January 26, 2026 By Blaise Udunze Despite the fragile 2024 economy grappling with inflation, currency volatility, and weak growth, Nigeria’s banking industry was widely portrayed as successful and strong amid triumphal headlines. The figures appeared to signal strength, resilience, and superior management as the Tier-1 banks such as Access Bank, […]
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NGX Closes in the Green Amid Cautious Trading
January 23, 2026/United Capital Update Equities Market Summary Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a positive note following share price appreciation in ACCESSCORP (+1.50%) and WAPCO (+4.00%). As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose by 0.07% to settle at 165,512.18 points. Year-to-date returns climbed to […]
Nigerian Equities End Week Bearish -0.4% on Blue Chips Losses
Nigerian Equities traded with bearish sentiments, as profit-taking in BUAFOODS (-3.6%), BUACEMENT (-3.8%), TRANSCORP (-7.2%), FIRSTHOLDCO (-5.8%), and WAPCO (-3.6%) caused the All-Share Index to decline by 0.4% w/w to 165,512.18 points. January 23, 2026/Cordros Report Global According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), headline inflation in the UK […]
