BUA cement, MTNN others lead NGX N238 billionn loss

BUA cement, MTNN others lead NGX N238 billionn loss

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) reopened on a downturn yesterday, occasioned by losses in many highly capitalised stocks, especially BUA cement and MTNN, causing market capitalisation to decline by N238 billion. The market resumed trading activities yesterday, after the Yuletide holidays declared by the Federal government on Monday and Tuesday, December 27th and 28th, 2021 […]

Government allows importation of duty-free livestock raw feeds

Government allows importation of duty-free livestock raw feeds

Agriculture CS Peter Munya. [Phares Mutembei, Standard] The government is working on modalities to help farmers access affordable fertiliser and livestock feeds to enhance production and improve earnings. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya noted that high costs of inputs had burdened farmers and demoralised them from expanding their ventures in agricultural sub-sectors. Munya disclosed that […]

Investors on NGX Gain N252.42bn as YTD Return Hits 8.59%

Investors on NGX Gain N252.42bn as YTD Return Hits 8.59%

Kayode Tokede The stock market of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) yesterday sustained its positive sentiment, gaining N252.42billion as investors renewed interest in Airtel Africa Plc and 23 others.. The market positive performance was driven by price appreciation in large and medium capitalised stocks which are; Airtel Africa, MTN Nigeria Communications (MTNN), Ardova, Lafarge Africa […]