28 h. ago From delistings to listings: Lessons from South Africa’s capital markets

Nigeria’s equity market finds itself ensnared in a troubling paradox. While the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has delivered an impressive 36 read more From delistings to listings: Lessons from South Africa’s capital markets

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46 h. ago Deji Of Akure Orders Closure Of Markets For Aheregbe Festival

The Deji of Akure land, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi has ordered a day closure of all markets and shops in Akure, the state capital on Thursday for the Aheregbe Festival. Oba Aladetoyinbo said the closure becomes necessary as part of the age long tradition in observance of the annual Aheregbe Festival. In a statement issued […]

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3 d. ago NGX: Week opens positive, investors gain N79.6bn on renewed buying interest

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) began the week in positive territory as renewed investor interest lifted the benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) by 0.09 per cent to close at 145,880.77 points on Monday, pushing the year-to-date (YtD) gain to 41.73 per cent. The market capitalisation rose by N79.6 billion to N92.29 trillion. The upbeat performance was […] The post NGX: Week opens positive, investors gain N79.6bn on renewed buying interest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago United Capital to pay N5.4bn interim dividend as H1 profit soars to N11.89bn

United Capital Plc has declared an interim dividend of N5.4 billion (N0.30 per ordinary share) for the first half (H1) read more United Capital to pay N5.4bn interim dividend as H1 profit soars to N11.89bn

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8 d. ago Bulls Extend Run, Equities Cap Hits N92trn On Renewed Investor Optimism

The Nigerian equities market yesterday extended its bullish run as sustained investor confidence drove  market capitalisation to N92 trillion. This positive momentum underscores growing optimism around the resilience of market fundamentals and corporate earnings potential. As a result, the All-Share Index rose by 1,017.49 per cent, representing a gain of 0.70 per cent, to close […]

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8 d. ago Capital markets registrars not responsible for unclaimed dividends

Tribune Online Capital markets registrars not responsible for unclaimed dividends For the Nigerian capital market to thrive and continue to regain more investor’s confidence, regulators, registrars, companies, stockbrokers, investing publics and other stakeholders must work together in good faith to build a more transparent, inclusive, and responsive system as against pointing fingers at registrars of the capital  market. This was the view of Mr. Jonathan […] Capital markets registrars not responsible for unclaimed dividends Tribune Online

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1 week ago Full list of Nigerian companies with market capitalization above $1 billion

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has emerged as one of Africa’s best-performing markets in 2025, with the All-Share Index soaring by read more Full list of Nigerian companies with market capitalization above $1 billion

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1 week ago Police Arrest 7 Suspected Cultists Over Killing Of Lawyer In Rivers

Operatives of Rivers State Police Command have arrested seven suspected cultists over their involvement in the murder of a Port Harcourt-based legal practitioner, Bright Owhor. The 46-year-old lawyer was murdered by unidentified gunmen on July 6, 2025, along Market Road in the Rumuomasi area of the state capital. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the […]

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3 w. ago Ponzi schemes: SEC to introduce USSD codes to verify operators

Tribune Online Ponzi schemes: SEC to introduce USSD codes to verify operators “We are introducing the code system that will allow mobile phone users to verify a capital market operator using USSD codes.... Ponzi schemes: SEC to introduce USSD codes to verify operators Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Insurance stocks surge to N586.86bn total market capitalization in H1

Tribune Online Insurance stocks surge to N586.86bn total market capitalization in H1 Insurance stocks listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) have recorded a total market capitalization of N 586.864 billion in the first half of the year 2025. The Insurance Carriers, Brokers and Services sub-sector has 20 stocks listed under it, among which are NEM Insurance, AXA Mansard Insurance, AIICO Insurance among others. The sub-sector grew by […] Insurance stocks surge to N586.86bn total market capitalization in H1 Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Coronation platform repositions investors as decision makers

In a bold step to transform shareholder engagement and modernise investor services across Nigeria’s capital market, Coronation Registrars, a subsidiary read more Coronation platform repositions investors as decision makers

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4 w. ago Africa Finance Corporation Gets “A+” Rating From Japanese Agency

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has been assigned a long-term Issuer credit rating of A+ with a stable outlook by the Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd (JCR). The rating will enable AFC to continue growing its footprint in Asian capital markets. JCR in its report said “The credit rating reflects AFC’s leading role in infrastructure development […]

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4 w. ago Zenith becomes Nigeria’s second most valuable bank after GTCO

Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as Nigeria’s second biggest bank by market capitalisation, closely following Guarantee Trust Holding Company Plc, read more Zenith becomes Nigeria’s second most valuable bank after GTCO

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4 w. ago Wuse market traders protest extortion, seek Wike’s intervention

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Some members of the Wuse Market Traders Association in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have accused the Chairman of the association, Mr Raphael Okorie, of illegal extortion, unauthorised construction of shops, and poor leadership practices. The traders, who spoke under the aegis of a concerned group within the market, made the […] The post Wuse market traders protest extortion, seek Wike’s intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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