Ogochukwu Onwaeze, THEWILL

Manufacturing Sector Boosts Nigeria’s Tax Revenue With ₦881bn CIT Contribution In 2025

April 09, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s manufacturing sector contributed ₦881.29 billion in Company Income Tax (CIT) in 2025, underscoring its growing role in supporting government revenue and industrial expansion. According to the latest figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS),...

Fidelity Bank Strengthens Gender Inclusion With Amaka Onwughalu As Board Chairman

April 09, (THEWILL) — Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to gender inclusion and strong corporate governance with the appointment of Mrs Amaka Onwughalu as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. Her emergence comes at...

NGX Moves To Delist DN Tyre, Greif Nigeria Over Compliance Breaches, Liquidation

April 09, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) is set to delist DN Tyre and Rubber Plc and Greif Nigeria Plc from its Daily Official List, marking the end of prolonged regulatory efforts to restore the companies to compliance. NGX...

Zenith Bank Posts Modest Profit Growth, Eyes Double Dividend Payout

April 08, (THEWILL) — Zenith Bank recorded a marginal increase in earnings for the 2025 financial year, as slower growth in interest income and a sharp reversal in trading gains weighed on overall performance. The lender’s gross earnings rose...

NGX Sees Strong Rallies in Key Counters Amid Broad Market Sell-Offs

April 08, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded a strong positive session on Wednesday. The market capitalisation opened at N130.014 trillion and closed at N130.404 trillion, while the All-Share Index (ASI) advanced from 202,023.10 to 202,585.54. The session saw 24...

FTSE Russell Reinstates Nigeria As Frontier Market, Signalling Renewed Global Investor Access

April 08, (THEWILL) — Nigeria has regained its Frontier Market classification by FTSE Russell, marking a key milestone in the country’s return to global equity benchmarks and strengthening the visibility of its capital market among international investors. The reclassification...

CBN Plans DFI Overhaul To Bridge ₦130trn MSME Financing Gap

April 08, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled plans to recapitalise and restructure development finance institutions (DFIs) to address a widening ₦130 trillion funding gap facing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The Deputy Governor for...

Eterna Posts 53 Percent Profit Surge, Strengthens Balance Sheet In 2025

April 08, (THEWILL) — Eterna Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, with a significant rise in profitability and a more robust balance sheet position. The company posted revenue of ₦302.37bn, while profit...

Customs Intercepts Over 635,000 Litres Of Smuggled Petrol In Six-Month Crackdown

April 08, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), under Operation Whirlwind, has intercepted no fewer than 635,132 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in a sustained anti-smuggling campaign spanning six months, from October to date. A review of official...

Zenith Bank’s Fee and Commission Income Hits N291.8bn in 2025

April 07, (THEWILL) — Zenith Bank recorded a strong performance in fee-based income for the 2025 financial year, raking in N291.8 billion from commissions and related charges. This was disclosed in the bank’s audited financial results released on Tuesday,...

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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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