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Nigerian equities market adds N1.86 trillion as broad-based rally strengthens recovery

  The Nigerian equities market extended its bullish momentum on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with widespread buying across banking, industrial goods, consumer goods, oil and gas, and insurance stocks lifting the market for the second consecutive session. The NGX All-Share Index (ASI) advanced 1.24% to close at 237,083.28 points, up from 234,178.23 points recorded on […]

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Premium Pension, Trustfund Pensions propose merger to create Nigeria’s third-largest PFA

  Premium Pension Limited and Trustfund Pensions Limited have proposed a merger that would create Nigeria’s third-largest Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) by assets under management. The proposed transaction was disclosed in a merger notification published by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Tuesday. If approved by the relevant regulators, the two companies

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Air Peace CEO Calls for Economic Boycott of South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks

  The founder and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has urged Nigerians to stop investing in South Africa and instead channel their investments toward Nigeria in response to renewed xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals, including Nigerians. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News, Onyema argued that economic measures rather than violence should

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Federal Government Disburses Over N13 Billion in Interest-Free Loans to Tertiary Institution Staff

  The Federal Government has completed the 2025/2026 cycle of the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), disbursing more than N13 billion in interest-free loans to 7,450 academic and non-academic staff across public tertiary institutions nationwide. The disclosure was made by the Federal Ministry of Education in a press release issued on June 19, 2026.

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Federal Government Targets 1.1 Million Metric Tonnes of Fertiliser for Farmers in 2026

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering 1.1 million metric tonnes of fertiliser to Nigerian farmers in 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen food security, increase agricultural productivity, and support local food production. The President made the disclosure in a statement issued on June 18, 2026, outlining the administration’s

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Federal Government Declares June 29–July 3 National Learning Assessment Week

  The Federal Government has declared June 29 to July 3, 2026, as National Learning Assessment Week as part of preparations for Nigeria’s first nationwide learning assessment exercise. The announcement was made by the Federal Ministry of Education in a statement signed by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. The initiative is

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Federal Government Declares June 12 Public Holiday for Democracy Day 2026

Overview The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s annual Democracy Day celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through an official statement issued on behalf of the government. Key Details June 12 has been designated as a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s

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MAX Begins Electric Vehicle Rollout in Ibadan, Expands Clean Mobility Push

  Africa’s leading electric mobility company, MAX, has announced the first phase of its electric vehicle (EV) deployment in Ibadan, marking the city’s first large-scale introduction of electric mobility within its public transportation ecosystem. The move represents a significant milestone in MAX’s broader strategy to transform transportation across Africa through cleaner, more affordable, and technology-driven

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Nigeria’s average petrol price rises to N1,532.93/litre in April 2026 — NBS

  Nigeria’s inflationary pressure on transport fuels intensified further in April 2026 as the average retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, surged to N1,532.93 per litre nationwide. This was disclosed in the latest Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch report released by the National Bureau of Statistics. According to the

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UNCTAD: Global renewable energy transition will require over $1 trillion yearly by 2030

  The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has said the global transition to renewable energy will require more than $1 trillion in annual investments by 2030, warning that developing economies may struggle to meet climate and energy targets without stronger foreign direct investment inflows and wider access to clean technologies. The disclosure

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