United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced its financial performance for the first half of 2025, showing a profit after tax of N335.53bn. This represents a 6.06 per cent …
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OGTAN Pledges Stronger Skills Training to Boost Nigeria’s Energy Sector
The Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to building fit-for-purpose skills that will strengthen Nigeria’s energy industry and ensure long-term sustainability. Speaking at the …
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CSCS Reports N2.1tn Securities Transactions in Four Months
The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) has reported securities transactions worth N2.112 trillion between May and August 2025, marking a 138.44 per cent increase compared to the N885.93 billion recorded …
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SEC to Adopt Global Sustainability Disclosure Standards for Nigerian Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to adopt the global sustainability disclosure standards developed by the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). The move is expected to …
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Report Highlights FCMB’s Recapitalisation Strategy as Model for Nigerian Banks
A new report by geopolitical and economic research firm, SBM Intelligence, has praised the recapitalisation strategy of FCMB Group as one of the most effective approaches among Nigeria’s Tier-2 banks. …
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Nigeria Stock Market Blooms as Foreign Investment Jumps by 369%
In a powerful signal of renewed global confidence, Nigeria’s stock market is buzzing with activity, fueled by a massive surge in foreign portfolio transactions. Latest figures from the Nigerian Exchange …
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From Savings to Smart Investing: Why Nigerians are Turning to Commercial Papers
For decades, Nigerians have leaned on one financial habit: saving. Whether through bank accounts, thrift contributions, or cooperative societies, the culture of putting money aside was seen as the safest …
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The average cost of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, dropped significantly in August 2025, according to market checks and fresh data …
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CSCS to Host Webinar Ahead of Nigeria’s Transition to T+2 Settlement Cycle
The Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) has announced plans to host a major webinar as part of industry-wide sensitisation on Nigeria’s transition to the T+2 Settlement cycle for equities …
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Will Banking Sector remain a Profitable Investment in 2026 as tier 1 stocks near triple-digit returns
In the past two years, Nigerian banks have delivered some of the most impressive returns on the stock market. Tier-1 banks such as Zenith, Access, UBA, GTCO, and First HoldCo …