The naira strengthened to N1,358.25/$ as Nigeria's external reserves climbed to $52.25 billion, their highest level in 17 years.
Nigeria's SEC has ordered capital market operators to freeze assets of six individuals and three Bureau de Change firms designated as terrorist financiers linked to ISWAP.
President Tinubu has assented to the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Bill, establishing a dedicated economic regulator for the port sector after more than a decade of delays.
The domestic equities market closed lower as sell-offs in MTN Nigeria and 25 other stocks dragged the All-Share Index down 0.73%, wiping N1.17 trillion off market capitalisation.
The US Department of State says Nigeria made no significant progress on fiscal transparency in 2025, placing it among 53 countries judged to have made no measurable improvement.
The EFCC has recovered over N115 billion and $81 million in unpaid statutory levies owed the Niger Delta Development Commission by 24 oil companies, clearing 19 others of liability.
The Federal Government is urging fresh investment in Nigeria's refining sector, saying the Dangote Refinery cannot single-handedly satisfy Africa's growing demand for refined fuel.
Nigerian startups raised just $4.9 million in July, a 96% collapse from June's $115.2 million haul, as big investors pulled back sharply.
President Tinubu, VP Shettima, and CBN Governor Cardoso will headline the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria's 19th Annual Banking and Finance Conference in Abuja.