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Corporate Actions: New MDs and a rights issue
Corporate actions are decisions taken by companies’ boards of directors or management teams, that could have an impact on the firms themselves or shareholders.
Examples of...
Diamond Bank rebounds after hitting 5 year low
This week was a slightly bearish one on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, as the All Share Index closed at 30,866.82 basis points, down 0.02%.
30 equities appreciated...
Nigerian Stock Market Gainers and Losers (Updated 12/7/2018)
Nigerian stocks closed trading on a positive note as the all share index rose by 0.15%.
Top events to look out for this December
The year is gradually coming to an end. This period offers us that opportunity to take stock of your activities during the year and also set targets for the coming year 2019.
This conglomerate has hit a 5 year low
AG Leventis Plc, a conglomerate listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange hit a 5 year low of N0.27 in yesterday's trading session.
Tracker: Nigeria’s External Reserve now at $42.48billion as at 5th December 2018
Nigeria's External Reserve was $42,485,909,322 as at December 5th, 2018.
NM Partners
Kano block and concrete makers hail BUA Cement quality
The Chairman, Kano State Block Moulders Association, Umar Musa has commended BUA Cement for its sustained production of quality cement to meet required demands...
The week that shook the world: the collapse of the Lehman Brothers and the effect it had on me
Too big to fail. Is anyone or anything really too big to fail? 10 years ago, the answer to this may have been yes;...
GTBank maintains leading position as best bank in Nigeria; wins bank of the year, Sierra Leone
Foremost African financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc has won the award for "Bank of the Year Nigeria” for the second year in a...
Fitch revises outlook on FBNH to positive; affirms at ‘B-‘
Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlook on the Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) of FBN Holdings Plc (FBNH) and its primary operating company, First...
Diamond Bank receives CBN approval to operate as a national bank
Diamond Bank Plc Nigeria’s fastest growing retail bank, has received the approval of the CBN following its application to operate as a National Bank.
LBS unveils date and speakers for upcoming African Business Conference
The Africa Business Conference is an annual forum that targets business leaders, financiers, and policymakers across Africa and the world, as well as investors seeking to do business in Africa
Editor's Pick
Corporate Actions: New MDs and a rights issue
Corporate actions are decisions taken by companies’ boards of directors or management teams, that could have an impact on the firms themselves or shareholders.
Examples of...
Diamond Bank rebounds after hitting 5 year low
This week was a slightly bearish one on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, as the All Share Index closed at 30,866.82 basis points, down 0.02%.
30 equities appreciated...
Nigerian Stock Market Gainers and Losers (Updated 12/7/2018)
Nigerian stocks closed trading on a positive note as the all share index rose by 0.15%.
This conglomerate has hit a 5 year low
AG Leventis Plc, a conglomerate listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange hit a 5 year low of N0.27 in yesterday's trading session.
Why Diamond Bank and Seplat have a HOLD recommendation
Stocks on our Buy/Sell/Hold list are picked from the gainers and losers of the prior week.
This conglomerate has hit a 5 year low
AG Leventis Plc, a conglomerate listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange hit a 5 year low of N0.27 in yesterday's trading session.
Sterling Bank Plc announces retirement of Director
Sterling Bank Plc notifies NSE of Director's retirement
Dangote Industries Limited wins two SERAS Awards
Dangote gets recognitions at 2018 SERAS CSR Awards
Nigerian Breweries announces managerial changes, appoints new Directors
Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced the appointment of two new Non-Executive directors to its Board of Directors.
Malted drink, Horlicks has a new owner
Consumer Goods giant Unilever has announced that it has agreed to buy GlaxoSmithKline's hot malted drink Horlicks for around $3.8 billion
UACN Plc announces retirement of Group CEO
Abdul Bello Group Managing Director (GMD) of UAC of Nigeria Plc will retire effective January 1st, 2019.
Latest Posts
Corporate Actions: New MDs and a rights issue
Corporate actions are decisions taken by companies’ boards of directors or management teams, that could have an impact on the firms themselves or shareholders.
Examples of...
CBN and NIPOST may partner on retail banking
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled plans to commence retail banking services next year in partnership with the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST). CBN...
Diamond Bank rebounds after hitting 5 year low
This week was a slightly bearish one on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, as the All Share Index closed at 30,866.82 basis points, down 0.02%.
30 equities appreciated...
Nigerian Stock Market Gainers and Losers (Updated 12/7/2018)
Nigerian stocks closed trading on a positive note as the all share index rose by 0.15%.
How to Invest
Exclusive: A look at how young Nigerians invest their money nowadays
As his phone finally buzzed with the notification of his salary payment, John pondered whether to stick to his investment plans or cheat for the last time.
Market/economic insight: the weekly brief ( November 5th – 9th 2018)
The performance of the Nigerian Equity Market returned bullish last week with the index (NSE ASI) up by 0.23% WTD to close at an index level of 32,200.21 and Market capitalization of N11.76 trillion.
Eurobonds in Nigeria: What they are and how to invest in them
eurobonds are bonds that are denominated in a currency other than that of the issuer.
How I Would Invest My Mother’s Retirement Funds
After weighing all the pros and cons, this is how I have decided to invest her money.
STOCK IDEAS
Why Diamond Bank and Seplat have a HOLD recommendation
Stocks on our Buy/Sell/Hold list are picked from the gainers and losers of the prior week.
Another bleak year for MRS Oil
MRS was incorporated as Texaco Nigeria Limited on the 12th of August, 1969.
Buy/Sell/Hold: Fix your eyes on these stocks for next week
Stocks on our Buy/Sell/Hold list are picked from the gainers and losers of the previous week.
Keep these penny stocks in view this week
Stocks to watch comprises the top gainers and losers from the prior week.
Mutual Funds
This is why you should be consistent with your investment and retirement account
When it comes to consistency in investment, it is not only the consistency of fund or investment performance that matters
Nigeria’s alternative investment assets grow at a slower rate
The Nigerian alternative investment space represented by pension and mutual funds saw their assets increase at a slow rate.
The 4 mutual funds to count on for consistent returns
A consistent fund is one that delivers returns that are above its benchmark almost all the time. Consistency of returns is one of the things smart investors
September mutual fund performance ranking
The Nigerian stock market continued its lacklustre performance in September by recording a month to date, MTD, negative performance of 6.05% to bring its Year to date, YTD, performance to minus 14.39%.
Financial Literacy
Differences between an Angel Investor and a Venture Capitalist explained!
Venture capitalists tend to have financial management or professional investment backgrounds, while angels tend to be former or current entrepreneurs.
What you should not do when you just receive a severance package
Through the experiences of people who have squandered their severance packages and those who made very good use of it, we provide you a step by step guide.
Investment options for the salary earners
Since salary is assumed to be the only source of income for the salaried, it is advisable that such an individual fortify himself financially before investing.
PenCom releases guidelines on voluntary contribution under the contributory pension scheme
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) recently released guidelines (the Guidelines) to provide clarity on voluntary contributions (VCs) under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).
Corporate Stories
Cement Wars: The battle for Cement dominance between Ibeto vs Dangote
A story of the battle for Cement dominance in Africa's largest economy, Nigeria.
Corporate Story: The rise and fall of HiTV
In this latest installment of Corporate Stories, we are going to tell the story of a young man, who dared to take on a...
Corporate Stories: The back story behind the UBA & STB Merger
In this month's episode, we tell the story of how one of the biggest deals in Nigeria's corporate history was executed with the heart...
#CorporateStories: Tiger Brands’ misadventure into Dangote Flourmills
This is a short account of the activities that underpinned Dangote Flour Mills’ remarkable 288% share price rally in 2016. The precursor to this,...
Corporate Profiles
This billionaire has a major deal in the works
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede during the ASEA conference gave a rare insight into how himself and Herbert Wigwe bought and transformed Acess Bank.
CEO Profile: Six years later, has Emeka Emuwa revitalised Union Bank Plc?
It’s been six years since Mr Albert Chukwuemeka Emuwa was appointed the Group Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank Plc.
Is Biola Alabi making Nollywood’s first Capital Market Movie?
Nollywood producer Biola Alabi may be working on Nigeria's first movie on the capital market. She disclosed this in an interview with Nairametrics on the sidelines of the just concluded 2018 ASEA conference.
Story of the world’s oldest billionaire will inspire you a lot
The world's oldest billionaire is 100-year old Chang Yun Chung. He is a shipping magnate who lives a private life and keeps away from the press.
Podcast
BHH Podcast: How I started Afritickets by Olaotan Towry-Coker
Business Half Hour is a podcast show targeted at Startups and Entrepreneurs.
EMM Podcast: How drop in oil price is affecting the economy and the ‘fall fall’ of Bitcoin
Everyday Money Matters is a Financial Literacy and Personal Finance Podcast powered by Nairametrics.
BHH Podcast: The story behind my-medicine.com by Morakinyo Adejare
Business Half Hour is a podcast targeted at Startups and Entrepreneurs.
EMM Podcast: Are collateral free and unsecured loans really cheap?
Everyday Money Matters is a Financial Literacy and Personal Finance Podcast powered by Nairametrics.
On this episode, Ugodre delved into a number of conflicting personal finance questions...