Business

April 28, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market reversed previous losses on Tuesday as bargain hunting in select stocks lifted key performance indicators on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). Market capitalisation rose by ₦3.21 trillion, climbing from ₦143.97 trillion at the...

April 28, (THEWILL) — The UK–Nigeria Technology Hub has launched a new Creative Fund, opening applications for grants to address technical capacity gaps across Nigeria’s film, fashion and music industries. Announced in a statement by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and...

April 28, (THEWILL) — Zenith Bank Plc has launched its Côte d’Ivoire subsidiary, marking a major step in its Pan-African expansion and a strategic push into Francophone West Africa. The new subsidiary, Zenith Bank Côte d’Ivoire, will be officially...

April 28, (THEWILL) — Nigerian Breweries Plc has reported a Profit After Tax of N55.95 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, representing a 25.6 percent increase from the N44.55 billion recorded in the same period...

April 28, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sustained restrictions on Bureau De Change (BDC) operators’ access to the official foreign exchange market, underscoring ongoing concerns about regulatory control, compliance risks, and past market abuses. Insights...

April 28, (THEWILL) — The lawmaker representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the Senate, Senator Ireti Kingibe, has warned that the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections may be under serious threat, alleging that major electoral reform...

April 28, (THEWILL) — Coronation Insurance Plc has obtained shareholder approval to raise N9.26 billion in fresh capital, a move aimed at strengthening its financial position and supporting future growth. The approval was granted at the company’s Extraordinary General...

April 28, (THEWILL) — The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has announced the full settlement of arrears tied to the N32,000 pension increment for retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). In a statement issued Monday, PTAD’s Head of...

April 27, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market began the week on a negative note as sustained sell pressure, particularly in banking stocks, dragged key market indicators lower. Data from the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) showed that market capitalisation declined by...

April 27, (THEWILL) — United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc says it is intensifying efforts to recover outstanding loans and expects to resume dividend payments to shareholders in 2026, despite a sharp decline in profit triggered by a major...