Ogochukwu Onwaeze, THEWILL

How Retirement Funds are Powering Nigeria’s Market Rally

March 22, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s stock market rally in 2026 is being powered by an unlikely force: the retirement savings of millions of workers. A sweeping regulatory shift by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) has transformed the country’s pension industry...

Market Report: Shortened Trading Week Sees Strong Market Rally as Turnover Surges

March 22, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market recorded a robust performance last week despite trading for only three sessions, as the Federal Government declared Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the...

Providus Bank Boosts Capital Base To ₦65bn, Meets CBN Recapitalisation Requirement

March 20, (THEWILL) — Providus Bank has successfully met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalisation benchmark, confirming a new capital base of ₦65 billion, the lender announced on Thursday. The move aligns Providus Bank with the apex bank’s regulatory...

Dangote Refinery Emerges as Key Fuel Buffer Amid Iran Conflict

March 20, (THEWILL) — The Dangote Refinery is increasingly positioning itself as a critical fuel supply hub for Nigeria and parts of Africa, as disruptions linked to the Iran conflict continue to unsettle global oil markets. Rising geopolitical tensions in...

Naira Weakens as Reserves Fall Below $50bn Despite Oil Price Rally

March 20, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian naira weakened at the official market as Nigeria’s external reserves slipped below the $50 billion threshold, raising concerns over the sustainability of recent foreign exchange stability despite rising global oil prices. Data from the...

IMF Warns of Fresh Inflation Surge as Oil Prices Climb Above $100

March 20, (THEWILL) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that rising oil prices could trigger a fresh wave of global inflation, posing risks to an already fragile economic recovery. In its latest assessment, the Fund noted that crude...

Tinubu’s UK Visit Secures $1.51bn Deals, Boosts Port Infrastructure Financing

March 20, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s investment drive gained momentum as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to the United Kingdom attracted $1.51 billion in deals, including a major financing package targeted at revitalising the country’s critical trade infrastructure. Central to...

Electricity Grid Instability Deepens as GenCos Gas Debt Burden Mounts

March 19, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s power sector is facing renewed strain as grid instability worsens amid rising unpaid gas supply obligations owed by power generation companies (GenCos), further threatening electricity supply reliability across the country. The persistent accumulation of gas-related...

Dangote Refinery Spends $3.74bn on Crude Imports

March 19, (THEWILL) — The Dangote Refinery imported crude oil worth $3.74 billion in 2025, highlighting its growing dependence on foreign feedstock despite Nigeria’s status as a major oil producer.  The scale of imports reflects persistent constraints...

OMO Auction Records Weak Demand as Foreign Investors Pull Back

March 19, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recorded subdued demand at its latest Open Market Operations (OMO) auction, as foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) scaled back participation, leading to lower sales. Market data indicates that the auction...

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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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