Ogochukwu Onwaeze, THEWILL

April 12, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s pension industry has entered what analysts are increasingly describing as a “super-cycle,” marked by rapid asset growth, record-breaking returns, and a structural shift in how retirement savings are invested. As of March 31, 2026,...

April 12, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market traded for four sessions this week following the Federal Government’s declaration of Monday, April 6, 2026, as a public holiday to mark the Easter celebration. Overall market performance showed improved liquidity and...

April 10, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s equities market closed on a strong bullish note on Friday as renewed buying interest across select counters pushed the benchmark index to fresh highs. Market capitalisation opened the session at ₦130.459 trillion and closed...

April 10, (THEWILL) — Lafarge Africa Plc will ask shareholders to approve a change of its corporate name to “HBM Nigeria Plc” at its 67th Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 30, 2026, in Lagos. The proposal was disclosed in...

April 10, (THEWILL) — Champion Breweries Plc has fully redeemed its ₦15 billion inaugural Commercial Paper issuance, marking a significant milestone in its debt capital market activities and reinforcing investor confidence in the company. In a statement released on Thursday,...

April 10, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s poverty rate rose to 63 percent in 2025, despite a noticeable slowdown in inflation, underscoring the limited impact of macroeconomic improvements on household welfare, according to the World Bank. The figures were published in the...

April 10, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s agent banking ecosystem is entering a new phase, following updated guidelines by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to address long-standing issues such as fraud, failed transactions, and inconsistent service delivery. Introduced on April...

April 10, (THEWILL) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to cut its global growth forecasts, citing the economic fallout from the ongoing Middle East conflict despite a fragile ceasefire. IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, warned that the war’s...

April 10, (THEWILL) — Nigerian poultry farmers are increasingly abandoning commercial feed suppliers in favour of homemade blends as they grapple with soaring production costs, a shift that is helping many stay afloat in a challenging operating environment. Although prices...

April 09, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market closed higher today, Thursday’s trading session as gains in select mid-cap and insurance stocks lifted the benchmark index further above the 203,000-point mark. Market capitalisation advanced from ₦130.404 trillion at the opening...