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Naira Hits Strongest Level Since May 2024 as Official Rate Closes at N1,337/$

The Nigerian Naira demonstrated renewed resilience on Tuesday, appreciating to N1,337 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market. This gain follows a steady recovery trend, up from the N1,344 recorded on Monday, marking the currency’s strongest official closing rate in nearly nine months. The last time the Naira saw a stronger performance was on …

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Daily Market Analysis (16th & 13th Feb 2026)

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 MARKET ANALYSIS System Liquidity (Nigeria) System liquidity commenced the week on a strong note, posting a surplus balance of ₦4.68 trillion, reflecting an increase of ₦360.49 billion compared to the previous session’s surplus position. The improvement was primarily driven by higher placements by Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) at the Central Bank …

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Data, Digital Platforms & Risk: The Future of Investing

The investment landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. Data analytics, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and digital trading platforms are reshaping how individuals and institutions allocate capital. Today, investment decisions are no longer driven solely by financial statements and economic forecasts they are increasingly powered by algorithms, real-time data, and digital ecosystems. While these innovations offer …

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Stock market gains N6.7trn in January

The Nigerian equities market started February on a reflective note as investors digested the strong gains recorded in January while positioning for the new month. The NGX All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 6.3% in January, closing at 165,370.50 points from 155,613.03 points at the end of December 2025, signaling broad-based growth in equity prices across …

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Naira breaks N1,400 barrier at N1,396.99/$1

The Nigerian naira has strengthened beyond the key ₦1,400 psychological threshold, closing at ₦1,396.99 per U.S. dollar on the official foreign exchange market. This marks a notable appreciation and signals renewed momentum for the local currency after months of sustained pressure. Market data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the naira gained marginally …

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FCCPC Commences Enforcement Against Non-Compliant Digital Lenders

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has begun phased enforcement of sanctions against digital money lending operators that failed to regularise their operations in line with the Digital, Electronic, Online and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025 (DEON Regulations). The compliance deadline for affected operators expired on Monday, January 5, 2026, marking the end …

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DMO launches January 2026 FGN Savings Bond offer with double-digit yields

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has commenced subscriptions for the January 2026 Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bonds, offering investors access to government-backed securities with interest rates reaching 15.396% per annum. The offer, announced on Monday, forms part of the Federal Government’s ongoing domestic borrowing programme and reflects efforts to mobilise long-term funds from …

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