Business

March 31, (THEWILL) — Nigeria could benefit from rising global oil prices in the week ahead, although geopolitical tensions and mixed signals from global policymakers may introduce fresh volatility into financial markets. This outlook was shared by Lukman Otunuga, the...

March 31, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market closed the first quarter of 2026 on a mixed note on Tuesday, as gains in select heavyweights lifted overall market indicators despite widespread declines across many stocks. At the close of trading,...

March 31, (THEWILL) — BUA Foods Plc has reported an audited pre-tax profit of ₦521.5 billion for the 2025 financial year, representing a strong 83.4 percent increase from ₦284.3 billion recorded in 2024. The result, while slightly below the...

March 31, (THEWILL) — Zedcrest Group has appointed Ademola Akogun as Managing Director, Investment Banking, following Board approval, underscoring its push into full-service capital market operations. The appointment follows the company's securing of an Issuing House licence, which enables it...

March 31, (THEWILL) — African Export-Import Bank has raised $2 billion through a three-year dual-tranche syndicated term loan facility, marking the largest borrowing in the bank’s history. The milestone was announced in a press statement dated March 30, 2026,...

March 31, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s revenue is set to witness a boost as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has recorded a significant milestone with the introduction and lifting of 950,000 barrels of Cawthorne Blend crude into...

March 31, (THEWILL) — The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing of Individual annual tax returns by two weeks. The exercise which was scheduled to end on March 31, 2026, is extended...

March 30, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market closed lower on Monday as sell-offs in several stocks weighed on the broader market. At the close of trading, market capitalisation declined from ₦128.969 trillion at the opening of the session to...

March 30, (THEWILL) — With only hours left before the March 31 deadline, many Nigerian taxpayers are still uncertain about how to file their personal income tax returns and comply with statutory requirements. Under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025,...

March 30, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s banking sector is entering a decisive moment. With the March 31, 2026 recapitalisation deadline just days away, the industry is being reshaped in real time splitting institutions into two clear camps: those that have...