Business

Glo Renews Sponsorship of Ofala, Outlines Plan to Assume Global Stage 

September 28, (THEWILL) — Globacom, Nigeria's major telecom provider,  has announced the sponsorship of this year’s edition of Ofala Festival, which is being held in Onitsha, Anambra State, in October, 2025. The annual Ofala festival is a customary obligation performed by...

Shareholders Endorse Providus–Unity Business Combination, Boosting Confidence in CBN’s Banking Reforms

September 26, (THEWILL) — Shareholders of Providus Bank and Unity Bank on Friday unanimously approved the proposed business combination of the two financial institutions at a court-ordered Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). The endorsement by both banks’ boards and shareholders...

Recapitalisation: Otedola Increases Stake In First HoldCo By N2.01bn

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September 25, (THEWILL) — Femi Otedola, Chairman and key stakeholder in First HoldCo Plc, has expanded his stake in the company with the acquisition of an additional 64,878,668 shares, valued at N2.01 billion. FBN Holdings disclosed the transaction in two...

Market Cap, ASI Edge Higher On Improved Investor Sentiment

September 25, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian stock market extended gains on Thursday, rising for a second straight session as investors responded positively to the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) recent rate decision. The All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 0.31 percent, moving...

Naira’s Modest Gains Offer Mild Relief Amid Dovish CBN Policy

September 24, (THEWILL) — The naira recorded a modest appreciation against the U.S. dollar in early trading this week, with the official exchange rate settling at N1,493/$. The movement followed a minor reversal of earlier dollar gains, reflecting the...

Market Cap, ASI Slip Marginally On MPC Rate Decision

September 24, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market closed on a weak note on Wednesday, September 24, as both market capitalization and the All-Share Index (ASI) recorded marginal declines following the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) rate decision. Market capitalization dropped...

Nigeria’s Revenue Base Hits N3.64trn In Sept 2025 – FIRS

September 24, (THEWILL) — The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), on Tuesday, disclosed that Nigeria’s revenue generation increased from N711 billion in May 2023 to N3.64 trillion in September 2025, representing an increase of 411%. Chairman of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji,...

Banking Sector Remains Resilient As 14 Banks Hit New Capital Benchmark – CBN

September 24, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that 14 banks have fully met the new capital requirements under its ongoing recapitalisation exercise. CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso, disclosed this on Tuesday while presenting the communiqué from...

Equities Market Slips As ASI Drops 0.40% on Sectoral Weakness

September 23, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed negative on Tuesday, September 23, as profit-taking in large-cap stocks dragged the benchmark index lower. The All-Share Index (ASI) shed 0.40% to 140,929.60 points from 141,498.22 points, while market capitalisation fell...

Zenith Bank Raises Interim Dividend To ₦1.25 As Net Interest Income Jumps 90%

September 23, (THEWILL) — Zenith Bank Plc has declared an interim dividend of ₦1.25 per share for the half year ended June 30, 2025, following a surge in earnings powered by stronger interest income. The Tier-1 lender’s net interest income...