Market Updates

Global equities slide amid rising Middle East unrest Global financial markets faced a seismic shock on Monday as the intensification of the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran sent crude oil prices soaring above $120 per barrel. The violent escalation, which has targeted critical energy infrastructure and effectively... Read More →

SEC urges stronger women participation in capital market The Securities and Exchange Commission and industry experts on Monday called for stronger participation of women in Nigeria’s capital market, stressing that female professionals play a critical role in strengthening financial institutions and expanding investor confidence. The call was made during the... Read More →

Currency Outside Banks, Currency in Circulation Decline by 3.66%, 0.03% Currency outside the banking system and total currency in circulation recorded marginal declines in January 2026, reflecting a moderation in cash demand after the seasonal surge associated with year-end spending. Latest money and credit statistics released by the Central Bank... Read More →

Stock Market Gains N2.67trn on Oil& Gas Stocks Rally  The Nigerian stock market  last appreciated by N2.67trillion in its week-on-week (WoW) performance over sharp rally in the Oil and Gas sector.  The NGX All-Share Index rose 2.15 per cent WoW to settle at 196,968.15basis points, bringing year-to-date returns to 26.58... Read More →

NGX Group, CSCS to mobilise capital markets for gender equality The Nigerian Exchange Group, in partnership with Central Securities Clearing System and Women in Management, Business and Public Service, will mark International Women’s Day 2026 by “ringing the bell for gender equality” at Nigerian Exchange Group House in Lagos. The... Read More →

Fidson, NREIT listings boost NGX turnover to N177.7bn New listings by Fidson Healthcare and Chapel Hill Denham’s NREIT headlined a N177.7 bn trading week on the Nigerian Exchange, signaling a shift in market appetite on Friday. While total turnover value dipped slightly, the week closed with a notable reduction in... Read More →