The equities market extended its upward momentum on Wednesday, with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) advancing 0.28% to close at 202,584.88 points.

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it has imposed restrictions on Bazar Money Transfer’s operations for failing to meet registration requirements.

Privacy token Zcash is up 25.06% to $331.25 over the past 24h, dramatically outperforming the broader crypto market rally, primarily driven by a geopolitical ceasefire that sparked a risk-on surge and a major short squeeze.

FTSE Russell keeps Egypt in view for possible reclassification to frontier market (FM) status, an official note following its March review highlighted.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has commenced export of its new crude grade – Cawthorne, marking a significant milestone in the Company’s drive to increase Nigeria’s crude oil production and expand its portfolio of globally competitive export streams.

Hyperliquid (HYPE) price climbed by 9.21% to $39.29 over 24h, outpacing a broader market rally driven by a macro-induced risk-on move.