Ogochukwu Onwaeze, THEWILL

CBN’s 20 Percent HoldCo Capital Rule Could Force Banks To Raise ₦1.7trn – RenCap

RenCap estimates Nigerian banks may need to raise more than ₦1.7 trillion if the CBN adopts its proposed HoldCo capital framework. Access Holdings faces the largest projected funding gap, while UBA, Zenith Bank, and Fidelity Bank could also...

NIMC Takes Control Of Nigeria’s Digital Identity Security As NITDA Hands Over PKI

NITDA has transferred Nigeria's Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to NIMC, strengthening the country's digital identity security framework under the newly amended NIMC Act. The handover positions NIMC as Nigeria's Root Certification Authority, giving it responsibility for securing digital...

SEC Launches Nationwide Drive To Help Investors Recover Unclaimed Dividends

The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a nationwide campaign to help investors recover unclaimed dividends and other funds linked to capital market transactions. The initiative will educate Nigerians on verifying and claiming unclaimed dividends, public offer refunds,...

CBN Launches FX Tracker, Tightens BDC Rules with 24-Hour Dollar Resale Mandate

The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced the FX BDC Purchase Tracker (FXBT), enabling real-time monitoring of Bureau De Change foreign exchange purchases and transactions across the official market. Licensed BDC operators must now resell any unused foreign...

First Holdco Rally Fails to Sustain Broad Market Momentum as NGX Slips by ₦32bn

Nigerian equities shed ₦32 billion as profit-taking in BUA Cement and Eunisell outweighed strong gains in banking stocks. First Holdco jumped 9.96 per cent to lead the gainers’ chart for another session, while UBA, Jaiz Bank, and McNichols...

Who Controls Nigeria’s Electricity Market? NERC’s New Order Sparks Battle Over Regulatory Powers

 NERC's latest directive has ignited a dispute over who has the authority to regulate electricity investments as Nigeria's power market becomes increasingly decentralised.  DisCos and state regulators argue the Order goes beyond NERC's powers, while the Commission says...

Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit Highest Level Since 2009, Here’s What’s Driving Surge

Nigeria's external reserves climbed to $51.86 billion, their highest level since 2009, strengthening the country's foreign exchange buffer. Higher oil receipts, stronger export earnings, and renewed foreign investor inflows have combined to drive the steady build-up in reserves. ...

Nigerian Stock Market Extends Rally as First Holdco Surge Lifts Investors’ Wealth by ₦390bn

Investor wealth rose by ₦390 billion as market capitalisation climbed to ₦156.239 trillion despite a slight dip in the benchmark index. First Holdco rallied nearly 10 percent to lead 33 gainers, extending buying interest in banking and mid-cap...

Nigeria’s Inflation Slows to 15.91% in June as Food Prices Keep Pressure on Household Budgets

Headline inflation eased marginally to 15.91 percent in June from 15.93 percent in May, while monthly inflation slowed to 1.66 percent Food inflation accelerated to 3.75 percent month-on-month as prices of tomatoes, fresh pepper, crayfish and other staples...

CBN Targets ₦600bn In Treasury Bills Auction As Investors Eye High-Yield One-Year Bills

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is seeking to raise ₦600 billion at today's Treasury Bills auction, with the one-year instrument expected to attract the strongest investor demand. The auction comes after June's heavily oversubscribed sale, where investors...

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Ogochukwu Onwaeze is a writer specializing in business and economic journalism. At THEWILL News Media, she translates market trends, financial developments, and policy shifts into clear and engaging stories.
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