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The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has successfully raised N5.913 billion from retail investors through its February 2026 Savings Bond offer, the Debt Management Office (DMO) announced. The subscription window,…
The Nigerian naira strengthened to N1,349.5 per US dollar on Tuesday, marking the first time it traded below the N1,350/$ threshold since May 29, 2024. Data from the official foreign…
Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher on Wednesday as investors focused on economic developments in China, shrugging off weaker-than-expected U.S. retail sales. The positive momentum in the region comes amid broader…
Japan’s stock market soared to record levels on Monday as investors reacted to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s landmark election victory. The Nikkei 225 surged past 57,000 for the first time…
Nigeria’s Treasury Bills (NTB) market saw an extraordinary surge in investor appetite at the latest primary market auction, with total subscriptions soaring to ₦4.59 trillion—almost four times the ₦1.15 trillion…
The U.S. dollar regained some footing in early Asian trading on Thursday as investors positioned ahead of closely watched interest rate decisions from the European Central Bank (ECB) and the…
International Breweries Plc has completed a strong financial comeback, reporting a profit before tax of N85.1 billion for the 2025 financial year, a sharp reversal from the N111.8 billion loss…
Transcorp Hotels Plc has announced a strong finish to 2025, posting a full-year pretax profit of N32.8 billion, marking a 45% increase from the previous year. The growth was primarily…
TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc recorded its first major financial setback in six years in 2025, posting a pre-tax loss of N12.5 billion for the year ended December 31. This marked…
European stocks opened higher on Tuesday as global markets showed signs of calm following a brief but historic sell-off that rattled cryptocurrencies and precious metals late last week. Investors appeared…
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed trading on Thursday, January 29, 2026, on a positive note as renewed investor confidence lifted key market indicators, even as overall trading activity slowed. The…
Nigeria’s naira continued its upward momentum midweek, appreciating to around ₦1,400 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market, as global pressure on the US dollar intensified. The local currency…
European stocks edged higher on Tuesday as investors reacted positively to the European Union’s historic trade agreement with India. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.3%, with most sectors and…
European markets are expected to start Tuesday on a positive note, with investors turning their attention to a packed earnings calendar. Early indicators suggest modest gains across major regional indexes,…
Nigeria’s stock market has entered 2026 on a historic high, with total market capitalization crossing the ₦100 trillion mark and the All-Share Index closing last week at 165,512 points. Year-to-date…
Nigeria’s equity market closed 2025 on a historic note, with total transactions soaring to N11.92 trillion, driven by strong participation from both domestic and foreign investors. Data released by the…
European stocks are poised for a mixed start on Wednesday as global investors brace for U.S. President Donald Trump’s highly anticipated speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.…
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) bounced back on Tuesday, reversing the losses recorded in the previous session as renewed investor interest lifted key stocks. Market capitalisation rose by N93.48bn to close…
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a significant revision of the minimum capital requirements for all regulated entities operating in the country’s capital market. The updated framework, which…
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the most sweeping capital market reform in over a decade, dramatically increasing minimum capital requirements for operators and setting a June 30,…
European stock markets are expected to open in negative territory on Tuesday as renewed concerns over trade tariffs weigh on investor sentiment across the region. Major benchmarks in the U.K.,…
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded a remarkable surge in total market capitalization, closing mid-January 2026 at N217.749 trillion. This represents a 44.3% increase from the N150.898 trillion recorded at the…
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled its most significant overhaul of capital requirements in a decade, sparking anxiety among portfolio managers and fund operators. The new rules, aimed…
Asia-Pacific markets mostly slipped on Monday, reflecting investor caution after heightened geopolitical tensions and key economic data from China. The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong fell 1.07%, while Japan’s…
Global financial markets are bracing for renewed volatility following fresh trade tensions between the United States and Europe, after President Donald Trump threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on several European…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified that fund and portfolio managers will now be required to hold 0.1% of Assets Under Management (AUM) as regulatory capital, correcting an…
The Nigerian stock market paused its recent bullish momentum on January 15, 2026, as the All-Share Index (ASI) fell by 714.7 points to 166,057.3, ending a nine-day winning streak. Despite…
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled a major overhaul of capital requirements for capital market operators, affecting brokers, fund managers, issuing houses, fintech firms, and digital asset companies.…
The long-running US stock market rally, powered largely by technology giants, may be entering a new phase as investors increasingly turn their attention to other sectors. Market participants are now…
European markets are expected to open broadly higher on Thursday as investors weigh escalating geopolitical developments alongside corporate earnings and fresh economic data. Market sentiment has been shaped by renewed…