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16 Sep
In alignment with the global equities rebound anticipation of improved third quarter (Q3) earnings and interim dividends from listed firms, especially banks' stocks triggered bargain hunting at the end of last week's transactions on the equities sector of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), as capitalisation rises by N719 billion, wiping away previous week's losses.
27 Aug
Following gains recorded by Okomuoil Plc and BUA Foods, the Nigeria equities market reversed losses to resume in an upbeat form yesterday as market capitalisation increased by N40 billion.
10 Jun 2024
Less than three months into bank recapitalisation, the extensive fund-raising programmes may be shocking the economy as credit to the private sector continues to go south in the last few months, market data have revealed.
6 Jun 2024
The Nigerian equities market halted its two-days downturn, as gains in Nestle Nigeria Plc and 17 stocks lifted the overall market capitalisation by N132 billion.
30 May 2024
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) extended gains for the third consecutive session yesterday, as buying interest in Dangote Sugar Refinery
21 May 2024
Despite losses by many equities, transactions at the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) reopened in an upward note yesterday as market capitali
15 May 2024
Despite price gains that outweighed losses, trading on the nation’s bourse continued on a downturn yesterday, as capitalisation declined further by N133 billion, amid sell pressure in many blue chip stocks.
7 May 2024
The domestic equities market reopened on a downturn yesterday declining by N500 billion, amid a selloff in Airtel Africa and 17 stocks.
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