April 13, 2026/United Capital Update Global Markets United States Recent data from the United States points to early signs of labour market softening, as initial jobless claims rose slightly to 219,000, indicating a modest increase in unemployment filings while overall labour market conditions remain relatively resilient. Meanwhile, minutes from the […]
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World Bank Advice Risks Dragging Nigeria Back into Fuel Import Trap, Violates Petroleum Law — Energy Experts Warn
April 13, 2026/Dangote Group Energy experts have criticised recent recommendations by the World Bank urging Nigeria to deepen fuel importation and fully liberalise its downstream petroleum sector, warning that the advice is ill‑timed, economically regressive and in direct violation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). An energy economist and professor, […]
NGXASI Advance +0.35%, Driven by Bellwether Counters
April 13, 2026/InvestmentOne Report The NGXASI advanced by 0.35% to close at 204,487.85pts as gains recorded in STANBIC (+6.52%), GUINNESS (+7.80%) and NB (+5.50%) drove the local bourse into the green. In the fixed income space, the Treasury Bills secondary market traded on a slightly positive note due to […]
