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2. Tinubu's groundbreaking of the 500,000-unit Renewed Hope Mega City along the Abuja-Nasarawa corridor promises to ease pressure on the capital, deliver affordable housing, create jobs, and foster sustainable, climate-responsive growth in a new urban corridor.
2. Dangote Refinery boosts PMS supply to 40.1 million litres daily – NMDPRA
A fantastic milestone! Dangote Refinery's ramp-up to an average of 40.1 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) per day in January 2026 marks a major boost to domestic fuel production. This steady increase supports energy security, reduces reliance on imports, and brings Nigeria closer to self-sufficiency in refined petroleum products.
3. African Development Bank funds $200 million Nigeria’s climate-smart farming
Great news for sustainable agriculture! The AfDB's $200 million loan approval powers the next phase of Nigeria's National Agricultural Growth Scheme – Agro-Pocket, promoting climate-resilient seeds, modern tech, and data-driven farming. This investment strengthens food security, boosts staple crop productivity, and helps cut food imports while building resilient value chains.
4. Best-performing Nigerian stocks for the week ended 13 February 2026
The market delivered an impressive show! The week saw strong gains, with top performers like Zichis Agro Allied Industries (up 60.71%), Union Dicon Salt (up 60.15%), and Daar Communications (up 55.26%) leading the charge. Overall, the equities market rose over 6%, breaking the 180,000-point barrier for the first time, reflecting robust investor confidence and vibrant trading activity.
5. MTNN overtakes BUA Foods as Nigeria’s most valuable stock
Congratulations to MTN Nigeria! Regaining its position as the NGX's most valuable company with a market cap of around N14.9 trillion highlights the telecom giant's strength and appeal. This shift underscores growing investor faith in Nigeria's digital and communications sector as a key economic driver.
6. Investors reap biggest ever weekly gain on pension funds boost
A historic win for investors! Pension fund reforms unlocked significant liquidity, fueling one of the largest weekly gains ever on the NGX, pushing the All-Share Index past 180,000 points. This surge demonstrates the power of long-term capital inflows and bodes well for sustained market growth and wealth creation.
7. AU Summit: Nigeria gets permanent seat on board of African Central Bank
A proud achievement for Nigeria's leadership! Securing a permanent seat on the African Central Bank's Board at the AU Summit strengthens Africa's financial integration and positions Nigeria to play a pivotal role in shaping the continent's monetary future and economic architecture.
Tinubu Launching 500,000-unit Mega City To Decongest Abuja, Redefine Urban Growth Corridor
Visionary urban development ahead! President
8. AgroFood Targets Food Import Reduction, Export-ready Value Chains
Exciting steps toward agro-industrial strength! The upcoming agrofood Nigeria event and related initiatives focus on cutting food imports, stabilizing prices, and building export-competitive value chains through policy, technology, and private investment. This drives self-reliance and positions Nigeria as a stronger player in global food markets.
9.Equities Market Gains N283bn As Buy-side Support Remains Strong
Solid momentum continues! Strong buy-side interest powered a N283 billion gain in market capitalization, with the All-Share Index climbing steadily. This reflects sustained investor enthusiasm and a positive outlook for Nigeria's capital markets.