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Nigeria’s FX reserves maintain one-month dip streak to $31.12 billion

Nigeria's foreign exchange (FX) reserves have maintained a one-month dip streak. The latest figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) show the reserves reached a new low of $32.12 billion on April...

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Recapitlisation: SEC to issue guidelines to facilitate capital raising

The SEC is partnering with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other relevant agencies to ensure a smooth process. The post Recapitlisation: SEC to issue guidelines to facilitate capital raising...

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Shareholders approve Access Holdings’ $1.5 billion capital raising plan

The proceeds of the Rights Issue would be used to support ongoing working capital needs, including organic growth funding for its banking and other non-banking subsidiaries. The post Shareholders...

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FG raises N627 billion in April bond auction amid competitive yields 

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has disclosed that Federal Government of Nigeria raised N626.813 billion in its April 2024 FGN bond auction.  The post FG raises N627 billion in April bond auction amid...

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Does halving of Bitcoin affect its price?

The "halving" of Bitcoin, a predetermined event that affects the amount of Bitcoin produced, just took place. This phenomenon transpires approximately every four years. The post Does halving of Bitcoin...

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JP Morgan CEO describes Bitcoin as Ponzi scheme

JP Morgan Chase and co CEO calls Bitcoin a public decentralized Ponzi scheme The post JP Morgan CEO describes Bitcoin as Ponzi scheme appeared first on Nairametrics.

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FBN Holdings cancels extraordinary meeting for N300 billion capital raise

The statement signed by Adewale Arogundade, Ag. Company Secretary noted that further information will be provided in due course, as appropriate. The post FBN Holdings cancels extraordinary meeting for...

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Lagos Exchange to launch crude oil trading, eyes 50 million barrels yearly

The Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange aims to start trading crude oil and gas on its exchange. The post Lagos Exchange to launch crude oil trading, eyes 50 million barrels yearly appeared first on...

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Official exchange rate crashes to 6-day low as reserves fall 

This is the weakest it has been since April 8, when the official rate closed at N1,230.61/$1, suggesting downward pressure ahead of the weekend.  The post Official exchange rate crashes to 6-day low as...

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CBN’s ‘Remittance Task Force’ to report directly to Cardoso

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) task force formed to double remittance inflows into Nigeria will report directly to Yemi Cardoso, the Governor of the CBN. The post CBN’s ‘Remittance Task Force’ to...

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Naira now best performing currency in the world, following FX Reforms – Cardoso

In an apparent sense of pride and confidence, the Central Bank Governor, Yemi Cardoso stated that the Naira has been declared the best performing currency globally as of April, 2024. The post Naira now...

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Forex Crisis: “We have transitioned from firefighting to strategic planning”–...

The Governor of the Central Bank, Olayemi Cardoso, has stated that the apex bank is no longer in "firefighting" mode and has now switched to strategic planning in its efforts to achieve forex...

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Adesola Adeduntan resigns as FirstBank MD/CEO effective April 20th, 2024 

A letter of resignation seen by Nairametrics indicates Dr. Adesola Adedutan has resigned from his position as Managing Director of First Bank Ltd.   The post Adesola Adeduntan resigns as FirstBank...

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First Bank appoints Olusegun Alebiosu as acting CEO, effective immediately

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu as its Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The post First Bank appoints Olusegun Alebiosu as...

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Nestle Nigeria revalues fixed assets to fix negative shareholders funds

Nestlé Nigeria PLC has announced a strategic revaluation of its fixed assets, a decision spurred by the company's FY 2023 financial results which reported a substantial loss, erasing shareholders'...

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Ethical funds drive high returns in Nigerian mutual funds in Q1 2024

Nigerian mutual funds recorded average return of 10.76% in the first quarter of 2024, largely driven by the 30.89% yield printed by ethical funds during the period. The post Ethical funds drive high...

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Naira posts first weekly decline in 6 weeks at the unofficial market

The naira remained above the N1200/$ band in the unofficial market, causing the Nigerian currency to pause its winning streak against the American dollar on a weekly spectrum. The post Naira posts...

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Nigerian Stocks: List of Dividends announced in 2024

This is a list of Dividends announced so far in 2023 and their percentage yield. The post Nigerian Stocks: List of Dividends announced in 2024 appeared first on Nairametrics.

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Stable FX regime will trigger firms’ return to profitability in 2024 – Analysts

Analysts predict a stable forex regime will drive Nigerian Breweries and others back to profitability in 2024 The post Stable FX regime will trigger firms’ return to profitability in 2024 – Analysts...

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Bitcoin price hits $66,000, Ethereum slightly gains after bitcoin halving event

Bitcoin and Ethereum which experienced some volatility prior to the halving event has since resurged in prices with Bitcoin hitting $66,000 in price and Ethereum slightly gaining too. The post Bitcoin...

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