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Access Holdings Explains 2025 Dividend Pause Despite Record ₦1trn Profit

May 07, (THEWILL) — Access Holdings Plc has reassured shareholders of its commitment to sustainable returns and long-term value creation, clarifying that the non-payment of dividends for the 2025 financial year was due to regulatory compliance issues rather than...

NGX Rebounds as Airtel Africa Leads Midweek Rally

May 06, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market closed on a positive note on Wednesday as bargain hunting across select large and mid-cap stocks lifted the benchmark indices. Market capitalisation increased from ₦155.152 trillion to ₦155.780 trillion, representing a gain...

FSDH Urges Deeper Long-Term Capital Flows To Sustain Nigeria’s Equities Rally

May 06, (THEWILL) — Financial services group FSDH Merchant Bank has called for stronger mobilisation of long-term capital to maintain momentum in Nigeria’s equities market, urging banks and other financial institutions to take a more proactive role. Speaking at the firm’s...

Union Bank Wins ASBON SME Award As Banks Pivot To SME-Led Growth

May 06, (THEWILL) — Union Bank of Nigeria Plc has been named winner of the Best SME Growth Banking Initiatives Award (2025) at the Nigeria National SME Business Awards organised by the Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria...

Naira Firms At ₦1,362/$ As FX Market Stability Supports Sustained Gains

May 06, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s currency, the naira, strengthened to ₦1,362 per dollar on Tuesday, extending its recent appreciation against the United States dollar and signaling improved stability in the foreign exchange market. Figures released by the Central Bank of...

UBA Board Sees Exit of Long-Serving Non-Executive Director Angela Adebayo

May 05, (THEWILL) — United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced the retirement of Erelu Angela Adebayo from its board, marking the end of a notable tenure as a non-executive director. The development was disclosed in a statement dated...

Beta Glass Posts Resilient Q1 2026 Results Despite Market Pressures

May 05, (THEWILL) — Beta Glass Plc has reported a solid, though moderated, financial performance for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, reflecting resilience amid a challenging business environment. According to its unaudited interim results, the leading glass container...

Zenith Bank Appoints Mustafa Bello Chairman As Founder Jim Ovia Retires After 12-Year Tenure

May 05, (THEWILL) — Zenith Bank Plc has appointed Engr. Mustafa Bello as its new Chairman following the retirement of its founder, Jim Ovia, whose 12-year tenure on the board expired on May 5, 2026, in line with regulatory...

DMO Launches May 2026 FGN Savings Bond With Rates Up To 14.525 Percent

May 05, (THEWILL) — The Debt Management Office (DMO) has opened subscriptions for the May 2026 Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bond, offering investors annual returns of up to 14.525 percent. Announced on Monday on behalf of the Federal...

FX Reversal, Rising Impairments Drag Tier-1 Banks’ Profit By 18 Percent

May 05, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s five largest lenders recorded strong operating growth in 2025, but a sharp reversal in foreign-exchange windfalls, rising credit impairments and higher operating costs dragged overall profitability lower. A review of the 2025 financial statements of...

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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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