Economy
2.3 Billion Pieces of Coins Worth N1.60b in Circulation—CBN
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that a total of 2.3 billion Nigerian coins worth N1.60 billion were in circulation in the first six months of 2018.
In its Economic Report for the first half of 2018 released last week and obtained by Business Post, the apex bank said the coins comprise 1 kobo, 10 kobo, 25 kobo, 50 kobo, N1 and N2 denominations.
An analysis of the report by Business Post indicated that during the period under review, a total of 31.4 million pieces of the 1 kobo coin worth N3 million were in circulation.
Also, 315.6 million pieces of the 10 kobo coin valued at N32 million were in circulation, 348.3 million pieces of the 25 kobo coin worth N87 million were in circulation, while 681.5 million pieces of the 50 kobo coin valued at N340 million were in circulation.
Furthermore, a total of 736.1 million pieces of the N1 coin worth N740 million were in circulation in the reviewed period, while 204.4 million pieces of the N2 coin valued at N410 million were also in circulation in H1 2018.
Also in the report, the central bank said a total of 5.6 billion pieces of banknotes valued at N1.899 trillion were in circulation in the first six months of this year, bringing the total value of Naira in circulation in the period under consideration to N1.9 trillion.
This represented an increase of 1.4 percent over the level in the corresponding period of 2017, reflecting increased economic activities and the expansionary fiscal policy of the government.
In value term, banknotes, increased by 1.4 percent, compared with the level in the first half of 2017, while coins remain unchanged.
In terms of composition, the combined volume of N5, N10, N20 and N50 banknotes, as share of total currency in circulation in the first half of 2018, decreased to 27.0 percent, from 30.4 percent in the first half of 2017.
Similarly, the value dropped to 1.8 percent, from 2.0 percent in the corresponding period of 2017.
At end-June 2018, the value of N200, N100, N20 and N10 banknotes in circulation rose by 7.2 percent, 70.8 percent, 6.8 percent and 9.1 percent, respectively.
However, the value of N1,000, N500, N50 and N5 denominations declined by 0.2 percent, 0.8 percent, 24.5 percent and 39.8 percent, respectively, compared with the levels in the first half of 2017.
The report said the N1,000 and N500 banknotes remained dominant with shares of 60.7 percent and 28.1 percent, respectively, in value terms in the first half of 2018.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The pre-registration training and examination for capital market operators (CMOs) for the second quarter of 2026 has been postponed.
Business Post gathered that the new date for the exercise is now Monday, June 15, 2026.
This information was disclosed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) through a circular on Monday, June 8, 2026.
The Nigerian capital market regulator stated that this postponement has also resulted in the extension of the deadline for registration to Friday, June 12, 2026.
In the notice today, the SEC expressed its regret for the inconvenience this action may cause operators, who had prepared for the initial date of the training and examination.
“Further to the recent circular on Q2 2026 Pre-registration Training and Examination, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hereby informs all eligible applicants for the Q2 2026 Pre-registration Training and Examination that the commencement date has been postponed to Monday, June 15, 2026.
“Registration on the designated portal has also been extended to Friday, June 12, 2026. All other conditions contained in the circular remain unchanged.
“The commission regrets any inconvenience this postponement may cause and appreciates the understanding of all applicants,” the disclosure noted.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
One of the leading healthcare firms in Nigeria, Fidson Healthcare Plc, has listed additional shares on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited.
The new stocks absorbed into the stock market were 600 million units, raising the total issued and fully paid-up shares of Fidson to 3,000,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each from 2,400,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each.
The fresh equities came from the company’s rights issue of 600,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each at N35.00 per share.
They were issued to existing investors on the basis of one new ordinary share for every existing four ordinary shares held as of the close of business on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Confirming the development, the regulator in a notice said, “Trading licence holders are hereby notified that an additional 600,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each of Fidson Healthcare Plc were on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, listed on the daily official list of Nigerian Exchange Limited.
“The additional shares arose from the company’s rights issue of 600,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each at N35.00 per share on the basis of one new ordinary share for every existing four ordinary shares held as at the close of business on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
“With the listing of the additional 600,000,000 ordinary shares, the total issued and fully paid-up shares of Fidson Healthcare Plc have now increased from 2,400,000,000 to 3,000,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each.”
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
This news will surely excite local contractors with verified claims of N100 million or less, as the federal government has approved their payments.
This approval for the disbursement was given by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele.
This followed a verification and reconciliation exercise designed to ensure only validated claims qualify for payment.
The beneficiaries cover contractors across multiple ministries, departments and agencies. The release of the funds is expected to enable contractors to return to project sites, pay workers, settle suppliers and meet outstanding financial commitments.
In an announcement on Monday, the Federal Ministry of Finance also said this latest batch of payments would ease liquidity pressure on small businesses and accelerate economic activity nationwide.
It was noted that the payments for verified claims of N100 million below were strategically done to spread economic impact broadly rather than concentrate disbursements among a handful of large firms.
The payments form part of a broader push to clear inherited contractor obligations, with over N700 billion verified in recent months.
“For many beneficiaries, the release of funds represents more than a financial transaction. It provides the certainty needed to sustain operations, preserve jobs, complete ongoing projects, and contribute to economic recovery and growth,” the ministry said in a statement.
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