Ogochukwu Onwaeze, THEWILL

Nigeria’s Q1 Tax Revenue Rises To ₦7.44trn But Falls Below Target By ₦2.24trn

May 20, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s tax revenue increased to ₦7.44 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 23.2 percent year-on-year growth, but collections still missed the government’s target by ₦2.24 trillion despite ongoing tax reforms. Documents presented by...

Customs Unveils Digital Declaration Platform To Ease Airport Clearance Delays

May 20, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new digital passenger declaration platform to reduce delays, improve transparency, and enhance operations at Nigeria’s international airports. The platform, known as the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System (SCADS),...

World Bank: Global Carbon Pricing Revenue Surpasses $107bn In 2025

May 20, (THEWILL) — Global revenues generated from carbon pricing mechanisms rose above $107 billion in 2025, according to the World Bank’s latest “State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2026” report. The report showed that annual revenues from emissions trading...

NGX Extends Gains as Market Capitalisation Rises to ₦161.28trillion

May 19, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s equities market sustained its upward momentum on Tuesday as the benchmark indices closed higher, driven by renewed buying interest in select mid- and small-cap stocks. At the close of trading, market capitalisation rose from ₦160.362...

CBN Opens ₦650bn Treasury Bills Auction As Investors Eye Higher Yields

May 19, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a fresh ₦650 billion Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs) auction scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, as part of the Federal Government’s second-quarter domestic borrowing programme. The auction, disclosed...

DEER Nigeria Unveils AI-Powered App As Cooking Gas Crisis Deepens

May 19, (THEWILL) — As Nigeria grapples with rising cooking gas prices and worsening energy supply shortages, DEER Nigeria has launched the third version of its digital energy platform, designed to simplify access to cooking gas, diesel, electricity tokens,...

FG Moves To Curb Illegal Taxes, Unveils Fresh Guidelines For States, LGAs

May 19, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce fresh regulations and implementation guidelines to tackle illegal and multiple taxation by state and local governments across Nigeria. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,...

Dangote Refinery Slashes Jet A1 Price To ₦1,650, Offers Credit Support To Airlines

May 19, (THEWILL) — Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of aviation fuel, also known as Jet A1, from ₦1,750 to ₦1,650 per litre, in a move expected to ease mounting pressure on Nigeria’s aviation industry. The refinery...

SEC Sets June 1 Deadline For Nigeria’s Shift To T+1 Settlement Cycle

May 19, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued fresh guidance ahead of the country’s transition to a T+1 settlement cycle for equities and commodities transactions, a move to deepen market efficiency and align the local...

NGX Market Opens Week Flat as Profit-Taking Pressures Weigh on Equities

May 18, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market opened the week on a marginally bearish note as mild profit-taking activity dragged key performance indicators lower on the Nigerian Exchange Limited. Market capitalisation declined slightly from ₦160.443 trillion to ₦160.362 trillion,...

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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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