How did the Nigerian market perform yesterday?The NGX opened the week on a bearish note. The ASI dipped 0.05% to close at 247,238.74, down from its open at 247,357.40, as profit-taking crept in.
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Ecobank Grows H1 Profit 6% to $296 Million as Revenue Rises 15%
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated announced a six percent increase in profit after tax to $296.1 million for the half year ended June 30, 2026. Gross earnings reached $1.67 billion, reflecting a thirteen percent growth compared to the previous period, while overall revenue rose by fifteen percent.
What to WatchNGX Group's H1 2026 results reflect a capital markets exchange firing in a strong liquidity cycle, revenue more than doubled, margins expanded, debt eliminated, and the core technology infrastructure is proving scalable.The next major test is whether H2 2026
FCMB Group Profit Jumps 90% to N139.86 Billion in H1 2026 as Interest Income Surges
FCMB Group Plc reported a 90.5 percent increase in profit after tax to N139.86 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, supported by a surge in interest income. Gross earnings and total comprehensive income also registered substantial growth compared to the corresponding period in 2025.
Naira rebound sharply against British pound settles at N1,814/£
The Nigerian naira appreciated against the British pound at the currency market window, reaching N1,814 per pound. This marks a notable movement for the local currency in the foreign exchange market.
📈 NGX delivers a strong first half of the year!The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has announced an interim dividend of ₦1.30 per share for the first half of the year, following what it described as a record financial performance.The results reflect the impact of:✅ Strong
57 Stocks Advance as Market Breadth ImprovesDespite mixed trading sessions, 57 listed companies recorded price gains on the Nigerian Exchange during the week, signalling broad-based buying interest across several sectors.Strong market breadth often suggests improving investor https://t.co/bdPPzKWlYb
H1 2026: FCMB Group sustains performance, reports 99% growth in profit before tax to ₦157.3 billion - https://t.co/fzI5mRlA66
H1 2026: FCMB Group sustains performance, reports 99% growth in profit before tax to ₦157.3 billion
FCMB Group Plc has released its financial results for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, reporting a 99% year-on-year increase in profit before tax to ₦157.3 billion compared to the previous year.
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FCMB Group's profit jumped sharply this half, but shareholders got a much smaller piece of that growth than the headline suggests.Group profit after tax (PAT) rose 90.5% to ₦139.9 billion for H1 2026, powered by a strong core banking performance: net interest income grew 71.8% https://t.co/xCZ6uKPY5V
@WealthWithPro This is really validGTCO is still very strong
Selling only makes it harder to hop on the train once it starts moving again
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Former World Bank chief warns Nigeria’s opaque debt deals could backfire
Former World Bank President David Malpass has expressed concerns regarding Nigeria's reliance on collateral-backed borrowing. He warned that opaque debt structures could complicate future debt restructuring processes and potentially discourage investment if debt sustainability levels deteriorate.
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) experienced a slight pullback yesterday, Monday, July 27, 2026, driven by profit-taking across key sectors after recent gains.Top Gainers: Capital Oil & Gas (CNIF): +9.95% ,Thomas Wyatt Nigeria (THOMASWY): +9.92%https://t.co/pO14a0D1Pn https://t.co/guFlJbydCr
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