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Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Olayemi Cardoso indicated that eleven consecutive months of declining inflation could pave the way for future interest rate cuts, signaling that the apex bank's restrictive monetary policy is achieving its desired outcomes.
Sterling Bank has partnered with the Financial Institutions Training Centre to host financial sector leaders, corporate executives, and policymakers. The collaborative initiative aims to drive institutional accountability, promote sustainable finance, and foster long-term economic inclusion across the African continent.
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Is MTNN Stocks HALAL, since it collects interest on airtime and data purchase?We have three rules for screening a stock based on AIIOFI standard.1. The activities of the company has to be lawful - MTN deals in data & airtime.2. Debt rstion has to be below 35%.3. Non
@Sir_Muhammad_ There is no issue. I have wrote about it since. Let me try it again.We have three rules for screening a stock based on AIIOFI standard.1. The activities of the company has to be lawful - MTN deals in data & airtime.2. Debt rstion has to be below 35%.3. Non permissible
The Central Bank of Nigeria has indicated that an interest rate easing cycle is unlikely in the near term ahead of its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee meeting. The stance on keeping rates elevated aims to address persistent inflationary pressures in the economy.
Nigeria's equity market has experienced a significant bull run, rewarding investors while potentially masking underlying risks. The analysis explores the structural vulnerabilities and potential dangers hidden beneath the ongoing market boom.
This is BERGER Paints on the left vs CAP Plc on the right - the two largest paints on the NGX. Data is FY 2025.1. Scale - CAP is the big brother
CAP is ∼2.7x bigger by market cap and ∼3.5x bigger by sales. Your screen shows ₦42.78B vs ₦116.06B market cap, and BusinessDay
"Proshare Morning Signal:
The market enters the week's final session with the NGXASI easing 0.09 percent, as sell-offs in selected large- and mid-cap names offset broad buying interest, consistent with selective repositioning ahead of the earnings window, while breadth remains https://t.co/7JhsdJe616
The Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index declined by 0.09 percent to close at 242,145.61 points amid profit-taking in heavyweight industrial and consumer goods stocks. However, a rally in banking equities, including FirstHoldCo and United Bank for Africa, helped cushion the market downturn despite a selloff in BUA Cement.
The Bank of Industry has secured a 60 million euro credit facility from the European Investment Bank to develop Nigeria's cocoa and dairy value chains. The intervention focuses on processing, ingredients, and chocolate manufacturing to enhance value addition within the sectors.
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The Nigerian naira maintained a relatively stable range against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on July 17, 2026. Meanwhile, the parallel market continued to trade at a premium over the official window.
Nigeria's external reserves have reached approximately fifty-two billion dollars, with net reserves exceeding forty billion dollars. Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Olayemi Cardoso attributed the growth to reforms that restored investor confidence, adding that larger recapitalized banks will drive economic growth.
Fuel importers in Nigeria are reportedly preparing to raise the depot price of petrol from N1,230 to N1,350 per litre. Marketers have been notified of the impending price change, which is scheduled to take effect on July 17, reflecting ongoing pricing adjustments in the energy sector.
The Nigerian equities market experienced a marginal decline on July 16, 2026, as a selloff in industrial stocks, particularly BUA Cement, offset gains from banking stocks and a record rally by First HoldCo.
Nigeria's National Pension Commission has overseen a 10.6 trillion Naira growth in pension assets over the last two years. This expansion of pension fund administrator portfolios significantly increases the domestic institutional capacity for investments in Nigerian financial markets and equities.
Analysts at Zrosk Equity Research have warned that Nigeria's rising inflation is primarily driven by food prices. They noted that these food-driven price increases are largely beyond the control of the Central Bank of Nigeria's monetary policy tools, presenting a major threat to the nation's economic outlook.
🇳🇬 NGX UPDATE:
• The local index saw a mild, healthy breather. ASI dipped 0.14% to close at 242,017.99 bps. Market Cap: ₦156.12T.
• Key point: Market breadth was positive! 28 gainers beat 21 decliners. First HoldCo (+9.96%) and UBA (+6.22%) led the charge.
🌅 MORNING BRIEF: Tech rotation drags Wall Street lower, oil prices ease slightly on profit taking, and the NGX holds a strong consolidation base with positive market breadth.
Your macro cheat sheet for Friday, July 17, 2026 🧵👇 https://t.co/iKtQav3xTb
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