Access Bank PLC, Africa’s leading financial institution, today, announced a distinguished line-up of speakers for the maiden edition of its highly anticipated Africa Trade Conference 2025, set to hold on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), South Africa. Under the theme “Empowering Africa: Driving […]
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Capital Market
AFC Targets $20bn From African Pension Funds For Investment
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) is intensifying efforts to mobilize domestic capital for investment across the continent, with a focus on pension funds and institutional investors. The development finance institution aims to generate between $15bn and $20bn from African pension funds to bridge the region’s infrastructure funding […]
Listing Of InfraCredit Raises NASD’s Market Value To N1.95trn
NASD OTC Exchange Plc an over-the-counter (OTC) exchange in Nigeria, has listed 15,255,079,725 of Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company (InfraCredit) at N2.43 each, valued at N37bn, which increased the Exchange’s total market value to N1.95trn. The listing provides strategic partnership between NASD and InfraCredit, highlights the Exchange’s commitment to […]
Lagos Approves FirstBank’s 40-Storey Headquarters At Eko Atlantic City
The Lagos State Government has officially granted approval to FirstBank Group for the construction of its state-of-the-art, eco-friendly headquarters in Eko Atlantic City. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented the certificate of approval during a groundbreaking ceremony held on Wednesday, marking the commencement of what will be Nigeria’s tallest building. […]
Tantalizers Expands into Blue Economy, Partners U.S. Consortium To Boost Seafood Exports
Tantalizers Plc, Nigeria’s quick-service restaurant (QSR) sector, has announced a major expansion into the country’s blue economy with the acquisition of 10 state-of-the-art trawlers and a strategic partnership with a U.S.-based marine consortium. This move marks a significant milestone in the company’s diversification strategy, aimed at tapping into […]
DMO Reappoints Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers Official Federal Government Stockbroker
The Debt Management Office (DMO) of Nigeria has reappointed Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc as the Government Stockbroker to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The company in a statement said the reappointment underscores the firm’s unwavering commitment to excellence; consistency in delivering […]
Seplat Energy Declares $16.5 Cents Dividend Per Share
Seplat Energy Plc, a Nigerian independent energy company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange and the London Stock Exchange, has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024. The company declared a total dividend of $16.5 cents per share for the period, representing a […]
Dangote Cement’s Manufacturing Costs Hits ₦1.65trn In 2024
Dangote Cement’s Manufacturing Costs Hits ₦1.65trn Amid Rising Energy Prices Dangote Cement Plc has reported a sharp increase in manufacturing costs, which rose by 63.5 per cent to ₦1.645trn in the 2024 financial year, up from ₦1.006trn in 2023. The surge was largely driven by the devaluation of […]
FG Canvasses For More Women Participation in Capital Market ……As SEC launches Podcast
As the world marks International Women’s Day, Nigerian women have been encouraged to explore investment opportunities in the capital market as a pathway to wealth creation. The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, made this call during the official launch of the Securities and Exchange Commission […]
Nestlé Posts N150bn From Revaluation Model For Lands, Others
Nestlé Nigeria Plc has reported a net revaluation gain of N150bn following the adoption of a revaluation model for its lands, buildings, plants, and machinery in March 2024. This transition from cost accounting significantly impacted the company’s financial position, reflecting the gain in its Statement of Comprehensive […]