Nigeria: Stock Market Close Lower On Profit-Taking in Banks, Insurance Shares

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 […]

NSE to sanction Fidelity Bank, others for late filing of reports

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 […]