NSE ends the week on a negative note as MTN loses for the first...
The Nigerian Stock Exchange ended Friday's trading session in negative territory. The All Share Index closed at 30, 881.29 basis points, down 1.89%.
FCMB empowers more SME customers in Season 2 of “Race to China Promo”
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has rewarded another set of its Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) customers in Season 2 of the Bank’s reward scheme tagged “FCMB SME Race to China Promo”.
Old Mutual suspends CEO with immediate effect, as CEO reacts
@OldMutualLtd, the parent company of @OldMutual_NG, has suspended its Chief Executive Officer, Peter Moyo (@Mtheera) with immediate effect.
Veritas’ gross premium rises 40% in 2018 as insurance companies struggle
@veritaskapital has released its consolidated and separate financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, posting a 40% increase in its gross premium.
Regulators streamline listing process in efforts to attract more firms to the NSE
In a bid to increase the number of quoted companies in the capital market, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), have disclosed their commitments to ease the listing process.
Contractor gives date for the completion of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project
Mr. Jaceques Liao, the Executive Director of China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, recently assured that the Lagos-Ibadan rail project that is currently ongoing will be completed by April 2020.
Dangote Cement Plc’s N50 billion Commercial Paper closes today
Dangote Cement Plc has announced that it will be raising N50 billion in the fifth, sixth, and seventh series of its N150 billion Commercial Paper (CP) programme.
Total to refund $592 million to FG, as Reps consider probing NNPC/Chevron contract
Total Exploration and Production Nigeria (TEPNG) has been directed to refund $592 million to the Federal Government. @HouseNGR gave the directive after an investigation was made into the budget of certain projects.
Zimbabwe gives Benedict Peters’ Bavura Holdings a platinum mining concession
Bavura Holdings, which is linked to Nigerian billionaire and founder of Aiteo Group, Benedict Peters, has been awarded a concession to explore/mine platinum in Zimbabwe.
Outsource Global Extends its BPO Service to Japan
The Africa Business Process Outsourcing industry got another boost as the leading player in that space, Outsource Global, recently announced their expansion into Japan.
Vitafoam’s Half-Year results temporarily pushed stock to a 3-year high
Vitafoam Nigeria Plc's share price attained a 3-year high on Wednesday, thanks to the significantly-positive half-year 2019 results posted by the mattress-maker.
The Stock Market continues bullish run for the third time this week
The Nigerian Stock Exchange ended Thursday's trading session in positive territory. The All Share Index closed at 31,477.51 basis points, up 1.07%.
AB InBev estimates total investments in its Sagamu brewery to be $400 million
@abinbev has estimated the total investment it has made in its new brewery in Sagamu, Nigeria, to be up to about $400 milion.
How Nigeria’s Air Peace lost N1.2bn trying to operate across Africa
@flyairpeace says it lost over N1.2 billion over the past year in the course of its flight operations into other West African countries.
NSE receives SEC’s approval to effect new rules/amendments
In a bid to make trading on The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) more efficient, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved new rules.
Conoil announces the appointment of an Acting Director of Finance
The mamnagement of @Conoil_Plc, has announced the appointment of Mr. Ismail Salam as the Acting Executive Director for Finance.
Why the London Stock Exchange is scouting for potential African listings
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is on the road, scouting for potential new listings from African countries, including Nigeria.
Stamp Duty Probe: Reps act tough, reveal 14 banks are owing N1.5bn
About fifteen (15) Nigerian banks will have to cough out the sum of N1.5 billion, being the total sum of under-remitted stamp duty funds owed the Federal Government.
MTN Nigeria: The Phoenix of Africa
Following the listing of 20.3bn units of its shares on the premium board of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) at a price of N90 per share, MTN Nigeria (MTNN) share price gained 46.3% to close at N131.70/s on Tuesday, 21 May; only four days post listing.
MTN Nigeria takes over the Stock Market with its exceeding trades
The Nigerian Stock Exchange ended Wednesday's trading session in positive territory. The All Share Index closed at 31,145.15 basis points, up 3.07%.
Access Bank presents salary-for-life, education grant, cash prizes to DiamondXtra customers
@myaccessbank has concluded its quarterly draw for DiamondXtra customers. The season 11 edition saw a total of N51m won through cash prizes, salary-for-life, education grant, and rent for one year.
Forte Oil Plc declares special interim dividend to shareholders
Forte Oil Plc has declared an interim dividend of N1.15 kobo per 50 kobo ordinary share for the financial period ended Monday, December 31, 2018.
Access Bank and Etiebet to settle alleged N2.4bn debt case out of court
@myaccessbank and Obodex Nigeria Limited have notified the Federal High Court in Lagos of their intention to settle the legal dispute out of court.
Aero Contractors to increase fleet size after overcoming hard-times
Aero Contractors Limited has disclosed its intention to add more aircraft to its fleet before the end of the year now that it is back in full operations.
Coca-Cola to boost earnings in its African bottling unit, halts refranchise
@CocaColaCo has dropped its plan to re-franchise the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), saying it will like to retain a majority stake in its African bottling business
9mobile drops again, as Nigeria’s mobile internet subscribers hit 115.9m
The total number of Mobile Internet Subscribers in Nigeria reached 115.9 million in March 2019 according to the latest internet subscribers data released by @NgComCommission
NCC mandates MTN to pay final tranche of N330bn fine before month end
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has till Friday, May 31, 2019, to pay the last tranche of it N330 billion sim registration fine. The remaining balance is N55 billion.
Andela explains startups’ preference for Venture Capitalists over banks
In January 2019, Andela secured $100 million from foreign investors, thereby continuing a trend that has long characterised the Nigerian startup space.
Meristem Green Fest: Masterclass speakers and organic vendors unveiled
Meristem Green Fest (@meristemnigeria) announces the facilitators for the masterclasses set to hold at the event.
Insurance Companies shocked as NAICOM increases capital base by 200%
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), has increased the minimum paid-up share capital of insurance and reinsurance firms.
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