Stock investors gain N619bn in May despite rates hike
The Nigerian equities market showed resilience in May, posting a marginal gain of N619 billion despite the Central Bank of…
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Saudi Arabia Considers Selling More Aramco Shares
Saudi Arabia is preparing to announce a potential secondary share offering for Aramco, its state-owned oil giant. This offering, if…
MPC: Stock investors maintain cautious stance, lose N290bn
Nigerian stock market investors are feeling the pinch after the recent Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. Analysts predict continued asset…
Nigerian Treasury Bill Rates Unresponsive to CBN Interest Hike
Despite a recent hike in interest rates by Nigeria’s Central Bank, rates on one-year treasury bills remained nearly unchanged at…
Equity market bounces back with weekly gain of N812 Billion
After experiencing a downturn of N3.54 trillion in April, the Nigerian equity market saw its first weekly gain, amounting to…
Transcorp plans share capital reduction
Transnational Corporation Plc has announced plans to reduce its number of shares through a share capital reconstruction, aiming to enhance…
Global stocks steady, metals fly
On Tuesday, global shares showed a mixed performance as investors awaited this week’s U.S. inflation report and an important European…
Stock market sees investor losses on bearish trading
Stock investors faced losses totaling N252 billion as the Nigerian Exchange sustained a bearish trend on Thursday, continuing a decline…
FG to issue foreign currency denominated bonds in June
The Federal Government has announced intentions to launch domestic bonds denominated in foreign currency in the second quarter of this…
Stock market starts week with bearish trend, investors lose N24.83
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index began the week’s trading on a downward note, shedding 4 basis points to close…
Africa Prudential approve 900m dividends
Shareholders of Africa Prudential Plc have given their approval for the payment of N900 million in dividends, equivalent to 45…
SEC declines PZ Cussons request to buy out Other shareholders
PZ Cussons Nigeria’s plan to delist from the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has encountered a hurdle, as the Securities and…
N193 billion loans have been declared lost inside CBN’s 10trn intervention
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Intervention Funds Programme, totaling N10.3 trillion, has shown a repayment rate of 75.8%. However, concerns…
Asia stocks climb; Gold, Bitcoin Drift after Hitting Record Highs
Asian stocks saw gains on Wednesday as traders anticipated policy indications from Beijing during its week-long annual parliamentary session. Investors…
Japanese Stocks Stage Comeback
The Nikkei’s surge towards a record high symbolizes Japanese stocks’ resurgence in global portfolios, marking a significant turnaround after decades…
Forex Crisis May Delay Foreign Investment, Says Report
A recent report titled “Finding Rain in Drought.” by Comercio Partners, a prominent research and investment firm, suggests that foreign…
Femi Otedola Set to Recieve $17m from Geregu Power Plant
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola is set to receive a substantial final dividend exceeding $17 million from his significant 78.64-percent ownership…
Cadbury Shareholders Approve Conversion of Loan to Equity
At a General Meeting held in Lagos, shareholders of Cadbury Nigeria Plc endorsed the conversion of an outstanding intercompany loan…
Airtel Africa Plans $100 million Share Buyback
Airtel Africa Plc has unveiled its intention to repurchase up to $100 million worth of its shares, underscoring confidence in…
IFC’s Invests $2 Billion Across Sectors in Nigeria
Sergio Pimenta, the Regional Vice President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), revealed that the institution’s investments in…
Shell PLC Returns $23bn to Shareholders
Shell Plc, in a statement released by its Chief Executive Officer, Wael Sawan, announced that it returned $23 billion to…
Geregu Power Plc Proposes N8 Dividend per Share
Geregu Power Plc’s board of directors has announced a proposed dividend of N8 per share for the 2023 financial year.…
U.S. Stock Futures Retreat, Boeing Faces New Woes, Nvidia Hits Record High
U.S. stock futures are poised for a potential pullback after Monday’s rally, influenced by gains in chip designer Nvidia. However,…
Citi Downgrades Netflix, Cites “Lofty Expectations”
Citi strategists downgrade Netflix (NFLX) from Buy to Neutral, leading to a 2% pre-market decline. The rationale behind the downgrade…
Mixed Start for European Stock Markets as Investors Await Key Inflation Data
European stock markets began the week with mixed trading, reflecting subdued risk appetite among investors. The focus remains on key…
Nigerian Domestic Stock Transactions Surge to N1968.4bn YTD, Foreign Investors Remain Cautious Amid Forex Challenges”
Domestic transactions on the Nigerian Exchange Limited have soared to N1968.4 billion year-to-date, surpassing the entire value of transactions by…