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Nigerians are increasingly borrowing to build houses — CBN
·Other lendings rise, lenders report low default rates By Elizabeth Adegbesan Credit for house purchase by households increased to 9.6 index points in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2’26), indicating that
SEC launches campaign to recover unclaimed dividends, inherited assets
By Obas Esiedesa The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a nationwide campaign to help investors and beneficiaries recover unclaimed dividends and inherited investments, as part of efforts to strengthen
Nigerian Breweries’ revenue up 9% to N804 bn
… restores retained earnings to positive By Peter Egwuatu Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, has announced a strong performance for the first half of the 2026, recording a group
Truck owners seek refunds over cancelled E-Call-Up bookings
By Godwin Oritse The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) has demanded an urgent review of the Electronic Call-Up (ETO) system following recurring cancellations of paid truck bookings, describing the practice
Economic activities expand second straight month despite industry contraction — CBN
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Economic activity in Nigeria expanded for the second consecutive month in July 2026 as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 51.1 points,
EFCC Under Olukoyede: Enforcement, Politics and Fight for Credibility
Recent move by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to freeze Osun state government’s account reignites debate over timing, independence and results of the country’s anti-graft war. Iyobosa Uwugiaren writes.
Stock market extends rally as investors position for earnings season
By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian stock market has sustained its positive momentum on Week-on-Week, WoW, as renewed buying interest in blue-chip stocks outweighed widespread profit-taking across the broader market. The benchmark,
GMH and the Cost of Keeping its Promises
As it marks its eleventh anniversary, Vanessa Obioha looks at how the real estate company has navigated rising construction costs while maintaining customer confidence When the naira began to lose
Osun Poll: NSCDC Deploys 10,210 Personnel, Tactical Units
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 10,210 personnel and specialised tactical units to Osun State ahead of the governorship election, as security
Senate Engages Financial Regulators, Experts On Reforms To Strengthen Nigeria’s Economic Stability
The Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s financial system, convening an expanded stakeholders’ engagement with key financial sector regulators and experts
