Access Holdings Plc has announced that its banking. subsidiary, Access Bank Plc, has entered into a binding agreement with South African-based Bidvest Group Limited for the acquisition of a 100 per cent equity stake in Bidvest Bank Limited. This was contained in the Group’s notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited […]
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Seplat Energy Completes $800m Acquisition of MPNU
Seplat Energy Plc, Nigerian energy company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the London Stock Exchange has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU) from ExxonMobil. This was contained in a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited. The transaction is […]
FG Issues Six Sukuk Bonds Worth N1.1trn To Finance 124 Road Projects – SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that the Federal Government of Nigeria has issued six Sovereign Sukuk worth N1.1trn ($657.6m), to finance 124 Federal road projects covering over 5,820 kilometers across the six geopolitical zones of the country. Director General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama who […]
FMDQ harps on technology for commercial paper applications
FMDQ Exchange says it has adopted technology in the process of Commercial Paper (CP) application, stressing that the value of market currently stands at an estimated N3 trillion. The Divisional Head, Market Architecture, FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited, Mr Oluwaseun Afolabi, disclosed this at the 2024 Capital Market Correspondents Association of […]
BOI Disburses N22.89bn From Manufacturing Intervention Fund
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has disbursed N22.89bn out of its N75bn Manufacturing Sector Intervention Fund to support 29 manufacturers. This was announced by Dr. Olasupo Olusi, Managing Director of BOI, during the bank’s first-ever interactive session with the Organized Private Sector (OPS) held in Abuja. The event, themed […]
UBA shareholders back N239.4bn rights issue
The shareholders of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc have expressed optimism that the bank’s N239.4 billion rights will be fully subscribed following their interest to buy more shares in the pan-Africa banking group. UBA has opened acceptance list for a N239.4 billion rights issue, offering 6.84 billion ordinary shares […]
FG Not Investigating Air Peace – FCCPC
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC says its invitation to Air Peace is simply for an inquiry to understand its price methodology and respond to consumers complaints. The Director, Surveillance and Investigation, Mrs. Boladale Adeyinka said neither the airline nor the chairman, Dr. Allen Onyema is under […]
Market Regulation: Senate Passes ISB 2024
In a major boost to the operations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Nigerian capital market, the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has passed the Investments and Securities Bill 2024. The Investments and Securities Bill, meant to repeal the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Act, was passed on the […]
Coronation Insurance Reports ₦2.2 Billion Profit, Charts Digital and Sustainable Future
Coronation Insurance Plc celebrated a remarkable financial turnaround at its 66th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos, announcing a profit before tax of ₦2.2 billion for the financial year ending 31st December 2023. This milestone represents a significant recovery from the ₦1.8 billion loss recorded in 2022, a testament to […]
Experts Advocate Green Building For Sustainable Financing
Industry professionals in the building and construction sectors have been called to adopt green building practices as a means to secure sustainable financing for large-scale projects. This was the key takeaway from experts who spoke at the Ecobank Design and Build Expo in Lagos last week. Green building, […]