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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...

NUPRC Unveils Timeline For 2025 Oil Licensing Round

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February 27, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced a firm deadline for registration in the 2025 oil licensing round, signalling the commencement of another major investment cycle in Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector. According to the...

Data Boom Lifts MTN, Airtel To ₦6.8trn Revenue As Internet Earnings Hit ₦3.5trn

February 27, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s two largest telecom operators, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Airtel Nigeria, recorded a combined revenue of approximately ₦6.8 trillion in their latest financial year, underscoring the continued expansion of the country’s digital economy and...

MTN Nigeria Posts ₦1.7trn Profit In 2025, Declares ₦15 Final Dividend In Strong Comeback Year

February 27, (THEWILL) — After a turbulent 2024, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has staged an extraordinary recovery, reporting a pre-tax profit of ₦1.7 trillion for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, one of the most significant turnarounds in...

Equities Market Faces Broad-Based Selling as ASI Declines on Thursday

February 26, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market closed Thursday’s session on a bearish note as selling pressure across key sectors outweighed gains in select counters. Profit-taking dominated the day, particularly in financial and consumer-focused stocks, leading to a...

Nigerian Crude Rally Pushes Prices Beyond $70, Outpaces 2026 Budget Benchmark

February 26, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s crude oil has staged a notable rally, climbing past the $70 per barrel mark and moving above the benchmark set by the Federal Government of Nigeria for its 2026 budget projections. The surge comes as...

Seplat Energy Grows FY’25 Earnings Strongly, PBT Up 86.7% On $2.73bn Revenue

February 26, (THEWILL) — Seplat Energy Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the full year ended 2025, with profit before tax (PBT) rising by 86.7 percent to $497.8 million, compared to $266.7 million recorded in the...

Strong Comeback: Nestlé Nigeria Records ₦166.8bn Pre-Tax Profit

February 26, (THEWILL) — Nestlé Nigeria Plc has posted a strong turnaround in the 2025 financial year, returning to profitability with a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of ₦166.8 billion, compared with a pre-tax loss of ₦221.5 billion in 2024,...

2026: NRS Eyes ₦40.7trn In Tax Revenue Drive

February 26, (THEWILL) — The NRS has set an ambitious revenue target of ₦40.7 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year, signalling a renewed push to strengthen tax administration and expand the national revenue base amid ongoing fiscal reforms...