Daily Business Reporter

Dangote Refinery secures $1 billion underwriting programme ahead of planned IPO

  Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has secured a $1 billion underwriting programme from investors ahead of its planned Initial Public Offering (IPO), as the refinery continues preparations for its proposed entry into the capital market. The disclosure was contained in a joint press statement issued by Marob Strategies and Consulting DIFC Ltd and Lilium […]

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FCCPC investigation finds possible cement price manipulation in Nigeria

  The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has uncovered indications of possible manipulation of cement prices in the Nigerian market and has commenced a probe involving key players in the sector. The development follows findings from an industry-wide investigation conducted by the commission, according to a statement issued by Ondaje Ijagwu, FCCPC Director

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Nigeria targets sugar self-sufficiency with $1 billion pipeline, N10 billion fund

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has intensified efforts to achieve sugar self-sufficiency in Nigeria, leveraging a $1 billion investment partnership and a N10 billion project acceleration fund to boost local production and reduce dependence on imports. Executive Secretary of the NSDC, Mr. Kamar Bakrin, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the Abuja Chapter

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Nigeria’s headline inflation falls to 15.43% in July 2026

  Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined further to 15.43% in July 2026, representing a 0.48 percentage-point decrease from the 15.91% recorded in June. The latest figure was contained in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which also showed a significant decline from the 24.94% recorded in July

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Nigeria’s net FX flow rises 38% year-on-year to $4.94 billion in March

  Nigeria’s net foreign exchange (FX) flow stood at US$4.94 billion in March 2026, representing a 38% increase compared with the US$3.58 billion recorded in March 2025. The latest figure was contained in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Q1 2026 Statistical Bulletin, which showed that net FX flow declined on a month-on-month basis despite

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NGX extends losing streak as market cap falls by N106 billion

  The Nigerian equities market extended its bearish trajectory into a new week on Monday, August 17, 2026, as continued selling pressure in banking and insurance stocks pushed the benchmark NGX All-Share Index (ASI) down 0.07%. The ASI closed at 242,454.65 points, compared with 242,619.20 points in the previous session, while market capitalisation declined to

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EFCC facilitates recovery of $60 million from Nestoil over outstanding debt

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has facilitated the recovery of $60 million from Nestoil Limited, with the funds paid to a consortium of lenders as part of efforts to resolve the oil and gas company’s outstanding indebtedness. The recovery followed a structured repayment arrangement reached between Nestoil and the consortium of lenders,

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The Evolution of Motor Insurance: Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Usage-Based Models

Buying motor insurance in Nigeria has traditionally followed a linear process. After someone buys a car, they contact an insurer, choose between Third-Party or Comprehensive Motor Insurance, complete some paperwork, pay their premium, and renew the policy annually. Insurers have had little to no data about how their customers drive. Whether they spend four hours

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CBN FX sales hit $953.41 million in March, highest monthly level since April 2025

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recorded total foreign exchange sales of $953.41 million in March 2026, marking the highest monthly level since April 2025. The figure was disclosed in the apex bank’s latest Quarterly Statistical Bulletin, highlighting a sharp increase in foreign exchange supply during the month. What you should know The March increase

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CBN OMO auction attracts N4.93 trillion subscriptions against N600 billion offer

  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recorded N4.93 trillion in total subscriptions at its OMO auction on Thursday, August 13, 2026, as investors showed strong demand for the short-term securities. The subscriptions came against a combined N600 billion offered across the 103-day and 138-day bills, with N300 billion allocated to each tenor. According to

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