Author: Gilbert Ayoola

CSCS Plc’s Strong Q1 2025 Results Signal Growth Prospects The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc, Nigeria’s premier Central Securities Depository (CSD), has delivered an impressive financial performance for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2025. The company’s unaudited financial statement reflects strong fundamentals, robust earnings growth, and a solid balance sheet, reinforcing investor confidence in its long-term value proposition. CSCS Plc kicked off 2025 with a notable uptrend in operating income, which surged to N4.51 billion, up from N3.60 billion recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2024. This 25.3% year-on-year growth indicates improved operational efficiency, increased transactional volumes,…

New Tax Reform Bills: A New Dawn for Nigeria’s Economy and Citizens President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law a sweeping set of tax reform bills that promise to redefine Nigeria’s fiscal landscape, streamline revenue collection, and ease the tax burden on low-income earners and small businesses. These reforms mark a pivotal moment in the country’s economic restructuring, designed to foster inclusive growth, improve tax efficiency, and promote national development. A cornerstone of the reform is the transformation of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) into the newly established Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). More than a mere name change,…

Presco Price Upswings- Strong Outlook with Cautious Optimism In the last four weeks, Presco Plc has demonstrated impressive price momentum on the Nigerian Exchange, catching the attention of both institutional and retail investors. The company’s share price has climbed significantly, reflecting a wave of positive investor sentiment and confidence in the company’s financial position. Since the breakout session on May 29, 2025, Presco’s stock price has gained significant ground, surging from N940.00, where it commenced its renewed uptrend, to attain a record high of N1,275.00 per share as of June 25, 2025. This movement marks both its all-time high and…

Oando’s Q1 2025 Results: Improving Margins, Widening Losses Oando Plc’s unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2025 reveal a business navigating a delicate balance — showing signs of operational improvement on one hand, while grappling with deepening structural and financial challenges on the other. Oando reported a revenue of N932.6 billion for the period ended March 31, 2025. This reflects a modest 2.1% increase from the N913.5 billion posted in the same period last year, buoyed by stable international oil prices and higher crude export volumes. A more noteworthy development in the Q1 report is the reduction in…

Okomu vs. Presco: Investors Eye Strategic Accumulation as Presco Price Soars As Presco Plc continues its bullish rally, approaching its all-time high of N1,100 per share, investor interest has understandably started shifting toward Okomu, its direct peer in the same agro-industrial sector. Okomu, currently trading at N680, presents a compelling value opportunity when considered in comparison to Presco, especially given their similar product offerings (primarily palm oil and related agro-commodities), strong financial fundamentals, and recent trading performance. Presco Plc’s recent price surge to N1,100 represents a strong bullish sentiment around agro-industrial stocks, supported by increased demand for palm oil and…

Unlocking Wealth in Capital Market: Why Timely Action Beats Hesitation Investing in the Nigerian capital market is a promising pathway to wealth creation, but it is a journey that demands not only knowledge but also decisive action. In the complex dance of stocks, bonds, and securities, the difference between significant profit and missed opportunity often hinges on how well you align your investment moves with prevailing market trends and momentum. Failure to act appropriately—or worse, waiting too long out of fear—can be a costly mistake that stifles your returns, dividends, and overall profit. The Nigerian capital market, incubate the Nigerian…

Presco Climbs Sharply on Investors’ Confidence, Financial Health In what has become a defining narrative of resilience and strategic growth on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), Presco Plc has continued its strong upward trajectory over the past five months, capturing the attention and confidence of investors. As of the close of trading on Friday, June 20, 2025, Presco was not only the most actively traded stock on the NGX for the week but also a bellwether of momentum-driven performance, signalling deep investor conviction in its fundamentals. Presco Plc entered 2025 on a distinctly bullish note, riding on the back of stellar…

Zenith Bank: How Investors, CEO Adaora Umeoji Turn Crisis into Opportunity Zenith Bank Plc rallied as shareholders and its leadership step up bargain hunting on the Nigerian Exchange trading platform to show increasing confidence. In the ever-volatile Nigerian financial markets, investor confidence can easily be rattled by regulatory shifts and economic tremors. The recent announcement of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) policy on forbearance loans sent ripples across the banking sector, igniting a wave of panic-selling and cautionary trading. Most investors, uncertain of the possible outcomes and fearing the worst, chose to divest or adopt a “wait and see”…

MTN Nigeria Ignites Upward Momentum, Hits New 52-Week High In a bold stride to reclaim its rightful position in the equities market, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has sparked renewed investor confidence with a significant upswing in its share price. The stock recently surpassed the N355.90 mark in the equities segment of the Nigerian Exchange, not only establishing a 52-week high, but also reinforcing positive sentiment among both institutional and retail investors. Opening at N350.00 and closing the day’s trading session at N355.90, MTN Nigeria continues to attract bullish attention. This upward move reflects a 29.88% climb from its 50-day moving…

Why OPay Deserves a Place on the Nigerian Exchange: A Fintech Titan in the Making In a country where millions remain underserved by traditional financial institutions, OPay emerged not just as a service provider but as a lifeline—transforming how Nigerians send money, pay bills, borrow, and conduct daily transactions. While its rapid acceptance across the country is often highlighted, the deeper case for why OPay deserves to be listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) extends well beyond consumer popularity. It’s a case rooted in innovation, financial inclusion, economic contribution, and the maturing of Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. At its core, OPay’s…