FAAC shares N2.43trn among FG, states, LGs
•As CIT, CGT, stamp duties, VAT collections decline By Emma Ujah The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N2.428 trillion among the three tiers of government, Federal Government, state governments and local government councils. This comes as collections from Companies Income Tax (CIT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Stamp Duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) […]
Zenith Bank wins Africa’s Best Bank, retains Nigeria’s top banking award
Zenith Bank Plc has been named Africa’s Best Bank and Nigeria’s Best Bank for the second consecutive year at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the continent’s leading financial institutions. The awards which were presented in London recognises the bank’s strong financial performance, digital innovation, customer service and contribution […]
FG targets additional 300,000bpd oil production with 2026 bid round
•Offers 37 blocks to investors, targets 500m barrels reserve addition Why 13 blocks returned to basket, NUPRC By Udeme Akpan & Obas Esiedesa The Federal Government yesterday said the ongoing 2025 Licensing Round is expected to deliver an additional 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil and condensate production within three years Speaking at the […]
CBN retains rate at 26.5%, cites Middle East tensions
•Says banks no longer need forbearance •External reserves sustains upward trend, hit $52.5bn By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 per cent. CBN Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, announced the decision yesterday after the 306th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja. He […]
E-invoicing: NRS sets July 31 deadline for compliance
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, has set July 31, 2026, as the deadline for all large taxpayers to fully adopt the national e-invoicing and Electronic Fiscal System (EFS). This follows a public notice issued by the NRS on February 17, 2026, on the implementation timeline and the mandatory adoption of the national e-invoicing […]
FGN bonds attract N1.74trn, records 45% oversubscription
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bond auction in July 2026 was oversubscribed by 45 percent, or N540 billion, attracting total subscriptions of N1.74 trillion against the N1.2 trillion offered by the Debt Management Office (DMO). This reflects strong investor demand for Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) debt instruments. According to the July […]
