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November 11, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s equities market extended its bearish momentum this week, as sell pressure across key blue-chip counters erased about ₦2.75 trillion in market capitalization within six trading sessions. The slide, which dragged the combined value of...

November 10, (THEWILL) — Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has announced plans to close a number of its branches across the country effective 15 January 2026, as part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen digital banking and streamline...

November 10, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) opened the week on a bearish note as selloffs across key blue-chip stocks dragged the market further into negative territory. The All-Share Index (ASI) dipped by 0.50 percent, closing at 148,781.90 points...

November 10, (THEWILL) — Despite recent declines in food prices across major markets in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), many households have yet to experience meaningful relief, as stagnant incomes and persistent inflation continue to weaken purchasing power. The News...

November 10, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has announced plans to list a N1 trillion real estate investment initiative on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) as part of efforts to deepen the nation’s capital market and unlock new funding channels...

November 10, (THEWILL) — Constitutional lawyer, Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has urged the Federal Government to adopt a three-pronged strategy to stabilise the naira and strengthen the economy. In an open letter to the Minister of Finance, Agbakoba noted that the...

November 10, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s planned overhaul of the capital gains tax regime is prompting investors to reassess their portfolios, with a noticeable increase in asset sales as market players move to avoid higher tax liabilities. Under reforms proposed by...

November 10, (THEWILL) — Approximately five months following the launch of the National Payment Stack (NPS) by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) in June 2025, this innovative digital payment infrastructure has achieved its inaugural successful transaction – a...

November 10, (THEWILL) — MAGGI, Nigeria’s leading culinary brand from Nestlé, has reaffirmed its leadership in driving Africa’s creator economy with the successful second edition of the MAGGI Creators Conference, themed “The MAGGIVerse 2.0.” Held from November 1–2, 2025, at...

November 09, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s sweeping overhaul of its capital gains tax (CGT) regime has redrawn the map for investors, oil giants, and private equity funds eyeing exits in Africa’s biggest economy. The new law, part of the Nigeria Tax...