Ogochukwu Onwaeze, THEWILL

Telecoms Sector Hits N18.5tn GDP Contribution on Data Surge, 5G Expansion

March 04, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is set to contribute an estimated N18.5 trillion to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2025, reflecting sustained growth driven by surging data consumption and accelerated 5G deployment. Recent industry data...

Nigeria Feels Heat as US–Iran Crisis Lifts Cooking Gas by ₦100/Kg

March 04, (THEWILL) — The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is now having a direct impact on everyday costs in Nigeria, with the retail price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), commonly called cooking gas,...

World Bank: Nigeria, Others Must Act Fast to Avert Jobs Crisis

March 04, (THEWILL) — The World Bank has cautioned that Nigeria and many other developing economies may be heading toward a significant employment crisis as demographic pressures intensify over the next decade. Demographic trends show that about 1.2 billion...

Aradel, FCMB, Tantalizers Among 12 Firms Queried By NGX For Rule Breaches

March 03, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange has issued warning letters to 12 listed companies, including Aradel, FCMB, and Tantalizers, over breaches of its post-listing requirements. In a regulatory notice released to the market, the Exchange said the affected firms...

NGX Extends Rally As Market Cap Gains ₦710bn Amid Mixed Breadth

March 03, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market sustained its upward trajectory on Tuesday, with key performance indicators closing firmly in positive territory despite a relatively balanced market breadth. Market capitalisation advanced from ₦125.488 trillion at the opening bell to...

CBN Targets ₦1.05trn at Treasury Bills Auction

March 03, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has opened a primary market auction for ₦1.05 trillion worth of Treasury bills, aimed largely at refinancing about ₦799 billion of maturing T-bills due at the end of...

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...

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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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