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NGX power stocks face a double 10% wipeout
NGX power stocks lost ₦390 billion in a single session after both listed generators crashed to the 10% circuit breaker floor, shaking the sector’s dividend narrative.
Peace LongeJul 16, 2026
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Taxes
The ₦800,000 tax-free threshold — who qualifies and how it works
The ₦800,000 tax free Nigeria exemption under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 is the most significant personal income tax change in decades, but eligibility hinges on chargeable income after deductions, not gross monthly pay.
Damilola EsebameJul 14, 2026
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UAC restructures board to sharpen acquisitions focus
UAC of Nigeria moves its top dealmaker off the parent board and deeper into its subsidiary network, signaling bigger plays ahead.
Damilola EsebameJul 14, 2026
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Aradel Holdings drops 10% on just 4 shares traded
Aradel Holdings closed nearly 10% lower on the NGX after just four shares changed hands, raising fresh questions about price discovery in Nigeria’s seventh-largest listed company.
Hillary RemyJul 14, 2026
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Seplat Energy slides 10% after opening near 52 week high
Seplat Energy pulled back sharply after opening just 2% below its 52-week peak, raising fresh questions about the staying power of a rally that nearly doubled the share price.
Peace LongeJul 14, 2026
Credit & Loans
Best banks for personal loans in Nigeria 2026
Choosing the best banks for personal loans in Nigeria comes down to interest rates, loan ceilings, salary multiples, and how fast the cash lands in your account.
Damilola EsebameJul 13, 2026
Credit & Loans
How to get a loan from your bank without collateral
Nigerian banks now offer multiple pathways for salary earners to access credit without pledging assets. Here is how to get loan from my bank without collateral, from qualification criteria to common rejection reasons.
Damilola EsebameJul 13, 2026
News
Lafarge Africa now trades as HBM Nigeria on the NGX
The familiar WAPCO ticker has vanished from the Nigerian Exchange, replaced by HBM Nigeria’s new symbol that signals the cement giant’s shifted ownership and strategic direction.
Hillary RemyJul 13, 2026
News
NGX surges 6.35% as market cap tops ₦156 trillion
The NGX staged its strongest weekly rebound since the June correction, adding ₦9.34 trillion to investor portfolios after three bruising weeks of selling.
Peace LongeJul 13, 2026
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Lafarge Africa’s $1bn sale gets belated Senate backing
Holcim completed the sale of its 83.81% stake in Lafarge Africa to Huaxin Cement nearly a year before the Nigerian Senate voted to approve the transaction.
Damilola EsebameJul 13, 2026
Taxes
New PAYE tax bands in Nigeria 2026 — what you actually pay
The Nigeria Tax Act 2025 rewrites every PAYE bands threshold, replacing the old 7% to 24% structure with six progressive bands from 0% to 25% and an ₦800,000 tax-free floor.
Damilola EsebameJul 11, 2026
Taxes
Personal income tax in Nigeria — a complete 2026 guide
Nigeria’s new tax framework overhauls personal income tax Nigeria residents owe, introducing a ₦800,000 zero-rate threshold, six progressive bands, and penalties that hit harder than ever before.
Damilola EsebameJul 11, 2026
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Stanbic IBTC ETF surges 10% to hit NGX daily limit
The Stanbic IBTC ETF locked at the NGX’s maximum daily gain on July 10, extending a 2026 run now above 400% in returns per the exchange’s published data.
Hillary RemyJul 11, 2026
News
CBN targets 50m new accounts in bold payments push
The CBN unveiled a sweeping digital payments roadmap that could reshape how millions of citizens access financial services by 2028.
Hillary RemyJul 11, 2026
News
Tantalizers moves 210,000 shares without budging
Tantalizers traded 210,000 shares on a quiet NGX session on July 10, but the price stayed frozen at ₦4.35, raising questions about what the standoff between buyers and sellers means.
Peace LongeJul 11, 2026
Credit & Loans
Loan apps for salary earners in Nigeria
Loan apps for salary earners in Nigeria promise fast cash, but fintech platforms do not always beat traditional bank salary loans on total cost.
Damilola EsebameJul 10, 2026
Credit & Loans
NIRSAL MFB loan portal: full application guide 2026
NIRSAL MFB loan portal applications are open, but picking the wrong product or uploading incomplete documents can stall your approval for weeks.
Damilola EsebameJul 10, 2026
News
Airtel Africa smashes past ₦6,000 to new 52-week high
Airtel Africa hit a new 52-week high at ₦6,009, but the forces behind the rally go deeper than one session.
Peace LongeJul 10, 2026
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Nigeria’s 68% stock surge dethrones South Korea
The NGX benchmark overtook South Korea’s Kospi after an AI selloff cratered the index and the naira strengthened against the dollar in 2026.
Hillary RemyJul 10, 2026
News
S&P DJI places Nigeria on its critical 2027 watchlist
S&P DJI credited Nigeria’s regulatory overhaul but attached strict conditions that will determine whether the country reclaims frontier market status in 2027.
Damilola EsebameJul 10, 2026
News
SEC puts capital market operators on a 48-hour clock
The SEC has ordered brokers, fund managers, and registrars to file Q2 2026 ownership and capital flows data by July 10, giving operators barely two days to comply.
Hillary RemyJul 9, 2026
News
Dangote sends NNPC a signal it can’t afford to ignore
Dangote’s Lekki expansion blueprint and record European jet fuel exports are redrawing the competitive map for Nigeria’s state oil company.
Damilola EsebameJul 9, 2026
News
Airtel Africa sits at 52-week high as NGX peers tumble
Airtel Africa’s market value topped ₦21 trillion after the telecom giant hit the NGX’s 10% daily price ceiling, but the rally left several blue chips behind.
Peace LongeJul 9, 2026
Taxes
Nigeria Tax Act transition rules — what to do for 2025 vs 2026 income
The Federal Ministry of Finance has released Nigeria Tax Act transition rules that draw a firm line between old and new laws, and your 2025 filing obligations depend on which side your accounting period falls.
Damilola EsebameJul 8, 2026
News
BUA Foods drops to ₦845 as food giants hit the floor
BUA Foods led a broad consumer goods selloff on the Nigerian Exchange as food stocks shed up to 10% in a single session on July 7, 2026.
Peace LongeJul 8, 2026
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NCR Nigeria crashes 10% after rally from penny stock lows
NCR Nigeria’s nearly 8,000% rally from its all-time low hit a sharp reversal, and the volume behind the crash raises uncomfortable questions.
Tobi Opeyemi AmureJul 8, 2026
News
CBN warns against rejecting standard ₦100 banknote
The CBN threatened enforcement after reports of businesses and traders turning away one version of the ₦100 note across Nigeria.
Hillary RemyJul 8, 2026
Investing
Dangote Refinery vs Seplat: Which Nigerian Energy Stock Has the Edge?
The dangote refinery vs seplat debate pits a live upstream dividend payer against Africa’s biggest planned listing, so investor fit matters more than any winner.
Damilola EsebameJul 7, 2026
Investing
Dangote Refinery share price prediction: analyst views and post-IPO outlook
Analysts are split on every dangote refinery share price prediction ahead of Africa’s largest-ever IPO, with the bull and bear cases separated by $11 billion.
Damilola EsebameJul 7, 2026
News
Airtel Africa snaps up 1.7m of its own shares in a week
Airtel Africa’s buyback program has now crossed 11 million shares since late May, with every repurchased share headed straight for cancellation.
Peace LongeJul 7, 2026
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