- Nigeria Targets $750 Billion in Untapped Minerals With New EMERGE Programme
- S&P Cuts Nigeria’s Growth Projection, Raises Inflation Expectation
- South African Rand Stables Against Crosses Ahead of PPI Data
- AI Names Shift Global Markets Indicators, FTSE 100 Surges
- BTCUSD- Bitcoin Dips to $61.5K as Institutional Appetite Softens
- Nigeria Seeks Partnerships to Build World-Class Steel Industry
- Oil Prices Ease Near Pre-War Range as US, Russia Plan Talks
- Money Market Rates Mixed as System Liquidity Falls by 38%
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Seplat Energy Plc has appointed Mr Effiong Okon as Chief Executive Officer from Aug. 1, while Mr Tony Elumelu will become Chairman from Jan. 1, 2027.
Global equities markets ease on AI, technology stock valuation concerns, and renewed Middle East escalation, which dampened investors’ appetite.
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company PLC’s (InfraCredit) Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating at ‘BB-‘ and National IFS Rating at ‘AAA(nga)’.
Standard Bank Group has reaffirmed its commitment to support the growth of Dangote Industries Limited, pledging backing for the planned listing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery while expressing readiness to finance future expansion projects across the continent.
The Kebbi Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA) has attracted foreign investors’ commitments worth $4.10 billion across all sectors. The Director-General of the agency, Dr Muhammad Kabir, disclosed this at a press conference in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday.
The equities market extended its bullish run on Tuesday, with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) advancing by 0.53% to close at 244,697.62 points.
With a double-digit decline in its trading volume on Tuesday, Ripple (XRP) has been significantly sold off, with a 22% decline in market price over the last 30 days.
Cardano price (ADAUSD) dipped by about 3% to $0.1658 on Tuesday, driven by a risk-off move across crypto amid extreme fear. Trading volume is down 16% with $243 million in transaction value.
Bitcoin price (BTCUSD) fell by about 4% on Tuesday to $61.6k, driven by a technical breakdown below key support levels amid persistent institutional selling pressure.
Binance coin (BNBUSD) price climbed by about 3% to $606.96, closely tracking a broader market rebound primarily driven by a macro-driven relief rally across crypto.