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Oando missing as NSE reviews composition of market indices
The Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, has announced the review of the NSE-30 and the seven sectoral indices effective January 1, 2018.
Mr Olumide Orojimi, Head, Corporate Communications NSE, said the composition of these indices would be announced in January, after the completion of the year-end review and index rebalancing exercise.
Orojimi said the exercise will see the entry of some major companies and the exit of others from the various indices.
He said the seven indices were
- NSE Consumer Goods
- NSE Banking
- NSE Insurance
- NSE Industrial
- NSE Oil and Gas
- NSE Pension
- NSE Lotus Islamic Indices.
Orojimi said the indices, which were developed using the market capitalisation methodology, were rebalanced on a bi-annual basis, on the first business day in January and in July.
He said under the consumer goods index, Northern Nigeria Flour Mills had been granted entry into the indices, while Seven Up was on the exiting side.
Orojimi added that Equity Assurance and Mutual Benefit Assurance was considered for entry into the NSE insurance index, while Regency Alliance and Universal Insurance would exit the index.
He said: “Oando is exiting on the NSE Oil and Gas indices, making way for Eterna Oil to enter into the index.”
For the NSE Pension index, Honeywell flourmills and International Breweries would be given access to the index, while Oando and Seven-Up are leaving the index,” he said.
Orojimi said that the stocks were also selected based on market capitalisation and liquidity, noting that liquidity was based on the number of days the stock was traded during the preceding two quarters.
“To be included in the index, the stock must have traded for at least 70 per cent of the number of trading days in the preceding two quarters,” he said.
The Insurance and Consumer Goods sector index is comprised of the 15 most capitalised and liquid companies; the Banking and Industrial Goods sector index comprised of 10 most capitalised and liquid companies.
While the Oil and Gas sector index, is comprised the seven most capitalised and liquid companies.
The Nigerian Stock Exchange services the largest economy in Africa and is championing the development of Africa’s financial markets.
The NSE, a registered company limited by guarantee, was founded in 1960 and it is licensed under the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) and is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria.
The Exchange offers listing and trading services, licensing services, market data solutions, ancillary technology services and more.
The Exchange began publishing the NSE 30 Index in February 2009, with index values available from January 1, 2007.
The Exchange on July 1, 2008, developed four sectoral indices and one index in 2013, with a base value of 1,000 points, designed to provide investable benchmarks to capture the performance of specific sectors.
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Transcorp Hotels launches Aura, an online marketplace for accommodation and experiences
Nigeria’s largest hospitality brand launches a new platform for booking vacation homes, holiday lets, and experiences.
Africa’s leading hospitality brand Transcorp Hotels Plc. has announced the launch of Aura, a new digital platform through which people can book accommodation, restaurants, and experiences.
The new brand, Transcorp’s first in the alternative accommodation segment, is part of the company’s asset-light model, leveraging technology to deliver true hospitality, exciting experiences, and drive shareholder value.
“It’s a new dawn in the hospitality industry! I am thrilled to introduce you to Aura by Transcorp, the digital platform we are using to connect people to quality accommodation, great food, and awesome experiences,” Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp Hotels Plc., Dupe Olusola said.
“For more than 30 years, Transcorp Hotels Plc has been at the forefront of creating a superior guest experience at our locations. Today, our commitment to innovation has offered us an opportunity to extend this beyond the hotel premises,” Olusola added.
The launch of Aura by Transcorp is one of the most significant developments in the company’s history as it seeks to transform the travel and tourism industry in Africa by focusing on three important components of travel, whether for leisure or business — where you stay, what you eat and how you spend your time. With its people-driven hospitality model, Aura is set to revolutionise travel and help remind Africans of our deep history of hospitality.
Speaking on the launch of Aura, Obong Idiong, Chief Executive Officer at Africa Prudential Plc, Aura’s technology partners, expressed his excitement. “Finding the right accommodation when you travel can be incredibly complex. Options available for the right prices are often limited, and travellers sometimes end up with accommodation that taints the travel experience. Transcorp Hotels Plc has been able to fix that with Aura and we are proud to be associated with them.”
“To ensure topnotch user experience, we built a solution to drive digital transformation through the adoption of shared living spaces for the Aura business. With an advanced search algorithm powered by artificial intelligence, Aura determines the relevance of locations taking into consideration, the customers’ preferences and requirements to meet them at the point of their needs,” Idiong added.
Priscilla Adeboye, a travel enthusiast and early adopter of Aura, said the global pandemic has pushed international travel down her list. “But I still want to be able to take some time off work or spend a weekend away from home with the family. I have found incredible homes on Aura that meet my need for space and privacy.”
Working with thousands of partners across Nigeria and different cities in Africa, Transcorp Hotels Plc. is building the continent’s largest platform for people-driven hospitality. While travellers enjoy the right selections at the best prices on Aura, hosts can also earn a lot of money by receiving guests in their unoccupied homes and sharing the local culture with them.
For travellers who would rather stay in hotels, Aura also has a great selection of some of the best hotels in every city.
With the launch of Aura, Transcorp Hotels Plc. has further cemented its leadership in the hospitality industry and reinforced its commitment to innovation and superior guest experience across different demographics.
Guests and hosts can sign up at aura.transcorphotels.com to start booking or hosting. The service is currently available in Nigeria only, but the company said plans are already in place to expand to major cities in Africa.
Transcorp Hotels Plc is one of Africa’s leading hospitality companies, committed to redefining service standards across the continent while remaining truly and authentically African.
Aura by Transcorp
Aura is Africa’s best platform for connecting travellers with great accommodation, good food, and memorable experiences. The platform is also an avenue for people with unoccupied homes, hotels, restaurants, or different skill sets that may interest others can earn an income by becoming hosts.
