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NGX trading remains bullish, as market capitalisation closes at N156.79trn
Trading, Wednesday, at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) continued its bullish run as the all-share index (ASI) of listed equities closed higher by 0.31 per cent. Investor sentiment was strong, pushing market capitalisation up by N480.15 billion to close at N156.79 trillion…
Calls for accelerated implementation of ECOWAS airfare policy grows
Calls for the accelerated implementation of the recently adopted Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) airfare policy toward ensuring affordable intra-regional air transportation have continued to grow. Presently, air travel in the West African sub-region is by far more…
IMF worries over Nigeria’s rising poverty, food insecurity despite praises for Tinubu’s macroeconomic reforms
Global financial institution, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the economic reforms of the President Bola Tinubu’s administration, even as the organisation raised concerns over the Nigeria’s rising poverty levels and growing food insecurity, saying approximately 63 per cent of…
DMO revises Q2, 2026 NTBs, raising offer by 22% to N4.8trn
Debt Management Office (DMO) has increased its Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs) issuance programme for the second quarter of 2026 by approximately N850 billion, raising the total planned offer amount from N3.95 trillion to N4.8 trillion, according to an analysis of…
Organised labour to commence renegotiations with FG in July over new national minimum wage
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it will reject any proposal by government aimed at taxing national minimum wage earner, describing such move as ‘unjust and insensitive’ to the present economic realities in the country. The congress also insisted on urgent adoption…
Heirs Energies deepens sustainability with Agbada Green Corridor initiative
In a demonstration of its growing commitment to environmental stewardship alongside energy development, Heirs Energies Limited has launched the Agbada Green Corridor Initiative, a tree-planting programme designed to promote biodiversity, enhance climate resilience and support environmental sustainability across its operational…
Oyebodes Fund opens free admission to Shyllon Museum
In a landmark move that could reshape public engagement with art and culture in Nigeria, the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA) has announced that admission to the museum will be free for all visitors from June 15, 2026, in…
Standard Bank backs Dangote Refinery IPO, expansion
The planned public listing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has received a significant boost after Africa’s largest banking group signalled its readiness to play a leading role in the transaction while pledging continued support for the industrial giant’s expansion ambitions…
Renaissance CEO urges focus measurable reforms results
As Nigeria grapples with the challenges and opportunities arising from its ongoing economic reforms, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Tony Attah, has argued that the success of those reforms should be measured…
Seplat Chairmanship cements Elumelu’s rising influence in Nigeria’s strategic sectors
Sopuruchi Onwuka The appointment of renowned investor and entrepreneur Tony Elumelu as Chairman-designate of Seplat Energy Plc marks more than a routine boardroom transition. It represents the latest milestone in the rapid expansion of his influence across Nigeria’s energy landscape…
