Ogochukwu Onwaeze, THEWILL

Manufacturing Sector Delivers ₦329.6bn VAT Revenue In Q1 2026 Despite GDP Share Dip

June 15, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s manufacturing sector generated ₦329.59 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue in the first quarter of 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the country’s most significant sources of non-oil tax revenue despite a...

Access Holdings Emphasises Sustainable Growth, Balance Sheet Strength at 4th AGM

June 14, (THEWILL) — Access Holdings Plc used its 4th Annual General Meeting in Lagos on June 11, 2026 to reinforce a shift from aggressive expansion to disciplined value creation, telling shareholders that future growth will be measured by...

$10.37bn Inflows, Fewer Jobs: Why Nigeria’s Capital Surge Bypasses Labour Market

June 14, (THEWILL) — Nigeria attracted a record $10.37 billion in foreign capital during the first quarter of 2026, nearly doubling inflows recorded a year earlier. Yet, despite the surge, the country’s labour market remains largely unchanged, exposing a...

Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire After Record SpaceX IPO

June 12 (THEWILL) — Elon Musk has become the first person in history to achieve a paper net worth exceeding $1 trillion following the blockbuster initial public offering of SpaceX, which has propelled the aerospace company into the...

Nigeria’s VAT Revenue Climbs to N2.42tn in Q1 2026

June 12, (THEWILL) — Nigeria generated N2.42 trillion in Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 17.06 percent increase from the N2.07 trillion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, according to the...

NDLEA Destroys N2.8bn Worth of Seized Drugs in Edo, Reaffirms Crackdown on Trafficking

June 12, (THEWILL) — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday destroyed 73,463.21 kilogrammes of illicit drugs and psychotropic substances valued at N2.8 billion in Edo State, underscoring its ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and substance...

CBN Unveils Revised Guidelines to Strengthen Financial Holding Companies’ Regulation

June 12 (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released a draft of revised guidelines for the licensing and regulation of Financial Holding Companies (FHCs), seeking comments and recommendations from banks, financial institutions, industry stakeholders, and members...

Bears Retain Grip As NGX Extends Weak Run, Investors Lose ₦73bn

June 11 (THEWILL) — The Nigerian stock market closed lower on Thursday, as persistent profit-taking in select equities offset gains recorded in several counters, leaving the benchmark index and market capitalisation in negative territory. Market capitalisation declined by ₦73...

CBN Wins Global Recognition As Cardoso Receives Central Bank Of The Year Award

June 11 (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has formally received the prestigious Central Bank of the Year Award at the Central Banking Awards ceremony held in London, describing the recognition as a reflection...

Access Holdings Names Abiodun Adigun CEO Of Oxygen X To Drive Digital Lending Growth

June 11 (THEWILL) — Access Holdings Plc has appointed Abiodun Adigun as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Oxygen X Finance Company Limited, its digital lending subsidiary, in a move to accelerate financial inclusion and strengthen the...

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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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