March 2026 in retrospect The equities market posted a modest gain in March, marking a slowdown from the strong rally recorded in the prior month. This softer performance reflects a more cautious investor stance amid prevailing global risk-off sentiment, driven by persistent geopolitical tensions. Market activity during the period was […]
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NGXASI Advance +0.21% on Gains in Banking Counters
April 1, 2026/InvestmentOne Report The NGXASI advanced by 0.21% to close at 201,703.55pts, as gains recorded in ZENITHBANK (+7.52%), GTCO (+7.37%) and STERLING (+6.67%) drove the Nigerian equities market into the positive zone. In the fixed income space, the Treasury Bills secondary market traded on a mildly bullish note […]
Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI: New Order Growth Sustained in March, but Higher Fuel Costs Lead to Surge in Prices
Growth slowed in the Nigerian private sector at the end of the first quarter of the year as higher fuel costs led to a steep intensification of inflationary pressures. Output growth was only modest, but underlying demand reportedly remained resilient, leading to a further sharp rise in new orders. In […]
