The Market Pulse

UBA, GTCO, Access splash N118bn on aggressive advertising campaigns

United Bank for Africa, Guaranty Trust Holding Company, and Access Holdings expended N118 billion on advertising campaigns within a fifteen-month period. This aggressive promotion highlights intensifying brand competition among the major Nigerian financial institutions.

FG secures $11.4bn World Bank loans in three years

The Nigerian federal government has secured approximately 11.4 billion dollars in loans from the World Bank over a three-year period. This capital injection, which approaches the total borrowed during the previous eight-year administration, is directed toward various development projects and disbursements.

H1: Banks Borrowing from CBN Shrink by 96.04% YoY to N2.33trn

Borrowing by Nigerian banks from the Central Bank of Nigeria decreased by ninety-six percent year-on-year to two point three three trillion Naira during the first half of 2026, signaling changing liquidity conditions within the financial sector.

@BUACement please How can I safely invest my ₦300k in Bua Cement and build a better financial future for myself?

Sector performance vs the benchmark — H1 2026: The first half produced a broad-based rally across virtually every major index. Oil and gas, industrial, and growth indices delivered the strongest returns. ▪NGX Oil and Gas Index: +90.2% — from 2,670.24 to 5,079.06 points ▪NGX

The first half of 2026 witnessed a wave of leadership changes across companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), as boards rolled out new chief executives, chairmen, and senior executives to steer the next phase of growth. These appointments were largely driven by factors

McNichols up +160% to ₦8.50 from ₦3.27. Now the larger names. CAP Plc: +154% to ₦175.10. Lafarge Africa: +130.5% to ₦310. NCR Plc: +127% to ₦161.20. Aradel Holdings: +111.6%. ₦1 million became ₦2.11 million. Airtel Africa: +111.2% to ₦4,794.60.

At least a dozen household names beat the market's already strong 46.8% return. CAP Plc (+154%), Lafarge Africa (+130.48%), NCR (+127%), Airtel Africa (+111.22%) and UACN (+103%) all posted triple-digit H1 gains. Even blue chips like Zenith Bank (+77.99%), Nestle (+59.6%) and

If you're looking for passive income on the NGX, these are the companies paying the highest dividend right now. https://t.co/qnWl86rmu7

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed the week on a bullish note as investors gained approximately ₦3.2 trillion. Market capitalisation rose by 2.19%, from ₦143.95 trillion to ₦147.10 trillion, while the All-Share Index climbed to 229,240.34 points.

People are waiting to invest in Dangote refinery IPO, Tony Elemulu invested in the NGX first because the prosperity of Dangote refinery will be reflected x2 on the NGX. If you are not an experienced investor in the market you won’t understand this.

People are waiting to invest in Dangote refinery IPO, Tony Elemulu invested in the NGX first because the property of Dangote refinery will be reflected x2 on the NGX. If you are not an experienced investor in the market you won’t understand this.

Start here. US & NGX equities focus: fundamentals over hype, long-term compounding over noise, portfolio thinking over gambling. I invest in quality businesses with real earnings, align narrative with data, prioritize time over timing. ideas, risk psychology. No financial advice

@oMoTonsore It was first WAPCO( West African Portland Cement)

The NGX can be volatile, and so can US stocks when the market corrects. Do not put in money you cannot afford to lose or that you need in the next 12 months. This is what testing the waters looks like in real life. Say you start with N50,000 in a dividend paying NGX stock. A 10%

Let’s not forget that the 500k new CSCS accounts opened in Q1 haven’t fully entered the market yet. That’s a ton of fresh buying power still to come. https://t.co/92IiT73HfE

10 ways to invest in stocks 1. Direct stock purchase on the NGX through a licensed stockbroker. Think Dangote Cement, GTCO, Zenith Bank. 2. Local trading apps like Chaka, Trove, or Bamboo. Buy NGX stocks straight from your phone. 3. US stock access through the same apps.

When they say do your own research these are the actual things to check. And they are all publicly available for free. 🇳🇬 1. What does the company do? If you cannot explain the business in one sentence do not buy it yet. 2. Is the stock liquid? Check daily volume and value

Top 10 NGX Companies by Market Cap 📊 1. AIRTELAFRI – ₦19.82T 2. BUAFOODS – ₦16.9T 3. MTNN – ₦15.75T 4. DANGCEM – ₦15.03T 5. BUACEMENT – ₦11.52T 6. SEPLAT – ₦6.82T 7. ARADEL – ₦5.54T 8. HBM – ₦4.69T 9. GTCO – ₦4.42T 10. ZENITHBANK – ₦4.38T Which of these https://t.co/Rv7ULAiTl8

Companies paying the highest dividends in NGX 1. Dangote Cement Plc — ₦45.00/share 2. Presco Plc — ₦42.00/share 3. BUA Foods Plc — ₦28.00/share 4. Aradel Holdings Plc — ₦23.00/share 5. MTN Nigeria Communications Plc — ₦20.00/share (total) 6. Seplat Energy Plc —