Nigerian trading floor The upward trend at the domestic equities market continued on Thursday with a growth of N69 billion. Market capitalisation which opened at N25.411 trillion inched higher by N69 billion to close at N25.480 trillion. Similarly, the All-Share Index rose by 129.11 points or 0.27 per cent to close at 47,286.34 against 47,157.23 […]
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Losses in BUA Foods, 20 others dip capitalisation by N79 billion
The Nigerian equities market sustained a sliding profile at yesterday’s transactions, occasioned by losses in the shares of BUA Foods and 20 others, causing market capitalisation to dip further by N79 billion. Yesterday, the All-Share Index declined by 146.15 per cent, representing a decrease of 0.31 per cent, to close at 47,057.24 points. Similarly, the […]
Stock Market Down N79bn on Profit-taking in BUA Food, Others
Kayode Tokede The stock market of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) yesterday sustained the down trend of prior day as profit-taking witnessed in BUA Foods Plc and 20 others caused a N79billion decline in the market capitalisation. The overall market capitalisation value lost N79 billion to close at N25.357 trillion, while the NGX All-Share Index […]
NGX extends bearish trend by N75bn on MTNN loss
The domestic equities market sustained its bearish trend on Wednesday due to losses recorded by MTN Nigeria Communications (MTNN) and 13 others. Specifically, the market capitalisation inched lower by N75 billion or 0.34 per cent to close at N22.050 trillion from N22.125 trillion recorded on Tuesday. Also, the All-Share Index lost 144.35 points or 0.34 […]
NGX investors lose N7 billion amid Yuletide sell-offs
Preparations for Yuletide have continued to take a toll on the equities sector of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) as investors’ wealth depreciated further by N7 billion. Specifically, the All-Share Index declined by 13.74 per cent, representing a decrease of 0.03 per cent, to close at 42,230.48 points. Similarly, the overall market capitalisation value lost […]
Investors Lose N19.49bn on Profit-Taking in Presco, 20 Other Stocks
Kayode Tokede Trading in the stock market of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) commenced the week yesterday with negative sentiments amid investors profit-taking in Presco Plc and 20 others. Specifically, the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) dropped by 37.35 basis points or 0.09 per cent, to close at 43,270.94 basis points from 43,308.29 basis points. Consequently, […]
Profit-taking Persist on NGX as Market Cap Drops by N112bn
NGX Insurance Kayode Tokede The stock market of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) yesterday extended its investors’ profit-taking position on the heels of sell pressure on MTN Nigeria, Guaranty Trust Holdings Company Plc, Zenith Bank Plc and 31 other stocks. The likes of MTN Nigeria dropped by 1.1 per cent to close at N169.20, while […]
NGX resumes December bearish with N410 bilion decline
Following losses suffered by many blue-chip stocks, especially MTN Nigeria and African Prudential, the Nigerian equities market resumed trading for the month of December on a negative note yesterday, as market capitalisation declined by N410 billion. In summary, the All-Share Index (ASI) dipped by 784.89 absolute points, representing a decrease of 1.81 per cent, to […]
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 […]
NGX resumes week bearish, down by 0.38%
Activities in the domestic equities market carried on last week’s bearish performances with the indices dropping by 0.38 per cent, amid sell pressure. Thus, the All-Share Index declined by 159.31 points or 0.38 per cent to close at 42,008.60 from 42,167.91 on Friday. Consequently, the month-to-date loss increased to 2.9 per cent, while the year-to-date […]