Holds Steady Against Dollar

The Naira to Dollar rate held steady on Friday morning. As a result, Nigeria’s currency showed signs of balance after recent swings. Early trading placed the Naira at 1340.88 per Dollar in

April 17, 2026

BUSINESS·CAPITAL MARKETS·Money

Nigerian stock market surge hits N127trn

The Nigerian stock market surge continued for a third consecutive week. Combined company values jumped by N1.77 trillion. Total market capitalisation reached N127.36 trillion. Trading data from the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) confirmed

March 23, 2026

BUSINESS·CAPITAL MARKETS

Nigeria Financial Markets Shift to Earnings Growth

Nigeria’s financial markets are entering a new stage as economic reforms begin to stabilize the country’s macroeconomic environment. Investors are now shifting attention from speculative flows to corporate earnings and long-term structural

March 16, 2026

CAPITAL MARKETS·ECONOMY

Dollar Pricing Africa Persists Despite Stability

Despite macroeconomic improvements, dollar pricing Africa remains widespread across major cities. Furthermore, inflation has slowed significantly in Nigeria. Consequently, the naira regained ground against the dollar. Moreover, Ghana’s cedi emerged as a

February 23, 2026

Africa·Money

Naira Strengthening Reaches Two-Year High

The naira strengthening trend has accelerated recently. Consequently, the currency reached 1,347.78/$ on Monday. This marks a two-year high in the official market. Furthermore, year-to-date appreciation stands at 6.9 percent. Thus, improved

February 20, 2026

CAPITAL MARKETS·Money

Naira Strengthens Below N1,400/$1 for First Time in Over a Year

The Nigerian naira has strengthened below N1,400 per US dollar on the official market for the first time in over a year—a significant milestone that reflects growing stability in the foreign exchange

January 30, 2026

Money

Nigeria banks see bad loans rise after CBN ends forbearance

Nigeria banking bad loans increased in 2025 after the Central Bank of Nigeria withdrew regulatory forbearance measures introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The apex bank’s latest macroeconomic outlook report shows that the

January 2, 2026

Banking & Insurance·BUSINESS·Loans

NGX Rebounds as Banking, Oil Stocks Add $186.6m

Lagos, Nigeria – The NGX rebounds after a week of losses, as renewed demand for banking and oil stocks lifted Nigeria’s equities market by $186.6 million on Thursday. The rally ended a

September 27, 2025

Equities

Monday Sit-at-Home Defiance in Anambra Sparks Market Closure

Naira Holds Steady Against Dollar

Nigerian stock market surge hits N127trn

Nigeria Financial Markets Shift to Earnings Growth

Dollar Pricing Africa Persists Despite Stability

Naira Strengthening Reaches Two-Year High

Naira Strengthens Below N1,400/$1 for First Time in Over a Year

Nigeria banks see bad loans rise after CBN ends forbearance

NGX Rebounds as Banking, Oil Stocks Add $186.6m

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