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DMO Targets Nearly N4 Trillion in FGN Bond Auctions for Third Quarter of 2026

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has released its provisional Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Bond Issuance Calendar for the third quarter of 2026, outlining plans to raise approximately N4 trillion through a series of monthly bond auctions. The issuance schedule covers auctions slated for July 20, August 17, and September 14, 2026, with the agency …

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MARKET OVERVIEW & WEEKLY COMMENTARY — 22nd–26th JUNE 2026

The NGX week of 22–26 June 2026 delivered a split market picture: selective blue-chip and financial sector recovery on the gainers side, against continued broad-based selling pressure across small-cap, mortgage, and energy names. McNichols PLC led the gainers at +26.47% to ₦8.60, followed by International Energy Insurance (+14.43% partially recovering from its -28.83% prior-week collapse), and a notable bounce in tier-1 banking names with GTCO surging +10.69% to ₦127.90 and First HoldCo gaining +10.00% to ₦60.50 both reversing their prior-week declines. Airtel Africa extended its momentum with a further +10.00% gain to ₦4,358.80, pushing the stock to a new 2026 high. Zenith Bank’s +4.50% gain to ₦114.95 added further weight to the banking sector recovery narrative. On the decliners side, Trans-Nationwide Express PLC led losses at -26.79% to ₦3.28, while Aradel Holdings shed -19.00% to ₦1,417.50 a significant decline for one of the NGX’s premier energy names as oil prices continued their sharp descent. Abbey Mortgage Bank reversed further with -20.30%, and Consolidated Hallmark Holdings lost -15.97%.

FX MARKET TURNOVER RISES TO $2.32BN AS HEDGING DEMAND STRENGTHENS

Nigeria’s foreign exchange market recorded stronger activity during the week ended 19 June 2026, with total turnover across the spot and derivatives segments increasing to approximately $2.32 billion. The increase in market activity occurred despite heightened volatility in domestic equities, suggesting that foreign exchange demand continued to be driven primarily by trade financing requirements, corporate …

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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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How Economic Trends Shape Investment Portfolios  In An Uncertain World

Investment performance is never shaped in isolation. It is deeply influenced by the broader economic environment in which capital is deployed. Inflation, interest rate movements, currency fluctuations, and global economic cycles all interact to determine how portfolios behave over time and how investors should position themselves for both risk and return. In practice, economic trends …

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DPH CAPITAL MARKETS DIGEST (18th -22nd May 2026)

The NGX week of 18–22 May 2026 saw a notable shift in market character, with gains concentrated in small-to-mid cap transport,
publishing, and energy names, while the paints sector which had dominated the prior two weeks gave back significant ground. Associated
Bus Company PLC led the gainers at +44.82% to ₦9.08, followed by Academy Press (+29.79%) and University Press (+28.00%)
signalling a rotation into previously overlooked low-cap value names. Zichis Agro Allied Industries resumed its upward trend with a
+14.34% gain to ₦33.65, recovering from the prior week’s consolidation, while Oando PLC gained +11.70% to ₦52.50 as energy stocks
benefited from positioning ahead of the week’s oil price moves. On the decliners side, Sovereign Trust Insurance led losses at -22.45%,
while CAP PLC (-14.85% to ₦199.00) and Berger Paints (-12.64% to ₦147.60) experienced expected profit-taking after their
extraordinary multi-week rallies. Trans-Nationwide Express shed -18.98%.

DMO Opens N600 Billion FGN Bond Re-Opening Auction Amid Elevated Yield Environment

The Debt Management Office (DMO), on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, has opened a N600 billion bond re-opening auction scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026, with yields reaching as high as 22.60%. The offering comprises two previously issued Federal Government bonds across the 10-year and 20-year tenor segments, reinforcing the government’s continued reliance …

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DPH CAPITAL MARKETS DIGEST (11th–15th May 2026)

The NGX week of 11–15 May 2026 saw a powerful rotation into paints, media, healthcare, and real estate names, with Berger Paints PLC leading the gainers at +55.57% to ₦168.95 extending the paints sector re-rating that began with CAP PLC the prior week. SCOA Nigeria PLC surged +45.92%, while Daar Communications (+42.41%) and Fidson Healthcare (+32.52%) signalled broadening market breadth across consumer and healthcare names. Learn Africa (+32.32%), Mecure Industries (+30.72%), and Chams Holding (+29.03%) rounded out a diverse top ten. On the decliners side, Zichis Agro Allied Industries led losses at -11.78% to ₦29.43 a natural pullback after three consecutive weeks of extraordinary gains totalling over 170%. The Initiates PLC (-10.03%) and NPF Microfinance Bank (-10.00%) also featured, while Stanbic IBTC Holdings continued to face selling pressure at -7.91% to ₦163.00.

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