Ogochukwu Onwaeze, THEWILL

March 16, (THEWILL) — Currency held outside Nigeria’s banking system dropped by about ₦198 billion, reflecting a slight moderation in cash demand and tightening liquidity conditions in the financial system. Latest money and credit statistics released by the Central Bank...

March 16, (THEWILL) — Nigerian manufacturers and other import-dependent businesses are expected to save about $1.4 billion annually following the removal of tariffs on selected Chinese imports, a development aimed at reducing production costs and boosting industrial growth. The tariff...

March 15, (THEWILL) — A total turnover of 3.321 billion shares worth ₦164.845 billion was traded this week by investors on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Group, in contrast to a total of 3.695 billion shares valued at...

March 15, (THEWILL) — Champion Breweries Plc delivered a record financial performance in 2025, reporting strong revenue growth, sharply improved profitability and a significantly expanded balance sheet, following the strategic acquisition of the Bullet beverage brand. The brewer’s audited results...

March 13, (THEWILL) — Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, on Thursday said the macroeconomic reforms and policy buffers built over the past two years have placed Nigeria in a stronger position to...

March 13, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market ended the week on a bullish note on Friday, with renewed buying interest across select counters lifting key market indicators. The market cap opened at ₦126.398 trillion and closed at ₦127.360...

March 13, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s telecommunications operators are increasingly expanding into financial services, but their ambitions to dominate the fintech space are meeting the realities of a highly competitive and tightly regulated market. Over the past few years, major telecom...

March 13, (THEWILL) — Fintech firm, OPay, has reacted to reports suggesting that its offices were shut down by Nigeria’s tax authorities, clarifying that the development relates to a broader regulatory notice affecting multiple operators in the financial technology...

March 13, (THEWILL) — PalmPay has reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusion in the tech ecosystem with the third edition of its Purple Woman programme, Purple Woman 3.0, to empower young women with digital and technical skills. The initiative focuses...

March 13, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s banking sector witnessed a significant surge in excess liquidity this week as commercial banks deposited nearly ₦7 trillion with the Central Bank of Nigeria through its Standing Deposit Facility (SDF). The development highlights the...