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NIGERIA: Daily Parallel Market Exchange Rate (February 21th 2019)
Parallel market exchange rate between the Naira and three of the world's major currencies.
Nigerian graduates face further dilemma as 43% of Bank employees now contract staff
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), yesterday, released the report for selected banking sector data for the last quarter of 2018. A section of the...
How well has President Buhari delivered on his empowerment promises?
This is arguably the first time that the Federal Government is involving the very bottom of Nigeria’s economic pyramid.
Why the proposed Fidson Rights Issue is a good deal
The Board of Directors of Fidson Healthcare Plc have notified the Nigerian Stock Exchange and by so doing, the investment public, that the company...
Blockchain could disrupt many sectors in Nigeria
Nigeria is particularly a special country when it comes to technological innovation.
BHH Podcast: How do SMEs navigate the digital marketing landscape?
https://soundcloud.com/user-433895412/building-a-brand-in-the-digital-age
Business Half Hour is a podcast targeted at Startups and Entrepreneurs who are changing the way to do business through innovation in Nigeria.
NM Partners
Coronation Research analysis of Zenith Bank’s FY 2018 results
Zenith Bank Plc is a tier 1 Nigeria Bank.
Coronation Merchant Bank, JP Morgan, Barclays, Citi Bank, Morgan Stanley ranked amongst World’s best investment banks
The Bank's achievements over the years have led to numerous accolades in recognition of excellent service delivery.
I-Invest generates over N2 billion transaction in less than 6 months
Sterling Bank and Parthian partners have come up with an app called I-Invest to solve this problem.
CcHUB launches Africa’s first ‘Design Lab’ in Kigali
CcHUB has built a community of over 13,000 technologists, entrepreneurs and thought-leaders.
Transcorp sets record performance with Profit After Tax of N20.6 billion
Transcorp is a publicly quoted conglomerate with a diversified shareholder base of about 300,000.
Axxela achieves initial issuer rating of BBB+(NG); outlook stable
Axxela is a Helios Investment Partners LLP portfolio company, and a designated natural gas shipper on the West African Gas Pipeline.
Editor's Pick
Why the proposed Fidson Rights Issue is a good deal
The Board of Directors of Fidson Healthcare Plc have notified the Nigerian Stock Exchange and by so doing, the investment public, that the company...
Elections postponement: History might just repeat itself like 2015 on the NSE
Precedence shows the market could close in the red.
Will this be the first company to delist from the NSE this year?
The Management and Board of Newrest ASL Nigeria Plc has notified all stakeholders of its decision to voluntarily delist from the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
First Aluminum Plc hits 5 year low
Amidst the rebound in yesterday’s trading session at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), First Aluminium Plc hit a 5 year low. The stock opened...
NSE rebounds as Zenith Bank releases FY 2018 results
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) closed in positive territory today.
Why the proposed Fidson Rights Issue is a good deal
The Board of Directors of Fidson Healthcare Plc have notified the Nigerian Stock Exchange and by so doing, the investment public, that the company...
Linde Plc welcomes BOC Gases Nigeria into its family
BOC Gases Nigeria Plc has released a notification, alerting its shareholders and the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), that by the virtue of a merger between...
United Capital Plc announces dividend payout
The management and board of United Capital Plc, have announced to pay a dividend of 30 kobo per 50 kobo ordinary share for the...
Growing demand pushes Huggies manufacturers to consider expansion
Manufacturers of Huggies and Kotex brands of diapers have announced the decision to shut down its factory in Lagos for expansion.
Access, Diamond Bank release joint statement ahead decisive shareholders’ meeting
Ahead of its shareholders' meeting slated for the first week of March 2019, the management of Access Bank and Diamond Bank have reiterated their commitment to customers of both lenders.
Companies are pulling their ads from YouTube in a boycott
Companies are boycotting YouTube again after evidence shows that the video streaming site is facilitating the activities of a paedophiles.
Latest Posts
Transcorp Plc tops volume chart today
The Nigerian Stock Exchange closed in the red for the second day this week. The All Share Index ended today’s trading session at 32,568.66...
Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) inches up to ₦1.108 trillion in 2018
Nigeria's Value Added Tax (VAT) increased to ₦1.108 trillion in 2018 from ₦972.3 billion recorded in 2017. This is contained in the National Bureau of...
Linde Plc welcomes BOC Gases Nigeria into its family
BOC Gases Nigeria Plc has released a notification, alerting its shareholders and the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), that by the virtue of a merger between...
Bank debtors obviously turning a new leaf as non-performing loans drop by 24% in 2018
CBN revealed that the total amount of non-performing loans of Nigerian banks declined to N1.79 trillion in 2018.
United Capital Plc announces dividend payout
The management and board of United Capital Plc, have announced to pay a dividend of 30 kobo per 50 kobo ordinary share for the...
NIGERIA: Daily Parallel Market Exchange Rate (February 21th 2019)
Parallel market exchange rate between the Naira and three of the world's major currencies.
Growing demand pushes Huggies manufacturers to consider expansion
Manufacturers of Huggies and Kotex brands of diapers have announced the decision to shut down its factory in Lagos for expansion.
Exciting news for Savannah Sugar ex-workers as FG concludes verification
After 17 years of disengagement from their services, former workers of Savannah Sugar Company Limited (SSCL) would be paid the balance of their terminal benefits....
Nigeria’s power sector loses N69.1 billion in 7 weeks
The Advisory Power Team (APT) at the office of the Vice President has said the nation’s power sector lost N69.1 billion between January 1...
Access, Diamond Bank release joint statement ahead decisive shareholders’ meeting
Ahead of its shareholders' meeting slated for the first week of March 2019, the management of Access Bank and Diamond Bank have reiterated their commitment to customers of both lenders.
Companies are pulling their ads from YouTube in a boycott
Companies are boycotting YouTube again after evidence shows that the video streaming site is facilitating the activities of a paedophiles.
Is your Microfinance Bank licensed by CBN?
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has recently released a list of licensed Micro-finance Banks (MFBs) in Nigeria as at February 13th 2019.
The list...
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
Buy/Sell/Hold: This why you should SELL Sterling Bank and UAC of Nigeria
Stocks to Buy/Sell/Hold are picked from the top gainers and losers of the prior week.
Place a HOLD on these stocks in the coming week
Stocks to watch are picked from the top gainers and losers of the previous week.
These stocks have a HOLD recommendation
Stocks on our Buy/Sell/Hold are drawn from the top gainers and losers of the prior week, as well as various analyst’s reports.
Dangote Cement: HOLD
Recent...
Linkage Assurance may fall short in 2018
Linkage Assurance Plc was incorporated in Nigeria on 26th of March 1991 as a private limited liability company domiciled in Nigeria.
Mutual Funds
Nigerian mutual funds made an estimated N1.9 billion gain in 2018
Nigerian mutual funds generated an estimated gain of N1.9 billion in 2018, to bring its total Net Asset Value to N648.2 billion.
Stanbic IBTC Guaranteed made 14.41% in 2018
There is no doubt that 2018 was quite a challenging year for investors all over the world. The global market remained very volatile for...
Mutual fund investments success in American and what Nigeria can learn from this
The popularity of mutual funds and the part they play in retirement savings has long been embraced all over the world except in Nigeria.
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
Financial Literacy
A look at some financing options for small business owners
Statistics show that 80 per cent of small businesses started in Nigeria fail within the first five years. This alarming rate of business failure...
4 incredible financial gifts for your partner on Valentine’s Day
Here are 4 financial gifts you can get your significant other this Valentine's Day.
Impress on a budget: Don’t break hearts or the bank this Thursday
REMEMBER: Don't break hearts or the bank this Thursday!
Businesses that will profit from Valentine’s Day
Valentine's day, a day when many people exchange romantic gifts with their lovers is fast approaching.
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
CEOs of some NSE companies that may declare losses for 2018 – Part 2
Last week, we brought you the first part of a list of some Chief Executive Officers of NSE-listed companies that may end up declaring losses for full-year 2018.
Who is the CEO of Cadbury Nigeria Plc?
Ever wondered who the Chief Executive Officer of Cadbury Nigeria plc is? Well, he is Nairametrics’ CEO of the week. Get to know him.
Notable CEOs of Nigerian companies whose shares are below listing standard
Last week, the NSE announced that 18 companies are free float deficient and for that reason, have been classified as "below listing standard".
Nigerians occupy top spots on Forbes Magazine’s wealthiest African billionaires’ list
Forbes Magazine has published its 2018 list of Africa's richest billionaires. And as always, the list is consisted of regular names.
Podcast
BHH Podcast: How do SMEs navigate the digital marketing landscape?
https://soundcloud.com/user-433895412/building-a-brand-in-the-digital-age
Business Half Hour is a podcast targeted at Startups and Entrepreneurs who are changing the way to do business through innovation in Nigeria.
BHH Podcast: Farmcrowdy, Putting all their eggs in the ‘AgriTech’ basket
Business Half Hour is a podcast targeted at Startups and Entrepreneurs.
EMM Podcast: $140m in cryptocurrencies lost, plus, transferring T-bills to another person
Everyday Money Matters is a Financial Literacy and Personal Finance Podcast powered by Nairametrics.
BHH Podcast: The goldmine in Nigerian Cinemas by Moses Babatope
Business Half Hour is a podcast targeted at Startups and Entrepreneurs. On the show, we feature entrepreneurs who are changing the way to do...