Stock Market Recover N18b

Stock Market Recover N18b

The stock market on Wednesday recorded a positive position, gaining N18 billion to close at N27.871 trillion from the N27.852 trillion posted on Tuesday. Also, the All-Share Index rose by 39.49 points, representing an increase of 0.08 per cent to...
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Market Capitalisation Drops By N5b

Market Capitalisation Drops By N5b

The stock market on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Thursday recorded a bearish tilt as the overall capitalisation dropped by N5 billion. The All Share Index (ASI) decreased by 8.83 points, representing a decline of 0.02 per cent to close...
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Stock Market Closes Week On Negative Note

Stock Market Closes Week On Negative Note

The local bourse ended the last trading of the week on a negative note as the performance indices declined by 0.06 per cent.  Specifically, the market capitalisation dropped by N18 billion or 0.06 per cent to close at N28.646 trillion as...
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CVFF: UBA, Zenith Bank, Union Bank, Others To Disburse N16b, $350m

CVFF: UBA, Zenith Bank, Union Bank, Others To Disburse N16b, $350m

Five Banks have been selected for the disbursement of Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF).   The Banks are: United Bank for Africa (UBA), Zenith Bank,  Union Bank of Nigeria, Polaris Bank and Jaiz Bank.    Minister of Trans...
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<strong>Delta Seeks N150b Credit Facility From Zenith Bank, Others</strong>

Delta Seeks N150b Credit Facility From Zenith Bank, Others

The Delta House of Assembly has approved a request by  Governor  Ifeanyi Okowa for a bridging finance facility of N150 billion in favour of the state government.  The governor’s request  is contained in a letter which was read at&nbs...
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Nigerian Stock Market Extends Losing Streak By N113b

Nigerian Stock Market Extends Losing Streak By N113b

The Nigerian stock market extended bearish mood on Thursday on the back of sell pressure on Seplat Energy and 33 others.  Specifically, the market capitalisation dropped further by N113 billion or 0.51 per cent to close at N22.044 trillion from...
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Zenith Bank Declares N180b PBT In Nine Months

Zenith Bank Declares N180b PBT In Nine Months

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, Zenith Bank Plc has posted a profit before tax (PBT) of N180 billion,  the Group’s unaudited nine months financial results presented to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX)on Sunday, in Lagos, has indicated.&nbs...
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Zenith Bank’s Profit Grows By 2.6% In Six Months

Zenith Bank’s Profit Grows By 2.6% In Six Months

Zenith Bank Plc has posted a profit before tax (PBT) of N117.05 billion for six months as of June 30, against N114.12 billion achieved in the comparative period of 2020.  This was stated in the company’s interim report signed by...
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Banks Comply With CBN FOREX Directive, Sell Dollar At N412

Banks Comply With CBN FOREX Directive, Sell Dollar At N412

In compliance with the new Foreign Exchange (FX) regulation by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), commercial banks in Abuja have set up dedicated teller points for FX transactions in their branches.  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that...
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Zenith Bank Boss Canvasses Increased Impact Investing In Africa

Zenith Bank Boss Canvasses Increased Impact Investing In Africa

Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Zenith Bank Plc, Mr Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has called for increased impact investing in Africa, to enable the continent to achieve its full potentials.  A statement issued on Sunday explained that  Onyeag...
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Sokoto Secures Approval For N6.26b Loan From Zenith Bank, Others

Sokoto Secures Approval For N6.26b Loan From Zenith Bank, Others

The Sokoto State House of Assembly on Thursday approved the request of Governor Aminu Tambuwal to secure N6.26 billion loan from Zenith Bank, TAJ Bank and Sterling Bank PLC.  The resolution followed a motion moved by Malami Basakkwace (PDP) and...
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Zenith Bank Gets Best Corporate Governance Financial Services Award

Zenith Bank Gets Best Corporate Governance Financial Services Award

Zenith Bank Plc has been named as the Best Corporate Governance ‘Financial Services’ Africa 2021 by the Ethical Boardroom for the second consecutive year.  The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of the bank, Mr Ebenezer Onyeagwu, in a statement o...
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Zenith Bank MD Implores MSMEs On Compliance To Principles Of Credits

Zenith Bank MD Implores MSMEs On Compliance To Principles Of Credits

Zenith Bank Plc, has advised Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to be conversant with the five principles of credits as part of measures to boost chances of accessing funding facilities.  The Group Managing Director of the bank, Mr Ebenezer...
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Zenith Bank Shareholders Okay N94.19b Total Dividend For 2020

Zenith Bank Shareholders Okay N94.19b Total Dividend For 2020

Shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc, on Tuesday, approved proposed final dividend of N2.70 per share, bringing  total dividend  for the 2020 financial year to N3 per share, amounting to N94.19 billion.   According to th...
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