Ogochukwu Onwaeze, THEWILL

Naira Firms At ₦1,362/$ As FX Market Stability Supports Sustained Gains

May 06, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s currency, the naira, strengthened to ₦1,362 per dollar on Tuesday, extending its recent appreciation against the United States dollar and signaling improved stability in the foreign exchange market. Figures released by the Central Bank of...

UBA Board Sees Exit of Long-Serving Non-Executive Director Angela Adebayo

May 05, (THEWILL) — United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced the retirement of Erelu Angela Adebayo from its board, marking the end of a notable tenure as a non-executive director. The development was disclosed in a statement dated...

Beta Glass Posts Resilient Q1 2026 Results Despite Market Pressures

May 05, (THEWILL) — Beta Glass Plc has reported a solid, though moderated, financial performance for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, reflecting resilience amid a challenging business environment. According to its unaudited interim results, the leading glass container...

Zenith Bank Appoints Mustafa Bello Chairman As Founder Jim Ovia Retires After 12-Year Tenure

May 05, (THEWILL) — Zenith Bank Plc has appointed Engr. Mustafa Bello as its new Chairman following the retirement of its founder, Jim Ovia, whose 12-year tenure on the board expired on May 5, 2026, in line with regulatory...

DMO Launches May 2026 FGN Savings Bond With Rates Up To 14.525 Percent

May 05, (THEWILL) — The Debt Management Office (DMO) has opened subscriptions for the May 2026 Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bond, offering investors annual returns of up to 14.525 percent. Announced on Monday on behalf of the Federal...

FX Reversal, Rising Impairments Drag Tier-1 Banks’ Profit By 18 Percent

May 05, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s five largest lenders recorded strong operating growth in 2025, but a sharp reversal in foreign-exchange windfalls, rising credit impairments and higher operating costs dragged overall profitability lower. A review of the 2025 financial statements of...

Nigeria’s Telcos Shift From Subscriber Race To Data Supremacy As Market Nears Saturation

May 05, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is entering a new phase of competition as the race for new subscribers gradually gives way to a deeper battle for data dominance, network capacity and service quality. With active subscriptions reaching 185.5...

NGX Begins Week on Positive Note as FTNCOCOA, CAP Drive Market Higher

May 04, (THEWILL) — Trading on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) commenced the week on a modestly positive note as bargain hunting in select equities lifted the market benchmark. At the start of the trading session on Monday, the market capitalisation...

Nigeria’s Oil Wealth Masks Output Gaps, Latest OPEC Data Show

May 04, (THEWILL) — Despite holding one of Africa’s largest crude oil reserves, Nigeria continues to underperform its production potential, highlighting deep structural weaknesses in the sector, according to recent data from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries...

Zichis Plc Wins Shareholder Backing For ₦50bn Capital Raise To Drive Agribusiness Expansion

May 04, (THEWILL) — Zichis Agro-Allied Industries Plc has secured shareholder approval to raise ₦50 billion in fresh capital as part of an ambitious plan to scale operations across Nigeria’s agribusiness value chain. The approval was granted at the company’s...

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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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