By Dipo Olowookere The trio of Computer Warehouse Group (CWG), Transcorp and FBN Holdings dominated the total equity turnover last week, accounting for 810.8 million shares worth N2.1 billion in 1,499 deals, contributing 43.65 per cent and 4.38 per cent to the total trading volume and value respectively. Business Post reports that in the week, […]
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RE-VERIFICATION: 4,069 pensioners return to FG’S payroll
…PTAD settles entitlements of retirees from 8 defunct firms BY VICTOR YOUNG THE Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, PTAD, has put smiles on the faces of retirees of no fewer than eight defunct Federal Government parastatals as part of the efforts to clear accumulated pensions and other benefits. This came as the directorate has restored 4,069 […]
CWG, Transcorp, FBN Holdings Lead Capital Market’s N47.48 Billion Investment
A leading Information Technology service management company in Nigeria, Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) including Transcorp and First Bank Holdings led last week’s capital market investment based on volume, reports revealed. This is as the three companies contributed 43.65% and 4.38% to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively, Naija News understands. The Nigerian Exchange […]
Red Star Express appoints head of audit unit
Red Star Express Plc has announced the appointment of Mr Oluwaseun Shittu as its head, internal audit and assurance. In a statement, the firm said, “Mr Shittu is an experienced financial auditor with a demonstrated history in accounting records and reports, auditing financial statement and management of audit processes. “He has vast knowledge in the […]
Stock Market Rebounds as CBN Maintains Status Quo on Rates
Kayode Tokede The stock market of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) gained N6 billion, even as Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) maintained status quo on its rates. Members of the MPC voted unanimously to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 11.5 per cent at its concluded meeting. Similarly, […]
Market closes Flat, capitalization appreciates by N6.06 billion
The NGX closed on a flat note amidst sell-offs and buy-interests as the benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 2 basis points. The NGX ASI closed at 45,939.51 points, to reflect a growth of 0.02% from the previous trading day and a Year-to-Date (YTD) return of 7.55%. Meanwhile, the market capitalization increased by N6.06 billion. […]
Equities rebound as gains in 20 stocks lifts indices by N6 billion
Gains recorded by many blue chip stocks lifted the Nigerian equities market yesterday, as market capitalisation appreciated by N6 billion. Yesterday, market capitalisation of listed equities increased by N6 billion to N24.755 trillion from N24.749 trillion reported on Monday. Also, the All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 11.24 basis points from 45928.27 points traded on Monday […]
Stock Market Advances By N6bn
The Nigerian stock market gained N6 billion, even as Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) maintained status quo. The MPC voted unanimously to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 11.5 per cent at its concluded meeting. Similarly, the Committee also voted to retain the Cash Reserve Requirement (CRR) at 27.5 per cent, liquidity ratio at 30.0 […]
Heineken consolidates market share as it launches takeover bid for Champion Breweries
Champion Breweries has filed a notice of take-over offer by Raysun Nigeria Limited for over 1 billion units of the brewer’s shares. The Offer is in accordance with the directives of the regulator subject to the provisions of Section 131, Part XII of the Investment and Securities Act, No. 29, 2007 (as amended) and Rule […]
Stock Market Crosses N25trn Mark Amid Demand for Airtel Africa, Others
Kayode Tokede The stock market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) crossed the N25 trillion mark yesterday, supported by foreign investors’ demand for Airtel Africa stock that gained 10 per cent. In summary, the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) grew by 590.48 basis points or 1.29 per cent to close at 46,529.99 basis points from […]