UBA Surges 15% as Share Price Touches 52-Week High United Bank for Africa (UBA) gained about 15% in the Nigerian…

Global equity markets closed mostly lower, with broad declines across the United States and Europe weighing on overall sentiment amidst unsettled geopolitical tensions.

Nigeria is increasingly becoming a case study for quick returns for foreign investors, according to AAG Capital Limited. In its latest update, the firm referenced recent foreign portfolio investment data for March 2026, published by the Nigerian Exchange.

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), a leading Pan-African financial institution, has released its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, demonstrating resilient operating performance and continued balance sheet strength despite a moderated profitability environment.

Monero (XMRUSD) gained 5.24% to $393.92, outpacing Bitcoin’s 1.21% increase. The altcoin gained traction as buyers’ confidence improved. The narrative surrounding Monero is split between its growing reputation as a leading privacy asset and the inherent security challenges shared by proof-of-work blockchains.

Kidnappings and violent assaults targeting crypto investors in France have climbed sharply, driven by organised gangs allegedly using leaked tax data to identify wealthy holders.

Hedera (HBARUSD) surged 3% to $0.0930, significantly outpacing Bitcoin’s 0.80% gain, driven by broader market optimism and a technical breakout attempt.

No New Tax on Vehicles – NRS The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has described as false and misleading a viral…

Kano Rakes in N102bn Revenue in 2025 The Kano Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) says it has generated N102 billion in…

Jaiz Bank Plc traded against the bullish trend on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and lost 7% of its market value over the last five trading sessions, amid a weekly gain of about N6 trillion in the local bourse.