Equities trading at the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) opens the week in the red zone as selloffs in banking stocks weigh down the benchmark index to reverse previous trading gains. Accordingly, on Monday, the All-Share Index (ASI) ended the trading session 0.1 per cent lower at 38,906.42 basis points, owing to depreciation recorded in the […]
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Nigeria: Stock Market Close Lower On Profit-Taking in Banks, Insurance Shares
The Nigerian equities market commenced the week on a negative note yesterday following drive by investors to take profit in banking and insurance shares. Accordingly, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) dropped by 37.45 basis points, representing a decline of 0.10 per cent, to close at 38,906.42 basis points. Similarly, the market capitalization […]
Nigerian stocks rise as bull run continues
Nigerian stocks climbed for the fifth straight session on Thursday, this time by as little as 0.01 per cent, aided by modest gains recorded by PZ Cussons, UACN and UBA, with liquidity easing by 5 per cent. Also backing gains, the oil and gas index was up 0.21 per cent to close at 265.65 points, […]
NSE fines 38 firms N429.5 million over 52 offences
No fewer than 38 firms will pay a fine totalling N429.5 million. The fine was imposed by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) over the firms’ failure to file their financial statements as of when due last year. According to a recent report from the bourse, the fine was slammed on the firms for 52 offences […]
NSE to sanction Fidelity Bank, others for late filing of reports
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced plans to sanction 28 companies for failing to meet post-listing requirements. This include defaultment in timely release of operational reports and financial statements. The list of offenders released by the exchange include three commercial banks, a microfinance bank, three mortgage bankers, five insurance companies, one investment management firm […]