Ogochukwu Onwaeze, THEWILL

May 11, (THEWILL) — The Senate has confirmed Lamido Yuguda as a Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), following his nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in March 2026. Yuguda’s confirmation, concluded in April 2026, forms...

-As Bullish Trend Reshapes Nigeria’s Investment Landscape May 11, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s capital markets are undergoing a significant reallocation of funds as institutional investors pivot from equities to government securities, driven by a widening yield gap that has redefined risk-return...

May 11, (THEWILL) — Following its return to profitability after years of financial pressure, Guinness Nigeria Plc is now focused on sustaining growth through operational efficiency, localised decision-making, and consumer-driven innovation. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Guinness...

May 11, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian naira continued its impressive rally against the United States dollar, with fresh market data showing the local currency gaining momentum amid improving foreign exchange inflows and stronger investor confidence. In the first half...

May 11, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s five Tier-1 lenders, collectively known as FUGAZ banks, recorded a sharp rise in loan impairment charges in 2025 as worsening macroeconomic conditions and mounting repayment pressures weighed on borrowers. The banks First HoldCo Plc,...

May 10, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market closed the week on a positive note, as improved investor activity lifted key market indicators despite pockets of profit-taking across some large-cap stocks. The Nigerian Exchange Limited recorded a total turnover of...

May 10, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange’s surge to the 242,000-point threshold in May 2026 has cemented one of the strongest bull runs in its history, but beneath the headline performance lies a sharply imbalanced market structure where a...

May 08, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market closed on a strong note on Friday, as renewed buying interest across key counters pushed the benchmark indices sharply higher. Market capitalisation rose from ₦153.858 trillion to ₦157.094 trillion, representing a...

May 08, (THEWILL) — C&I Leasing Plc posted a pretax profit of ₦532.84 million for the first quarter of 2026, representing a 9.2 percent increase, compared with the ₦487.9 million recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. The company disclosed...

May 08, (THEWILL) — NGX Regulation Limited has issued stricter compliance directives for online trading platforms, warning that brokers who deploy digital systems without prior approval risk sanctions as part of efforts to strengthen investor protection and market integrity. In...