AVACAP hit -10% today after six consecutive green sessions since listing July 31.
This was predictable. A stock that gains 45% in one week will attract profit takers. The circuit breaker is the mechanism, not the story.
The fundamentals have not changed. Revenue 4.4x. Profit
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🇳🇬 Stock Summary • 10 Aug 26📈 Gainers:
FTGINSURE: +10%
CHAMS: +9.8%
NAHCO: +9.29%
AIRTELAFRI: +8.59%📉 Losers:
AVACAP: -10%
ETI: -9.92%
CAVERTON: -9.09%
IKEJAHOTEL: -8.41%v1.0.4#NGX #Economy
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Digital payments can transform Nigeria’s SME sector, says eTranzact
eTranzact International Plc says digital payment solutions can support the growth of Nigeria’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. The listed financial technology company reaffirmed its commitment to developing innovative payment services, linking the initiative to broader SME participation and activity in the digital economy.
🇳🇬 Nigeria Stock Market: What I’m Watching This WeekThe NGX enters the new week with a slight positive momentum.Last week:
📈 NGX All-Share Index: 245,573.60
📊 Weekly gain: 0.12%
💰 Market cap: ₦158.51TThis week, I’m watching:• Banking stocks
• Corporate earnings
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The NGX rebounded this week, with the ASI gaining 0.12%.📈 ASI: 245,573.60 (+0.12%)
💰 Market Cap: ₦159.513T (+0.12%)
📊Volume: 5.359bn shares (+4.69%)
A strong finish driven by increased trading activity and positive market bread
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The stock market can absolutely create wealth, but where did the figure come from? How did NGX determine that these people became millionaires specifically because of the reforms? Rise in market capitalization isn’t the same as creating hundreds of thousands of new millionaires https://t.co/XntHz0Yryn
How FCT can finance Abuja infrastructure through capital market – SEC DG
SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama outlined how the Federal Capital Territory Administration could use capital-market instruments to fund infrastructure in Abuja. The comments relate to regulatory support and potential public-sector financing activity, although no specific listed company, security, transaction, or sector allocation was identified.
FirstHoldCo just hit ₦140 per share. 🚨Market cap: roughly ₦6.37 trillion.The stock has been one of the biggest stories on the NGX this year.But here’s the question:At ₦140, would you still buy FirstHoldCo for the next 5 years?Or did you miss the best entry?
Finance Ministry Halts NAICOM’s Recapitalisation Fees, Escrow Directive Against NICON, Nigeria Re
The Federal Ministry of Finance has directed NAICOM to suspend enforcement of disputed capital injection fees and escrow transfer directives against NICON Insurance and Nigeria Re. The suspension will remain pending the determination of a petition filed by the two companies.
Breaking: NERC Dissolves Kaduna Disco Board Over N456.5bn Market Debt
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has dissolved the board of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc, effective August 10, 2026, citing the company’s N456.5 billion market debt. The decision represents a significant regulatory development in Nigeria’s electricity distribution industry and may interest investors tracking the utilities sector.
Explainer: What Cardoso’s banking reforms have changed in one year
The explainer reviews changes attributed to Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Olayemi Cardoso’s banking reforms during their first year. It focuses on efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s banking system, making the development relevant to investors monitoring regulatory conditions and listed banking-sector companies on the Nigerian Exchange.
FRC to chart AI rules for auditors as technology reshapes financial reporting
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria plans to lead discussions on audit regulation as artificial intelligence changes financial reporting practices. The proposed framework would address how auditors use and oversee AI, with potential implications for reporting standards, audit processes, and compliance among Nigerian listed companies.
T-Pain to T-Gain: How Tinubu is fixing NigeriaInvestor confidence has equally improved. Foreign capital inflows increased from $12.32 billion in 2024 to $23.22 billion in 2025, representing nearly a 90 percent increase. The Nigerian Exchange has also experienced unprecedented
NGX Eyes N230trn Market Value By 2026 Year-End: The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group has projected that the total market value of companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) could rise to N230 trillion by the end of 2026, underscoring the growing… https://t.co/fcl5hobYJZ
Customs Seize 8 Trucks Of Smuggled Rice, N3.24bn Contraband
The Nigeria Customs Service says its Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, intercepted 220 consignments of prohibited and smuggled goods, including eight trucks of rice, with a reported duty-paid value of N3.24 billion. The unit also recovered N728.98 million in revenue during the enforcement operations.
RESEARCH NOTE | OANDO: THE BALANCE-SHEET STORYOando’s H1 2026 balance sheet shows signs of repair, but financial pressure remains significant.Total equity remained negative at ₦530.4bn, while a ₦3.03tn working-capital deficit continues to highlight liquidity pressure. https://t.co/KFPR16BC2u
I was pleased to lead the Board and senior leadership of NGX Group Plc on a courtesy visit to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the State House. The NGX delegation also included Group CEO Timi Popoola. https://t.co/72mV2olUjh
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