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September 19, 2023 No Responses

Oando Declares N32.9b Profit For 2021

Oando Plc, on Monday, declared N32.9 billon profit-after-tax in its full-year-ended 2021 financials. A statement explained that 2023 has seen the Company record positive highlights, including the recent announcement of its intent to acquire the Nigeria Agip Oil Company Limited...

September 18, 2023 No Responses

Ecobank Unveils “EPAC Studios” To Promote Africa’s Creative Industry

Ecobank Nigeria has opened a creative studio for the promotion of talents and creativity across the African continent. Known as EPAC Studios, it is a carefully crafted space for telling authentic African stories in art, culture, lifestyle, and entertainment. T...

September 18, 2023 No Responses

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L-R: Idris Salihu ,Head of Corporate Services Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), Chima Titus Nwokoji, National Chairman, Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria ( FICAN), Olukayode Olubiyi Head, Digital Banking, United Bank for Africa, Bashir A. Nuhu, Di...

September 15, 2023 No Responses

Tinubu Nominates Yemi Cardoso As CBN Governor

President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Cardoso as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for a term of five years at the first instance, pending his confirmation by the Senate.⁣A statement signed...

September 13, 2023 No Responses

UBA Declares N404b PBT, 50k Interim Dividend

For the half year ended June 30, 2023, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, delivered an outstanding performance as announced in its audited financial report. The results released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Tuesday showed that the Group...

September 12, 2023 No Responses

Zenith Bank Declares N15.70b Interim Dividend

For the half year ended June 2023, Zenith Bank Plc has declared an interim dividend of N15.70 billion, representing N0.50 per share. In a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the Board of Directors proposed the payment of an interim....

September 5, 2023 No Responses

NGX Sustains Growth, Index Surpasses 68,000 Mark With 33 Per Cent

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has achieved a significant milestone as its All-Share Index (ASI) surged to an unprecedented level of 68,279.14, marking a 1.11% increase. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 66,371.20 points set on March 5, 20...

September 2, 2023 No Responses

Unclaimed Dividends: NGX Seeks More Awareness, Financial Literacy

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has said that a mix of financial literacy and awareness can help to reduce the growing number of unclaimed dividends in the capital market. This is coming after efforts by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) t...

August 1, 2023 No Responses

NGX Market Capitalisation Up By N1.8trillion In July

Transactions at Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed the month of July 2023 on a positive note as earnings and dividend declaration from quoted companies helped NGX market cap gain N1.814 trillion. The gain was also supported by insider dealings among...

July 30, 2023 No Responses

Transcorp Attains N82.1b Revenue In Six Months

Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), Nigeria’s leading conglomerate with investments in Power, Hospitality and Energy sectors has announced its financial results for the first half of the year ended June 30, 2023, recording growth across all...

July 26, 2023 No Responses

Again, Ecobank Bags Euromoney Africa’s Best Bank for SMEs Award

Ecobank has been named Africa’s Best Bank for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) by the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence for the second year running, having also won the accolade in 2022. Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive Officer, Ecobank Group...

July 22, 2023 No Responses

Ecobank Woos SMEs In Nigeria With Single Market Trade Hub

Ecobank has called on Small and medium Enterprises (SMEs) as well as large businesses in the country to onboard on its Single Market Trade Hub which was launched recently. The Ecobank Single Market Trade Hub is a cutting-edge digital platform...

July 22, 2023 No Responses

NGX Reclassifies Fidelity Bank As Medium Price Stock

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has announced the reclassification of Fidelity Bank Plc from Small price stock to Medium price stock. NGX in a statement explained that Rule 15.29 of the Rulebook of The Exchange, 2015 (Dealing Members’ Rules) notes that...

July 14, 2023 No Responses

UNITED CAPITAL LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL INCLUSION FOR WOMEN

United Capital Asset Management Ltd., a subsidiary of United Capital Plc, has launched the #ThisGirlInvests campaign to promote financial independence and security for women across Nigeria. A statement explained that the campaign seeks to enc...