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NGX confirms UBA’s 3.16bn additional share listing

The Nigerian Exchange Regulation has confirmed the admission of an additional 3.16 billion ordinary shares of United Bank for Africa Plc to the Daily Official List of the local bourse. In the confirmatory letter dated 12 January, which was signed by the Head of the Issuer Regulation Department at NGX, Godstime Iwenkehai, the additional share...
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Nigeria Boosts Flight Safety with N7.46bn Aviation Budget

The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has allocated N7.46bn for technology upgrades, staff training, safety initiatives, and operational reforms in 2026. According to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, the funding will drive automation of ministry operations, library services, registry systems, and performance management. Projects include a hybrid professional audio-visual conference system, e-library digitisation, enterprise...
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NGX Gains N1.66tn as Bullish Momentum Persists

The Nigerian Exchange Limited extended its bullish run on Tuesday as sustained buying interest in key stocks lifted total market capitalisation by N1.66tn, reinforcing positive investor sentiment in the equities market. At the close of trading, total market capitalisation rose to N106.18tn from N104.52tn recorded in the previous session, while the All-Share Index advanced by...
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Alert Group Targets N130bn Loan Disbursements for MSMEs

The Alert Group has unveiled plans to disburse N130bn in loans in 2026, as it continues to expand its financial services across Nigeria and support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The announcement was made during a media chat in Lagos on Tuesday, where the Group Chief Executive Officer of Alert Group, Olanrewaju Kazeem, outlined achievements,...
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Nigeria & UAE Eliminate Tariffs in New Trade Pact

The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria has eliminated tariffs on 6,243 products imported from the United Arab Emirates, and the UAE has removed tariffs on 7,315 products imported from Nigeria, as part of a new trade pact aimed at expanding market access for Nigerian goods, businesses, and professionals. The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade,...
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Turkish Airlines renews three-year golf sponsorship deal

Turkish Airlines has signed a new three-year sports partnership agreement, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to elite professional golf and global sports sponsorship. Under the renewed deal, the airline will continue its title sponsorship of the Turkish Airlines Open, one of the flagship events on the DP World Tour, held annually in Antalya. This was contained...
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SAHCO expands aviation handling in Nigeria with new deals

Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc has consolidated its position as one of Nigeria’s leading ground handling companies, recording a strong mix of commercial growth, safety achievements and industry recognition in 2025. In a statement made available to The PUNCH by the company’s publicist, Vanessa Uansohia, on Friday, the company announced that it onboarded new airline...
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NGX Pension Broad Index Leads Market with 59.72% Return

The NGX Pension Broad Index, which tracks pension-compliant equities on the Nigerian Exchange, recorded a return of 59.72 per cent in 2025, outperforming the broader market as measured by the NGX All-Share Index. Data from the Exchange showed that the Pension Broad Index closed the year at 2,917.84 points, rising from 1,826.89 points at the...
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DEAP Capital Targets Capital Boost for Minerals Financing

DEAP Capital Management & Trust Plc has announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening its capital base and enabling the commencement of a minerals and metals financing initiative across Africa. In a statement filed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited by the Company Secretary, Osammor Otiono & Co, on Tuesday, it was...
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