Category: News

A World Bank report has identified Nigeria as one of the top global nations in gas flare. According to the World Bank’s annual Global Gas Flaring Tracker, Nigeria, Russia, Iran, Iraq, the USA, Venezuela, Algeria, Libya, and Mexico remain the top nine flaring countries in 2024. These countries according to the report are together responsible […]

Veritasi Homes & Properties Plc has raised N5 billion through a commercial paper issuance, part of its efforts to secure funding for real estate development projects. The Company launched N5.0 billion Series 1 CP under its N20 billion Commercial Paper Programme and the offer closed on July 18, 2025. This new Programme succeeds the previous […]

The Nigerian equities market is expected to continue its upward trend, driven by investor anticipation of strong half-year (H1) results from listed companies. The Nigerian equities market has been on a bullish run, buoyed by improved investor sentiment and enhanced funds inflow. The market defied prevailing macro headwinds, as the moderation in headline inflation rekindled […]

Fidelity Bank Plc has recorded a block trade of 1.1 billion shares, valued at N23.036 billion. In an off-market transaction executed on July 18, 2025, a total of 1.141 billion units of Fidelity Bank shares were crossed in nine negotiated deals. According to Nairametrics, the seller in the deal was the Asset Management Corporation of […]

First Asset Management, a subsidiary of FirstHoldCo Plc, has launched the 100 million Smart Investors campaign, as part of its national initiative to raise informed investors in the country whilst building confidence in the Nigerian investment space. Reports show that, less than five per cent of adult Nigerians currently participate in the formal capital market, […]

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, sustained minor injuries in road accident that occurred Saturday evening, while travelling along the Daura – Katsina Highway. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, confirmed that the incident occurred during the Governor’s official engagement, but assured the public that there […]