Nigerian stocks creep back to positive territory as big-cap stocks lead rally

Nigerian stocks were up by 0.63 per cent or N127.9 billion on Wednesday as investors regained morale after a significant loss at the previous trading dented confidence. The upbeat close rested on gains by sector leaders Dangote Cement, Nestle and Nigerian Breweries. Still, the cumulative appreciation recorded was not enough to offset half of the […]

Snapshot on African Economy as @ 260321

Snapshot on African Economy as @ 260321

Friday, March 26, 2021/ 12:50PM / United Capital Research / Header Image Credit: Worldbank Group Anglophone West Africa Ghana Rating agency, Fitch assigned Ghana’s (B/Stable) proposed senior unsecured foreign-currency bonds a ‘B’ rating. Fitch highlighted the bond’s sensitivity to certain factors such as public finances, external finances, and the general macro-environment in Ghana. Ghana’s central […]

East Africa: Eight East African Firms in List of Continent's Most Valuable Brands

East Africa: Eight East African Firms in List of Continent’s Most Valuable Brands

Kenya’s mobile phone operator Safaricom has topped the list of Africa’s most valuable brands by market capitalisation, with shareholder wealth peaking at a record high of $14.14 billion in February 2021. According to a new monthly survey by analysts at AfricanFinancials Group, Safaricom, which is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), floored West African […]

Snapshot on African Economy as @ 260321

Snapshot on African Economy as @ 260321

Friday, March 26, 2021/ 12:50PM / United Capital Research / Header Image Credit: Worldbank Group Anglophone West Africa Ghana Rating agency, Fitch assigned Ghana’s (B/Stable) proposed senior unsecured foreign-currency bonds a ‘B’ rating. Fitch highlighted the bond’s sensitivity to certain factors such as public finances, external finances, and the general macro-environment in Ghana. Ghana’s central […]

Eight East African firms in list of continent’s most valuable brands

Eight East African firms in list of continent’s most valuable brands

A Safaricom shop in Nairobi. FILE PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP Kenya’s mobile phone operator Safaricom has topped the list of Africa’s most valuable brands by market capitalisation, with shareholder wealth peaking at a record high of $14.14 billion in February 2021. According to a new monthly survey by analysts at AfricanFinancials Group, Safaricom, which […]

Eight East African firms in list of continent’s most valuable brands

Eight East African firms in list of continent’s most valuable brands

A Safaricom shop in Nairobi. FILE PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP Kenya’s mobile phone operator Safaricom has topped the list of Africa’s most valuable brands by market capitalisation, with shareholder wealth peaking at a record high of $14.14 billion in February 2021. According to a new monthly survey by analysts at AfricanFinancials Group, Safaricom, which […]