In a bid to ease growing concerns among Nigerians, the federal government has announced a delay in the implementation of the new tax law, including the controversial 5% fuel surcharge, until January 1, 2026. Finance Minister Wale Edun made this revelation on Tuesday, attempting to quell fears of an even greater strain on household budgets …
PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc has made a comeback to profitability, posting a ₦10.07 billion profit after tax; however, the company remains in a debt obligation with negative net assets, which puts its financial position at risk. A review of the company's audited financial statements for the year ended May 31, 2025, shows PZ Cussons remains …
The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has vowed to press ahead with its nationwide strike following the breakdown of a conciliation meeting convened by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, to resolve the dispute between the union and the Dangote refinery. The meeting, which was held on Monday, ended …
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has directed all insurance companies (insurers) to submit their recapitalisation plans on or before September 30, 2025. The directive is contained in guidelines on the minimum capital requirement (MCR), according to a circular on Monday, September 8, by the Director of the Supervision Directorate, Oluwatoyin Charles. It said the framework …
Nigeria has entered a new era of billionaire weddings. But instead of celebrating at home, these high-society unions are unfolding abroad, draining billions of naira out of the country. In less than three months, two major weddings, Temi Otedola’s union with Afrobeat star Mr Eazi and Davido’s marriage to Chioma Rowland, have cost a staggering …
In a bold move aimed at reforming Nigeria's mining sector, the Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) has revoked over 4,700 mining licences that were hoarded by speculators and inactive holders. This action, taken in the past year, seeks to create a transparent, competitive, and investor-friendly environment that can attract serious players and boost Nigeria’s position …
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, said the banks' recapitalisation exercise is "making good progress". He hinted at this during a fireside chat at the European Business Chamber (Eurocham Nigeria) C-Level Forum in Lagos, moderated by the Chief Country Representative, Deutsche Bank Nigeria, Andreas Voss. The update is coming; after …
The Nigerian naira has risen to a six-month high at the official foreign exchange (FX) market. According to data published on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) website, the naira appreciated to ₦1,514.86 per dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Thursday, 04 September 2025, the last trading day last week before the public …
Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that the five per cent surcharge on petroleum products reinstated in the new tax law is aimed at harmonising and providing transparency in the tax system. He said this in a post on Saturday, September 6, while clarifying what is true …
Nigeria’s non-interest banks – Jaiz, TAJ and The Alternative Banks – recorded significant growth in assets in the 2024 financial year. Analysis of the banks’ full-year 2024 financial results revealed that the non-interest financial institutions recorded strong financial performance during the period. Pinnacle Daily’s analysis of the three banks’ 2024 financial reports revealed a combined …
