Market capitalisation sustains rebound with N218 billion gain

Market capitalisation sustains rebound with N218 billion gain

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) sustained a rising profile at the end of yesterday, as bargain hunting in the shares of 20 blue-chip companies lifted market capitalisation further by N218 billion. Specifically, the All-Share Index (ASI) grew by 416.24 absolute points, representing an increase of 0.99 per cent to close at 42,435.16 points. While market […]

Seplat Board Terminates Avuru’s Appointment as Non-Executive Director

Seplat Board Terminates Avuru’s Appointment as Non-Executive Director

Seplat Energy Kayode Tokede Seplat Energy Plc on Thursday December 23 notified the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) that its Board has terminated the contract of appointment of Austin Avuru as a Non-Executive Director. Seplat Energy told the NGX that Avuru’s appointment was terminated on December 22, 2021, “due to breaches of the Company’s corporate governance […]

Stock Market Depreciates by 0.21% WoW, Maintains Positive YtD Performance

Stock Market Depreciates by 0.21% WoW, Maintains Positive YtD Performance

NGX Group Kayode Tokede The stock market of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) last week closed in negative territory ahead of Christmas and New year celebrations. The bears dictated proceedings in the stock market, as profit-taking activities dominated performance, with the benchmark index recording declines on three of the five trading sessions of the week. […]

Gain in Dangote Cement Shares Positively Impact NGX Index by 0.20%

Gain in Dangote Cement Shares Positively Impact NGX Index by 0.20%

By Dipo Olowookere The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited appreciated by 0.20 per cent on Friday, driven gain in Dangote Cement shares and others during the session. The All-Share Index (ASI) increased yesterday by 83.08 points to 42,353.31 points from 42,270.23 points, while the market capitalisation rose by N50 billion to N22.107 trillion from N22.057 trillion. […]

Nigeria: Stock Market Appreciates By 0.41% As YTD Performance Hits 4.2%

Nigeria: Stock Market Appreciates By 0.41% As YTD Performance Hits 4.2%

The stock market of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) reversed prior day’s loss with a gain of 0.41 per cent amid investors renewed interest on 21 stocks. The market positive performance yesterday was driven by price appreciation in large and medium capitalised stocks, which are Nigerian Breweries Plc, Guinness Nigeria Plc, MTN Nigeria Plc, Cadbury […]