Economy

DMO Announces N600 Billion FGN Bond Auction for May 2026

  The Debt Management Office (DMO), on behalf of the Federal Government, has announced a fresh N600 billion Federal Government of Nigeria bond auction scheduled for May 2026. The bond issuance forms part of the government’s strategy to finance fiscal obligations, support infrastructure spending, deepen the domestic capital market and attract institutional investors amid sustained […]

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NUC Says 24,000 Nigerians to Benefit From New $65m World Bank SPESSE Funding

  The National Universities Commission (NUC) has announced that at least 24,000 Nigerians will benefit from a fresh $65 million financing phase under the World Bank-backed Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement project. The signing of performance contracts for the new funding phase took place in Abuja on Wednesday during a formal ceremony attended

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SEC Pushes AI, Data-Driven Investing as Nigeria’s Capital Market Enters “Intelligent Investing” Era

  The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Emomotimi Agama, has declared that Nigeria’s capital market is shifting aggressively toward artificial intelligence, data analytics and technology-driven regulation as part of efforts to modernise investment systems and deepen market participation. Speaking at the FSDH Investor Conference 2026 in Lagos on May 13, 2026, Agama said

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NESG Warns Nigeria Remains in High-Risk Debt Zone Despite Signs of Fiscal Improvement

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has cautioned that Nigeria remains trapped in a high-risk debt environment despite recent improvements in some fiscal indicators, warning that weak revenue generation, rising debt dependence, and deep structural imbalances continue to threaten the country’s long-term fiscal sustainability. In its latest report titled “Debt Pressure Persists Beneath Surface Stability:

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Nigeria’s Oil Production Climbs to 1.66 Million Barrels Per Day in April as Output Nears OPEC Target

Nigeria’s oil production recorded a strong rebound in April 2026, with the country’s combined crude oil and condensate output rising to an average of 1.663 million barrels per day (bpd), according to the latest figures released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The latest production level marks a notable increase from the 1.546

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Naira Falls to N1,375/$ as Middle East Tensions Strengthen Dollar Pressure

The naira weakened slightly against the United States dollar on Monday, closing at N1,375/$ in the official foreign exchange market as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East fueled uncertainty across global financial markets and strengthened demand for the U.S. dollar. According to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the

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Naira Weakens Against British Pound Amid Global Market Uncertainty and UK Economic Pressures

The naira opened the week on a weaker note against the British pound, settling at N1,885.8/£1 in the Nigerian foreign exchange market as investors reacted to developments in the United Kingdom’s economy, global risk sentiment, and ongoing monetary policy signals from both the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bank of England (BoE). Despite

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Nigeria’s Best-Performing Money Market Funds Deliver Strong Yields as Investors Seek Safety

Nigeria’s money market fund industry continued its strong expansion in April 2026, with total net asset value (NAV) rising to N5.68 trillion from N5.45 trillion recorded in March, reflecting growing investor appetite for low-risk investment options amid elevated interest rates and ongoing market uncertainty. According to data compiled from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

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Coronation Insurance Plc Wins Best Customer Care Award in Insurance & Risk Management

Coronation Insurance Plc has been named the winner of the “Best Customer Care Awards 2026 – Insurance & Risk Management” at the 15th edition of the West Africa Innovation Awards, which held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the WaterCress Events Centre, Ikeja, Lagos. This recognition highlights Coronation Insurance Plc’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional

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Court Convicts P&ID Director James Nolan Over Money Laundering in $9.6bn Scandal

The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted British national James Nolan in absentia over money laundering offences connected to the controversial $9.6 billion Process and Industrial Developments (P&ID) dispute. Justice Obiora Egwuatu also convicted Micad Project City Services Ltd, a subsidiary linked to Process and Industrial Developments Ltd, after finding the company guilty on

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