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Presco Plc has reported a profit before tax of ₦178.56 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, marking a 57.3 per cent increase from the ₦113.53 billion recorded in 2024. The results were contained in the company’s unaudited financial statements submitted to the Nigerian Exchange on January 30, 2026. The agro-industrial firm said ...
The Naira on Friday closed the week stronger further appreciating against the U.S. dollar at the official market to trade at N1,386.55. According to data released on the official website of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Naira gained N10.43. This represents a 0.7 per cent gain when compared to Thursday when it traded ...
…urges Banks–FinTech collaboration to reduce cash outside the banking system By Sodiq Adelakun The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has upgraded the operating licences of several leading FinTech firms and Microfinance Banks (MFBs), including Opay, Moniepoint and Kuda Bank, granting them national status in recognition of their nationwide footprint. The development was disclosed by Mr ...
The Nigerian naira appreciated to N1,418 per dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) window on Monday, supported by strong exporter activity and non-bank corporate inflows. The move comes as the U.S. dollar index (DXY) weakens amid geopolitical tensions and broad market shifts. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed the ...
In a major move to fortify Nigeria’s financial system, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that Nigerian banks have committed to a strict timeline of under 30 minutes for responding to fraud alerts. This decisive measure is expected to drastically improve fund recovery rates and mitigate systemic risks across the banking sector. The ...
The Nigerian naira recorded a marginal decline against the US dollar in trading on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, as both the official and parallel markets reflected modest fluctuations amidst evolving economic activity. At the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the currency traded around ₦1,420 to the dollar, a slight depreciation from the ₦1,417 recorded ...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to conduct its second Treasury Bills (T-Bills) auction for January 2026 today, offering a total of ₦1.15 trillion across standard maturities. This move comes as recent Open Market Operations (OMO) continue to reshape liquidity conditions and influence yield expectations in the fixed-income market. According to the CBN’s ...
The Nigerian naira showed signs of stability in currency markets today, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, recording modest gains in the official foreign exchange market and a relatively steady performance in the parallel market. In the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the naira opened trading at approximately ₦1,419.37 to the US dollar and strengthened slightly ...
The Federal Government of Nigeria plans to raise ₦900 billion in its upcoming January 2026 bond auction through the reopening of three federal government securities, the Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced. According to a circular issued by the DMO, the auction is scheduled for January 26, 2026, with settlement set for January 28, 2026. ...
Nigeria’s retail lender, Unity Bank Plc, has launched an upgraded version of its mobile banking platform, Unifi, as part of efforts to improve customer experience and reinforce its e-business proposition. The latest update, Unifi version 2.3, introduces a suite of features designed to enhance usability, security, and convenience. Key upgrades include enhanced security protocols, expanded ...
Banks in Nigeria recorded a notable increase in loan defaults among both households and corporate borrowers in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting mounting repayment pressures amid challenging economic conditions. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) disclosed this trend in its Credit Conditions Survey (CCS) Report for Q4 2025. The report highlighted higher default rates ...
Nigeria’s non-oil exports climbed to a historic high of $6.1 billion in 2025, representing an 11.5 per cent increase from the $5.4 billion recorded in 2024, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has said, in a development seen as a major boost to the country’s economic diversification drive away from crude oil dependence. Nonye Ayeni, ...
The Nigerian naira began the trading week on a relatively stable footing against the United States dollar, signalling a continued period of calm in the nation’s foreign exchange market. Early trading data on Monday revealed the currency holding firm around ₦1,420.59 per $1 in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), marking a slight improvement ...
Stories by Seun Ibiyemi Nigerians have defied higher transaction costs to withdraw a staggering ₦36.34 trillion via Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in the first half of 2025. This figure represents a massive 197.66 percent year-on-year increase from the ₦12.21 trillion recorded in the same period of 2024, according to the latest data from the Central ...
The Nigerian equities market snapped its nine-day winning streak on Wednesday, January 15, 2026, as profit-taking activities dragged the All-Share Index (ASI) down by 714.7 points to close at 166,057.3. The bearish turn halted the sustained bullish run witnessed since the start of the year, although market breadth remained active with significant interest in select ...
The Board of Directors of International Breweries Nigeria PLC has announced the resignation of Mr. Carlos Coutino as Managing Director and member of the Board, effective March 1, 2026. Coutino, who joined the company in 2018 as National Sales/Trade Marketing Director, rose rapidly through the ranks to become Managing Director and Business Unit President in ...
The growth rate of Nigeria’s money supply slowed to a four-year low of 12.83 per cent in November 2025, reflecting aggressive liquidity mop-up measures by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) aimed at taming inflationary pressures. Data released by the apex bank showed a sharp moderation in broad money supply growth after years of rapid ...
The Naira recorded a mixed performance against the United States dollar during trading sessions today, reflecting continued volatility in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market amidst persistent demand pressures. At the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the local currency oscillated within a narrow range, registering marginal movement as dollar liquidity remained constrained. Market sentiment appeared cautious, ...
Wema Bank has inaugurated an upgraded version of its digital banking platform, ALAT by Wema, introducing new solutions designed to make everyday banking faster, smarter and more reliable for customers. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the bank’s media unit on Monday in Lagos. According to the statement, the upgrade seeks to address ...
The naira posted a mixed performance on Monday, appreciating slightly in the official foreign exchange market while weakening marginally in the parallel market, reflecting persistent demand pressures and liquidity dynamics in the country’s FX space. At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the local currency gained modestly against the US dollar during trading. The naira ...
First HoldCo Plc has unveiled a new round of board appointments across its non-commercial banking subsidiaries, a move aimed at reinforcing corporate governance, enhancing oversight, and positioning the Group for sustainable growth. The appointments, which received regulatory approvals from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), bring experienced industry professionals ...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) opened the 2026 monetary year with strong investor appetite at its first Open Market Operations (OMO) auctions, attracting total subscriptions of ₦2.727 trillion across medium-term maturities. The outcome of the January 6, 2026, auction reinforced the apex bank’s tight liquidity posture, with stop rates clustered between 19.34 per cent ...
By Seun Ibiyemi Ten Nigerian banks have been listed among Africa’s Top 100 Banks, reinforcing Nigeria’s status as one of the continent’s leading financial markets despite economic headwinds. According to the latest ranking published by African Banker in its 4th Quarter 2025 edition, the Nigerian lenders that made the prestigious list are Access Bank, Zenith ...
