MTN Nigeria Plc returned to profitability in the third quarter (Q3) of the financial year 2024, a development that marked a significant turning point after three consecutive quarters of net losses. The feat signalled a successful recovery strategy and a promising trajectory moving forward.

The average yield on Nigerian government bonds surged by 2 basis points to close at 19.78% in the secondary market ahead of fresh supply. Trading activities were subdued last week, with minimal trading activity at the short end (+4 bps) of the curve as markets await further details on Debt Office local borrowings for 2025.

The average yield on Nigerian Treasury bills dipped to approximately 25.6% in the secondary market despite quite a trading session at the beginning of the New Year. Trading volumes remained low as most market participants have yet to resume activities for the year fully, according to fixed income market analysts’ notes.