Market Updates

Nigeria’s World Bank debt to hit $9.65bn World Bank loans to Nigeria between 2023 and 2025 are projected to reach $9.65bn by the end of this year as fresh approvals, ongoing negotiations, and disbursements gather pace across key sectors. The amount covers International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and International... Read More →

Banks seek new revenue channels as FX gains fade As the massive foreign exchange gains that banks enjoyed in the wake of the harmonisation of the FX market dry up, market watchers say lenders are actively seeking ways to open up other non-interest channels. This was part of the outlook... Read More →

ETERNA PLC targets N21.52bn through rights issue to fund expansion and strengthen balance sheet EternaPlc has announced a N21.52 billion rights issue of 978,108,485 ordinary shares at N22 per share to strengthen its balance sheet and fund strategic expansion across retail, lubricants, LPG, and aviation fueling operations. The subscription period... Read More →

Naira plunges to N1,950/£1 as holiday rush fuels British Pound Sterling surge The British Pound marginally depreciated toward the N1,935 support level at the official market and N1,950 at the unofficial market during the mid-week trading session. CBN data showed it settled at N1,931 on Wednesday, with intraday trading fluctuating... Read More →

NGX Expands Market Offerings with Introduction of Commercial Paper Listings Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has introduced Commercial Paper (CP) listings, following approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking another significant expansion of its product suite in a year defined by accelerated innovation. This development deepens Nigeria’s short-term debt market... Read More →

NGX extends bullish run with N97bn investor gain The Nigerian Exchange Limited extended its bullish trading on Thursday with a N97bn gain for investors. Both the All-Share Index and the market capitalisation inched up by 0.10 per cent to 145,476.15 and N92.73tn, respectively. The sustained positive trading lined up with... Read More →