The Market Pulse

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says Nigeria’s improving economic indicators and growing investor confidence reflect the impact of his administration’s reforms and point to a more prosperous future.

Receiving the leadership of the Nigerian Exchange Group at the State House, Abuja, https://t.co/9hgcLtVEej

Otedola acquires additional 138 million First HoldCo shares worth ₦18.1 billion

Femi Otedola acquired an additional 138 million First HoldCo shares valued at ₦18.1 billion. The transaction brings his reported holding in the financial institution to approximately 11.9 billion shares, worth about ₦1.74 trillion based on First HoldCo’s stated share price of ₦146.20 on 7 August.

@ARISEtv NGX market cap rising to N160tn is GOOD NEWS for investors. But real talk average Nigerian struggling with food prices, transport cost, electricity bills. Stock market going up while people's buying power going DOWN. Both things can be TRUE. We need BOTH metrics to improve 🔥

@richestflexx I just got DANGCEM for 979.00

@Wealthood 😁I’m no longer adding GTCO on the NGX but on the LSE. It’s much easier for me that way.

Seplat Energy CEO Urges Oil Operators to Strengthen Asset Integrity, Extend Facility Lifespans
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Mutual benefit assurance dividend locked in, 100% to be reinvested. Keep compounding your gains, brick by brick, it builds. #ngx #valueinvesting https://t.co/pgPXSni5pl https://t.co/DTm6mrlxxZ

Anchor Insurance meets NAICOM capital requirement, now at N25bn

Anchor Insurance Company Limited has met the National Insurance Commission’s recapitalisation requirement, reporting capital of N25 billion. The development relates to Nigeria’s insurance-sector regulatory framework and may be relevant to investors monitoring listed insurers and broader financial services compliance.

Energy costs still burden Nigerians as inflation fears ease, CBN survey

A CBN survey indicates that Nigerian firms and households expect inflation-related spending to ease over the next six months. However, energy costs remain the biggest contributor to inflation perceptions, providing macroeconomic context for investors assessing costs and demand across listed companies.

@woye1 Bro, the NNPCL is my waiting list. I have told Mr Bayo to do the job quickly by listing the company on NGX now.

This will save your life as a yahoo boy

How To Pick A Stock On The Nigeria Stock Exchange (NGX)

In late May 2026, the NGX All-Share Index hit record highs above 252,000 points. Total market capitalisation sits around N158 trillion. And still, only about 3% of Nigerian adults

Eastern Corridor of Trans Niger Pipeline runs uninterrupted as Emohua records zero-infractions

Operations along the Eastern corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline and the Eastern Gas Network reportedly continued largely without interruption, while Emohua recorded no infrastructure-related infractions. The development concerns Nigeria’s oil and gas infrastructure and may be relevant to investors monitoring the sector.

NLC demands new minimum wage, says ₦70,000 no longer enough

The Nigeria Labour Congress is calling for a review of the ₦70,000 minimum wage, arguing that rising inflation has eroded its purchasing power. The demand introduces a potential macroeconomic issue for Nigerian equities through possible effects on consumer demand, operating costs and inflation expectations.

NGX is improving significantly, and I believe this trend will continue.

I’ve been buying NGX stocks aggressively for only 19 months, and in that short period, we’ve seen some major changes:

1️⃣ Transition from T+3 to T+2 settlement.
2️⃣ Transition from T+2 to T+1 settlement.
3️⃣ A https://t.co/QGlKSqjUvX

How Technology Is Transforming Securities Trading in Nigeria

The article examines how technology is changing securities trading in Nigeria, moving the market away from slower, manual processes and improving accessibility for investors. It focuses on the evolution of trading participation and market infrastructure without identifying specific listed companies, securities, or measurable market outcomes.

Dangote Refinery remains Europe’s top jet fuel supplier for second consecutive month

Dangote Petroleum Refinery remained Europe’s largest supplier of imported jet fuel in July for the second consecutive month, accounting for approximately one-fifth of the continent’s aviation fuel imports. The development highlights the refinery’s growing role in regional petroleum product supply and Nigeria’s energy export activity.

If he says he will, he will.

Listing does not mean the FG will automatically lose all of its stakes in NNPC. It simply means its shares are made available for the public to buy and sell on the NGX. https://t.co/1Uz44r2znT

President Tinubu, NGX Group Advance Capital Market Agenda to Accelerate Nigeria’s Trillion-Dollar Economy

President Bola Tinubu met with NGX Group’s board and management and the Economic Management Team to discuss using Nigeria’s capital market to support economic transformation, enterprise growth and long-term capital formation. The engagement highlights government and exchange-level efforts to advance the market’s role in Nigeria’s economic development.

@CitizenValentin @TomolaGroup Well,

For companies listed on the NGX, they need to work under a set of rules and guidelines.

1/ 🚨 BREAKING: First HoldCo has hit a new all-time high of ₦140 per share on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).

The stock is now up 192% year-to-date, making it the best-performing major banking stock in Nigeria.

Here’s why investors can’t stop talking about it. 🧵👇

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