European Markets Open Higher as Trump’s 10% Tariff Eases Investor Fears
European markets are set for a stronger start on Wednesday as investor anxiety eased following the implementation of U.S. President…
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Naira Dips to N1,353.5/$ Ahead of 304th MPC Meeting
The Nigerian naira weakened slightly in the official foreign exchange market on Monday, closing at N1,353.5/$, up from N1,348/$ recorded…
NGX Weekly Gain: Heavyweight Banking Stocks Drive Historic N8.14trn Market Rally
The Nigerian equities market delivered one of its most remarkable performances in recent years, as investors added a staggering N8.14…
European Markets Slide as Trump’s 15% Global Tariffs Rattle Investors
European markets are set to open lower on Monday as investors react to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of new…
European Stocks Slip as Airbus and Renault Earnings Shake Markets
European markets opened lower on Thursday as investors closely analyzed earnings reports from major companies including Airbus, Renault, and Nestle.…
European Stocks Set for Higher Open as UK Inflation Cools to 3%
European stocks are poised for a higher open on Wednesday as investors track global market movements and fresh economic data.…
PenCom Equity Limits Reform Sparks N1 Trillion Liquidity Surge on NGX
Nigeria’s stock market is witnessing a powerful surge after the National Pension Commission (PenCom) revised the equity exposure limits for…
FGN Savings Bond Records N5.9bn in February 2026 Subscriptions, Three-Year Tenor Leads Demand
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has successfully raised N5.913 billion from retail investors through its February 2026 Savings Bond…
Naira Breaks Below N1,350/$ for First Time Since May 2024 Amid Rising Reserves
The Nigerian naira strengthened to N1,349.5 per US dollar on Tuesday, marking the first time it traded below the N1,350/$…
Asia Markets Rise as Investors Digest China Inflation, Ignore Weak U.S. Retail Data
Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher on Wednesday as investors focused on economic developments in China, shrugging off weaker-than-expected U.S. retail…
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Surges Past 57,000 After Prime Minister Takaichi Wins Historic Mandate
Japan’s stock market soared to record levels on Monday as investors reacted to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s landmark election victory.…
Nigeria Treasury Bills Auction Hits ₦4.59 Trillion as Investors Pile In
Nigeria’s Treasury Bills (NTB) market saw an extraordinary surge in investor appetite at the latest primary market auction, with total…
Dollar Recovers Ahead of ECB and BoE Rate Decisions
The U.S. dollar regained some footing in early Asian trading on Thursday as investors positioned ahead of closely watched interest…
International Breweries Returns to Profitability with N85.1bn Full-Year Profit in 2025
International Breweries Plc has completed a strong financial comeback, reporting a profit before tax of N85.1 billion for the 2025…
Transcorp Hotels Reports N32.8 Billion Profit in FY2025, Declares N1.20 Final Dividend
Transcorp Hotels Plc has announced a strong finish to 2025, posting a full-year pretax profit of N32.8 billion, marking a…
TotalEnergies 2025 Results Raise Dividend Fears After First Loss in Six Years
TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc recorded its first major financial setback in six years in 2025, posting a pre-tax loss of…
European Stocks Rise as Markets Stabilize After Historic Global Sell-Off
European stocks opened higher on Tuesday as global markets showed signs of calm following a brief but historic sell-off that…
NGX Market Capitalisation Rises by N232bn on Improved Investor Sentiment
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed trading on Thursday, January 29, 2026, on a positive note as renewed investor confidence lifted…
Naira Strengthens to ₦1,400/$ as Weaker US Dollar Lifts Emerging Markets
Nigeria’s naira continued its upward momentum midweek, appreciating to around ₦1,400 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market, as…
European Stocks Climb on EU-India “Mother of All Deals” While Dr Martens Slumps
European stocks edged higher on Tuesday as investors reacted positively to the European Union’s historic trade agreement with India. The…
European Markets Poised to Open Higher as Earnings Season Takes Center Stage
European markets are expected to start Tuesday on a positive note, with investors turning their attention to a packed earnings…
Nigeria’s Stock Market Hits Historic Highs in 2026—but Hidden Risks Lurk Beneath the Rally
Nigeria’s stock market has entered 2026 on a historic high, with total market capitalization crossing the ₦100 trillion mark and…
Domestic and Foreign Investors Push Nigeria’s Equity Market Trades to N11.92tn in 2025
Nigeria’s equity market closed 2025 on a historic note, with total transactions soaring to N11.92 trillion, driven by strong participation…
European Stocks Eye Mixed Open as Trump Prepares Davos Address
European stocks are poised for a mixed start on Wednesday as global investors brace for U.S. President Donald Trump’s highly…
NGX Rebounds as Stocks Gain, Market Capitalisation Rises by N93bn
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) bounced back on Tuesday, reversing the losses recorded in the previous session as renewed investor interest…
SEC Revises Minimum Capital for Market Operators Ahead of 2027 Compliance Deadline
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a significant revision of the minimum capital requirements for all regulated entities…
SEC Capital Hike Triggers Survival Test for Nigeria’s Capital Market Operators
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the most sweeping capital market reform in over a decade, dramatically increasing…
European Markets Set to Open Lower as Trump Tariff Threats Deepen Trade Uncertainty
European stock markets are expected to open in negative territory on Tuesday as renewed concerns over trade tariffs weigh on…
NGX Market Capitalization Hits N217.7 Trillion Amid Strong Equities and ETF Growth
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded a remarkable surge in total market capitalization, closing mid-January 2026 at N217.749 trillion. This represents…
SEC’s New Capital Rules Raise Concerns Among Portfolio Managers: Market Recapitalisation in Focus
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled its most significant overhaul of capital requirements in a decade, sparking anxiety…