In capital markets, there are moments when rhetoric becomes irrelevant, and conviction is measured only in cash deployed. Today, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, delivered one of those moments.

MTN Group (MTN) released an update for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025. Service revenue increased 20.5% to R56.7 billion.  The topline was buoyed by 5.4% increase in customer base, which expanded to 312.7 million.

NBET Finance Company Plc has listed N500 billion fixed rate bonds on the FMDQ Exchange, according to an official statement.

FirstHoldco Plc’s market value fired up in the stock market, gaining about 17% in two days as investors positioned in the financial services company. 

The state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco reported a 25% increase in first-quarter net profit for 2026, supported by stronger oil prices compared to the same period last year.

Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc has reinforced investor confidence with a bold shareholder reward strategy following the release of its 2025 audited report, underscoring the company’s accelerating earnings momentum and resilient balance sheet expansion despite Nigeria’s challenging macroeconomic environment.