Market Updates

CSCS pays first mid-year dividend of N1 per share The Board of Directors of Central Securities Clearing System Plc has approved a historic interim dividend of N1 per ordinary share for the six months ended 30 June 2026, marking the first time the company will pay a mid-year dividend in... Read More →

FG securities deliver positive real returns to investors Nigeria’s fixed-income market is offering investors something that has been scarce in recent years – real returns that outpace the inflation rate. When investment returns beat the inflation rate, investors gain, as the value of their money grows in purchasing power terms,... Read More →

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 →