Month: June 2026

5 NGX Stocks Analysts Favor for H2 2026

Five Stocks Positioned for Potential Growth in H2 2026 Following a strong rally that pushed the Nigerian equities market to record highs in the first five months of 2026, analysts continue to identify select stocks with attractive valuations and growth prospects despite the recent market pullback. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index delivered gains of …

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Naira Gains Ground Against the British Pound

The Nigerian naira strengthened against the British pound during the first week of June, reflecting continued support from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s monetary and foreign exchange management measures. According to official market data, the naira closed at approximately ₦1,823 per pound sterling on June 5, improving from levels above ₦1,840/£ recorded at the beginning …

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Nigeria’s Transition to T+1 Settlement: A New Era for Market Efficiency and Investor Confidence

Nigeria’s capital market has entered a new phase of modernization with the successful implementation of a T+1 settlement cycle for eligible securities transactions, effective 1 June 2026. The transition, coordinated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS), Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), and other market stakeholders, reduces the settlement …

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MONTHLY INVESTMENT OUTLOOK : Where to invest in June 2026

As June 2026 begins, the investment landscape continues to evolve amid tight monetary policy, persistent inflationary pressures, relative exchange rate stability, and a broadly positive growth outlook defining a complex but opportunity rich environment for Nigerian investors entering the second half of the year. MPR (Monetary Policy Rate): 26.5%  — held steady by CBN Inflation (April …

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MARKET OVERVIEW & WEEKLY DIGEST (25th–29th May 2026)

The NGX week of 25–29 May 2026 was characterised by a significant moderation in gains, with the top gainers posting comparatively modest advances relative to the prior weeks’ spectacular rallies a clear signal that the market is entering a consolidation phase. International Energy Insurance PLC led the gainers at +32.55% to ₦4.52, followed by Sovereign Trust Insurance (+20.61%), which reversed its prior week’s -22.45% decline in a sharp bounce. Tantalizers PLC gained +18.40%, while Airtel Africa surged +10.00% to ₦3,655.70 a notable move for one of the NGX’s highest-priced stocks. NEM Insurance (+9.67%) and Union Dicon Salt (+9.45%) rounded out a week where insurance and consumer staples dominated the gainers. On the decliners side, Dangote Sugar Refinery led losses at -18.22% to ₦71.15 reversing much of its prior-week gain while The Initiates PLC shed -15.98% and CAP PLC continued its retracement at -10.00% to ₦179.10. Transcorp Power (-9.97%) and Fidelity Bank (-9.79%) also featured prominently.

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