August 2026

New CBN capital rules may trigger N972bn equity scramble – Report Nigerian banks’ holding companies may be required to raise a combined N971.764bn in fresh equity if the Central Bank of Nigeria implements its proposed capital framework in its current... Read More →

NRS sets July 31 e-invoicing deadline for large firms The Nigeria Revenue Service has directed all large taxpayers to fully adopt the national e-invoicing and Electronic Fiscal System on or before July 31, warning that companies that fail to comply... Read More →

FG raises N729bn bond to clear GenCos’ legacy debts The Federal Government is set to issue a second bond worth about N729bn to settle verified legacy debts owed to electricity generation companies, in a move aimed at restoring liquidity to... Read More →

States pocket N2.37tn VAT under new tax regime State governments received N2.37tn from Value Added Tax revenue generated in the first half of 2026, representing an increase of N451.25bn compared with the corresponding period of 2025, an analysis by The... Read More →

Businesses expect CBN to hold rates as MPC meets today Organised Private Sector leaders and economists have projected that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee will most likely retain the Monetary Policy Rate at 26.5 per cent when... Read More →

CBN promises to sustain monetary, financial system stability The Central Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining monetary and financial system stability, saying it will continue to pursue policies aimed at controlling inflation, ensuring price stability and supporting... Read More →

SEC steps up unclaimed funds recovery The Securities and Exchange Commission has intensified efforts to reduce unclaimed funds and dormant investment assets by launching a Probate/Unclaimed Monies Awareness and Investor Clinic aimed at helping beneficiaries recover inherited investments and strengthening... Read More →

NGX gain N192bn despite broader market losses The Nigerian equities market closed higher on Thursday, with investors gaining N192bn as buying interest in selected banking, energy and consumer goods stocks outweighed losses across a broader segment of the market. The... Read More →

BOI opens N250bn bond offer to fund businesses The Bank of Industry, through BOI Financing SPV Plc, has opened subscriptions for its inaugural Series  1  Fixed  Rate  Bond  worth  up  to  N250bn  under  its  $1bn  multi-currency instruments programme, seeking to... Read More →

NGX ETFs rebound in July as Greenwich Alpha ETF leads with 30.41% gain The Greenwich Alpha ETF delivered the strongest monthly performance among Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in July 2026, gaining 30.41% to lead... Read More →