Ogochukwu Onwaeze, THEWILL

March 26, (THEWILL) — Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing mounting challenges as rising fuel costs and persistent inflation continue to erode profit margins and disrupt operations. In recent times, the sharp increase in petrol prices has significantly driven...

March 26, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) trimmed stop rates on longer-dated Treasury bills at its March 25 auction, even as investors flooded the market with ₦2.7 trillion in bids, underscoring strong appetite amid excess liquidity. Stop...

March 26, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s banking system liquidity remained above ₦8 trillion despite a ₦2.36 trillion mop-up by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), highlighting persistent excess funds in the financial system. Mid-week data following the CBN’s OMO auction on...

March 26, (THEWILL) — Foreign direct investment (FDI) accounted for less than 4 percent of total capital imported into Nigeria in 2025, underscoring the country’s continued dependence on short-term foreign funds despite a surge in overall inflows. According to the...

March 26, (THEWILL) — The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has raised concerns over the rising circulation of substandard and unsafe products in Nigeria, warning that it threatens consumer safety and market confidence. The Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman...

March 25, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s equities market ended today’s session on a relatively stable note, as gains in select stocks offset losses, leaving key indicators marginally higher. The market capitalisation edged up from ₦128.836 trillion to ₦128.977 trillion, while the...

March 25, (THEWILL) — Airtel Africa has taken a major step toward bridging the connectivity gap across underserved regions by successfully testing satellite-to-mobile services in Kenya in partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar, confirmed the...

March 25, (THEWILL) — FMDQ Group Plc has reinforced its commitment to youth financial literacy by engaging secondary school students in a targeted outreach programme to mark the 2026 Global Money Week 2026. The initiative, delivered through its flagship...

March 25, (THEWILL) — Signature Bank has announced the appointment of Alex Alozie as its new Deputy Managing Director, marking a strategic move to strengthen the bank’s leadership team and accelerate its growth agenda. The appointment, which takes immediate effect,...

March 25, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced new measures to strengthen oversight of diaspora remittances, directing all international money transfer operators (IMTOs) to route transactions through designated naira settlement accounts with authorised dealer banks. The directive,...