Unity Bank, Dangote Sugar Among List of Companies Stocks Underperforming on the Nigerian Exchange

Unity Bank, Dangote Sugar Among List of Companies Stocks Underperforming on the Nigerian Exchange

According to the Nigerian Exchange, there are over 156 listed firms with a total market capitalization of over N21 trillion While some companies’ stocks have made billions for shareholders, many are left to count their losses As the year draws to a conclusion, many people’s prospects of recovering are dwindling, while others will just have […]

NGX to deepen market with financial derivatives as capitalisation sheds N19bn

NGX to deepen market with financial derivatives as capitalisation sheds N19bn

The Nigeria Exchange Limited (NGX) has stated that trading of financial derivatives in Nigeria through the organised exchange will play a pivotal role in developing the nation’s bourse and the economy. Speaking at a virtual 6th Market Data Workshop, NGX Chief Executive Officer, Temi Popoola, said trading in derivatives aligns with the exchange’s commitment to […]

Nigerian stocks in first decline in six days as investors take profit

Nigerian stocks in first decline in six days as investors take profit

Nigerian Stocks Exchange (NGX) Nigerian stocks were weaker by 0.05 per cent on Wednesday after the benchmark index lost bond with the force of progress that had helped share value up since Friday. A couple of stocks dominated by financial services stocks, comprised of Lafarge WAPCO, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, Access and Zenith, shed part of […]

Nigerian Stocks Rebound by 0.09% Amid Negative Investor Sentiment

Nigerian Stocks Rebound by 0.09% Amid Negative Investor Sentiment

By Dipo Olowookere Trading activities at the nation’s stock market closed slightly positive on Tuesday as bargain hunting on a few stocks took the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited back to the bulls’ territory. Business Post reports that Nigerian stocks appreciated by 0.09 per cent yesterday, though investor sentiment remained weak as the market closed with […]

AXA Mansard, Chams others lead Exchange’s N51 billion loss

AXA Mansard, Chams others lead Exchange’s N51 billion loss

NSE. Photo: AFRICANBUSINESSCENTRAL Sell-offs in many blue-chip stocks, especially, AXA Mansard and Chams, halted the two trading sessions of upbeat on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) to reopen on a downward note yesterday, as market capitalisation depreciated by N51 billion. In summary, the All-Share Index (ASI), which measures the performance of quoted companies dipped by […]