Ogochukwu Onwaeze, THEWILL

Dangote Cement Breaks Corporate Record with Historic ₦760bn Dividend

March 03, (THEWILL) — Dangote Cement Plc has declared the highest dividend payout ever recorded in Nigeria’s corporate history, following a record-breaking financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company announced a final dividend of ₦45 per...

CBN Reports Stronger Net Reserves As External Buffers Improve

March 02, (THEWILL) — Governor Olayemi Cardoso says Nigeria’s foreign reserve position strengthened significantly at the end of 2025, reflecting improved external sector fundamentals and sustained monetary reforms. Speaking after the Monetary Policy Committee meeting and in subsequent remarks, Cardoso...

Equities Market Rebounds Strongly, Adds ₦1.7trn As Investor Sentiment Improves

March 02, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market commenced the new trading week on a firm footing, posting a strong rebound as renewed buying interest lifted key market indicators. The trading session opened on Monday with the Market Capitalisation at...

Trade Surplus Hits $1.28bn as Imports Drop Sharply

March 02, (THEWILL) — A significant drop in import expenditure has pushed the country to a $1.28 billion trade surplus, marking a notable turnaround in its external trade position and easing pressure on foreign exchange reserves. Latest trade data show...

Lafarge Africa Grosses N1.1tn Turnover

March 02, (THEWILL) — Lafarge Africa Plc has reported a remarkable N1.1 trillion turnover for the 2025 financial year, marking a historic milestone in the company’s history. WThis represents a 53 percent increase from its N697 billion revenue...

Marginal Rate Cut Fails to Ease Funding Squeeze on Manufacturers

March 02, (THEWILL) — When the Central Bank of Nigeria trimmed the Monetary Policy Rate from 27 percent to 26.5 percent last week, the move was interpreted in some quarters as a signal that the tightening cycle may be...

Nigeria’s Oil Windfall Meets Petrol Shock Amid US–Iran Tensions

March 02, (THEWILL) — Nigeria is confronting a double-edged crisis as tensions between the United States and Iran rattle global oil markets. The Fears of disruption around the strategic Strait of Hormuz which handles about 20% of global...

Recapitalisation Discount: Why Nigerian Banks Are Missing the NGX’s Record Rally

March 01, (THEWILL) — As the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) pushes to an unprecedented 194,484.61 points, Nigeria’s equity market appears to be in full celebration mode. Liquidity is strong, corporate earnings have surprised on the upside, and investor sentiment...

Oil Markets On Edge As US–Israeli Strikes On Iran Raise Fears Of Fuel Price Hikes In Nigeria

February 28, (THEWILL) — Global oil markets have entered a new phase of volatility following coordinated U.S.–Israel strikes across Iran, a development that has sharply heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the world’s most critical oil-producing region....

Equities Market Closes Week On Downward Note Amid Declining Turnover

February 28, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market ended the week under pressure, with the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) and Market Capitalisation recording marginal declines as investors adopted a cautious stance. A total turnover of 5.494 billion shares worth...

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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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