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NISO disowns ‘Nigeria National Grid’ X account, cautions public against misinformation The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has distanced itself from an unauthorised social media account on X, formerly Twitter, operating under the name “Nigeria National Grid.” In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, the system operator warned the public, media organisations, and stakeholders against relying on information disseminated through the account, describing its contents as misleading and unauthorised. NISO said the move was necessary to protect the integrity of its communications and ensure that the public receives accurate information about the operations of Nigeria’s national electricity grid. Read more https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/06/niso-disowns-nigeria-national-grid-x-account-cautions-public-against-misinformation/

“T+1 sounds technical… but here’s what it really means for YOU.” Most people hear T+1 settlement and get confused, but it’s actually simple. 👉 Watch the full conversation on YouTube @nairametrics.tv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47fzoQE5H68 Drinks and Mics is proudly sponsored by ledropnigeria , @mandilasgroup , @uacfoodsng .

Take a look at our winners from the Nairametrics Capital Market Awards. These organizations and individuals are setting the standard for financial excellence in Nigeria. 👉Here Insurance Company of the Year: @aiicoinsurance Diversified Company of the Year: @transcorpgroup Healthcare Company of the Year: @mecure_industries_plc Investors Relations Team of the Year: @bua.cement Stockbroker of the Year: @cardinalstoneng Non-Bank Financial Institution of the Year: @vfd.group

The corporate giants have taken the stage at the Nairametrics Capital Market Awards! We are incredibly proud to unveil the winners of our most prestigious categories. These organizations have demonstrated unrivaled market leadership, exceptional financial resilience, and outstanding value creation over the past year. Company of the Year: @mtnng Tier-One Bank of the Year (FUGAZ): @zenithbankplc Commercial Bank of the Year: @wemabank #NMCapitalMarketsAwards #Nairametrics #NMCA

ICYMI NGX targets broader capital market participation ahead of major listings https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/06/ngx-targets-broader-capital-market-participation-ahead-of-major-listings/ Cross-border payment fragmentation is slowing Africa’s digital economy—Maplerad CEO https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/06/cross-border-payment-fragmentation-is-slowing-africas-digital-economy-maplerad-ceo/ WHO unveils $518 million plan to contain Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/06/who-unveils-518-million-plan-to-contain-ebola-outbreak-in-congo-uganda/ Insurance, banking stocks drive NGX rebound with N234.73 billion gain on Friday https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/06/insurance-banking-stocks-drive-ngx-rebound-with-n234-73-billion-gain-on-friday/ Naira weakens to N1,365/$ as external reserves cross $50 billion https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/06/naira-weakens-to-n1365-as-external-reserves-cross-50-billion/ Blood bath: Nigerian stocks, gold, Bitcoin, and US equities crash https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/06/cross-border-payment-fragmentation-is-slowing-africas-digital-economy-maplerad-ceo/

Last night, we celebrated two outstanding voices in Nigeria’s capital market. 🏆 Aruoture”Rotus” Oddiri - Capital Market Journalist of the Year 🏆 Olumide Adesina — Capital Market Influencer of the Year Congratulations to both winners for their impact in informing, educating, and engaging investors. #NMCapitalMarketsAwards #NMCA 👏📈

“MTN isn’t just a stock… it’s Nigeria’s entire economy in one company.” And that’s exactly why some investors believe it’s grossly undervalued. MTN is in the hands of 70% of Nigerians, That’s potentially 160 million users. So, when you invest in MTN you’re not just buying a telecom company, you’re betting on Nigeria’s growth story itself 👉 Watch the full conversation on YouTube @nairametrics.tv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47fzoQE5H68 Drinks and Mics is proudly sponsored by ledropnigeria , @mandilasgroup , @uacfoodsng .

ICYMI. DINNER SEC DG: Young Nigerians, fintech apps now driving capital market growth https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/05/sec-dg-young-nigerians-fintech-apps-now-driving-capital-market-growth/ Police launch coordinated raids, stop-and-search operations in Oyo https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/05/police-launch-coordinated-raids-stop-and-search-operations-in-oyo/ Sovereign Trust Insurance remits N1.5 billion statutory capital deposit to CBN https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/05/sovereign-trust-insurance-remits-n1-5-billion-statutory-capital-deposit-to-cbn/ Anthropic calls for coordinated mechanism to pause AI development https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/05/anthropic-calls-for-coordinated-mechanism-to-pause-ai-development/ FG flags off N1.245 trillion Gombe-Biu Highway reconstruction, awards project to Hi-tech https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/05/fg-flags-off-n1-245-trillion-gombe-biu-highway-reconstruction-awards-project-to-hi-tech/ Naira strengthens below N1,360/$, first time in four weeks https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/05/naira-strengthens-below-n1360-first-time-in-four-weeks/ Why Nigeria’s stock market is falling – and when analysts expect a rebound https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/05/why-nigerias-stock-market-is-falling-and-when-analysts-expect-a-rebound/ Nigerian stocks bloodbath: Investors lose over N5 Trillion since June 1 https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/04/nigerian-stocks-bloodbath-investors-lose-over-n5-trillion-since-june-1/

Our founder and CEO @ugodre delivering the Keynote address at the Nairametrics Capital Market Awards 2026. Stay tuned to our feed for live updates. #NMCapitalMarketsAwards #Nairametrics #NMCA

WE ARE LIVE! The wait is over! 🎉 The Nairametrics Capital Market Awards 2026 is officially underway. Who will take home the top honours tonight? Watch live and find out. #NCMA26

Daily Currency Exchange Rate Update: 5TH of June,2026 The naira saw mixed movements across markets today. If you’re holding forex, calculate how these shifts affect your pocket, what’s your gain or loss in just 24 hours? Visit www.ftm.ng for more updates.

🎉 It’s Friday, and it’s time for another episode of Drinks & Mics, proudly brought to you by Nairametrics TV! This week, Ugo Dre, Tunji Andrews, Arnold Dublin Green, Otunba Delz, and special guest Samson Esemuede discuss finance, business, and the economy, sharing fresh perspectives and practical insights you can use. 📍 Join us LIVE by 6:00 PM on YouTube via Nairametrics TV. Don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe. Your participation makes the conversation even better. 🔥 Drinks & Mics is proudly sponsored by Mandilas Group Limited, Ledrop Nigeria Limited, UAC Nigeria PLC, and Awabah. #DrinksAndMics #NairametricsTV #FinanceTalk #BusinessInsights #EconomicConversations

Euro tumbles below N1,585/€1 on strong naira rally The Nigerian naira strengthened against major European currencies during the week’s fourth trading session. The indicative daily rate for the EUR/NGN pair in the first week of June 2026 averaged in the high N1500s. CBN latest data indicated the naira closed at N1582/€1 on Thursday. Recent reports from the World Bank and domestic sources indicate Nigeria’s headline inflation has fallen significantly from its peak, helped by increased stability in the FX market and improved supply driven by higher agricultural yields. Read more https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/05/euro-tumbles-below-n1585-e1-on-strong-naira-rally/

FG flags off N1.245 trillion Gombe-Biu Highway reconstruction, awards project to Hi-tech The Federal Government has flagged off the N1.245 trillion reconstruction and dualisation of the 125km Gombe-Biu Highway, awarding the project to Hi-Tech Construction Company. The disclosure was contained in a statement made by Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, on Friday. The project, which was officially launched in Gombe State, is part of the Tinubu administration’s push to expand key transport corridors aimed at improving connectivity, trade flows, and regional integration across the North-East. Read more https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/05/fg-flags-off-n1-245-trillion-gombe-biu-highway-reconstruction-awards-project-to-hi-tech/

World Environment Day: Green Tax sparks debate ahead of July 1 rollout As the world commemorates World Environment Day 2026, Nigeria’s planned implementation of a new Green Tax on motor vehicles has generated widespread debate among environmental advocates, economists, automobile operators, and consumers. The Green Tax, scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, is part of the Federal Government’s tax reform programme aimed at aligning fiscal policy with environmental objectives while expanding government revenue. While supporters view the levy as a necessary step toward promoting cleaner transportation and reducing emissions, critics argue that the policy could impose additional costs on citizens without providing sufficient alternatives for cleaner mobility. https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/05/world-environment-day-green-tax-sparks-debate-ahead-of-july-1-rollout/

FG’s survey shows 83.4% of Nigerians want social media restriction for children A survey by the Ministry of Communications, innovation, and Digital Economy, has revealed that 83.4% of Nigerians support social media restriction to protect children. Findings of the survey were presented on Thursday in Lagos during a roundtable discussion on the Safety and Protection of Children Online, organized by the Ministry in collaboration with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). The survey follows recent announcement by the Ministry of plans to introduce age restrictions for social media use in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen online safety for children. The government, however, said whatever form of regulation or law that would be put in place would be decided by Nigerians after a nationwide consultation. https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/05/fgs-survey-shows-83-4-of-nigerians-want-social-media-restriction-for-children/

“Why does the market always struggle in June?” It’s not panic, it’s positioning. And here’s the key insight 👇 💡 When prices drop, they often create new entry opportunities Stocks like Zenith, GTCO, Access, PZ, and others are now at fresh entry levels for long‑term investors The takeaway: 👉 Traders see volatility 👉 Smart investors see opportunity 👉 Watch the full conversation on YouTube @nairametrics.tv https://youtu.be/tv8HzGyMwpU

ICYMI. BREAKFAST Aradel, Eterna drag Oil & Gas index down 4.9% as stocks lose N580 billion https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/04/aradel-eterna-drag-oil-gas-index-down-4-9-as-stocks-lose-n580-billion/ Dangote Refinery raises crude processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/04/dangote-refinery-raises-crude-processing-capacity-to-700000-barrels-per-day/ State police: FG begins constitution amendment engagements amid security concerns https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/04/state-police-fg-begins-constitution-amendment-engagements-amid-security-concerns/ Naira strengthens below N1,360/$, first time in four weeks https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/05/naira-strengthens-below-n1360-first-time-in-four-weeks/ Grenada opens visa-free access to Nigerian entrepreneurs, professionals https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/05/grenada-opens-visa-free-access-to-nigerian-entrepreneurs-professionals/ CBI: Insurtech revolution could drive Insurance adoption among 200 million Nigerians by 2030 https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/05/cbi-insurtech-revolution-could-drive-insurance-adoption-among-200-million-nigerians-by-2030/