Author: InvestAdvocate

Analysts Urge CBN to Control Foreign Investment Inflow

Financial market analysts at FSDH Merchant Bank Limited have advised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to put in place measures that will ensure that foreign investments in Nigeria are channelled more into the real sectors of the economy. The financial institution gave this advice in its 2013 financial market […]

Zenith, GTBank, FBN Lead in Treasury Bills Investment

Following the banking sector crisis, which almost led to the collapse of some financial institutions, commercial banks in the country have continued to invest heavily in risk-free fixed income securities. THISDAY research showed that a total of N2.673 trillion was invested in treasury bills by banks in 2011. The figures […]

NSE admits Lagos’ N80bn bond

The Nigerian Stock Exchange has admitted the Lagos State Government’s N80bn into the Daily Official List. According to the NSE report for the week ended February 1, 2013, the 14.5 per cent Fixed Rate Series 1 bond, which is due in year 2019, was listed on Friday. Also, a total […]