Ogochukwu Onwaeze, THEWILL

Manufacturing Rebounds as Sector’s GDP Contribution Rises to 9.57% in Q1 2026

May 26 (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s manufacturing sector staged a strong rebound in the first quarter of 2026, with its contribution to real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rising sharply to 9.57 percent, signalling renewed industrial momentum after a weak...

Dangote Refinery Emerges Nigeria’s Shield Against Middle East Oil Shocks — S&P

May 26 (THEWILL) — The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has emerged as a strategic lifeline for Nigeria’s economy, with S&P Global Ratings describing the facility as a critical buffer against growing supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In...

Nigeria’s Economic Growth Slows to 3.89 Percent in Q1 2026 Despite Stronger Agricultural Performance

May 26 (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.89 percent in real terms in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. The latest...

FG Cancels $717.7m World Bank Power Loan as Nigeria’s Electricity Crisis Deepens

May 26 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has cancelled $717.7 million in undisbursed funding under the World Bank-backed Power Sector Recovery Performance-Based Operation (PSRO), dealing a major blow to Nigeria’s efforts to restore stability and financial sustainability in the...

Dangote Refinery Deepens Nigeria’s Exit From Fuel Import Dependence — EIU

May 25 (THEWILL) — The operational expansion of the 650,000-barrels-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is significantly reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel and strengthening the country’s external position, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). In its latest assessment...

NGX Extends Gains As Airtel Africa Rally Lifts Market Capitalisation By ₦905bn

May 25 (THEWILL) — The Nigerian stock market sustained its bullish momentum on Monday, as renewed buying interest in large-cap and mid-tier stocks pushed the Nigerian Exchange higher, with market capitalisation gaining ₦905 billion. At the close of trading, the...

Unilever Outperforms as Cadbury, Nestlé Face Margin Strain in Q1 2026

May 25 (THEWILL) — Unilever Nigeria Plc led the Nigerian Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) pack in Q1 2026, as Nestlé Nigeria Plc and Cadbury Nigeria Plc reported varying degrees of margin pressure amid sustained cost inflation. The three NGX-listed stocks...

Global Oil Market Rocked by Worst Supply Shock in History

May 25 (THEWILL) — Global oil markets are facing what leading investment banks describe as an extreme and fast-evolving supply shock, as inventories collapse and flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain heavily disrupted. Barclays warned that the market is...

Nigeria’s External Reserves Rebound Above $48.8bn After April Decline

May 25 (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s external reserves have staged a recovery after a difficult April marked by sustained declines linked to foreign exchange interventions, debt service obligations, and global market pressures. Latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)...

Balance Sheets vs Factories: The Impact of 29% Interest Rates on Nigeria’s Manufacturing Giants

May 25, (THEWILL) — As Nigeria’s monetary authorities maintain a tight monetary policy stance following the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision, the audited FY2025 financial statements of leading manufacturers reveal a decisive shift in what defines corporate strength....

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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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