NGX

NGX closes positive with N157bn profit 

 The Nigerian equity market closed the week on a positive note on Friday, with investors gaining N157 billion. Specifically, the Nigeria Exchange Ltd. (NGX) market capitalisation, which opened at N60.104 trillion, gained N157 billion or 0.26 per cent to close…

NGX suspends trading of Transcorp shares

The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) has suspended trading in the shares of Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp). The NGX, in its weekly report, said that the suspension, on Thursday, was necessary to determine the shareholders entitled to receive the firm’s reconstructed…

NGX closes positive, investors gain N74bn

To end the week, the stock market rebounded from previous losses, gaining N74 billion. Investor interest in MTN Nigeria, FBN Holdings, Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) and other equities lifted the market. Notably, the market capitalisation opened at N56.014 trillion,…

Dangote Cement spurs over N670bn loss at NGX

Nigeria’s equities market decreased further by N671 billion at the close of trading session on Thursday. The market’s negative close happened as investors sold mostly industrial and consumer goods stocks despite rally seen in oil & gas and insurance stocks.…

SEC wants govt agencies to list on NGX

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it will encourage government agencies and state owned enterprises to list on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX). The Director-General (D-G) of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama in an interview with journalists in Abuja on…