DAILY MARKET ANALYSIS (3rd & 4th Feb 2026)
The banking system liquidity opened the day with surplus balance of ₦2.25 trillion, to extend the previous surplus level of ₦2.24 trillion.
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NIGERIAN FOREIGN EXCHANGE REPORT (2025-2026)
The Report tracks the exchange rate spread between January 2025 and January 2026.
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 …
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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CBN Revokes Licences of Aso Savings and Union Homes
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operational licences of Aso Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc. This regulatory action reinforces the apex bank’s commitment to financial system stability and stronger compliance within Nigeria’s mortgage banking subsector. The decision was taken under the powers granted to the CBN by …
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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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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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FirstBank demonstrates effective assets and liability management with Eurobond Redemption
FirstBank of Nigeria Limited has once again proven its reputation for strong financial discipline and sound balance sheet management through the successful redemption of its $350 million (three hundred and fifty million United States dollars) Eurobond at maturity on October 27, 2025. The Eurobond, originally issued in 2020 with a coupon rate of 8.625 percent …
Investor Confidence Strengthens as Monetary Policy Signals Shift Toward Easing
Investor confidence is on the rise, and stock markets are responding with renewed strength. Across global and local markets, optimism has returned as expectations of interest rate cuts fuel a rally that is bringing investors back into equities. In Nigeria, the market closed the week on a positive note, with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) …
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IMF Intensifies Efforts to Track Illicit Financial Flows and Support Nigeria’s Fiscal Stability
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its commitment to assisting Nigeria and other developing nations in tracing and curbing Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), a persistent challenge undermining fiscal stability and economic growth.IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, highlighted this during a recent policy dialogue on governance and fiscal resilience, emphasizing that strengthening transparency and improving …
