Finance & Economy
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From Penny Stock to Powerhouse: How Wema Bank Redefined Growth in Nigeria’s Banking Sector
There is a common, though wrongly-put narrative in some circles that Wema Bank is “small.” It is a perception that has lingered…
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Recapitalisation: How CBN’s stricter credit-risk policy will protect N4.65trn raised funds
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is redesigning banking sector’s credit‑risk framework to protect N4.65 trillion new capital raised by…
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GTCO’s FY’25 Stumbles: Profit Plumps Amidst FX Losses and Tax Hikes
GTCO’s FY’25 results reveal a sobering reality, with a 14.9% year-over-year decline in Profit After Tax to N865.7 billion, marking…
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Private Sector Credit Growth Slows as Lending Hits N75.6trn in February 2026
According to data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), private sector credit extension (PSCE) grew marginally by +0.5%…
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Nigerian Bourse Extended Bullish Momentum on Wednesday Following FTSE Russell Update; BDC Rate Depreciated to N1,405/US$1
Apr 08, 2026 • by Proshare Research • Source: Proshare • 13 views 1.1 NGX – Listed Equities…
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Nigeria’s Banks and the Conflict between Liquidity and Lending – OpEd
By Sola Oni Nigeria’s banking sector has emerged from its latest recapitalisation exercise with stronger balance sheets and renewed confidence,…
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Zenith Bank posts N1.26trn profit before tax, proposes higher dividend
ZENITH Bank Plc has recorded a profit before tax (PBT) of N1.26 trillion for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025,…
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Nigeria’s Debt Record: Separating Fact from Propaganda in a Season of High Political Noise
A NOTE ON ANALYTICAL RESPONSIBILITY I write this commentary in a season of deliberately amplified political noise, in which social…
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Domestic Stock Market Rebounded on Tuesday as Investors Gained N516bn on NGX; BDC Rate Closed Flat at N1,420/US$1
s Snapshot 1.1 NGX – Listed Equities Stock picks newsletter The Nigerian stock market closed Tuesday on a bright note, recouping…
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N’assembly passes N68.3trn 2026 budget after Tinubu’s upward review request
President Tinubu presents 2026 budget to a joint session of the national assembly The national assembly has passed N68.3 trillion…
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