April 06, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s labour market continues to tilt sharply against women in formal employment, with only 10.5 percent of employed women engaged in wage and salaried jobs as of 2025, according to the World Bank’s latest...
April 06, (THEWILL) — The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has ordered all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to halt the rollout of new policies and regulatory changes, in a move aimed at shielding businesses from sudden disruptions.
The...
April 06, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange in Q1 2026 delivered a striking paradox: a headline-grabbing 30 percent year-to-date rally alongside a deeply entrenched layer of stagnation affecting more than 60 listed companies. While the All-Share Index surged past...
April 06, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s Bank Verification Number (BVN) database rose to 68.6 million in March 2026, reflecting continued growth in the country’s financial identity system despite a noticeable slowdown in new registrations. Data released by the Nigeria Inter-Bank...
April 06, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s economy is expected to sustain positive growth in the second quarter of 2026, but expansion may moderate as downside risks intensify, the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has cautioned.
In its latest...
April 05, (THEWILL) — As of March 31, 2026, Nigeria’s capital market delivered one of its strongest performances in recent history, with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) emerging as the second-best performing equity market globally in the first quarter, trailing...
April 03, (THEWILL) — The Oyo State Government, in partnership with First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and the Mastercard Foundation, has disbursed ₦1.5 billion in collateral-free loans to 1,000 young agripreneurs, in a move aimed at boosting food production...
April 03, (THEWILL) — Berger Paints Nigeria Plc has reported a ₦2.4 billion profit after tax for the 2025 financial year, reflecting a strong earnings performance driven by higher sales and improved operating efficiency.
According to the company’s audited financial...
April 03, (THEWILL) — Flutterwave has announced that it has received a banking license from the Central Bank of Nigeria, paving the way for the fintech giant to operate as a full-fledged financial institution.
The development was disclosed on Thursday...
April 03, (THEWILL) — The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved $266.7 million to finance strategic projects across West Africa, with Nigeria emerging as the biggest beneficiary of the funding package.
The approvals were announced in a...
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.
