June 2026

FGN Bonds Lead Fixed Income Market Activity as Turnover Hits N1.16tn Trading activity in the fixed income market remained buoyant on June 19, 2026, with investors transacting securities worth N1.16 trillion across 447 deals, as Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN)... Read More →

NGX introduces new thresholds for share price changes The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has introduced new rules that will significantly alter how share prices move on the exchange by setting minimum trading volume thresholds before prices can change, according to information... Read More →

No new taxes for fuel, telecom – FG The Federal Government on Wednesday dismissed reports suggesting it had adopted or was considering the introduction of new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products following recommendations contained in the latest IMF... Read More →

FG targets N200bn capital for cooperative bank The Federal Government on Thursday unveiled plans to raise N200bn in share capital for a proposed Cooperative Bank of Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen financial inclusion, support farmers, artisans and small... Read More →

Govt moves to ease tax reform implementation The Federal Government has issued transition guidelines for the implementation of the Tax Acts 2025, clarifying how taxpayers, tax authorities and other stakeholders should manage obligations arising from the migration from the old... Read More →

N1.53tn Inflows to Boost Banking System Liquidity as OMO Maturities Dominate The nation’s financial system is expected to receive an estimated N1.53 trillion in liquidity this week from maturing fixed-income instruments, providing relief to money market conditions after the Central... Read More →

Stock Market Down N782bn on Profit-taking in GTCO, 36 Others The stock  market section of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) extended its profit-taking  run with a decline of N782 billion driven by sell-offs in The NGX All-Share Index (ASI) lost 1.219.93... Read More →

CBN bets on digital payments for economic transformation The Central Bank of Nigeria sees stronger payment systems as key to growth, inclusion and trade, but the success of its Payments System Vision 2028 hinges on delivering measurable economic benefits, writes... Read More →

DMO targets N1.2tn via major bond reopenings The Debt Management Office, acting on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, plans to raise N1.2tn through the reopening of two Federal Government of Nigeria bonds at an auction scheduled for 22... Read More →

World Bank forecasts sustained volatility in global gas prices The World Bank has projected continued volatility in global natural gas prices, warning that geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions and structural demand shifts will keep energy markets unstable in the near term.... Read More →