Akinrinde Dorcas

Nigeria’s DMO Returns to Market With ₦460 Billion Bond Offer, Reopening the 2030 and 2032 Benchmarks

The Debt Management Office (DMO), on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, has released its December 2025 bond auction circular, offering fresh opportunities for institutional and private investors seeking secure, long-term sovereign instruments. The announcement marks another step in the government’s ongoing strategy to deepen the domestic debt market and provide credible, high-yield investment …

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FG, SEC, NGX Group forge unified direction on Capital Gains Tax reform

The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), signaling a deliberate shift toward a more predictable and market-aligned rollout of the newly enacted Capital Gains Tax provisions. This move follows extensive technical engagements with key capital-market institutions, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigerian Exchange Group …

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Central Bank of Nigeria Confirms 82 BDCs Fully Licensed Under Revised Guidelines

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the approval of final operating licences for eighty two Bureaux De Change following the completion of compliance checks under the 2024 Regulatory and Supervisory Guidelines for BDC Operations. This development represents a major step in the effort to strengthen transparency and establish a well regulated retail foreign exchange …

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CBN REVISES CASH-RELATED POLICIES NATIONWIDE

CBN REVISES CASH-RELATED POLICIES NATIONWIDE

The Central Bank of Nigeria released a new directive announcing significant revisions to the country’s cash-related policies. The circular, issued by the Financial Policy and Regulation Department of the CBN, introduces a refreshed framework designed to ease the rising cost of cash management, address growing security concerns, and reduce the systemic risks associated with Nigeria’s …

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AfDB Approves $500M Loan for Nigeria’s Energy Transition Programme

The African Development Bank has approved a 500 million dollar loan for Nigeria in a move that strengthens the country’s ongoing economic reform efforts and supports its transition toward a more sustainable energy system. The approval reflects the strong confidence of the Bank in Nigeria’s current policy direction and reform commitments. According to the Bank, …

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Nigeria Records First Successful Transaction on National Payment Stack

Nigeria has reached a significant milestone in its journey toward modernizing its financial infrastructure as the country successfully completed the first live transaction on the National Payment Stack (NPS). The transaction, which took place on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 11:56 a.m., was executed between PalmPay and Wema Bank under the coordination of the Nigeria …

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Naira and Stocks Dip as Market Reacts to Geopolitical Tension

Nigeria’s financial markets opened the week on a cautious note as the naira and equities recorded mild losses, reflecting investor reactions to renewed geopolitical tension and profit-taking after a strong October rally. The All-Share Index (ASI) of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) fell by 0.25% to close at 153,739.11 points, resulting in a market capitalization decline …

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NGX Group Declares N1.00 Interim Dividend, Reaffirms Commitment to Shareholder Value

The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group or the Group) has announced the declaration of an interim dividend of N1.00 per ordinary share of 50 kobo each, following the approval of its unaudited financial statements for the third quarter ended 30 September 2025, at the meeting of its Board of Directors. According to a statement …

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Nigeria Loses N316 Billion to Ponzi Schemes — SEC Warns Against Greed and Ignorance

Abuja, Nigeria — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed that Nigerians have lost an estimated three hundred and sixteen billion naira to Ponzi schemes and illegal fund managers over the years, describing the situation as a growing threat to investor confidence and financial stability. Speaking at a journalists’ academy in Abuja, the Head …

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Nigerian banks record 213 million social ad impressions in Q3 2025

Nigerian banks collectively recorded over 213 million social media ad impressions in the third quarter of 2025, underscoring the sector’s increasing shift towards digital marketing and online customer engagement. According to data from digital marketing analytics firm Adlytics Africa, the banking sector’s online advertising footprint surged by 18% compared to the previous quarter, as more financial …

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