Business

DBN Surpasses ₦1trn In MSME Financing, Targets Two Million Businesses In New Growth Plan

June 4 (THEWILL) — The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Plc has disbursed more than ₦1 trillion to over one million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), helping to create over 1.6 million jobs since it began operations in...

Investors Lose ₦2.28tn as Market Selloff Deepens

June 03, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market extended its bearish streak on Wednesday as widespread selloffs across major stocks dragged key market indicators lower, wiping ₦2.28 trillion off investors’ wealth. Market capitalisation declined from ₦158.219 trillion at the opening...

Foreign Capital Inflows Surge 84 percent to $10.37bn as Investors Flock to Nigerian Assets

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June 03, (THEWILL) — Nigeria recorded a sharp rise in foreign capital inflows in the first quarter of 2026, attracting $10.37 billion, an 83.8 percent increase from the $5.64 billion recorded in the same period of 2025, according to...

Public Sector Pension Contribution Jumps 235% as Compliance, Arrears Payments Drive Growth

June 3 (THEWILL) — Public sector pension contributions surged by 234.85 per cent to ₦550.96 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, highlighting stronger compliance with Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and the settlement of outstanding pension arrears. This was...

Legend Internet Swings To ₦199m Loss As Expansion Costs Surge, Eyes Stronger Earnings Ahead

June 3 (THEWILL) — Legend Internet Plc has reassured investors of stronger future earnings prospects despite posting a pre-tax loss of ₦199.34 million for the six months ended January 31, 2026, as aggressive spending on network expansion, rising operating...

Retail Deposits Hit ₦39trn As Banks Hold Ground Against Fintech Challenge

June 3 (THEWILL) — Nigerian banks continued to strengthen their grip on retail deposits in 2025 despite growing competition from fintech firms, with deposits across six major lenders rising 24 percent year-on-year to ₦39.01 trillion from ₦31.46 trillion in...

Cardoso Reshuffles CBN Leadership, Appoints Ikeazor to Oversee Monetary Policy

June 02, (THEWILL) — Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has reassigned the responsibilities of the institution’s four deputy governors in a strategic leadership reshuffle aimed at aligning the bank’s expertise with its evolving priorities. Under...

Transport Costs Rise Across Nigeria as Intercity Bus Fare Hits N9,607 in April

June 02, (THEWILL) — Transportation costs remained elevated across Nigeria in April 2026, with the average fare paid by commuters for intercity bus travel rising to ₦9,607.41, reflecting the continued impact of inflationary pressures, high fuel costs, and rising...

Market Extends Decline as Investors Lose ₦478bn

June 02, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market closed lower on Tuesday, extending its bearish run as sustained sell pressure across key counters dragged market performance indicators into negative territory. Market capitalisation declined by ₦478 billion to close at ₦158.219...

CBN Braces for N10.9trn Liquidity Wave as N7.77 Trillion OMO Bills Mature in June

June 02, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to face renewed liquidity management challenges in June 2026 as an estimated N10.90 trillion is expected to flow into the financial system, driven largely by the maturity...