Ogochukwu Onwaeze, THEWILL

Nigeria’s FX Market Turnover Climbs 22 Percent To $2.84bn On Strong Spot, Derivatives Trading

June 29 (THEWILL) — Nigeria's foreign exchange market recorded a sharp increase in trading activity in the week ended June 26, 2026, with total turnover rising 22.06 percent to $2.84 billion, driven by stronger transactions in both the spot...

Manufacturers Grapple with N1.09tn FX Losses Amid 18,900 Job Losses

June 29 (THEWILL) — Three years after the naira was floated on June 14, 2023, the country's manufacturing sector remains one of the clearest gauges of the policy's far-reaching consequences. Introduced as part of broader economic reforms aimed at...

FX Market Turnover Rises 22 Percent To $2.84bn As Spot, Derivatives Trading Rebound

June 29 (THEWILL) — Trading activity in Nigeria's foreign exchange market recorded a strong rebound in the final week of June, with total turnover rising by more than 22 percent, driven by increased activity in both the spot and...

Dangote Refinery Buys First UAE Crude Cargoes As Feedstock Diversification Deepens

June 29 (THEWILL) — The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has imported its first-ever crude oil cargoes from the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant step in its strategy to diversify feedstock sources amid persistent constraints in domestic crude supply. According to...

Oil-Producing States Rake in N1.58tn Derivation Windfall Amid Elusive Investment Inflow

June 28 (THEWILL) — Nigeria's nine oil-producing states received a combined N1.58 trillion from the statutory 13 percent derivation fund between June 2025 and June 2026, highlighting how currency depreciation and elevated oil revenues have dramatically expanded sub-national finances...

Equities Extend Losing Streak Despite Improved Market Breadth

June 28 (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market closed the week on a negative note as sustained profit-taking and cautious investor sentiment weighed on overall market performance, despite an improvement in market breadth. A total turnover of 2.324 billion shares...

Nigerian Stock Market Ends Week Lower As Sell Pressure Persists

June 26 (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market extended its losing streak on Friday as persistent sell pressure across key counters dragged market performance lower, reflecting continued cautious investor sentiment. Market capitalisation declined by ₦983 billion, closing at ₦148.905 trillion...

BoA Rolls Out Digital Reforms, Strategic Partnerships To Boost Agricultural Financing

June 26 (THEWILL) — The Bank of Agriculture (BoA) has unveiled a comprehensive reform programme to modernise agricultural financing, expand financial inclusion in rural communities, and strengthen support for Nigeria’s food security agenda. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer...

Lagos Tops FAAC Allocations as 10 States Receive 40.1% of Q1 2026 Distributions

June 26 (THEWILL) — Lagos retained its position as Nigeria’s largest recipient of Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursements in the first quarter of 2026, as the 10 highest-earning states accounted for 40.1 percent of total allocations shared during...

Nigeria Needs Broader Tax Base, Not Higher Tax Rates – Oyedele

June 26 (THEWILL) — The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigeria’s revenue challenge is not about raising tax rates but expanding the number of taxpayers through improved compliance and...

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Ogochukwu Onwaeze is a writer specializing in business and economic journalism. At THEWILL News Media, she translates market trends, financial developments, and policy shifts into clear and engaging stories.
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