Author: Gilbert Ayoola

Integrity Compounds Faster Than Capital: The Invisible Asset That Defines Enduring Wealth In the financial market, we obsess over visible metrics—revenue growth, margins, liquidity, and valuation multiples. Yet the most decisive asset on any balance sheet remains unquantified: integrity. It is the underlying currency that determines whether success endures or evaporates under stress. Reputation, once fractured, trades at a permanent discount; once fortified, it commands a premium that no capital injection can replicate. True wealth is not an event. It is a disciplined pattern. It emerges from choices made repeatedly, often quietly, when no immediate reward is visible. The investor…

Cardoso’s Administrative Reform Unlocks Dormant Wealth In a decisive administrative reform with far-reaching implications for financial inclusion and consumer convenience, Olayemi Cardoso has removed a long-standing procedural barrier that required Nigerians to obtain an affidavit before reactivating dormant bank accounts. The policy shift by the Central Bank of Nigeria represents a pragmatic step toward modernising retail banking operations while restoring easier access to personal funds. For years, customers seeking to reactivate inactive accounts faced the cumbersome requirement of securing a sworn affidavit, often from a court or legal office, to verify their identity and intent. While originally designed as a…

The Nigerian equity market has crossed a defining psychological and structural milestone. The NGX All-Share Index climbed to 201,000 points, decisively breaching the long-anticipated 200,000 threshold and establishing a fresh all-time high on the Nigerian Exchange Limited.

BUA Cement Rallies to Record High Ahead of N10 Dividend Proposal BUA Cement Plc delivered a strong bullish performance on Friday, March 13, 2026, closing at N270.00 per share, representing a 20% surge week-on-week and significantly outperforming its 50-day moving average of N200.67. The rally pushed the stock to both an all-time high and a new 52-week peak, underscoring heightened investor interest on the Nigerian Exchange. The price momentum appears closely linked to market anticipation surrounding the Board of Directors’ proposed dividend of N10 per share for the 2025 financial year, a payout that has strengthened the stock’s value proposition…

NAHCO’s Licensing Edge Catalyzes Cross-Sector Value Creation in Nigeria’s Equity Market The expansion of specialised logistics capabilities by Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) is strengthening an emerging industrial ecosystem that connects healthcare logistics, pharmaceutical manufacturing inputs, and industrial production. This convergence is gradually attracting investor attention within Nigeria’s equity market as interdependent sectors begin to operate within a more integrated value chain framework. At the center of this development is NAHCO’s regulatory positioning as the only licensed transporter of radiopharmaceuticals used for PET-CT oncology diagnostics at Mecure Industries through its diagnostic subsidiary Mecure Diagnostics. The licensing advantage places NAHCO…

As MTN Nigeria accelerates the expansion of its data centres and nationwide fibre infrastructure, the telecommunications giant will continue to rely on long-standing technology partners to sustain its operational and digital growth strategy.

NB Takes Early Bet on Recycle PET Ahead of Regulation In a move that may have slipped beneath the radar of many market observers, Nigerian Breweries has taken a calculated step that reflects both regulatory foresight and long-term supply chain strategy. With a market value of N2.4 trillion, Nigerian Breweries Plc returned to profitability in the financial year 2025, reversing negative performance in the prior year driven by higher product pricing. The brewer recently entered into a strategic partnership to establish a food-grade recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET) production facility in Ogun State, securing a 29% equity stake in the project.…

Transcorp Hotels Plc hit a 52-week high as investor sentiment in the hospitality sector improved, aligning with the positive momentum on the Nigerian Exchange last week.

Nigerian Exchange Group Extends Rally, Hits Record High Nigerian Exchange Group Plc delivered another emphatic performance on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, extending its bullish run on the Nigerian bourse as investors intensified demand for the exchange operator’s shares. The stock surged by N16.95, representing the maximum daily gain of 10 percent, to close the trading session at N186.45, marking a new all-time high and aligning with its 52-week peak. The strong advance followed an opening price of N169.50, reflecting persistent buying pressure throughout the trading day. The rally underscores strengthening investor confidence in the exchange group’s strategic outlook and capital…

Cadbury Nigeria Plc has continued to attract renewed investor attention on the Nigerian Exchange, with the stock demonstrating notable short-term momentum in early 2026.