Ogochukwu Onwaeze, THEWILL

NGX Records Modest Gain As Market Capitalisation Rises To ₦131.608trn

April 13, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market closed Monday’s trading session on a positive note, as bargain hunting across selected counters pushed key performance indicators higher. Market capitalisation advanced from ₦131.165 trillion at the opening of trade to...

FG Scraps Import Duties on EVs, Buses, Machinery to Tame Inflation

April 13, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has eliminated import duties on electric vehicles (EVs), mass transit buses, and manufacturing machinery, in a sweeping fiscal move aimed at easing cost pressures and curbing inflation. The announcement was disclosed on Monday...

The Flat Curve Trap: Why Death of ‘Easy Yield’ is Powering Nigeria’s Equity Super-Cycle

April 13, (THEWILL) — The shift did not happen with a bang. It crept in quietly, buried beneath routine auction results and quarterly portfolio disclosures, until the numbers became too stark to ignore. By April 2026, Nigeria’s financial system...

Nigeria’s SEC Freezes Assets of 13 Alleged Terrorism Financiers, Orders Market-Wide Compliance

April 13, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed an immediate freeze on the assets of 13 individuals and entities allegedly linked to terrorism financing, in a sweeping compliance move across the capital market. The directive...

Nigeria Pension’s N28trn Milestone Marks ‘Super-Cycle’ Momentum in Q1

April 12, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s pension industry has entered what analysts are increasingly describing as a “super-cycle,” marked by rapid asset growth, record-breaking returns, and a structural shift in how retirement savings are invested. As of March 31, 2026,...

NGX Posts Strong Weekly Turnover Growth as Banking, Large Caps Drive Market Activity

April 12, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market traded for four sessions this week following the Federal Government’s declaration of Monday, April 6, 2026, as a public holiday to mark the Easter celebration. Overall market performance showed improved liquidity and...

ASI Surges Above 203,700 Points as ₦706bn Investor Gains Lift Market

April 10, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s equities market closed on a strong bullish note on Friday as renewed buying interest across select counters pushed the benchmark index to fresh highs. Market capitalisation opened the session at ₦130.459 trillion and closed...

Lafarge Africa Seeks Shareholder Approval to Rebrand as HBM Nigeria

April 10, (THEWILL) — Lafarge Africa Plc will ask shareholders to approve a change of its corporate name to “HBM Nigeria Plc” at its 67th Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 30, 2026, in Lagos. The proposal was disclosed in...

Champion Breweries Clears ₦15bn Commercial Paper, Signals Strong Financial Position

April 10, (THEWILL) — Champion Breweries Plc has fully redeemed its ₦15 billion inaugural Commercial Paper issuance, marking a significant milestone in its debt capital market activities and reinforcing investor confidence in the company. In a statement released on Thursday,...

Nigeria’s Poverty Climbs To 63 Percent Despite Easing Inflation — World Bank

April 10, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s poverty rate rose to 63 percent in 2025, despite a noticeable slowdown in inflation, underscoring the limited impact of macroeconomic improvements on household welfare, according to the World Bank. The figures were published in the...

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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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