Equities reopen bearish as 23 stocks lead NGX N41 billion loss

Equities reopen bearish as 23 stocks lead NGX N41 billion loss

Following price losses in many blue-chip stocks, especially Okomu oil and NEM Assurance, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) reopened on a downturn yesterday, market capitalisation declined by N41 billion. At the close of trading yesterday, the All-Share Index declined by 76.53 per cent, representing a decrease of 0.16 per cent, to close at 47,203.39 points. Similarly, […]

Oando appoints two new independent non-executive directors

Oando appoints two new independent non-executive directors

Oando Plc has announced the appointment of Mrs Ronke Sokefun and Mrs Nana Mede as independent non-executive directors effective December 23. The company notified the public of the new appointments in a statement issued by its Head of Corporate Communications, Alero Balogun. The statement, titled ‘Notification on the appointment and resignation of directors,’ said “The […]

Renewed profit-taking drags stock market indices by N20bn

Renewed profit-taking drags stock market indices by N20bn

Following renewed profit taking activity, the equities market halted five days gaining streak to close on a downturn yesterday, causing market capitalisation to plunge by N20 billion. Specifically, at the close of trading yesterday, the NGX All-Share Index depreciated by 37.83 basis points to 43859.30 points from 43897.13 points reported the previous day. Similarly, market […]

Gains in BUA foods, 27 stocks lift capitalisation further by N28 billion

Gains in BUA foods, 27 stocks lift capitalisation further by N28 billion

Transactions on the equities sector of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market capitalisation increased by N28 billion yesterday, amid sustained bargain hunting in BUA foods and 27 stocks. Specifically, the All-Share Index (ASI) increased by 42.71 absolute points, representing a growth of 0.10 per cent to close at 43,897.13 points. Similarly, the overall market capitalisation size […]