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FG Reviews Chinese Firm’s 10,000-Home Proposal To Boost Nigeria’s Affordable Housing Drive

The Federal Government has begun reviewing a proposal by China Hyway Group to deliver 10,000 homes across Nigeria within 30 months using prefabricated construction technology. The proposed development will be financed under an Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Financing...

GTBank Tops Global Banking Rankings, Emerges Best-Performing Bank

GTBank has emerged as Nigeria's Best Overall Performing Bank in The Banker's Top 1000 World Banks Rankings 2026, securing top positions in overall performance, efficiency and financial soundness. The ranking comes as Nigerian banks navigate a more demanding...

Nigerian Stock Market Rebounds as First Holdco Rally Lifts Investors’ Wealth by ₦720 Billion

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The Nigerian stock market recovered ₦720 billion in investor wealth on Tuesday as bargain hunting returned after Monday’s broad sell-off, pushing market capitalisation back to ₦155.849 trillion. First Holdco climbed 9.98 percent to lead the banking sector rally,...

FG Returns To Bond Market With Fresh ₦1.2trn Offer

The Federal Government is seeking to raise up to N1.2 trillion by reopening three FGN bonds, reinforcing its reliance on the domestic debt market to finance budget implementation and manage public debt obligations. Rather than issuing new securities,...

With Nigeria’s 2026 Oil Production Booming, Why Are Refineries Still Hunting For Crude?

Nigeria's crude production soared to a 74-month high of 1.56 million barrels per day in June 2026. Stable pipelines and operational efficiency pushed output to 104% of Nigeria's official OPEC quota. Despite the massive boom, local refineries are...

Nigeria’s 4.1 Percent Growth Outlook: IMF Highlights Problem GDP Growth Alone Cannot Solve

The IMF maintained Nigeria’s 2026 growth forecast at 4.1 percent, citing resilience despite global uncertainty and the impact of the Middle East conflict. Nigeria’s economy expanded by 3.89 percent in Q1 2026, but growth remains concentrated in sectors...

Nigeria-Hong Kong Tax Deal: 7 Ways Double Taxation Agreement Could Unlock New Opportunities For Investors And Traders

Nigeria's newly signed Double Taxation Agreement with Hong Kong could significantly improve the country's attractiveness to international investors by eliminating the risk of double taxation on cross-border income. The treaty provides greater tax certainty, lowers compliance costs and...

Nigerian Stock Market Opens Week In Red As Profit-Taking In BUA Cement, PZ Drags Market Capitalisation Below ₦156trn

NGX sheds ₦1.32 trillion as profit-taking in BUA Cement and PZ Cussons drags the market lower. Market breadth weakens with 42 decliners outweighing 19 gainers, signalling broad-based selling pressure. July 14, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian stock market opened the...

Dangote Ends Naira Petrol Sales As Dollar Transactions Return, Raising FX And Fuel Price Questions

Dangote Refinery has ended naira-denominated sales of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel, introducing a new dollar-based pricing template for marketers purchasing refined products. The switch reflects a growing mismatch between dollar-priced crude purchases and naira-priced product sales, with...

Nigeria Seals Landmark Tax Agreement With Hong Kong to Boost Investment, End Double Taxation

Nigeria and Hong Kong have signed a landmark Taxation Agreement to eliminate multiple taxation on cross-border income. to boost investor confidence The agreement is designed to attract more foreign direct investment and also remove tax-related barriers that often...