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Nigerian Equities Market Reverses Gains, Sheds N457bn

16.01.2026
The Nigerian stock market reversed gains from the previous session, recording a loss of N457 billion for investors on Thursday. The decline followed 23 consecutive bullish sessions. The downturn was driven by profit-taking in stocks such as McNicholas, Caverton Offshore Support Group, Ikeja Hotel, FTN Cocoa Processors, Neimeth International Pharmaceutical, and 36 other declining stocks....
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A win-win for economic growth

16.01.2026
The Federal Government has said the newly signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates is designed to attract large-scale UAE investments into Nigeria’s infrastructure and industrial sectors, while positioning the country as a strategic hub for accessing the wider African market. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke...
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Nigeria Orders Banks to Collect 7.5% VAT on Service Fees

16.01.2026
The Federal Government has directed all banks and fintechs to collect and remit 7.5 per cent value-added tax on certain electronic banking services, effective Monday, January 19, 2026, according to an email notice issued by payment platforms. The VAT will apply to electronic banking charges, including mobile money transfers, USSD transaction fees, and card issuance...
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2027: Edo ADC Welcomes Dele Momodu

16.01.2026
The Edo State chapter of the African Democractic Congress (ADC), on Thursday, officially welcome 2023 People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential hopeful and veteran journalist, Dele Momodu to the party. New Telegraph reports that Momodu was warmly received by the State Chairman, Kennedy Odion, alongside stakeholders and members of the party in Benin City, the state...
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NGX market surges N598bn amid bullish investor sentiment

15.01.2026
The Nigerian Exchange Limited recorded a strong trading session on Wednesday as investor optimism returned to the equities market, pushing total market capitalisation up by N598bn to close at N106.78tn. The increase reflects a 0.56 per cent rise over the previous session and underscores growing confidence among investors despite a slowdown in overall trading activity....
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NGX lists 3.16 billion additional UBA shares

15.01.2026
The Nigerian Exchange Limited has officially listed an additional 3,156,869,665 ordinary shares of United Bank for Africa Plc on its Daily Official List, marking a step in strengthening the bank’s capital base and deepening liquidity in the Nigerian capital market. The listing follows the successful conclusion of UBA’s recent rights issue exercise, which offered shareholders...
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Lagos APC Reaffirms Commitment To Members’ E-Registration

15.01.2026
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the ongoing digitisation of the party’s membership register, describing the exercise as crucial for strengthening internal democracy and effective electoral planning. State Chairman Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi emphasised this during a stakeholders’ meeting of the Lagos East Senatorial District on Thursday at...
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