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Nigeria’s total public debt to hit N160.98tn, as fresh $1.25bn World Bank loan nears approval
As a fresh World Bank loan by the federal government nears approval, the country’s total public debt profile is now projected to reach N160.98 trillion. This figure is sharp rise from the N87.38 it stood, as at the assumption…
PoS transactions set to hit N8.96trn in May
Point-of-Sale (PoS) transactions in Nigeria are set to reach N8.96 trillion by the end of May 2026, rebounding from a slight 1.82 per cent dip suffered in April, this year. According to payment system data, PoS transactions stood at…
Enugu Electricity downgrades 59 feeders over poor performance
Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has downgraded 59 electricity feeders operated by MainPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited over what it described as persistent failure to meet the minimum power supply hours required under the Service-Based Tariff regime. MainPower, a…
BOI’s 7% interest guaranteed loan scheme for West African women will boost SMEs
Bank of Industry (BOI) has said that its Guaranteed Loan (GLO), which charges an annual interest rate of 7% for businesses owned by women in West Africa, will boost Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the region. Managing Director…
AIICO Insurance reports 26.5% revenue growth, as GPW rises to N191bn
AIICO Insurance Plc had reported a 26.5 per cent increase in revenue, representing N137 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, driven by stronger underwriting performance, improved investment income, and broad-based growth across its insurance and asset management…
Fidelity Bank’s gross earnings hit N1.5trn
Fidelity Bank Plc has reported a 45 per cent increase in gross earnings for the 2025 financial year, just the bank’s shareholders’ funds crossed the N1 trillion mark following sustained balance sheet expansion and fresh capital injection. Analysis from the…
FCMB Asset Management rebrands mutual funds after SEC approval
FCMB Asset Management Limited has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission to execute supplemental trust deeds covering the rebranding of its legacy mutual funds and a reduction in minimum subscription thresholds for selected investment products. The company, which…
Police ban POS operators within stations, formations nationwide
Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has ordered Point of Sale (POS) operators to stay away from police stations nationwide, and to further maintain a distance of 200 metres from all police formations in the country. The NPF directive, Tuesday, was…
Nigerian banks face $1.7bn Eurobond maturity wall stronger amid widening sector divergence
Nigeria’s banking sector is entering a key Eurobond maturity cycle with significantly improved foreign-currency liquidity conditions, stronger external reserves, and reduced near-term refinancing pressure. This is, however, as according to Fitch Ratings, the apparent stability masks persistent structural constraints…
NNPCL, NUPRC remit over N322bn, $116.9m To Federation Account in two months
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) remitted more than N322 billion and $116.9 million into the Federation Account within two months following the implementation of Executive Order 9. According to documents presented…
