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The NGX All-Share Index rose 6.92% in July 2026 to 245,283.68, while the value of listed equities increased by more than N11 trillion. The report attributes the advance to strong demand for banking stocks and other large-cap equities.
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s development finance framework to help address an estimated N50 trillion funding gap in the real sector. The proposal concerns access to finance for productive economic activities, with potential implications for listed-sector investment and growth.
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The NGX All-Share Index declined 0.84% to 245,283.68 during the final trading week of July, despite weekly turnover rising to N404.8 billion. The report attributed the heightened activity largely to First HoldCo and other financial stocks, while broad profit-taking contributed to the market’s decline.
Chellarams Plc reported a return to profitability in the first quarter of 2026, with profit before tax of N1.45 billion compared with a loss before tax of N38.52 million in the corresponding 2025 period. Revenue increased 84%, supported by improved margins and lower finance costs.
Premium Times highlights HBM Nigeria, United Capital and Wema Bank among its stock picks for the week. The publication describes the item as an investment guide rather than a buy, sell or hold recommendation and advises readers to consult financial advisers.
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I’m waiting for their listing on NGX I need to own a share of that company
See what they did with Lafarge. Crazy
AVA Capital’s ₦37.5bn NGX debut is a positive sign for market depth, especially in Nigeria’s non-bank financial sector.But listing by introduction does not raise fresh capital. The real test is whether the listing improves liquidity, price discovery and broader investor https://t.co/vvT7gvi7B3
🇳🇬 NGX Weekly Market Update | Week Ended Friday, 31 July 2026The stock market is not just about price movements — it is about understanding the businesses behind the numbers.This week, Nigerian investors had plenty to watch: earnings reports, dividends, corporate decisions,
🇳🇬 NGX Weekly Market Update | Week Ended Friday, 31 July 2026The stock market is not just about price movements — it is about understanding the businesses behind the numbers.This week, Nigerian investors had plenty to watch: earnings reports, dividends, corporate decisions,
Brent crude fell by more than $16 over eight trading sessions after renewed US-Iran peace talks reduced concerns about prolonged disruption to oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. The decline follows Brent’s rise to around $100 during the latest Middle East conflict.
The naira opened the week relatively stable against the United States dollar on August 3, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market and the parallel market. Exchange-rate conditions are relevant to Nigerian equities because they can affect companies’ costs, revenues, foreign-currency exposure and reported earnings.
About N10 trillion in public funds has reportedly been invested or committed to Nigeria’s electricity sector over 13 years, but the spending has not produced a corresponding improvement in power supply. The development is relevant to investors tracking the utilities sector and its operating environment.
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has urged authorities to harmonise taxes, improve infrastructure, ensure reliable energy supply and provide predictable regulations to strengthen manufacturing. The recommendations were presented at the Ogun Branch annual general meeting and are relevant to operating conditions for companies represented on the Nigerian Exchange.
CFG Advisory says Nigeria needs a coordinated industrial growth strategy alongside exchange-rate liberalisation and other macroeconomic reforms to support manufacturing investment and economic expansion. The comments are relevant to NGX-listed companies exposed to manufacturing conditions, operating costs, demand, and investment flows.
Nigeria’s manufacturing PMI rose marginally to 50.10 in June from 49.6 in May, indicating tentative stabilisation in business activity. Analysts warned that persistent increases in production costs could undermine the sector’s recovery, creating potential operating and earnings pressures for listed manufacturing companies.
The commentary examines federal budget implementation, proposed spending on empowerment programmes and SUVs, and rising government borrowing pressure. It raises broader questions about fiscal discipline and public fund management, without identifying specific NGX-listed companies, securities, or market data.
The Nigerian Ports Authority says the Federal Government is upgrading infrastructure at Eastern Ports to restore their competitiveness and attract more cargo traffic. The initiative concerns port capacity and logistics activity, with potential relevance for Nigerian market participants monitoring infrastructure-linked services and broader economic activity.
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