OPINION/EDITORIAL

2025 Outlook Theme: Economic Prospects Inspire Cautious Optimism

January 20, 2025/CSL Research Nigeria’s Equities and Fixed Income Outlook 2025 The Nigerian equities market achieved a historic milestone in 2024, with the Nigerian Exchange Group All Share Index (NGXASI) advancing by 37.56% year‑on‑year (y/y) to close at 102,926.40 points. This marked the fifth consecutive year of positive returns for […]

GTCO’s Capital Raise Shock Raise Questions about Leadership, Strategy

January 17, 2025 By InvestAdvocate  In a stark contrast to its storied dominance in Nigeria’s financial landscape, Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) has suffered a stinging blow, reporting a 48% under-subscription in its recent capital raise exercise.  The institution, once celebrated as a market leader, aimed to secure ₦400.5 billion […]

Gaza Ceasefire Halts the Oil Price Rally

January 17, 2025/Oilprice.com Michael Kern Editor, Oilprice.com Oil prices have stopped rallying as a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas could lead to the end of the Houthi bombardments of the Red Sea, but prices are still set to end the week with a gain. The recent relentless oil price […]