Ogochukwu Onwaeze, THEWILL

Nigerians Still Paying More For Kerosene As Annual Price Jump 37 Percent

June 24 (THEWILL) — Nigerian households received only marginal relief in cooking fuel costs in May 2026, as the average retail price of household kerosene declined slightly from the previous month, but remained significantly higher than levels recorded a...

Cement Stocks Drag NGX Lower As Investors Lose ₦3.64trn

June 24 (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed sharply lower on Wednesday, as heavy selloffs in major cement and insurance stocks triggered a broad market decline, wiping ₦3.64 trillion off investors’ wealth. Market capitalisation fell from ₦154.484 trillion at...

CBN Data: Govt Credit Surges By ₦17.39trn In One Year Amid Rising Public Borrowing

June 24 (THEWILL) — Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria shows that credit to the Federal Government rose sharply over the 12 months to May 2026, underscoring continued public sector borrowing amid tight monetary conditions. Total credit to government...

Cardoso Unveils CBN Naira Ambassadors Club To Promote Respect For National Currency

June 24 (THEWILL) — The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has launched the CBN Naira Ambassadors Club, a new initiative to promote proper handling of the Naira and encouraging young Nigerians to become advocates...

Standard Chartered Secures IFC EDGE Green Building Certification For Lagos Headquarters

June 24 (THEWILL) — Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has received the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) Green Building Certification for its Head Office in Lagos, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable operations and...

Petrol Prices Surge 55% to N1,596 per Litre in May — NBS

June 24 (THEWILL) — The average retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) rose by 55.31 percent year-on-year to N1,596.25 per litre in May 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) latest report. The figure was higher...

Wema Bank Secures €50m EIB Facility to Boost SME Financing for Women and Youths

June 24 (THEWILL) — Wema Bank has signed a €50 million financing agreement with EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB), to expand access to credit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria, with...

SEC Halts Dangote Refinery IPO Promotions, Orders Refund Of Investor Funds

June 23 (THEWILL) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered capital market operators to immediately stop all promotional activities linked to a purported initial public offering by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, warning that it has...

NGX Rebounds As Airtel Africa Rally Lifts Market Capitalisation By ₦1.64trn

June 23 (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) reversed its recent losing streak on Tuesday, as renewed buying interest in large-cap and mid-cap stocks pushed key market indicators higher. Market capitalisation gained ₦1.64 trillion to close at ₦154.484 trillion, up...

Private Sector Credit Climbs To ₦81.04trn In May As Lending Holds Up Under Tight CBN Policy

June 23 (THEWILL) — Credit to Nigeria’s private sector rose to ₦81.04 trillion in May 2026, highlighting the resilience of lending activity despite the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) continued tight monetary policy to curb inflation. According to the latest...

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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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