Stock market experts optimistic on H2’26 but warn investors
…Strong performance does not eliminate investment risk – CIS boss …Strong market performance should not lead to policy complacency – Uwaleke …Investors have made more money from the market than any other – Kurfi …Market will continue to rally upwards but… – Amolegbe …Uncertainties over 2027 election remain a possible headwind – Adonri By Peter […]
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You must also consider how your money will be affected and the possibility of recovering your money if things go bad.
Transcorp Group revenue jumps 39% year-on-year in third quarter of 2025
Transcorp Group maintained its strong growth trajectory, driven by the Company’s resilient business strategy and operational excellence.
Corporate treasurers appeal to CBN on invalidated $2.2bn forward contracts
Set to host 2025 Treasury360 conference The Association of Corporate Treasurers of Nigeria (ACTN) has appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to settle the outstanding portion of the invalidated $2.2 billion forward contracts. President of ACTN, Yinka Ogunnubi, made the plea at a media briefing to announce the forthcoming 2025 Treasury360 Conference and Exhibition […]
Manufacturing demand dips as consumers spend 70% income on transport, energy — MAN
By Yinka Kolawole The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has declared that decreasing demand for manufactured products occasioned by a sharp drop in the purchasing power of consumers due to inflationary pressures led to 87.72 percent surge in unsold inventory to N2.14 trillion in 2024 from N1.14 trillion in 2023. Director General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, […]
NECA, MAN, NACCIMA reject Senate’s NSITF takeover
“These amendments threaten to fundamentally weaken the NSITF governance structure, erode accountability and transparency, and expose the Fund to undue political interference,” the OPSN declared.”
Nigeria loses $6.8bn to oil production shortfalls in 8 months
•Records 93.74m barrels shortfall •2.06m bpd target no longer realistic this year — experts By Obas Esiedesa Nigeria has recorded crude oil production shortfall of about 93.74 million barrels in the first eight months of 2025, raising concerns over adequate funding of the 2025 national budget. The shortfall indicates about $6.848 shortfall in oil revenue, the key […]
NB grows revenue by 48% to N1.04trn in 9 months
By Peter Egwuatu Nigerian Breweries Plc, the foremost brewing company in Nigeria, has posted a group revenue of N1.04 trillion for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, representing a 48% growth over the N703 billion recorded in the corresponding period in 2024. According to the unaudited results released on to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX […]
Positive sentiment trails stock market as investors gain N4.6trn
By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) sustained its bullish momentum last week, marking its 7th consecutive week of gains as investors deepened buy positions in blue-chip stocks across key sectors. Last week performance reflected renewed investor confidence, driven by expectations of stronger corporate earnings, improved macroeconomic sentiment, and renewed portfolio rebalancing toward fundamentally strong companies. […]
Less than 4% of Nigerians Invest in Capital Market — SEC DG
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has expressed concern over the alarmingly low level of participation by Nigerians in the capital market, revealing that fewer than four percent of the country’s adult population are active investors.
Lafarge Africa records 63% revenue growth to N780.48bn in Q3’25
By Peter Egwuatu Lafarge Africa Plc, has announced revenue of N780.48 billion for the first nine months of 2025, Q3’25, representing a 63% increase from N479.49 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024, Q3’24. A detailed review of the results sent to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX shows a 246% surge in Profit After Tax […]
Nigeria records over $50bn cryptocurrency transactions in one year
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says over $50 billion worth of cryptocurrency transactions flowed through Nigeria between July 2023 and June 2024.
‘Audacious Man of Possibilities’: Praises, as Oramah exits Afreximbank
“The man Oramah is the man that makes impossible, possible” -Dangote
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A huge number of people lose money to bad investments because they do not know what to consider before putting their money in any investment offer.
NEM Insurance Revenue for Q2 2025 soars to ₦75.41bn as sector grosses ₦1.2tn
Insurance companies in Nigeria have continued to demonstrate resilience in premium generation, as the industry’s gross written premium (GWP) surged to ₦1.21 trillion in the second quarter of 2025 — representing a 49.3% year-on-year growth compared to the same period in 2024, and a 57.8% quarter-on-quarter increase.
Customs launches digital vehicle verification system to tackle smuggling
By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new digital verification platform designed to curb vehicle smuggling, enhance transparency, and strengthen accountability in the automobile importation process. The initiative, known as the Customs Verification Management System (CVMS), was officially unveiled at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi. […]
