John Holt Plc records 23.3% growth in profit YoY

John Holt has recorded a 23.3% growth in Profit After Tax Year-on-Year.

Greenwich NSE, Dangote lauds Buhari over Economic Advisory Council Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has lauded the President Muhammadu Buhari over the formation of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC). Dangote commended the president for constituting a council that will advise him on the nation’s economic growth and overall development. He said the move was a proactive one capable of elevating Nigeria’s economy to greater heights. Speaking during the inauguration of the new secretariat of the Chemical and Non-Metallic Products Employers Federation, the billionaire urged the Federal Government to take advantage of the rare opportunity to strengthen the economy and put the country on the path of growth, job creation and competitiveness. https://punchng.com/dangote-hails-buharis-economic-advisory-council/ Dangote also hailed the members of the council calling them tested and respected patriots. According to him, they were independent and ever willing to put the country’s interest first and ahead of themselves. Recall that Nairametrics reported that President Muhammadu Buhari constituted an Economic Advisory Council (EAC) that was disclosed in a press release signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and publicity, Femi Adesina. https://nairametrics.com/2019/09/16/breaking-buhari-constitutes-new-economic-advisory-council-as-soludo-rewane-make-list/ Those who made the list are Prof Doyin Salami as the chairman, Dr Mohammed Sagagi as Vice-Chairman of the Council and Dr Mohammed Adaya Salisu as the Secretary. Other members are Prof Ode Ojowu, Dr Shehu Yahaya, Dr Iyabo Masha, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, and Mr Bismark Rewane. What you should know: The advisory council will replace the current Economic Management Team (EMT) and will be reporting directly to the President. The Economic Advisory Council will be tasked to advise the President on economic policy matters, including fiscal analysis, economic growth and a range of internal and global economic issues working with the relevant cabinet members and heads of monetary and fiscal agencies. Similarly, the team will have monthly technical sessions as well as scheduled quarterly meetings with the President. However, the Chairman may request unscheduled meetings if the need arises.

Stock Market: 52.5% of firms failed to pay dividend in 2019

September 20, 2019

Eighty-seven, out of the 170 quoted companies on the Nigerian Stock Exchange failed to pay dividends to their shareholders in 2019.

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UBA and Fidelity Bank top this week’s watchlist

by Onome Ohwovoriole

September 2, 2019

@ubagroup and @fidelitybankplc twitter have a joint first place in this week's watchlist on the @nsecontact

Governor Fayemi explores investment options with the capital market, Nigerian Stock Exchange, Top 10 stockbrokers trade N120.4 billion worth of stocks in November , Law Union & Rock Insurance Plc Announces Notice of Board Meeting and Closed Period, NSE Hosts First Virtual Automated Trading System (ATS) Broker Certification Training Programme, Steroids from GTBANK, ZENITH Lift Nigerian bourse, as investors gain N94.2 billion, Nigerian bourse close flat, triggered by low market liquidity, Industrial index down by 5.7%, as shares of BUA, Lafarge, Dangote, others decline on NSE

Nigerian Stock Market ends Wednesday’s trading session in positive territory

by Inimfon Asifa

August 28, 2019

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) ended Wednesday’s trading session in positive territory. The All-Share Index closed at 27,607.02 basis points, ...

MTN Nigeria makes a return to the watchlist

by Onome Ohwovoriole

July 22, 2019

@mtnng and @oando_plc are one of several firms to watch out for on the @nsenigeria this week

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Chams Plc has charmed investors

by Onome Ohwovoriole

April 22, 2019

@chams_plc was the best performing stock this week on the NSE appreciating by 28.57%. Year to date, the stock is ...

Japaul switches positions this week

by Onome Ohwovoriole

March 2, 2019

This week was a bearish one on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, as the All Share Index shed 2.12%. 26 equities ...

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Corporate Actions: Poor Results and New Appointments

by Onome Ohwovoriole

February 3, 2019

Corporate actions are decisions taken by companies’ boards of directors or management teams, that could have impacts on the firms ...

Cornerstone Insurance leads this week’s gainers as NSE closes on negative note

Julius Berger leads top gainers for the week

by Onome Ohwovoriole

January 17, 2019

This week was a red one on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) as trading ended on a negative note. The ...

All Share Index drops as Wema Bank trades large volumes

by Onome Ohwovoriole

December 28, 2018

The Nigerian Stock Exchange ended in the red, for the second day in a row. The All Share Index closed ...

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