Business

New Tax Laws: Small Businesses Brace for Hidden Pains in 2026

December 14, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s new tax laws that would take effect from January 1, 2026, showcase a lot of financial reliefs for small businesses. However, it incubates inherent fiscal pains that will manifest in the course of the...

Equities Market Rises as ASI Gains 1.63% Despite Lower Turnover

Stock Weekly A total turnover of 4.373 billion shares worth N97.783 billion was traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange, in contrast to 6.617 billion shares valued at N113.224 billion that exchanged hands last week, reflecting...

Total Pension Fund Assets Climb to N26. 6trn

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December 14, (THEWILL) — The total pension fund assets under the  Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, increased, month-on-month (MoM), to N26.66 trillion in October 2025 from N26.09 trillion  in September 2025, constituting an increase of 2.2 percent. National Pension Commission, PenCom, disclosed...

Mixed Fortune Trails Nigeria’s Capital Market Ahead of 2026 Trading

December 14, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian capital market has experienced a dramatic 2025, marked first by a meteoric rise in equity values, then a sharp, confidence-shattering panic, and finally, a commitment to far-reaching reforms aimed at a more stable...

CBN Partners NCC To Create Short Code To Fast-track Complaint Resolution

December 14, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it is working with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to create an industry-wide short code that will allow consumers to communicate with their financial institutions anytime, anywhere, with...

FCMB Capital Markets Named Nigeria’s Best Corporate Bond House

December 14, (THEWILL) — FCMB Capital Markets Limited, a subsidiary of FCMB Group Plc, was named “Best Corporate Bond House of the Year” by the Association of Issuing Houses of Nigeria (“AIHN”) at the 2025 AIHN Investment Banking Awards...

Expanding International Standards Reshaping Global Economy, Says World Bank

December 13, (THEWILL) — The World Bank has said that the proliferation of international standards — covering everything from food labeling to the specifications of 5G cellular networks—is steadily reshaping the global economic order. It added that the process is...

Board Renewal: UBA Names New Executives, Bids Four Directors Farewell

December 13, (THEWILL) — United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced significant adjustments to its executive leadership, confirming the retirement of four Executive Directors and the appointment of three new ones, effective January 1, 2026. In a notice...

EXCLUSIVE: NLNG Appoints Leye Falade New MD/CEO

December 13, (THEWILL) — Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has appointed Engr. Leye Falade as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Industry sources familiar with the development, told THEWILL that Falade’s appointment was ratified on Thursday by...

NGX Extends Rally As ASI Hits 149,433.26 Amid Broad Buying Interest

December 12, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market advanced further on Friday, closing positively as renewed investor appetite pushed major indices higher. The Market Capitalisation opened at ₦94.318 trillion and closed higher at ₦95.264 trillion. Similarly, the All-Share Index...