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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 …

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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 …

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Nigeria’s Non-Interest Capital Market Hits ₦1.6 Trillion — SEC

Nigeria’s non-interest capital market has continued its upward trajectory, reaching a valuation of ₦1.6 trillion, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The development reflects growing investor confidence and a deepening commitment to ethical, Sharia-compliant finance, which is fast becoming a key pillar in Nigeria’s evolving financial landscape. The announcement was made by the …

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Nigeria’s IGR Rises by 49% — Lagos, Rivers, and FCT Lead the Pack

Nigeria’s fiscal outlook continues to evolve as new data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals that the thirty-six states and the Federal Capital Territory generated a total of ₦3.63 trillion as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2024, reflecting a remarkable 49.70 percent growth rate from the ₦2.43 trillion recorded in 2023. This performance …

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Nigeria’s Stock Market Attracts N1.3 Trillion in Foreign Investment in 7 Months

Nigeria’s stock market continues to draw strong attention from global investors, with foreign inflows reaching N1.3 trillion in just the first seven months of the year. This surge marks a renewed confidence in the country’s capital market, as international players seek opportunities in Africa’s largest economy despite global uncertainties. The latest report released by the …

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ISA 2025: Nigeria’s Capital Market Set to Hit ₦300 Trillion

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has projected that the country’s capital market could rise to an estimated ₦300 trillion under the framework of the newly enacted Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025. This projection was shared by the SEC’s Director-General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu and members of the …

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Nigeria’s Capital Importation Rises 67.12% YoY in Q1 2025

Nigeria’s capital markets demonstrated renewed vitality in the first quarter of 2025, with the National Bureau of Statistics confirming total capital importation reached US $5.64 billion, representing a 67.12 percent year-on-year increase from Q1 2024 and a 10.86 percent gain over Q4 2024 . Portfolio investments dominated this uptick, delivering US $5.20 billion, or 92.25 percent of the total inflows, while Other Investment …

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UAC Acquires Chivita and Hollandia Maker from Coca-Cola in Strategic Deal

In a strategic realignment of its global business portfolio, The Coca-Cola Company has made an agreement to divest it’s entire stake in CHI Limited producers of the Chivita and Hollandia brands to UAC of Nigeria PLC. The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions, represents a significant milestone in Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. CHI Limited, …

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Nigeria Seeks $2.2 Billion Private Sector Investment to Achieve 30,000MW Power Ambition

Nigeria’s drive to boost electricity generation capacity to 30,000 megawatts (MW) by 2030 hinges on a major push for $2.2 billion in private sector investment, aimed at revitalizing the country’s aging and overstretched transmission infrastructure. This urgent call for funding took centre stage at a recent Power Sector Summit convened by the House of Representatives Committee on …

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