Tag: Investors

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Nigerian stock market gains ₦1.1trn as investors return

The Nigerian stock market closed at the weekend on a bullish note as investors gained about N1.1 trillion Week-on-Week driven largely by renewed buying interest in banking and industrial stocks. Data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited showed that the market capitalisation, which represents total value of stocks listed on the Exchange rose to N157.094 trillion […]

Investment

Tinubu woos investors in Paris, pledges fiscal discipline transparency

President Bola Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, France, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline, and explaining the rationale for the swift implementation of bold reforms. Vanguard reported that at the meeting, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, highlighted Nigeria’s strong GDP growth in dollar terms in […]

Investment

Investors gain record ₦17.6trn in Nigerian stock market February

The Nigerian stock market achieved a historic milestone in February 2026 as investors recorded a massive gain of N17.6 trillion, marking the highest monthly gain ever in the history of the Nigerian capital market. This surge pushed the Nigerian Exchange Limited market capitalisation significantly higher, rising from N106.153 trillion at the end of January to […]

Policy and Regulations

Business leaders urge policy consistency for investor confidence in Nigeria

Business leaders at the European Business Chamber Nigeria Annual Conference and Expo have stressed that predictable and stable economic regulations are crucial for maintaining investor confidence and securing long-term capital commitments. Vanguard reported that the Chief Executive Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Frederik Klinke, addressed the roundtable on European Business Perspectives in Nigeria. He acknowledged […]

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Investors lose N457bn as NGX records first dip

The Nigerian stock market reversed gains from the previous trading session on Thursday, as investors recorded a loss of N457 billion following sustained profit-taking activities. The decline ended a 23-session bullish streak that had driven prices higher across several segments of the market. The downturn was largely attributed to sell-offs in stocks such as McNicholas, […]

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NGX investors gain N2.05tr as rally continues

Investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited sustained the 2025 year-end rally, recording a combined gain of N2.05 trillion over the four trading days of the week. Market analysts observed that renewed investor confidence was driven by a return to fundamentally strong stocks, particularly within the Banking, Information and Communications Technology, ICT, and selected Consumer Goods […]

Finance

Investors gain N1.5tr as Nigerian stock market rebounds

The Nigerian stock market sustained its upward trend last week with investors gaining over N1.5 trillion. The Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX closed higher last week, deepening its recovery and reversing the weakness seen in November 2025, as buy interest resurfaced across major blue-chip and mid-tier counters. The bargain hunting in MTN led to a surge […]

Finance

NGX investors gain N1.5tr as all-share index appreciates

The NGX All-Share Index and Market Capitalisation demonstrated a notable appreciation this past week, increasing by 1.63 per cent and 1.64 per cent, respectively. The Index closed the week at 149,433.26, while the Market Capitalisation stood at N95.264 trillion. This marks an improvement when compared to the 147,040.08 and N93.722 trillion figures recorded during the […]

Investors lose N67bn as market dips
Investment

Nigerian investors protected from pre-2026 capital gains tax

Investors in Nigerian equities will not be subject to capital gains tax on any share gains accumulated before December 31, 2025. Additionally, those who reinvest sale proceeds into Nigerian companies within 12 months will also be fully exempt from the tax. The chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, […]

The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office, has announced plans to reopen two tranches of its savings bonds worth a combined N350 billion for public subscription.
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Investors sell Nigerian bonds over fears of bad governance

Nigerian bonds experienced selloffs in the second quarter of 2024, as investors began to prioritize good governance over high yields. This is according to the Second-Quarter 2024 Report of the National Pension Commission. This trend indicates a broader shift in the risk appetite of global investors, especially within emerging markets. Despite attractive returns, concerns over […]

Equities market investors lose N481bn as glory trend continues
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Equities market investors lose N481bn as gloomy trend continues

Equity market investors lost about N481 billion at the end of trading on Thursday due to sell-offs and declining interest. The PUNCH reported that the yield on the one-year Nigerian Treasury Bill increased to 19% on Wednesday as a result of investors in Nigeria shifting their focus to Treasury Bills during the country’s main market auction. […]