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CBN Plans DFI Recapitalisation to Bridge MSME Credit Gap

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to recapitalise and restructure development finance institutions (DFIs) to address a widening funding gap for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Oil Royalties Increase by 88% Amid Govt’s Revenue Boost

Oil Royalties Increase by 88% Amid Govt's Revenue Boost   Oil and gas royalty collections by the Nigeria Revenue Service surged by N220.09bn in February 2026, a sharp increase of 87.6 per cent compared to January, following the implementation of Executive Order 9 mandating the centralisation...

Dangote Refinery Disputes Claims on Seven Cargo Allocation

Dangote Refinery Disputes Claims on Seven Cargo Allocation   Officials of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery are unaware of claims that seven crude cargoes have been allocated to it in May by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Senior officials at the refinery told our correspondent that,...

Banks Raise ₦4.65trn as CBN Ends Recapitalisation Drive

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the successful conclusion of its banking sector recapitalisation programme, with Nigerian banks raising a total of ₦4.65 trillion over a 24-month period to strengthen the financial system and support economic growth.

China Grants Nigeria Zero-Tariff Export Access from May 1

Nigeria’s exports to China will enjoy zero-tariff access from May 1, 2026, following a new trade agreement between both countries.

SMEs Face N48tn Financing Gap Despite Bank Reforms – Report

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that Nigeria’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face a ₦48tn financing gap, despite recent banking sector reforms.