26 h. ago Electricity Regulator Seeks Review Of Renewable Agency’s $2bn Fund

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has called for a review of how the $2 billion currently available to the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is utilised. This comes as the World Bank, Nigerian government officials, and energy sector leaders have collectively emphasised the urgent need for stronger regulation, better governance, and coordinated reforms to fix […]

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3 d. ago Nigerian leaders urged to prioritise infrastructure, human capital investment

Steve Omanufeme, Managing Director of Independent Newspapers, has called on leaders in the country to prioritise human capital investment, infrastructure read more Nigerian leaders urged to prioritise infrastructure, human capital investment

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4 d. ago Oyedele Tackles Report On Investors Frustration Over Nigeria’s New Capital Gains Tax

Nigeria’s new capital gains tax, included in the four tax reform bills approved by President Bola Tinubu in June, aims to improve revenue mobilisation and ensure that investors who profit from share sales pay commensurate tax on their net gains based on a certain threshold. The post Oyedele Tackles Report On Investors Frustration Over Nigeria’s New Capital Gains Tax appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Capital gains tax reform shields small investors, targets high earners

The Nigerian government recently unveiled a new capital gains tax (CGT) aimed at making the system more progressive. The new read more Capital gains tax reform shields small investors, targets high earners

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s crypto boom hits $50bn as capital market participation stays at 4% — SEC

The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama, has revealed that over $50 billion worth of cryptocurrency transactions passed through Nigeria between July 2023 and June 2024, highlighting a fast-evolving digital finance ecosystem that continues to outpace the traditional capital market in investor engagement. Speaking at the annual conference of the […]

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7 d. ago FCTA purchases 12 ambulances for ₦1.74bn to boost emergency response

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced an investment of ₦1.74 billion for the purchase of 12 new ambulances read more FCTA purchases 12 ambulances for ₦1.74bn to boost emergency response

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9 d. ago Elumelu warns against capital flight, calls for homegrown investment

…as FCTA hosts 2nd Abuja business & investment expo Tony Elumelu, chairman of Heirs Holdings, has called on African investors read more Elumelu warns against capital flight, calls for homegrown investment

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9 d. ago House Of Reps Probes $460m Chinese Loan For Abuja CCTV Project

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the $460m Chinese loan obtained to finance the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja Closed-circuit Television (CCTV) to enhance security in the nation’s capital. This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by Hon. Amobi Ogah (LP, Abia) at plenary on Wednesday. Moving the […]

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1 week ago Multichoice acquisition boosts private capital investment to $5bn

Private capital investment in Africa surged in the third quarter of 2025, reaching a total disclosed deal value of $5 read more Multichoice acquisition boosts private capital investment to $5bn

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1 week ago Investment in human capital development essential for technological innovations — Kalu

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, said that increased human capital development has the potential to

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2 w. ago SEC DG: Nigeria’s transition To T+2 Settlement Cycle’ll Reduce Risks

Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has said that Nigeria’s transition to a T+2 settlement cycle in the capital market will significantly enhance market efficiency, reduce risks, and strengthen investor confidence. He  made the statement at a trade associations roundtable on “Ensuring Stakeholder Readiness for T+2 Settlement” held in Abuja […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria woos foreign investor interest ahead of $2.3 billion eurobond issue

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Wednesday said it has offset its losses on capital, reduced investor risks, and improved read more Nigeria woos foreign investor interest ahead of $2.3 billion eurobond issue

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2 w. ago SEC harps on risk reduction as Nigeria moves to T+2 settlement cycle

The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has said that Nigeria’s transition to a T+2 settlement cycle in the capital market will significantly enhance market efficiency, reduce risks, and strengthen investor confidence. Speaking at a Trade Associations Roundtable on “Ensuring Stakeholder Readiness for T+2 Settlement” held in Abuja on Wednesday, […]

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2 w. ago Stakeholders push for policy incentives, human capital investment as Nigeria eyes energy hub

Nigeria’s bid to reclaim its status as the Gulf of Guinea’s energy powerhouse dominated discussions at the 17th PSRG-Richardson Health, read more Stakeholders push for policy incentives, human capital investment as Nigeria eyes energy hub

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2 w. ago FXTM sees its academy breaking market entry barriers for retail investors

Nigeria’s capital market is seeing a surge in retail investors this year as confidence returns to Africa’s most populous nation. read more FXTM sees its academy breaking market entry barriers for retail investors

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3 w. ago Capital Express Life shareholders’ fund hits N14bn on capital injection, investment income

Capital Express Life Assurance Limited was thinking ahead of the insurance industry recapitalisation, announcing already achieved 53 percent increase in read more Capital Express Life shareholders’ fund hits N14bn on capital injection, investment income

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3 w. ago Equities market extends bullish run as investors gain N307.99bn

Tribune Online Equities market extends bullish run as investors gain N307.99bn Similarly, market capitalization rose by N307.99 billion to settle at N92.80 trillion, reflecting sustained investor confidence in... Equities market extends bullish run as investors gain N307.99bn Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Upstream Oil Regulator Attracts $4.9bn Gas Investment, Unveils Road Map

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has attracted $4.9 billion capital expenditure (CAPEX) investments and unlocked nearly 9,790 BSCF of reserves, 3.54 BSCF/D of gas, into the country’s gas industry since the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) in 2021. The regulator has also unveiled regulatory road map targeting to unlock over 55 […]

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3 w. ago Use Your Resources To Support Underprivileged, Nigerians Urged

Nigerian leaders, well-to-do individuals, and corporate organisations have been urged to use their resources to support the less privileged and the vulnerable in society. A member of the Governing Council of Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, Barr Abimbola Daramola, said such remains a way of contributing to the development of society, particularly the grassroots, towards […]

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3 w. ago Entrepreneur Urges Stakeholders To Support Fubara’s Administration

An entrepreneur, Dr. Nwagbo Barnabas, has called on the people of Rivers State to cooperate with Governor Siminalayi Fubara to enable him to discharge his constitutional duties effectively. He also urged Nigerian political leaders to prioritise the welfare of citizens and implement measures to revive and strengthen the economy. Speaking with journalists in Port Harcourt, […]

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