Market Updates

Investors gain N1.755tn as NGX extends bullish run The Nigerian equities market opened the trading week on a strong footing, extending its bullish momentum as overall market capitalisation advanced by N1.755tn, reflecting sustained investor confidence and continued buying interest in large-cap stocks. The benchmark All-Share Index gained 2,721.83 points, representing... Read More →

How Monetary Discipline is Rebuilding Confidence in the Economy of Nigeria Nume Ekeghe writes that for years Nigeria’s monetary story was defined by uncertainty. However, stronger reserves, a more transparent foreign exchange market and renewed investor confidence are changing the narrative and trust becoming the economy’s most valuable asset There... Read More →

Treasury Bills Dominate Fixed Income Market as Investors Execute N5.32tn Trades Trading activities in Nigeria’s fixed income market remained robust last week ended July 17, 2026, with investors executing transactions worth over N5.32 trillion across Treasury Bills, Open Market Operation (OMO) Bills, Federal Government (FGN) Bonds and Sukuk securities, as... Read More →

Analyst forecasts MPC to hold rate at 26.50% The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria is expected to maintain its current monetary policy stance at the upcoming meeting of central bankers due to a volatile and hostile global energy market. In its latest macroeconomic preview report released... Read More →

New CBN capital rules may trigger N972bn equity scramble – Report Nigerian banks’ holding companies may be required to raise a combined N971.764bn in fresh equity if the Central Bank of Nigeria implements its proposed capital framework in its current form, with Access Holdings alone accounting for nearly 68 per... Read More →

NRS sets July 31 e-invoicing deadline for large firms The Nigeria Revenue Service has directed all large taxpayers to fully adopt the national e-invoicing and Electronic Fiscal System on or before July 31, warning that companies that fail to comply risk regulatory and enforcement actions under existing tax laws. The... Read More →