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Daily Market Analysis (18th & 17th Feb 2026)
System liquidity commenced the week with a surplus of ₦3.02 trillion, reflecting a significant decline of ₦2.24 trillion compared to the previous session’s surplus position.
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
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
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
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.
NIGERIAN FOREIGN EXCHANGE REPORT (2025-2026)
The Report tracks the exchange rate spread between January 2025 and January 2026.
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
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
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
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
NDIC to pay depositors of Aso Savings, Union Homes up to N2m
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has announced the commencement of payment of insured deposits to customers of Aso Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc following the revocation of their operating licences by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Depositors of the affected mortgage banks will receive insured deposits of up to
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
Nigerian Stock Market Extends Rally as Investors Gain Over N1.5 Trillion
The Nigerian stock market sustained its upward momentum last week, delivering significant gains to investors as total market value increased by over N1.5 trillion. The Nigerian Exchange Limited closed the week higher, deepening its recovery and reversing the weakness recorded in November 2025. The improved performance was driven by renewed buying interest across major blue
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
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
