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A few weeks ago, I shared how I decided to invest ₦50,000 in NGX Group shares instead of spending the money because I knew I wouldn’t need it anytime soon. Some people understood the message, while others probably thought, “It’s just ₦50,000.”

Well…

Today, that same https://t.co/VTwQpTrOsh

I hear the Nigerian stock market is one of the strongest in the world right now.

If you ranked Nigerian companies by how commonly they appear in institutional portfolios, a list might look something like:

1. Guaranty Trust Holding Company
2. Zenith Bank
3. MTN Nigeria
4.

EFCC Has Frozen Osun State Government Account – Governor Adeleke

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke said the state government’s account had been frozen following an EFCC request conveyed through First Bank. The report concerns a regulatory action involving a banking institution associated with listed FBN Holdings, although it provides no details on financial impact or market consequences.

@wemabank @universityofuyo @wemabank we want to hear from you guys plsss
@iambabtee Thank you chief for your effort

NPA Intensifies Fight Against Apapa Gridlock, Clears 1,500 Illegal Trucks On Port Roads

The Nigerian Ports Authority has removed more than 1,500 illegally parked trucks and unauthorised checkpoints along Apapa port corridors. The enforcement effort targets congestion, extortion and delays, with the stated objective of restoring order and improving cargo movement through Nigeria’s major port area.

story about the company's operational playbook.

On paper well-structured. Three of the seven board members are Independent Non-Executive Directors (INEDs), giving the board a solid 43% independent representation that comfortably satisfies SEC and NGX governance codes.

Fresh off its NGX listing on July 31, 2026, AVA Capital Plc published a formal introduction of its inaugural seven-member board of directors. As a post-listing corporate action filing, it contains no financial numbers or balance sheet items, but the team's pedigree tells a clear https://t.co/tfhwdjDnIc

What advice would you give to beginners in NGX?

if you are new to NGX, check comment section 👇 https://t.co/212bmx6Q8o

@ark_PR I never said it minimises the risk, there’s concentration risk for sure. I just said it’s a safe stock because of the quality of GTCO.

Once the stellar results are officially announced, they immediately sell off their shares to lock in profits, causing a temporary price pullback.

B. The Post Dividend Price Cut: When a company declares an interim dividend (like the ₦1.30 announced by NGX Group itself),

Heritage Energy yet to contain Delta oil blowout after five weeks

Heritage Energy has reportedly failed to contain a Delta oil blowout five weeks after the incident. Residents warn that flooding could spread crude across farms and rivers, while questions remain about the delayed response and missing spill records. Heritage Energy is not identified as a listed company in the provided stock universe.

FG Begins Deployment of 3,700 Telecom Towers in October to Bridge Connectivity Gap

The federal government plans to deploy about 3,700 telecommunications towers nationwide from October 2026 to expand network coverage and connect more than 20 million people in underserved and unserved communities. The initiative represents a significant public infrastructure development for Nigeria’s telecommunications sector.

High input costs, insecurity threaten northern Nigeria’s rice ambitions

High production costs, insecurity, weak rural infrastructure, and unreliable irrigation are limiting rice production across Northern Nigeria. The constraints are relevant to Nigeria’s listed agriculture sector and may also have implications for domestic food supply and companies exposed to agricultural production or consumer staples.

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has expressed strong interest in securing a secondary listing of Dangote Petroleum Refinery after the company's planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) later this year.

ITUC-Africa faults Nigeria’s plans to remove subsidy on electricity

ITUC-Africa has criticised the Nigerian government’s plans to remove electricity subsidies, warning that the policy could worsen inequality. The development is relevant to investors because changes in electricity pricing and subsidy arrangements may affect utility-sector conditions and operating costs for electricity-intensive listed businesses.

@MrAgofure @moyo54 @Oladayo_Adenubi what you can't comprehend still exists. it doesn't matter what you think. 10m is just about $7k. Seplat is an IOC.

Nigeria’s business activity hits five-month high in July – NESG

Nigeria’s Current Business Performance Index rose to 108.6 points in July 2026, marking a strong rebound and its highest level since February, according to the Nigerian Economic Summit Group. The indicator reflects improved overall business activity but does not identify specific listed companies or sectors.

Zenith Bank investigates data breach

Zenith Bank is investigating a data breach after detecting an incident affecting its systems or data environment. The lender said it activated incident response protocols and intensified cybersecurity and remediation efforts. The report provides no further details on the scope, financial impact, affected customers, or regulatory consequences.

@Oladayo_Adenubi It's her basic pay..... Bonuses and allowances can easily take her past the ₦100m/month mark.

Karl of MTN is on ₦120m/month, Arvind of DangCem is on ₦132.5m/month. Conversely Uncle Shegz of GT is on ₦40.4m/month (all base pay), so it is not impossible at all!

Police Arrest Suspect Over Vandalism Of 6 TCN Transmission Towers

TCN reported the destruction of six transmission towers on the Yola–Jalingo 330kV line, while police arrested a principal suspect linked to the vandalism. The incident concerns Nigeria’s electricity transmission infrastructure and may be relevant to investors monitoring listed utilities and power supply conditions.