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Nigerian Stock Market Gains N63bn as May Trading Opens on Bullish Note
The Nigerian stock market kicked off trading for the month of May on a positive note, recording a…
Naira rebounds to N1,858/£1 amid improved FX inflows and market stability
The Nigerian naira has staged a modest recovery against the British pound, trading at N1,858/£1 in the official…
NGX Group Q1 2026 Profit Surges 140% to N5.98bn on Strong Trading Activity
The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc delivered an impressive financial performance in the first quarter of 2026,…
Seplat Energy Q1 Profit Jumps to N52.5bn as Company Declares Dollar Dividend
Seplat Energy Plc has kicked off 2026 on a strong note, reporting a post-tax profit of N52.5 billion for the first…
NGX Targets Deeper Market Growth as Shareholders Approve N2 Dividend, Bonus Shares
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has reaffirmed its ambition to drive deeper capital market growth, strengthen…
Nigerian Stock Market Surges by N3.2trn as Investors Return, Market Cap Hits…
The Nigerian stock market recorded a strong recovery on Wednesday, gaining N3.204 trillion in market capitalisation…
VFD Group Reports N5.1 Billion Q1 2026 Profit as Investment Income and Other Gains…
VFD Group Plc has kicked off 2026 on a strong note, reporting a pretax profit of N5.1 billion for the first quarter…
Naira Weakens to N1,383/$ as External Reserves Drop Deepens FX Pressure
The Nigerian naira continued its downward slide on Tuesday, closing at N1,383 against the US dollar,…
European Stocks Slip as UAE OPEC Exit Clouds Global Oil Supply Outlook
European markets opened slightly lower on Wednesday, as investors reacted to a mix of corporate…
CSCS Declares N1.78 Dividend as Profit Climbs on Strong Market Activity
Shareholders of the Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) have approved a total dividend payout of N8.9…
US Dollar Weakens Ahead of Fed Decision as Middle East Tensions Ease and Oil…
The US dollar weakened on Monday as global markets reacted to shifting geopolitical signals from the Middle East…
FGN Bond Auction Draws N948bn in Strong Investor Demand Across Three Maturities
Nigeria’s domestic debt market recorded a strong showing in April 2026 as the Federal Government’s latest bond…
Dividend Inflows and Earnings Optimism Drive Nigerian Equities Market Gains This…
Financial analysts are projecting another positive week for the Nigerian equities market, as fresh dividend inflows…
CSCS Deepens Market Infrastructure Investment, Declares N1.78 Dividend Amid…
The Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s capital…
Asia Markets Hit Record Highs as Japan and South Korea Stocks Surge Despite…
Asia-Pacific stock markets mostly climbed on Monday, with Japan and South Korea leading the charge as…
European Stocks Dip as Iran Peace Talks Uncertainty Weighs on Markets; SAP Surges…
European stock markets slipped on Friday as renewed uncertainty around U.S.–Iran peace negotiations dampened…
European Stocks Open Lower as Markets React to Oil Shock; Nokia and L’Oréal Rally…
European stock markets started Thursday on a weaker note as investors reacted cautiously to rising geopolitical…
CBN Treasury Bills Auction Sees N894bn Allotment as Investor Demand Surges
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has allotted a total of N894.17 billion in its Treasury Bills Primary Market…
European Stocks Rise as Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Deadline
European markets opened on a cautiously positive note Wednesday, as investors reacted to fresh geopolitical…
Nigeria Imports 61.7 Million Barrels of US Crude Amid Rising Oil Exports and Local…
Nigeria imported about 61.7 million barrels of crude oil from the United States between January 2024 and January…
CBN to Raise N750bn in April Treasury Bills Auction as Investor Demand Strengthens
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to raise N750 billion through its second Treasury Bills…
Naira Weakens to N1,349/$ as Dollar Slides Amid Iran Peace Talks Optimism
The Nigerian naira slipped further on Monday, trading at N1,349 to the US dollar, compared to N1,342.5 recorded at…
European Stocks Edge Higher as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Deadline Nears
European markets opened on a cautious but positive note on Tuesday, as investors closely tracked developments…
FG Eyes $75m Investment in Flutterwave IPO to Boost Nigeria’s Tech Sector
Nigeria’s Federal Government is set to invest $75 million in Flutterwave’s planned $250 million initial public…
Naira Strengthens to N1,348 Per Dollar Amid US–Iran Tensions and FX Market…
The Nigerian naira continued its steady recovery on Monday, strengthening to N1,348 per US dollar in the official…
European Markets Slide as Gulf Tensions Threaten Ceasefire Stability
European markets began the week on a cautious note, slipping into negative territory as renewed tensions in the…
Nigerian Breweries Stock Rally Hits 135% as Recovery Plan Restores Investor…
Nigerian Breweries Plc says its sharp share price rally is a clear sign that investors are regaining…
Asia Markets Slip as Middle East Ceasefire Uncertainty Weighs on Investor…
Asia-Pacific markets mostly closed lower on Friday, as cautious optimism surrounding a fragile Middle East…
SEC Sets N7.5bn Minimum Capital for Free Trade Zone Listings in Nigeria’s Capital…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a new minimum paid-up share capital of N7.5…
European Stocks Rise as UK GDP Surges and Iran Peace Talks Lift Market Sentiment
European stocks rose modestly on Thursday as investors reacted to stronger-than-expected UK economic growth and…