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Economy
Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 4.4% in the second quarter of 2026, data released by the statistics office revealed.
The U.S. dollar weakened against other major currencies amid geopolitical concerns and trade uncertainties, fuelling negative sentiment.
Slow but steady, the Nigerian local currency, the naira, continues its downward trajectory for the sixth consecutive day, largely driven by FX liquidity shortfall in the official window.
NGX Drops as Investors Dump Shares in Big Banks The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index…
Buying interest in FCMB and Jaiz Bank drove the banking index higher on the Nigerian Exchange despite significant profit-taking.
For the fifth trading session, the naira declined against the US dollar amid tightening liquidity, driven by the Apex Bank’s efforts to prevent the local currency from gaining momentum.
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Ltd. has raised concerns over sharp and unusual price movements in shares of some listed companies in recent trading sessions.