The federal government accounts for N141.08 trillion, or 92.6 per cent, as Nigeria’s total public debt stock rose to N152.4 trillion on June 30, 2025. This is according to the latest disclosure by the Debt Management Office (DMO). A cursory look at the debt office report shows that Nigeria's public debt worsened by N3.01 trillion …
The Nigerian equities market continued on a positive momentum, with investors pocketing a ₦2.16 trillion gain in the just-concluded week, despite the negative sentiment that was printed on banking stocks. Market capitalisation, the total value of stocks listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), rose by 2.37 per cent week-on-week to close at ₦93.30 trillion …
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 11 new Lassa fever cases and two deaths in four states within one week. In its Week 37 report, the agency said the new cases occurred in Ondo, Bauchi, Kogi, and Anambra States. This marks a slight drop from the 13 cases recorded the …
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced October 14, 2025, as the date for the final computer-based test (CBT) for all successful Superintendent Cadre applicants. In a statement released on its official X handle on Friday, the Service said the examination will hold simultaneously across the six geopolitical zones of the country. According to the …
Abuja residents are reeling under the weight of yet another energy crisis, this time, a sharp hike in both fuel and cooking gas prices that has left filling stations deserted, homes dark, and businesses struggling to survive. Over the past week, the cost of cooking gas in the FCT has surged from around ₦1,020 per …
In its quest to strengthen investor confidence in Nigeria's oil and gas sector and boost production, the federal government has slashed the signature bonus by 90 per cent from about $100 million to $10 million. This is as it targets 2.5 million barrels per day by 2027. Chief Executive of the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory …
The Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics (AERE) Ltd/Gte has commended the inclusion of Nigeria on the FTSE Russell Watch List for potential reclassification as a Frontier Market, describing the development as a landmark moment in Nigeria’s economic recovery and global reintegration. In a statement signed by the Chairman of AERE, the 22nd President of …
Seven deposit money banks reported a 33.14 per cent increase in AMCON Levy to N404.71 billion in the first half of the year, compared to N303.98 billion recorded by the banks in the same period in 2024. A review of the half-year financial statements of the banks revealed this; Pinnacle Daily can report. This comes …
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has reaffirmed that all enterprises operating within the nation’s Free Trade Zones, including the Dangote Refinery are legally barred from industrial strikes and lockouts for a period of 10 years from the start of their operations. The Authority’s Managing Director, Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, made this clear in Abuja …
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) have strengthened their collaboration to address emerging risks and challenges within Nigeria’s banking sector. This was made known in a press statement made available to Pinnacle Daily and signed by the Head of Communication and Public Affairs, NDIC, Hawwau Gambo, …
