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TEMI POPOOLA is the Group Managing Director and CEO of Nigeria Exchange Group (NGX)

He holds a First Class degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Lagos

An MSc from MIT

He is a CFA charterholder

Completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business https://t.co/VAimQly6ld

@stockyvest I have a different list.
MTN
DANGCEM
STANBIC
NGX GROUP
PRESCO

@ZenithBank Active for growth

with relatively accessible capital. Tony Elumelu took over a distressed bank in his mid-30s and built what became modern UBA. Starting early and scaling was possible in ways that feel almost impossible today.
Now?

@Jovia_001 Opay and UBA

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@Jessseglee GTCO AND ARADEL.. on watchlist for Q2

NGX Today.

Even on days when many stocks are under pressure, capital is quietly flowing into other opportunities.

While several notable stocks closed lower:
🔻 Cadbury -9.9%
🔻 ETI -9.9%
🔻 WAPIC -9.80%
Some went up too
🟢 Caverton +10.0%
🟢 AVA Capital +9.7%
🟢 Vitafoam +7.9% https://t.co/pU0tS5npiD

I remembered in January, Femi Otedola did what most Chairmen would never do.

He came out clean about First Bank.
He told Nigerians that FirstHoldCo was taking a painful N748bn one-off impairment to scrub legacy bad loans. He called it a house cleaning strategy.

That decision

How to build a 3-Tier Dividend Engine on the NGX

Don't put all your dividend capital into one single sector. Spread your income sources across these three distinct tiers:

Tier 1: Core Blue-Chip Anchor (40%)
GTCO, ZENITHBANK

Ultra-liquid, strong earnings resilience, consistent

@CNN The report focuses on the October 18, 2010 Notice of Assignment transferring operational obligations on OML 38 to SEPLAT Energy Plc alongside Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC). https://t.co/HlKVHLS6vQ

Pls which Nigerian stocks do you guys hold?

My GTCO position is up 709.91% as at Friday’s close 🤌🏾🎉 https://t.co/fXzUE8oSji https://t.co/w60xdsdY9z

HISTORIC: FirstHoldCo just became the first Nigerian bank to cross ₦6 TRILLION in market cap 🇳🇬📈
Shares hit ₦136.50 today, up ~170% YTD. First Bank’s parent company is now the most valuable banking group on the NGX. Wild run. #FirstHoldCo #NGX

Otedola-Led FirstHoldCo Smashes N6tn Valuation, Extends Lead Over Zenith and GTCO https://t.co/EWv5EZLYNa
@FirstBankngr #FirstHoldCo #Otedola

Stanbic’s CIPS Connection: A Quiet Shift in Kenya–China Trade

Stanbic Bank Kenya’s integration with China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) marks a significant development in how Kenyan businesses can settle trade with Chinese suppliers. While it may not attract the

Nigeria’s oldest bank crosses N6trn market capitalisation for the first time

First HoldCo Plc has surpassed N6 trillion in market capitalisation for the first time, according to BusinessDay. The milestone makes it the first bank in Nigeria’s history to reach that level, highlighting a significant development in the valuation of a listed Nigerian financial services company.

South Africa direct investment in Nigeria Vs Nigeria direct investment in South Africa:

*South African Companies operating in Nigeria:
1. MTN
2. DSTV
3. Stanbic bank
4. Protea Hotels
5. Sab Miller
6. Shoprite
7. Vodacom

*Nigerian Companies operating in South African:
1. Dangote https://t.co/5YzjqJeqDJ

Fidson, Nigeria’s largest pharmaceutical company, delivers N3.6 billion dividend to shareholders

Fidson Healthcare Plc reportedly delivered a N3.6 billion dividend to shareholders following approval at its 27th Annual General Meeting. The distribution comes after a year in which the pharmaceutical company achieved key growth milestones.

NAFDAC joins £3.7m global vaccine safety project to combat fake, substandard vaccines

NAFDAC has joined a £3.7 million Oxford-led international research consortium focused on improving vaccine quality surveillance and addressing fake or substandard vaccines in Nigeria. The initiative aims to strengthen regulatory systems and public confidence in vaccines, with relevance to the listed healthcare sector.