Ogochukwu Onwaeze, THEWILL

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...

Equities Market Extends Decline Despite Positive Breadth in Friday Session

February 27, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market closed Friday’s trading session on a negative note, as declines in heavyweight stocks outweighed gains recorded across several mid- and small-cap counters. Friday’s trading session opened with the market capitalization...

NGX Enforces Compliance, Fines 13 Insurers ₦378 Million for Reporting Breaches

February 27, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has imposed penalties totaling ₦378 million on 13 insurance companies for repeated breaches of financial reporting rules, in a move the exchange described as part of its ongoing...

Neimeth Calls Court-Ordered Meeting To Approve ₦1.9bn Share Transfer

February 27, (THEWILL) — Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc has announced plans to convene a court-ordered meeting of its shareholders to consider and approve a proposed ₦1.9 billion share transfer arrangement. The meeting, scheduled in compliance with a directive of the...

NGX Group Posts ₦15.6bn FY 2025 Profit, Declares ₦3 Dividend, 1-For-3 Bonus Shares

February 27, (THEWILL) — Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has reported a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of ₦15.6 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting improved earnings resilience, stronger margins, and a reinforced balance sheet despite...

CAC Registration: Micheal Nwabufo Calls For Stronger Cryptocurrency Regulation

February 27, (THEWILL) — An Ambassador to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Mr Micheal Nwabufo, popularly known as Mike Premium, has called for stricter regulation of cryptocurrency operations in Nigeria, emphasising the need for greater oversight to protect investors...

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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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