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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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NGX targets Marine Economy for bond issuanc

By Godwin Oritse   THE Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, has commenced moves to attract the Nigeria Blue Economy sector to the capital market through the issuance of Blue Bond. Speaking to Vanguard on the sidelines of the quarterly citizens and stakeholders’ engagement organized by the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in Lagos, the Chief Executive Officer […]

Nigeria loses N2.5trn to maritime logistics inefficiencies—TT

By Godwin Oritse Truck Transit Parks  (TTP), promoters of the Electronic Call-up System (ETO), have revealed that Nigeria has lost over N2.5 trillion to inefficiencies in maritime transport logistics. The firm stated that investment in transport infrastructure and technology remains critical to unlocking the full trade potential of Nigeria’s ports, highways, and the wider regional […]

Femi Otedola increases stake in First HoldCo by N2.01 bn

By Peter Egwuatu Femi Otedola, a significant shareholder and chairman of First HoldCo Plc, has increased his stake in the company with the acquisition of additional 64,878,668 million shares valued at N2,011,238,708. FBN Holdings disclosed the acquisition in two separate documents as required by the post listing requirement of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). According to […]

PenCom guides PFAs on securities lending, repurchase transactions

By Yinka Kolawole, with agency report The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has introduced a framework to guide pension fund administrators (PFAs) on engagement in securities lending and repurchase transactions (repos). Securities lending is a  transaction where securities are temporarily transferred from a lender to a borrower, typically in exchange for a fee or collateral, while Repos are the […]

DMO offers N200bn FGN bonds for subscription

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) through the Debt Management Office (DMO) has offered a 5-year and 7-year bond valued at N100 billion each for subscription at N1,000 per unit. DMO announced the offer on its Twitter handle yesterday, noting that the subscription unit is subject to a minimum subscription of N50,001,000 and […]

Nigeria attracts $19.92bn investment signals in Q2’25

Up 278% from $5.27bn in Q1’25 By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria has attracted $19.92 billion worth of investment signals in the second quarter of 2025 (Q2’25), indicating a sharp increase of 277.9 percent compared to $5.27 billion recorded in the previous quarter (Q1’25), which brings the total value of investment signals to $25.19 billion in the first half […]

CBN warns against naira abuse, hoarding of currency

Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief & Favour Isaac As the Yuletide sets in, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned Nigerians against naira abuse and the hoarding of the currency. The CBN, in Abuja yesterday flag off the campaign against the mal handling of naira as it increases the costs of maintaining the currency. Deputy […]

Pension funds now open to FX denominated investments — PenCom

•Directs PFAs to report contributions above $10,000 By Rosemary Iwunze As the pension fund continues to grow, hitting N24.6 trillion by June 2025, Pension Fund Administrators, PFAs, now have authorisation to invest part of the funds in foreign currency-denominated instruments. PenCom also directed all PFAs and Pension Fund Custodians (PFCs) to report foreign currency pension […]

Experts list impacts of AI application on regulatory bye-laws

By Niyi Okiri A Board Advisor and Senior Lecturer at the Lagos Business School, Nkem Iheanachor, has advised regulators to ‘stop seeing the world as it should be, but to see it as it is’. Iheanachor gave this advice, during his presentation at the 2025 ICE Summit Regulators’ Masterclass, with the theme ‘Balancing The Scales: The […]

How CSCS drives innovation through technology

In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) PLC, has emerged as a key driver of innovation within Nigeria’s capital market.

LCFE lists N23.4bn Eko rice contracts

The Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE) has listed Eko Rice Classic Contracts valued at N23.4 billion, marking a major milestone in the transformation of Nigeria’s agricultural and commodities sectors

Excisable goods: MAN cautions FG on introduction of tax stamp

By Yinka Kolawole The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has cautioned the federal government against the possible introduction of tax stamp system for excisable goods in Nigeria, warning of the risks of heavy compliance costs, increased operational bottlenecks, with limited incremental  revenue. In a statement yesterday, Director General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, said while manufacturers […]

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