Author: Marketforces Africa

Yields Plunge in Treasury Bills Market amid Excess Liquidity. Yields on government instruments trend lower in the secondary Treasury Bills market last week as Central Bank refinanced matured instrument worth ₦59.37 billion via primary market.

Sukuk: Stockbrokers Urge Nigerians to Support FG growth Plan. To support the government growth plan, the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has urged Nigerians to subscribe to N150 billion Sukuk issued by the Debt Management Office.

At 9,302 COVID-19 cases, Nigeria now third most infested in Africa. The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said there is 387 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, and 2 deaths have been recorded. The NCDC confirmed that this has taken total confirmed cases to 9,302.

Covid-19: Is the pandemic a win for regionalisation? Covid-19, along with the related disruptions to the movement of goods and people, has compounded the challenges facing globalisation.

Naira Depreciates Against Dollar at Investors and Exporters Window. As global oil prices moderate in the week, Naira depreciates against dollar at the Investors and Exporters foreign exchange window.

Stock market sustained positive momentum lifts All-Share Index. The Nigerian Stock Exchange continues its bull run as the equities segment sustained a positive performance. Week to date, the All-Share index gained 0.3% to close at 25,267.82 points.

President Buhari reconstitutes NNPC Board. President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). This President made the call after the expiration of the term of the board members appointed in 2016.

Air Peace lifts off 301 Chinese from Nigeria. Air Peace has airlifted 301 Chinese from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

Meristem predicts MTNN stock could rise 36% by December. MTN Nigeria Plc stock has more than 35% upside potential, analysts at Meristem Securities Limited stated this in an equity report. Estimates on the company hinge on expectation of solid performance in the financial year 2020.

FirstBank rolls out virtual accounts opening for customers. FirstBank of Nigeria Limited has rolls out simplified online accounts openings for customers. The lender has effectively put in place measures to enable customers open accounts through their mobile phones, without visiting its banking halls.