MTNN, Vitafoam, Livestock Drive NGX Rally as Investors Gain N99.15bn Despite Mixed Market Sentiment
The Nigerian equities market extended its recovery streak on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, as select heavyweight stocks including MTN Nigeria,…
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Stock Futures Fall After U.S. Strikes Iran Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
U.S. stock futures slipped early Wednesday as investors reacted sharply to escalating geopolitical tensions after the United States carried out…
IMF Backs Nigeria’s Economic Reforms but Warns of Rising Poverty and Food Insecurity
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again expressed support for Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, acknowledging that the country is…
Nigerian Stocks Add N515 Billion as Bargain Hunting Fuels Strong Market Rebound
Nigeria’s stock market opened the week on a positive note, with investors gaining approximately N514.97 billion on Monday as renewed…
BUA Foods Tops NGX Dividend Yield Rankings as Seven Stocks Go Ex-Dividend in One Week
BUA Foods Plc has emerged as the highest-yielding stock among seven companies that went ex-dividend on the Nigerian Exchange (Nigerian…
Nigerian Stock Market Sheds N4.9trn as Profit-Taking Reverses Bullish Run | NGX Decline Hits Investors
The Nigerian stock market experienced a sharp reversal last week as investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) collectively lost…
Naira Undervalued by 13% Despite FX Reforms, Says Rewane as Economic Fundamentals Improve
Nigeria’s currency may be performing better than many expected, but leading economist Bismarck Rewane believes the naira is still trading…
Dulux owner Akzo Nobel plummets 19% after takeover talks fall through
European markets opened the day under pressure as investor sentiment weakened across major indices, with growing uncertainty driven by fresh…
European stocks rebound as oil prices slip; Abivax shares tumble
European markets staged a recovery on Tuesday as investor sentiment improved, with the Stoxx 600 climbing around 0.7% after recent…
Nigeria Capital Market Gains N60 Trillion in Five Months as Investor Confidence Soars
The Nigerian capital market has delivered a stunning performance in 2026, recording a massive wealth surge of over N60 trillion…
NGX Boss Urges CBN to Integrate Capital Market Development into Monetary Policy for Stronger Economic Growth
The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Temi Popoola, has urged the…
Capital market awards spotlight rising investor participation
Nigeria’s capital market is once again taking centre stage as preparations begin for the second edition of the Capital Market…
Dangote Refinery Eyes $2bn Private Investment Drive Ahead of Landmark IPO
Nigeria’s biggest industrial project, the Dangote Refinery, is attracting strong investor interest ahead of its planned initial public offering (IPO),…
Nigeria builds unicorns, Wall Street takes the wealth
Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s leading technology powerhouse, producing some of the continent’s most valuable startups and attracting billions of…
Wall Street Slips as Inflation Fears and Oil Shock Rattle US Markets
US stocks retreated in early trading on Tuesday as renewed inflation fears and rising global tensions pushed investors into a…
European Markets Rise as Trump Pauses Iran Strike, Germany Launches Uniper Privatization Plan
European stock markets climbed on Tuesday as investors reacted positively to easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and major…
Brent Crude Oil Prices Surge Above $111 as Middle East Tensions Fuel Supply Shock Fears
Oil prices surged sharply in early Asian trading on Monday, with Brent crude crossing the $111 mark as renewed geopolitical…
FGN Bonds and T-Bills Deliver Peak Returns in Q1 2026 as 364-Day Treasury Bill Hits 18.47%
Nigeria’s fixed-income market recorded some of its strongest sovereign returns in recent years during the first quarter of 2026, before…
Banks Dominate as NGX Companies Spend ₦628bn on Technology in 2025 Amid Digital Race
Listed companies on the Nigerian Exchange poured massive resources into technology in 2025, spending a combined ₦628.1 billion on IT-related…
Institute Restates Commitment To Capital Market Growth
The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s capital market following the election of Jude…
PenCom Gives PFAs Green Light to Invest in Dangote Refinery IPO Ahead of Historic Listing
Nigeria’s pension industry is set for a major investment shift after the National Pension Commission (PenCom) approved a special waiver…
Asia Markets Mixed as Trump–Xi Talks and Iran Tensions Shake Investor Sentiment
Asia-Pacific stock markets traded mixed on Wednesday as investors reacted to rising geopolitical tensions, fresh U.S. inflation concerns, and anticipation…
FGN Bond Auction May 2026: DMO Announces N600 Billion Issuance to Finance Government Spending
The Debt Management Office has announced a fresh N600 billion Federal Government of Nigeria bond auction scheduled for May 2026…
European Markets Rebound as UK Gilt Yields Ease Amid Starmer Leadership Pressure
European stock markets opened higher on Wednesday, recovering from losses recorded in the previous trading session as investor confidence improved…
SEC Recapitalisation to Trigger Asset Management Consolidation in Nigeria
Nigeria’s asset management industry is set for a major shake-up as the ongoing Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recapitalisation exercise…
NGX ETFs Rebound Strongly as Trading Value Hits N1.11 Billion Amid Renewed Investor Interest
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded a strong rebound in the week ended May 8,…
Nigeria Stock Market Crosses N160tn as Investor Confidence Drives Historic Rally
Nigeria’s equities market recorded a historic milestone on Monday as the market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) crossed the…
European Stocks Slide as U.S.-Iran Peace Hopes Fade, UK Political Crisis Deepens
European stock markets opened sharply lower on Tuesday as investor confidence weakened following renewed uncertainty over a possible peace agreement…
Nigeria Money Market Stays Liquid Despite CBN Tightening as Billions Flow in from Maturities
Nigeria’s money market continued to show strong liquidity this week, even as the Central Bank of Nigeria maintained aggressive efforts…
Top 10 Equity Mutual Funds in Nigeria by YTD Returns (April 2026) Amid Strong Market Rally
Nigeria’s equity mutual fund space is seeing renewed attention from investors as strong stock market performance drives impressive year-to-date (YTD)…