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Transcorp Power emerges top NGX weekly gainer
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NGX targets NNPC, Dangote Petrochemicals for listing

The Nigerian Exchange Group has revealed plans to pursue new listings across key sectors, with a focus on the public, oil and gas industries. NGX Group Chairman, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, made the disclosure at the FLOC 2025 Summit in Kano, highlighting the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and Dangote Petrochemicals as primary listing targets. In […]

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NGX foreign transactions drop 91% in April

Foreign portfolio transactions on the Nigerian Exchange Limited nosedived by 90.99% in April 2025, dropping to N63.07 billion from N699.89 billion in March, according to the NGX’s latest Domestic and Foreign Portfolio Investment report. The steep decline follows a March surge driven by large block trades that inflated foreign inflows, which failed to materialize in […]

Nigeria Exchange in decline two weeks in a row
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NGX erases gains as investors lose N445bn

The Nigerian Exchange saw a reversal of previous gains on Wednesday, with the All-Share Index dropping by 708.14 points, or 0.68%, to close at 103,851.88 points. This decline led to a N445 billion loss in market value, bringing the total market capitalisation down from N65.7 trillion to N65.3 trillion, primarily due to widespread losses in […]

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NGX rebounds as 2024 dividend declarations spur ₦437bn growth

Dividend announcements for the 2024 financial year by corporate Organisations reversed the downward trend on the Nigerian Exchange, generating a ₦437 billion gain for investors. By the end of the week, the NGX All-Share Index rose by 0.66% to 105,660.64, while market capitalization reached ₦66.26 trillion. Also, all other indices closed higher, except the NGX […]

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NGX trading activity drops 16.07% in february as foreign investors exit

The Nigerian Exchange Limited experienced a sharp decline in trading activity in February 2025, with total transactions dropping by 16.07% to N509.47 billion from N607.05 billion in January. The decline was largely driven by a significant withdrawal of foreign investors, whose transactions fell by 40.36%, from N71.51 billion to N42.65 billion during the month. Data […]

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NGX all-share index drops 992 points, closes week in red

The Nigerian All-Share Index ended the week of March 21, 2025, in decline, shedding 992.17 points as the premium index and all subsectors—except consumer goods—recorded losses. The market dipped by 0.94%, with the index dropping from 105,955.13 to 104,962.96, slipping below the key 105,000 threshold. Trading activity also weakened notably, as weekly volume dropped from […]

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NGX market cap falls to N65.8tn

The Nigerian Exchange saw a decrease in market capitalization after the end of trading on Thursday, as the All-Share Index dropped marginally by 0.05 per cent. The total market capitalisation dropped to N65.8tn, showing a decline in investor sentiment in the stock market. Additionally, 10,182 deals involving 310,527,528 shares were made, with a market value […]

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NGX rebounds, adds ₦82bn to market capitalization

The Nigerian Exchange Limited saw a modest rebound, gaining ₦82 billion in market capitalization. The All-Share Index rose by 0.12 per cent to 106,220.62 points, driven by gains in UPDC Plc, International Breweries, and Royal Exchange Plc. However, the market remains on a weekly decline of 0.52 per cent and a four-week loss of 2.7 […]

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NGX posts first March gain, adds N216bn in market value

The Nigerian Exchange recorded its first gain in March, with renewed investor interest boosting market capitalization by N216 billion to N66.9 trillion. At Thursday’s close, the All-Share Index rose by 344.24 points (0.32%) to 106,780.72. Despite a 0.83% weekly decline, it holds a 1.28% four-week gain and a 3.74% year-to-date increase, reflecting market stability. Thursday’s […]

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Investors drive NGX to N4.43trn gain in early 2025

The Nigerian Exchange Limited gained N4.43 trillion in the first two months of 2025 as investors increased their stakes in blue-chip companies amid corporate earnings reports and dividend payouts. The surge in demand for listed stocks was fueled by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to lower interest rates on Treasury bills following a decline […]

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Foreign investors pull out N45.85bn from Nigerian stock market January

Foreign investors withdrew N45.85bn from the Nigerian stock market in January 2025, far exceeding the N25.66bn recorded as inflows. The Nigerian Exchange Domestic and Foreign Portfolio Investment Report showed that foreign outflows made up 64.12% of total foreign transactions, highlighting persistent concerns over declining investor participation despite the naira’s relative stability. The report also showed […]

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Equity market declines as investors lose N215bn

The Nigerian Exchange Limited experienced a significant downturn, with investors losing approximately ₦215 billion on Tuesday. The market capitalization fell to ₦67.2 trillion, and the All-Share Index decreased by 345.19 points, a 0.32% drop, closing at 107,781.78. The market downturn was driven by sell-offs in key stocks, with Honeywell Flour Mill leading the losers’ chart […]