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Why 2026 Must Be The Year Nigeria’s Economy Works For All

January 5, 2026 0

As the new economic year begins in Nigeria, statements and policies emanating from government officials' corridors project cautious optimism. One of the official narratives that expresses renewal of hope and confidence is the projection from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) that the economy is expected to continue expanding, with GDP growth at 4.49 percent, and headline inflation is projected to moderate to 12.9 percent.

Dangote Refinery Dismisses Shutdown Claims, Maintains 50 million Litres PMS Daily Output

January 5, 2026 0

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has categorically rejected a circulating report claiming the refinery is shutting down for maintenance, describing the story as false and misleading.

NGX Market Cap Tops ₦100trn On Strong Early-Year Buying

January 5, 2026 0

Nigerian Exchange (NGX) opened the year on a strong footing, with equities market capitalisation crossing the ₦100 trillion mark, buoyed by renewed investor demand and broad-based gains across listed stocks.

SEC To Intensify Market Enforcement In 2026 Under ISA — DG

January 4, 2026 0

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to significantly step up enforcement actions in 2026, following the enactment of the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen investor confidence and market integrity.

Naira Defense: CBN Allocates $7.5 Billion To Fortify Currency In 2025

January 3, 2026 0

‎The naira gained 7.14% in 12 months with $7.53 billion in cumulative forex market intervention in 2025. The amount deployed to defend the local currency outpaced the year-on-year increase in the gross external reserves balance.

‎Africa’s Cybersecurity Future: Dr. Aminu Maida To Speak At IIC Africa Chapter Meeting

January 2, 2026 0

The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, will speak at the inaugural meeting of the International Institute of Communications (IIC) Africa Chapter, scheduled for January 29, 2026.

FirstBank Hosts Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026, Leads Conversation On Economic Growth

January 2, 2026 0

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider is pleased to announce the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 6 January 2025. The theme of the session is “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth”

Adron Reaffirms Affordable Housing Drive in 2026, Appreciates Customers

January 2, 2026 0

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has expressed profound appreciation to Adron customers across Nigeria and in the diaspora for their unwavering trust, patronage, and continued recommendations of the company’s products throughout 2025.

2026: SEC To Prioritise Mobilisation Of Long Term Funds, Others -DG

January 1, 2026 0

The Securities and Exchange Commission has said that it is prioritizing the mobilization of long-term capital to bridge Nigeria’s infrastructure and sectoral gaps while also streamlining regulatory frameworks and aggressively facilitating the issuance of innovative financial instruments that channel disciplined capital into productive sectors.