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@BlessedGirl001 He said he owned account in fcmb but not in eco or zenith, stop the lies.

Segun has been talking about this $1 billion profit target since 2024 and the numbers are moving closer.

GTCO made ₦866 billion last year.

$1 billion today is roughly ₦1.36 trillion.

A 45% payout on that would be over ₦600 billion in dividends.

That’s the kind of payday https://t.co/P8opJgiCab

FirstHoldCo becomes first Nigerian bank to hit N6trn market cap

FirstHoldCo Plc on Monday became the first Nigerian banking group to cross the N6 trillion market capitalisation mark, a historic milestone on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX)...
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KBL exceeds N15bn capital requirement, strengthens position for sustainable growth

KBL Insurance Limited has exceeded the N15 billion minimum capital requirement set by the National Insurance Commission for Nigerian insurers. The development concerns regulatory capital compliance and the financial services sector, although KBL Insurance is not included among the tracked NGX stocks.

When people think of pioneer Nigerian entrepreneurs, Frank Nneji stands out as a true game changer.

In 1993, he launched ABC Transport. Starting with just five leased Toyota buses, he transformed it into the first and only road transport company listed on the Nigerian Exchange https://t.co/QJxNtNoE8y

@woye1 Instead of popping champagne 🍾 today, pop some MTN, Seplat or GTCO shares.

Then use dividends to pop champagne.

With many companies releasing their quarterly earnings on the NGX, what’s your analysis of the market so far? Which results impressed you, and what trends do you think will shape the market going forward?

#NGX #StockMarket #Investing

If you want to properly diversify on the NGX without overcomplicating things, spread your risk across sectors that respond differently to the economy

This is a practical way to do it

​1. The Anchors: Banking & Financial Services (30 to 35%)

​Banks are the most liquid and

Research Insight #4 | Capital Allocation

After analyzing Presco H1 2026 results, here's what stood out:

The company completed a rights issue before 2026, strengthening equity, while subsequently approving an interim dividend of ₦10.00 per share, reflecting confidence despite

Nigeria’s purchase cost inflation hits five-month low as PMI stays above 52

Nigeria’s private sector continued expanding in July, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index remaining above 52 as customer demand supported new orders. However, overall business activity slowed from June, while purchase-cost inflation eased to its lowest level in five months.

Research Insight #2 | Earnings Quality

After analyzing Presco H1 2026 results, here's what stood out:

Most of the growth in profit before tax came from financing and macro-related factors rather than stronger core operations, highlighting the importance of separating operating

🌍 MARKET RECAP FOR NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA
🇳🇬 NGX | 🇺🇸 NYSE | 📈 NASDAQ

Many Nigerians abroad follow the global markets, but the biggest mistake is watching prices without understanding the story behind the numbers.

Here is what investors need to know:

🇳🇬 Nigerian Exchange

🌍 MARKET RECAP FOR NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA
🇳🇬 NGX | 🇺🇸 NYSE | 📈 NASDAQ

Many Nigerians abroad follow the global markets, but the biggest mistake is watching prices without understanding the story behind the numbers.

Here is what investors need to know:

🇳🇬 Nigerian Exchange

📌 STOCKS TO WATCH THIS WEEK | UZEE STOCKS UPDATE LTD

A new trading week brings new opportunities—but remember:

A stock appearing on a watchlist doesn't mean "buy immediately."

Smart investors watch, study, and wait for the right opportunity.

Here are some companies investors

📊 Market Recap | Week Ended July 31, 2026
The NGX ASI declined 0.84% to 245,283.68, while market capitalization fell 0.79% to ₦158.326 trillion. Despite the pullback,volume rose 15.47% to 5.119 billion shares, reflecting sustained investor activity.
#NGX #StockMarket https://t.co/zN7g3nXoaP

📊 UZEE STOCKS UPDATE LTD

🇳🇬 NGX 🇺🇸 NYSE Market Recap

Every trading day tells a story.

The smart investor doesn't just look at whether the market went up or down—they ask why.

🇳🇬 NGX
The Nigerian market has recently experienced periods of profit-taking following a strong

📊 UZEE STOCKS UPDATE LTD

🇳🇬 NGX 🇺🇸 NYSE Market Recap

Every trading day tells a story.

The smart investor doesn't just look at whether the market went up or down—they ask why.

🇳🇬 NGX
The Nigerian market has recently experienced periods of profit-taking following a strong

Lumumba Urges FG To End Visa Restrictions, Says They Hinder AfCFTA, Investment

Patrick Lumumba urged the Federal Government to remove visa restrictions for Africans, arguing that the barriers limit regional integration, investment and AfCFTA objectives. He made the recommendation while speaking at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit in Asaba.

NCGC targets N100bn financing for women-owned businesses with new credit scheme

The National Credit Guarantee Company has launched GuaranteeHer, a women-focused credit guarantee scheme designed to unlock more than N100bn in financing for women-owned businesses. The initiative is relevant to Nigerian banking and financial services because it may support increased credit availability and lending activity, although no listed company is specifically identified.

July wrapped up with a slight dip as investors took profits following H1 earnings, but market activity remained super active, with trade values jumping over 32% week-on-week.
 
As August kicks off, interim dividends and new positioning opportunities are taking center stage. The https://t.co/TFfjTVRBIW