Senate President Godswill Akpabio has ordered the withdrawal of all ongoing defamation lawsuits filed in his name, saying the decision followed personal reflection during a New Year Mass. Akpabio made the announcement on Thursday while speaking at Sacred Heart Parish in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He said he was deeply moved by the priest’s sermon, …
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has highlighted nine key priority areas his administration plans to focus on in 2026. He highlighted this in his New Year's Goodwill Message to Nigerians released on Thursday, January 1. He believes that 2026 marks the beginning of a more robust phase of economic growth. Reflecting on 2025, he noted that …
Presco Plc said its recent rights issue was 103 per cent subscribed, highlighting solid investor backing and confidence in the company’s strategic direction and growth outlook. A fully integrated edible oils and fats company, Presco, announced this in a statement on Wednesday, signed by its Secretary, Frederick Ichekwai. It stated that the Rights Issue attracting …
Heirs Energies has acquired the entire 20.07 per cent equity stake previously held by Maurel & Prom S.A. in Seplat Energy Plc. The transaction was reportedly valued at $500 million at a price of GBP 3.05 pence per share, amounting to 120.4 million ordinary shares. Pinnacle Daily reported that Heirs Energies recently secured a $750 …
NIPCO Plc has proposed a new deal to raise its stake in Savannah Energy Plc to about 26.5 per cent. The deal intends to terminate the off-market share buyback agreement announced earlier on October 22 this year and approved by shareholders on November 28. Savannah Energy announced on Tuesday, December 30, its plans to enter …
Nigeria’s economy is projected to expand by 4.49% in 2026, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), building on positive momentum from reforms in 2025. This projection is contained in the CBN’s Microeconomic Outlook for Nigeria, 2026 released earlier today, with the theme "Consolidating Microeconomic Stability Amid Global Uncertainty". In his note in the …
Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has exited his shareholding in Geregu Power Plc through a deal reportedly worth around $750 million. The transaction was concluded on December 29 2025 and until the completion of the share sale, he was the majority owner of the Lagos-quoted firm. The serial investor, who was also the chairman of Geregu …
At the close of trading on Monday, December 29, the Nigerian stock market’s All-Share Index (ASI) rebounded to a 50 per cent year-to-date return. It marked its first recovery to that level since October 28, 2025. The upward trajectory saw the ASI rise by 0.55 per cent to close at 154,389.53 points. Similarly, the market …
Borrowings by states and local governments from commercial banks fell to ₦2.13 trillion in June 2025, down from ₦2.68 trillion a year earlier. This represents a reduction of about ₦547.5 billion, or 20.4 per cent, in the review period. In a report on Monday, the CSL research firm said the trend reflects a deliberate effort …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled significant updates to its cash management policies, effective January 1, 2026. These changes are part of the bank's ongoing efforts to improve cash handling, enhance security, and promote the wider adoption of electronic payment methods for greater convenience and safety. These revisions, aimed at streamlining cash operations …
