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Companies
The stock market value of Dangote Cement Plc.’s 16.873 billion outstanding shares surged to N18 trillion
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.
Moody’s Ratings has today affirmed Bank of Industry Limited’s (BOI) long-term issuer ratings and long-term corporate family rating at B3.
BUA Cement Plc’s share price declined by 10% week-on-week due to profit-taking amid a broader sell-off in the Nigerian stock market. The cement company’s share price printed at N378, though low volume was seen all week, reflecting BUA’s concentrated holding.
The market value of Wema Bank Plc.’s 40.118 billion outstanding shares declined by more than 10% over the last five trading sessions due to sell pressure to N1.203 trillion.
Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc soared by more than 47% in 5 days as investors increased bets on the Nigerian lender following the announcement of Central Bank (CBN) regional licence approval last week.
Cement company Lafarge Africa Plc lost about 10% of its market value due to heavy sell-offs on the Nigerian Exchange. The sell pressure aligned well with broader market direction, stockbrokers said, reflecting an ongoing market correction that has lasted for three days.