All-Share Index sheds 0.21% as market opens on bearish note
Trading at stock market was bearish yesterday as losses by 20 equities dragged the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) All-Share Index by 0.21 per cent to close lower at 30, 609.06. Similarly, market capitalisation shed N26.5 billion to be at N11.18 trillion.
Experts: Low awareness, threat to green bond investment in Nigeria
Some financial experts on Monday expressed decried the low level of awareness on green bonds investment in Nigeria.
NSE Index rises by 0.37% after two days downward trends
Activities closed for the week on the Nigerian Stock Exchange on a positive trend following gains recorded by some highly capitalised stocks after two consecutive days losses.
NSE lists 406.07 million SAHCO shares
Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO), yesterday joined the league of quoted companies as the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) admitted its 406.074million ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at N4.65, raising its market capitalization, at listing, to N6.29 billion.
NSE index appreciates by 0.34 percent on Dangote Cement gain
The Nigerian Stock Exchange All-Share Index on Tuesday rebounded by 34 per cent following Dangote Cement gain.
Tokyo stocks close lower
Tokyo shares closed lower on Tuesday as uncertainty caused by factors including Brexit and trade tensions weighed on the market, wiping out early gains.
SEC: Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit to hit $878 billion by 2040
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit would hit 878 billion dollars by 2040 and called for active utilisation of green bond for infrastructural gap
US markets end volatile session in wake of Huawei exec arrest
US stocks clawed back much of the ground they lost in an early plunge triggered by the arrest of a key Chinese Huawei executive at Washington's request.
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World markets down after arrest of Huawei executive
Stocks across the globe have fallen sharply joining a global stocks sell-off after the arrest of a key Chinese Huawei executive at Washington's request revived worries over trade tensions.
SEC: E-dividend registration will boost liquidity
The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has enjoined more Nigerians to take advantage of the on-going e-dividend registration in a bid to reduce the unclaimed dividends profile as well as increase liquidity in the capital market and the economy.
Investors’ wealth increases as stock market gains N50 billion
Investors’ in the Nigerian stock market recorded a N50bn increase in their wealth on Wednesday as the market extended its bullish run into the second consecutive day after the rebound on Tuesday.
NSE investors’ net worth drops by N581bn in November
Investors’ net worth on the Nigerian Stock Exchange dropped by N581bn in November, amid ‘sell pressure’ ahead of the 2019 general elections and Yuletide celebrations.
Stock market pares losses as investors swoop on banking stocks
The equities market rebounded yesterday after opening the week on the bearish note on Monday due to bargain hunting in banking stocks.
Stock market gains N77 billion on renewed bargain hunting
Local equities rebounded on resumed bargain hunting activities, overall performance measures, NSE All Share Index (ASI) grew by 0.68 per cent, halting the previous day’s loss.
SEC tasks Nigerians to use Green Bonds to tackle infrastructure gap
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday said the nation’s huge infrastructure gap could be addressed with investments in sustainable finance initiatives such as Green Bonds.
SEC launches green bonds issuance rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday officially launched the Green Bonds Issuance Rules to support the development of a Non-Sovereign Green Bond market in Nigeria.
Tokyo stocks climb on US-China G20 trade truce
Tokyo shares closed higher Monday, as investors breathed a sigh of relief after the US and China agreed to suspend new tariffs in their escalating trade war.
Stockbrokers decry low domestic patronage on NSE
The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers on Friday decried the low level of domestic investors’ patronage in the capital market and urged government at all levels to prioritise capital market development.
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Timi Alaibe: Postponement of elections blessing in disguise
The former Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on the Niger Delta, Mr. Timi Alaibe, has urged Nigerians to go out and vote on Saturday massively for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), despite the inconvenience arising from the postponement of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Group demands release of detained Abia N-Power coordinator
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Court adjourns Raymond Dokpesi’s N2.1 billion fraud trial to May 9
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Catholic bishop urges Nigerians to keep faith with INEC
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