Market Updates

Worry as investors lose N5.64 trillion to equity sell-off in one week The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) declined by approximately N5.64 trillion last week as sustained selloffs across major sectors dampened investors’ sentiment and negatively impacted market performance. The lacklustre performance of the market is sending panic into the investment market. The all-share... Read More →

FGN Bonds Lead Fixed Income Market Activity as Turnover Hits N1.16tn Trading activity in the fixed income market remained buoyant on June 19, 2026, with investors transacting securities worth N1.16 trillion across 447 deals, as Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds emerged as the most actively traded asset class. Data... Read More →

NGX introduces new thresholds for share price changes The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has introduced new rules that will significantly alter how share prices move on the exchange by setting minimum trading volume thresholds before prices can change, according to information obtained by Nairametrics from multiple market sources. Three independent stockbrokers... Read More →

No new taxes for fuel, telecom – FG The Federal Government on Wednesday dismissed reports suggesting it had adopted or was considering the introduction of new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products following recommendations contained in the latest IMF Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria. The government said the... Read More →

FG targets N200bn capital for cooperative bank The Federal Government on Thursday unveiled plans to raise N200bn in share capital for a proposed Cooperative Bank of Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen financial inclusion, support farmers, artisans and small businesses, and reposition the cooperative sector as a key driver... Read More →

Govt moves to ease tax reform implementation The Federal Government has issued transition guidelines for the implementation of the Tax Acts 2025, clarifying how taxpayers, tax authorities and other stakeholders should manage obligations arising from the migration from the old tax regime to the new framework that took effect on... Read More →