Demo Market News

Nigeria’s capital market will transition to a T+1 settlement cycle from May 29, 2026. 

Nigeria’s capital market regulators have begun reviewing free-float requirements for listed companies in a move aimed at boosting liquidity, deepening the equity market, and attracting more investors. 

On the trading day that ended on Monday, 16th March 2026, the Nigerian stock market tracked by the All-Share Index jumped 3,067.6 points to close at 201,474.9, with BUA Cement leading gains. 

Nigeria’s Eurobonds faced renewed selling pressure in the international market during the week ended March 13, 2026 with the average yield rising by +0.08 basis points to 7.26%, even as Nigeria’s domestic bond market recorded stronger investor demand.  

Below is a closer look at the top 10 performing equity-based mutual funds by year-to-date (YTD) yield as of February 2026. 

The Nigerian naira's outlook for this week is still cautiously optimistic following a period of steady appreciation and a significant shift in monetary policy 

MTN Group has reported strong operational and financial performance for the 2025 financial year as service revenue jumped by nearly 25% to R218 billion. 

What a year it has already been for Nigerian stocks. Coming on the back of gains exceeding fifty per cent last year, equities are already up roughly 27.5 per cent year-to-date.

BUA Cement Plc’s strong share price rally has continued into 2026, pushing the company’s valuation higher, suggesting that investors are betting on its growth prospects. The stock closed 2025 at N178.50 but has since climbed to N270, reflecting a gain of 51.3% so...

NEM Insurance Plc is projecting a profit after tax of N19.7 billion for the first half of 2026, translating to an estimated earnings per share of N3.95. 

The Nigerian Exchange ended the week of March 13, 2026, on a positive note, with the All-Share Index rising 0.73% to close at a record 198,407.30 points. 

Gold has shifted from a simple jewelry-centric view to a strategically layered investment driven by the new economic reality. The bullion asset value as a haven has increased in times of currency instability in frontier markets like Nigeria, especially since...

The naira strengthened to close at N1,363.5 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Friday, rebounding after a sharp depreciation at the start of the week. Data tracked by Nairametrics on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) website...

The NGX All-Share Index wrapped the trading session of March 13, 2026, up 1,498.6 points to 198,407.3, with BUA Cement Plc and Guinness Nigeria Plc among the day’s advancers. 

Shares of Nigerian Exchange Group, trading as NGXGROUP, have risen 51.61% month to date on the Nigerian equities market, currently priced at N188 per share. 

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, says ongoing foreign exchange (FX) reforms have significantly boosted capital inflows, improved market liquidity and strengthened confidence in the Naira. 

The First Lady of Imo State, Mrs. Chioma Uzodimma, along with Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, has called for stronger collaboration among governments, institutions and the private sector to expand economic opportunities for women and girls across Nigeria. The call was made...

The Nigerian All-Share Index returned to bullish territory on March 12, 2026, gaining 1,010.2 points to close at 196,908.7, marking a recovery above the 196,000-threshold.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) conducted its Treasury Bills Primary Market Auction on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, with total subscriptions hitting N2.78 trillion, about 227.06% higher than N850 billion on offer, even at a lower stop rate for longer...

Nigeria’s mutual fund industry keeps expanding as investors look for structured investment vehicles that provide a balance between returns, liquidity, and capital preservation.